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Post by danno44 on Aug 14, 2017 11:38:57 GMT -5
What I have in cellar now and smoking has just over 1 year of age. The tin note to me is pleasant, a little sweet and nice light spice and a hint of the typical McClelland "ketchup" smell but not strong.
Fresh it is still very good with more of the McClelland fresh smell, which I enjoy but many don't.
Packs, lights, and burns very easy with a great taste. I enjoy this on its own, and have read it's a good mixer, but have yet to use as such.
Very mild, light nicotine hit, overall a very pleasant and relaxing smoke. I get a sweet flavor that has no harshness or bite at all and a just hint of spice layered in the sweetness. In no way is it a sweet smoke like an aromatic can be, it's seems to me to be just the natural tobacco that's sweet with nothing added that I can taste.
I don't pick up the ketchup taste at all but could be the reason behind the light tangy spice flavor.
The taste is pretty constant throughout the bowl, maybe the last 1/3 is richer in flavor in a good way.
I smoke it in primarily in two pipes, an Amorelli Billiard and a Basil Meadows Merchant Service Bing replica (made to the exact specifications used by the now defunct pipe company that made this style of pipe for Mr. Crosby).
It smokes excellent in both pipes, but find it really shines in my Bing.
Room note is pleasant and could easily be an all day smoke.
I was gifted a sample with 14 years of age and it was outstanding.
Based on that sample (flavors really blend together well and is extremely smooth), I consider this a "cellar it" blend and have some sitting and aging away.
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Post by Darin on Aug 14, 2017 11:57:16 GMT -5
Great review ... McC's 5100 is a fantastic cellar addition.
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Post by Artistik on Aug 14, 2017 12:26:20 GMT -5
McC 5100 is one of my favorites. I have a jar with about 5 years of age. need to open it soon.
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Post by Artistik on Aug 14, 2017 12:26:30 GMT -5
McC 5100 is one of my favorites. I have a jar with about 5 years of age. need to open it soon. Sorry for the double post. NOT MY FAULT, I'm sure! |
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Post by bonanzadriver on Aug 14, 2017 12:48:09 GMT -5
Still a noob here...
Are we talking about 5100 Red Cake?
If so, I was lucky enough to pick up about 1lb of the stuff earlier this year. It was vacuum packed in a freezer bag and was 10 years old.
Great smoke, but mine does not have a ketchup tin note to it at all.
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Post by Darin on Aug 14, 2017 13:11:18 GMT -5
Still a noob here... Are we talking about 5100 Red Cake? If so, I was lucky enough to pick up about 1lb of the stuff earlier this year. It was vacuum packed in a freezer bag and was 10 years old. Great smoke, but mine does not have a ketchup tin note to it at all.
The one and only! 
10 years does wonders for it ... enjoy!
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Post by danno44 on Aug 14, 2017 13:12:47 GMT -5
Still a noob here... Are we talking about 5100 Red Cake? If so, I was lucky enough to pick up about 1lb of the stuff earlier this year. It was vacuum packed in a freezer bag and was 10 years old. Great smoke, but mine does not have a ketchup tin note to it at all. Yes same stuff and agree as it ages the "ketchup" smell disappears, my 14 Year old sample (thanks johnlawitzke) had none of that aroma. Even fresh it to me is very subtle compared to other McC blends. |
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Post by peteguy on Aug 14, 2017 13:33:32 GMT -5
Love 5100 - sugar sweet back notes with a nice tobacco flavor. Maybe a bit to mild but great for VA smokers looking for an all day smoke.
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Post by JimInks on Aug 14, 2017 13:35:34 GMT -5
Very good review, Danno!
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Post by antb on Aug 15, 2017 1:22:15 GMT -5
Nice review, man!
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Post by papipeguy on Aug 15, 2017 12:16:27 GMT -5
Well done, danno.
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Post by danno44 on Aug 15, 2017 13:03:12 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for words of encouragement (both here and private messages). It is certainly a learning experience to try and write something descriptive that is hopefully helpful to some folks. It's been fun so far.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2017 19:14:14 GMT -5
I have quite a large cellar of McCleland blends including this one but, the vinegar taste just put me off after a while.
Good to know it dissipates after a while, there about 3 years old now so in two more I'll crack some open and see if I can once again enjoy them.
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Post by Darin on Aug 17, 2017 11:30:47 GMT -5
Another process that works great with McC's 5100 is the pressure cooker Cavendish method.
Put equal weight leaf and water in a mason jar and put the lid on.
Fire up a 15lb pressure cooker and keep the jar in for 4-6 hours adding water when necessary.
More detailed instructions if anyone is interested ... it really softens and sweetens the blend.
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