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Post by monbla256 on Oct 10, 2018 13:26:01 GMT -5
Having read several reviews of thsi blend I might give it a try. It's supposed to be a close if not an exact match to McC's 5100 RC which was one of my faves and probably one of the best Red va's blended . Any one here tried this and if so what are your imppresions?  |
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Post by Darin on Oct 10, 2018 13:31:04 GMT -5
It's not a match to 5100 by any means but a decent Red Va by its own merits. Probably will age nicely and makes a great blending tobacco.
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Post by haveldad on Oct 10, 2018 14:04:26 GMT -5
It's not a match to 5100 by any means but a decent Red Va by its own merits. Probably will age nicely and makes a great blending tobacco. Agree with this. Found it a bit underwhelming fresh. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2018 14:23:18 GMT -5
+1^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Post by SCF Dan on Oct 10, 2018 15:35:41 GMT -5
McClleland's 5100 has now reached unicorn status. So, nothing will compare. But, I've gone deep on Sutliff 515 RC and enjoy it now, and hope to enjoy it more in the future with some age. Whether to blend or smoke straight, I recommend 515. (Invariably, comparisons of 515 to 5100 are inevitable as Sutliff branded this as a Red Cake match. But, as someone who still has a full tobacco store sized jar of 5100, I say forget 5100 and get some 515 RC.)
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Post by kxg on Oct 10, 2018 16:08:17 GMT -5
I bought a pound of 515 RC on a flyer and I'm glad I did. I'm adding it to the "buy more" list.
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Post by slowroll on Oct 10, 2018 19:16:02 GMT -5
I'll have to buy some for a blending base given these reports.
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Post by rostybird on Oct 10, 2018 19:57:45 GMT -5
Hats off to Dan for introducing me to this blend. Just made my first 1lb purchase ever and this was it. Love it now and can'twait till it has a little age on it.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Oct 10, 2018 20:58:32 GMT -5
… I find it quite good...
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Post by trailboss on Oct 10, 2018 21:53:55 GMT -5
Hats off to Dan for introducing me to this blend. Just made my first 1lb purchase ever and this was it. Love it now and can'twait till it has a little age on it. He compelled me to buy some too! It was good fresh, but with age, I think that I will be a happily persuaded person. |
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Post by sablebrush52 on Oct 10, 2018 21:56:17 GMT -5
When I first smoked this straight, I didn't much care for it. Then I found a moisture level where it opened up for me and found myself smoking it all day. I've been using it as a blender and am very happy with it.
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Post by monbla256 on Oct 10, 2018 23:22:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the responses guys. I've just ordered 8 ozs so we'll see ! |
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Post by chasingembers on Oct 11, 2018 0:41:54 GMT -5
Have bought 10 pounds since it landed at SPC if that tells you anything.
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Post by Wolfman on Oct 11, 2018 8:27:08 GMT -5
I bought 8 ounces when it first came out. I planned to try it, but I ended up jarring it all. I’ve only seen favorable feedback. Next month, Sutliff will be releasing a red cake and a red cake with Perique. I’m also curious about them. While no one can replicate them, It’s nice to see Sutliff trying to fill the (McClelland) void. They’re also releasing an English Kake with the same red Virginia. JimInks Did you find the red VA fresh or matured? |
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Post by JimInks on Oct 11, 2018 12:14:23 GMT -5
I bought 8 ounces when it first came out. I planned to try it, but I ended up jarring it all. I’ve only seen favorable feedback. Next month, Sutliff will be releasing a red cake and a red cake with Perique. I’m also curious about them. While no one can replicate them, It’s nice to see Sutliff trying to fill the (McClelland) void. They’re also releasing an English Kake with the same red Virginia. JimInks Did you find the red VA fresh or matured? Definitely matured. |
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Post by rmb on Oct 11, 2018 13:42:16 GMT -5
515 RC-1 is excellent tobacco. It's almost enough to make you forget about the loss of McClelland.
Almost.
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