bluue13
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Today I will be reviewing for all you fine folks McClelland's classic Frog Morton blend.
Frog Morton
Latakia, VA
Ribbon Cut
Age: 1 year
McClelland makes some very decent pipe tobaccos and for me, this one is in my top 5. The aroma from the tin (read: mason jar) is what you would expect from a typical smoky English blend but with a subtle softness to it that almost reminds me of church incense and campfires.
Upon the charring light the aroma is heightened and there is a lovely touch of sweetness that is quite pleasant. The flavors that come through while smoking are perfect. The latakia gives that perfectly balanced smokiness while the VA gives a subtle sweetness that really rounds out the blend.
The room note again is of that woodsy campfire-y church incense. That may sound off putting but I mean it in the sense of that aroma you get when you walk into a historic cathedral and you get that faint woodsy sweet incense smell. I don't know if I'm describing it correctly but to me, its a great aroma. It makes me think of camping and travelling all at once.
This is a very cool and relaxing smoke and to me it is perfect for finishing the night and pairs very nicely with an earl grey tea.
Pick up a tin for now and a tin for ageing if you haven't already.
Frog Morton
Latakia, VA
Ribbon Cut
Age: 1 year
McClelland makes some very decent pipe tobaccos and for me, this one is in my top 5. The aroma from the tin (read: mason jar) is what you would expect from a typical smoky English blend but with a subtle softness to it that almost reminds me of church incense and campfires.
Upon the charring light the aroma is heightened and there is a lovely touch of sweetness that is quite pleasant. The flavors that come through while smoking are perfect. The latakia gives that perfectly balanced smokiness while the VA gives a subtle sweetness that really rounds out the blend.
The room note again is of that woodsy campfire-y church incense. That may sound off putting but I mean it in the sense of that aroma you get when you walk into a historic cathedral and you get that faint woodsy sweet incense smell. I don't know if I'm describing it correctly but to me, its a great aroma. It makes me think of camping and travelling all at once.
This is a very cool and relaxing smoke and to me it is perfect for finishing the night and pairs very nicely with an earl grey tea.
Pick up a tin for now and a tin for ageing if you haven't already.
