McC 5100 Red Cake

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 21, 2015

• #1

Ahhh, the classic red cake. Another wonderful staple of McC. This is a mild, mellow, easy burning blend which has notes of sweet red wine, grassiness, hay, and roasted nuts. This one is great to store/cellar and have on hand always for a simple yet simply satisfying smoke. These flavors are not over powering, but pure in their presentation, definitely an easy smoke to enjoy in dreams lost to the hours of a relaxing day or evening.

 

andrew

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

3,043

402

• Jan 21, 2015

• #2

I'm thinking this might be the leaf used for Christmas Cheer this year as it's a red Va this year. The last time it was a red Va for CC was 2008 and that was my first time trying CC, and probably my favorite one yet.

 

derfargin

Lifer

Mar 3, 2014

2,028

28

Kennesaw, GA

• Jan 21, 2015

• #3

Red Cake was the first straight VA that I found appealing mostly because it didnt bite the crap out of me when I smoked it. Kind if a straight VA with training wheels. Helped me ease into smoking and appreciating straight VAs.

 

buroak

Lifer

Jul 29, 2014

1,867

14

• Jan 21, 2015

• #4

A great tobacco, and my go-to for breaking in a briar. My only gripe is that it does not seem to do well in small Dublins. I have been trying to use it for breaking in one, but it generates to much moisture in the bottom of the bowl, even after being dried for 48+ hours. Carter Hall will have to take over the breaking-in task.

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 21, 2015

• #5

I have not tried any of the CC yet, but would like to. I love this for its straight forward flavor with just enough strength to satisfy with one bowl but not over power with 5..lol.

 

planetary

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 4, 2012

165

4

SF Bay Area

• Jan 21, 2015

• #6

There was a period of time about 11 years ago, when I was trying a lot of English and Balkan blends, that I came back to 5100 almost as a palette cleanser. 5100 is just like you say, seadog -- simple, sweet, easy. And relatively inexpensive, to boot!

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 21, 2015

• #7

Oh yes...the cost can be fantastic.

 

woodsroad

Lifer

Oct 10, 2013

11,793

16,133

SE PA USA

• Jan 21, 2015

• #8

$54/lb; $239/5#

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 21, 2015

• #9

That's pretty good...I have not bought this in a while...where is it that price?

 

woodsroad

Lifer

Oct 10, 2013

11,793

16,133

SE PA USA

• Jan 21, 2015

• #10

P&C.

McClelland prices have gone up a good bit everywhere.

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

3,742

15

• Jan 21, 2015

• #11

I love this stuff in bulk!
Besides being good alone, it is a superb Va to use as a blending component.
I made a small batch of 50/50 #5100 and Perique ... BAM! ::

 

woodsroad

Lifer

Oct 10, 2013

11,793

16,133

SE PA USA

• Jan 21, 2015

• #12

1/2 Perique?

Discuss!

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

3,742

15

• Jan 21, 2015

• #13

I was smoking the Perique straight beforehand ... so that's a dilution, yes?
To me, once Perique gets to a really high percentage, it has a pepper/chocolate quality.
Reminds me somewhat of dark chocolate with cayenne ... yum.

 

planetary

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 4, 2012

165

4

SF Bay Area

• Jan 21, 2015

• #14

Interesting. smokingpipes.com appears to have it at $47.77/lb.
4noggins is a bit more expensive than smokingpipes, but cheaper than pipesandcigars.

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 21, 2015

• #15

$47 is not that bad at all.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,459

• Jan 21, 2015

• #16

5100 is a wonderful smoke on its own and perfect when you want a Virginia as a principle leaf in a home

mix; it goes great with burley and Cavendish, for example, or many other homemade combinations.

It's the perfect morning or all-day mix, or anytime you want a flavorful mild smoke.

 

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tppytel

Starting to Get Obsessed

Sep 23, 2014

156

0

• Jan 22, 2015

• #17

It's been some time since I've smoked 5100, but I recall it being very different than Christmas Cheer 2014. The CC was red, sure, but it was very dry (i.e. not sweet) compared to the typical McC red VA.

 

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waxmojo

Might Stick Around

Aug 21, 2013

66

3

• Jan 22, 2015

• #18

5100 is one my favorites. May be on the mild side for some but I love the flavor with a bit of tang to it.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,998

75,757

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Jan 22, 2015

• #19

I LOVE Red Cake, let me count the ways...
And if you love Red Cake, give Top Hat a try. It's like the VaPer version.

 

planetary

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 4, 2012

165

4

SF Bay Area

• Jan 22, 2015

• #20

woodsroad said:

1/2 Perique?

Discuss!

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Half, say you?