A Virginia to replace 5100

[woodrow]

We all miss McClelland 5100. I used to mix up a batch of 5100 with some perique and it was great.
Im looking for a good bulk replacement, and rather unsure of what to look for.
Will any good red Virginia do, or should it be some special virginia mixture.
Thanks all,
-Bill

 

[hawky454]

This has been asked so many times and it’s always the same answer(s). But have at it. I really can’t help, I wasn’t a fan of 5100. I loved a lot of some of their VA’s but 5100 was like Cavendish too me, too light and not enough nicotine for me.

 

[kcghost]

Yeah, it was a unique blend and Mike McNeil, bless his heart, will take it to the grave with him.

 

[Mr_houston]

I mix Sutliff Matured Red Virginia 515 RC-1 with their stoved VA 507-S. I did 50-50 mix, but think I’d back off on the stoved a bit next time. It’s not a bad substitute.

 

[romaso]

I agree with Mr_houston, Sutliff Matured Red Virginia 515 RC-1 is the closest I've found

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[sablebrush52]

The Sutliff product was designed to mimic 5100 when used as a blending component and it does a good job when used that way. It’s not a clone of 5100, and the difference is obvious when smoked straight. That said, I like 515 RC-1 on its own.
Certainly worth a look.

 

[woodrow]

The blend of that I’m trying to copy is called “Louisiana Red” and I realize this is an actual blend from H&H. I like to stick with one vendor and I do like to blend.
Ill try Sutliff Matured Red Virginia 515 RC-1 and do a little something with it. My guy is also out of perique as well.
Id think that Sutcliff is a good start. thanks

-Bill

 

[MattRVA]

Watch City Simply Red and LJ Peretti RCTR, as well as Sutliff red Virginia aren’t bad either. It won’t replace 5100 but they each offer something unique. I like to mix them with some bright to form a base. Also I’m curious about Watch City Simply Orange… might be worth a look. I’m sure I’ve missed something obvious and I haven’t tried all of the red Virginia mixtures out there available in bulk. Hopefully this is somewhat helpful. The quest continues…

 

[AcesAndEights]

I mix Sutliff Matured Red Virginia 515 RC-1 with their stoved VA 507-S. I did 50-50 mix, but think I’d back off on the stoved a bit next time. It’s not a bad substitute.

I love trying new recipes! Definitely gonna try this

 

[ThermionicScott]

The blend of that I’m trying to copy is called “Louisiana Red” and I realize this is an actual blend from H&H. I like to stick with one vendor and I do like to blend.
Ill try Sutliff Matured Red Virginia 515 RC-1 and do a little something with it. My guy is also out of perique as well.
Id think that Sutcliff is a good start. thanks

-Bill

Given that Louisiana Red is manufactured by Sutliff, there’s a good chance that 515 is what they’re using for the base already.

 

[coys]

I have seen people compare the Sutliff Crumble Kake Red Virginia to 5100, although I never tried 5100 myself.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Just got in a couple ounces of 507-S, I’ll have to mix some up with 515-RC-1 and give it a whirl.

 

[vosBghos]

I have seen people compare the Sutliff Crumble Kake Red Virginia to 5100, although I never tried 5100 myself.

was gonna say it's got that vinegar thing going for it and is a great red in its own right

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

The closest thing I've smoked to 5100 is F&T Blackjack. I'd also rate Watch City Simply.Red closer than Sutliff.

 

[VDL_Piper]

515-RC from Sutliff is about the closest you will find in all of today’s available tobacco’s and if you can hold off a while it ages well too and drifts closer again to 5100.

I haven’t stoved this either so maybe that’s what is really needed.