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I agree -- though they're different, I don't think there's a bad blend in the Frog Morton lineup. Any idea where the name came from?

Frog Morton is a fantasy figure. I read a bio on the legend but now I can't locate it. If I come across it I'll post. Maybe someone else here knows the legend.

I really like this stuff. Goes great with a big mug of tea. About as light as you can make a sophisticated English. Stays flavorful throughout the bowl. Alas, it's the only "Frog" I've tried as I've eight open English's above me now.

"Frogmorton is a village in the Eastfarthing of the Shire, located in the Frogmoors. Frogmorton gets is name from the marshy area surrounding the village, which is inhabited by a large density of frogs and toads."

"During the War of the Ring when Saruman took control of the Shire, Frogmorton became the home of the First Eastfarthing Troop of Shirriffs. The First Eastfarthing Troop arrested Frodo Baggins and his companions while they journeyed back to Hobbiton after returning to the Shire. Frodo and companions were detained in the Frogmorton Shirriff-house."

Like Justin said Frogmorton is a village in the shire. But like Bob said there is a fictional characture called Frog Morton he is human. He belongs to the Morton gang with is brothers. But I believe it is from the shire village Frogmorton.

Jack

Good call Jack, I was unaware of the Frog Morton character. Not totally sure which one the baccy is based on.

I had seen both of your explanations before on the web, but searched last night and came up empty. Thank you!

And, as I said earlier in another topic, I owe our own BobB a big "THANK YOU" for the Frog MOTT! This McClelland blend is just absolutely a hearts desire. I am hooked but don't tell Craig Tarler.

I am awaiting BobB's review of CBB... I hope it's a good one. You know, BobB can be a pretty tough Reviewer... I am holding my breath. BobB, please take a glass of UV Grape Vodka with your CBB before you write the review. OK?

...I found this on the TobaccoReviews page:

The name Frog Morton comes to us from the works of JRR Tolkein Frogmorton: A village in the Eastfarthing of the Shire. It stood on the East Road, between the Three-farthing Stone (fourteen miles to the west) and the Brandywine Bridge (twenty-two miles to the east). Immediately to the north of the village, the stream known as the Water broke into two, creating a wide watery region - this feature seems to have given Frogmorton its name, which means 'frog marsh'. Until the War of the Ring, the village seems to have been most notable for its inn, the Floating Log. During the brief time when Saruman took over the Shire, though, it became the home of the First Eastfarthing Troop of Shirriffs, and it was here that the returning Ring-bearers were 'arrested' on their journey back to Hobbiton.

Well, whatever.., it's one hell of a good smoke!

But I remember it as a good medium English with a creamy quality from the Latakia content. Definitely one of McClelland's better efforts. The problem I have with English tobaccos today is that there are so many good ones on the market that I can't afford to stock them all in my cellar.