Sutliff Tobacco Company Mixture #79

As this is Mixture #79 in bulk, my review is essentially the same as the one I wrote for the tub version, with a couple different observations.

The burley does show through the toppings at times, and is a little nutty, woody and earthy with a slight sharpness when it does. The base burleys in this product are the same as those in Heine’s Blend. The strong, sweet toppings have a number of flavors mixed in, including wintergreen, licorice (lots of that), sarsaparilla, vanilla, possibly pineapple, etc. The perfume and soap others mention is certainly ever present. I can see this appealing to smokers who like Lakeland scented tobaccos. The strength is a step short of medium, while the taste a couple slots short of full. The nic-hit is a couple of slots past the mild mark. Burns cool at the reasonable rate with a very consistent taste, though it may need some dry time. Doesn’t bite or get harsh. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires a few relights. The lingering after taste seems a little more sour than the taste you get while smoking. The room note is a little pleasant. How you rate it obviously depends upon whether or not you like the toppings, and while many hate it, it’s popular enough to continue production. Because it’s such a polarizing blend, I rate it two out of four stars in an effort to be objective in my rating.

The difference between the tub version and this one is the toppings are a little less intense and the burley a little more obvious. This is because of how bulk is usually stored at B&Ms and on-line retailers. Digging in the bags from time to time will dry the tobacco a little, and account for the mild reduction in the effect that the toppings have. Also, the toppings become a little more intense while sealed in a tin, which does not happen with the bulk. The pouch version is also just a tad stronger than the bulk.

-JimInks