Sutliff Tobacco Company Christmas Spice
(3.27)
A rich aromatic blend of caramel, vanilla and cinnamon notes over a base of Virginia, burley and black cavendish leaf.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Cinnamon, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ready Rubbed |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.27 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2016 | Mild | Very Strong | Mild | Pleasant |
Sutliff Tobacco Company - Christmas Spice.
The contents of the pouch appear to be an even split between black and brown, and the cut's quite coarse. It's too damp to be smoked without any airing, and it needs quite a long one, at that! The nose from the pouch is pure Christmas, so on with the festivities:
Getting Christmas Spice lit, and burning well, requires some work; even after a good airing the heavy casing causes it to still be sticky. Once a burn's going the added flavouring tastes heavy: the cinnamon gives spice, the caramel gives lots of sweetness, and the vanilla gives a little cream. Sadly, although I like the casing, it can cause the smoke to be bitey.
The nicotine's mild, and the room-note's quite nice, even though it generates a fair quantity of smoke in the room.
I don't smoke heavy aromatics that often, but as Christmas is the time for indulgence this is a great choice!
Four stars.
The contents of the pouch appear to be an even split between black and brown, and the cut's quite coarse. It's too damp to be smoked without any airing, and it needs quite a long one, at that! The nose from the pouch is pure Christmas, so on with the festivities:
Getting Christmas Spice lit, and burning well, requires some work; even after a good airing the heavy casing causes it to still be sticky. Once a burn's going the added flavouring tastes heavy: the cinnamon gives spice, the caramel gives lots of sweetness, and the vanilla gives a little cream. Sadly, although I like the casing, it can cause the smoke to be bitey.
The nicotine's mild, and the room-note's quite nice, even though it generates a fair quantity of smoke in the room.
I don't smoke heavy aromatics that often, but as Christmas is the time for indulgence this is a great choice!
Four stars.
Pipe Used:
Rattray's Poty Bullcap
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2019 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The smell is vanilla and maybe a bit of honey; it is creamy and smooth. The flavor is very much vanilla. Overall there is a creamy and sweet quality to it. The cinnamon is there, but lightly, and it's good that it serves as a condiment flavor rather than a main one. Enjoying around Christmas time enhances the experience I think, and I'm not sure it's as enjoyable during other times of the year.
You can view my video review of this blend here:
https://youtu.be/b9yCY5Jm1zs
You can view my video review of this blend here:
https://youtu.be/b9yCY5Jm1zs
Pipe Used:
Missouri Meerschaum Bent Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
9 Months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2020 | Mild | Strong | Full | Pleasant |
As mentioned by others, this is a ribbon cut and you can see black and brown parts to the blend. This is burley, Va, and Cavendish. The listed spices are vanilla, cinnamon, caramel. Now, this also tastes similar to one of my own blends that uses rum. I don't know if they use rum, but this tastes like a British style Christmas pudding cake. So, I get plummy, pruny, raisiny notes, especially on the retro. I get this right through the bowl from beginning to end. I smoke it right from the bag and for me, it's not too wet so IDK what others are talking about there. It can dry out a bit but I have no problem keeping it lit and for me, it can burn hot so the pipe is too hot to hold, but it doesn't bite me. This is very festive smelling and tasting. It's a perfect Christmas seasonal blend. It's VERY similar to the Norman Rockwell Santa's Surprise blend. I use a dedicated aromatic briar for this and other aromatic blends. I bought a few unfinished 1970s French briar pipes from a place that sells them and one of them I use for the aromatics like this. I only smoke outside, but my wife actually has commented on the pleasant smell of this one.
Pipe Used:
70s St Claude briar
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I can't express how wonderful this blend is on all levels. The bag note was that of a sugar cookie. It was a bit wet, so be sure to let it air out before smoking. Nonetheless, the smoke was great. Imagine a sugar frosted shortbread cookie with hits of spice and cinnamon. The aroma was wonderful as well. Great smoke, mouth feel, and taste. Great aromatic for the season.
Pipe Used:
MM Country Gentleman and Medico VFQ
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 2021 | Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I love the Christmas blends! There is something about smell that actually reminds you of the time of year and enhances your feelings. I have tried many of them, and I keep coming back to this (to the point its in my regular rotation of tobacco).
The bag/room note are both present, of medium strength and the taste is what makes this the winner! Had a very creamy-vanilla feel, with all the flavors/smells you associate with Christmas season!
There was no tounge-bite and I had no issue with keeping it lit after drying it out before smoking.
So far, this is my favorite Christmas style tobacco, it hits all the right spots (tin, taste, room note) and is cheap/available year round!
The bag/room note are both present, of medium strength and the taste is what makes this the winner! Had a very creamy-vanilla feel, with all the flavors/smells you associate with Christmas season!
There was no tounge-bite and I had no issue with keeping it lit after drying it out before smoking.
So far, this is my favorite Christmas style tobacco, it hits all the right spots (tin, taste, room note) and is cheap/available year round!
Pipe Used:
Peterson 2017 Christmas (87)
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
ripped from package and straight into the pipe
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