Sutliff Tobacco Company Spiced Rum #704
(3.69)
Notes: From Smoking Pipes website: Shane says Sutliff Spiced Rum has the aroma of a strong rum cake; Adam differed, stating it was more of a rum raisin ice cream note. Either way, true to its name this aromatic black cavendish, burley, and Virginia blend doesn't skimp on the spiced rum.
Details
Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
Blended By | Carl McAllister |
Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
Blend Type | Aromatic |
Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
Flavoring | Other / Misc, Rum |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | Bulk |
Country | United States |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.69 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 13 Reviews
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2021 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Absolutely needs to be dried before you can smoke. Once dried, it is good about staying lit, and smokes dry and cool. Burns right to the bottom of the bowl, and the flavor is consistent all the way thru. No nicotine, no tongue bite. The tin note is like Christmas baked goods. I am not a rum drinker, so I cannot say if it tastes like rum, but it has a mild to medium spicy flavor. And you can still taste the tobacco. I would buy again.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli w/ meerschaum filt
PurchasedFrom:
www.cupojoes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 27, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
The aspects that peek out through the deeply rich spiced rum topping are some nuts, earth and wood from the burley, and grass from the Virginia. I just notice any tangy citrus. The brown sugary black cavendish is the star varietal, though, it, too, is muted a bit by the rum, though it’s more obvious than the other tobaccos. The strength is in the center of mild to medium. The taste is a step short of medium. The nic-hit is a slot behind the strength level. No chance of bite or harshness, and sports no rough edges. The moisture level is a tad high, so you may decide to give it a short dry time before launching into the experience. I did not do that. Burns cool, clean, and a little slow if not given some dry time. The flavor is very consistent from start to finish. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. An all day smoke. Four stars.
-JimInks
-JimInks
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 29, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Sutliff Tobacco Co. - Spiced Rum.
The moisture of this was exactly how I like it to be upon arrival: slightly moist. I like that because I know it will hold it's own in the cellar. Now, I mixed things up today, rather than a morning smoke of a good English or VaPer, I opted for Peter Stokkebye's Black Currant Cavendish: big mistake! I had to have this to remove the aftertaste!
The smoke's a little different to the usual rum aromatics, there's more flavour than I expected. As well as the rum, I get lots of dark fruit/raisins, and a vanilla flavour. It tastes like exceedingly rich Christmas cake. The tobaccos form quite a heavy character, which works well with the toppings. I don't get any sharp/fresh notes from the Va, but more of a ripeness, with the nutty Burley and vanilla Cavendish completing the Christmas cake character. The burn's good, the temperature's cool, and it leaves a pale ash.
Nicotine: a touch above mild. Room-note: like Christmas.
Sutliff should have marketed this as a Christmas special. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
The moisture of this was exactly how I like it to be upon arrival: slightly moist. I like that because I know it will hold it's own in the cellar. Now, I mixed things up today, rather than a morning smoke of a good English or VaPer, I opted for Peter Stokkebye's Black Currant Cavendish: big mistake! I had to have this to remove the aftertaste!
The smoke's a little different to the usual rum aromatics, there's more flavour than I expected. As well as the rum, I get lots of dark fruit/raisins, and a vanilla flavour. It tastes like exceedingly rich Christmas cake. The tobaccos form quite a heavy character, which works well with the toppings. I don't get any sharp/fresh notes from the Va, but more of a ripeness, with the nutty Burley and vanilla Cavendish completing the Christmas cake character. The burn's good, the temperature's cool, and it leaves a pale ash.
Nicotine: a touch above mild. Room-note: like Christmas.
Sutliff should have marketed this as a Christmas special. Highly recommended:
Four stars.
Pipe Used:
Chacom Atlas
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 20, 2020 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
So I set out to find a tobacco that would have a very pleasant room note for my better half. I tried a sample of Sutliff's Spiced Rum and found it to have a very nice room note with no bite. Then I started thinking that I did not want my pipe to just be an air freshener but also provide me with some smoking satisfaction. Beyond this, the tobacco was terribly wet and sticky. There was no discernible nicotine. Apart from that, it did have some spice and can be considered an all day smoke.
Pipe Used:
Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 01, 2020 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I rate this highly even though I no longer like or buy aromatics. Sutliff Spiced Rum is an exception. BUT....there are some things to be aware of otherwise you'll hate it.
1. I bought an 8 ounce bulk bag and left it for a year. When I opened it, it was WET WET WET....so wet that the first few smokes were terrible and I had to empty it out.
2. It needs to be dried. Since I smoke it once a week I now separate a bowl and dry it out overnight. It smells great.
3. Then I pack the dried tobacco which is still moist and I leave it for a day.
4. Then after all this work I smoke it.
It has a very mild taste of rum off the top, not acidic but pleasant. Then as you smoke it down it produces nice big clouds of dry cool smoke with an amazing room note.
The taste is mild: Amaretto...almonds, toasted cereal. There's the sweetness from the VIrginias balanced with just enough Burley to give it some body.
Overall a mild, satisfying, flavourful smoke that is worth the effort once you know how to make it "smoke-ready". Of all the aromatics I've smoked this is the only one that has any flavour and body.
1. I bought an 8 ounce bulk bag and left it for a year. When I opened it, it was WET WET WET....so wet that the first few smokes were terrible and I had to empty it out.
2. It needs to be dried. Since I smoke it once a week I now separate a bowl and dry it out overnight. It smells great.
3. Then I pack the dried tobacco which is still moist and I leave it for a day.
4. Then after all this work I smoke it.
It has a very mild taste of rum off the top, not acidic but pleasant. Then as you smoke it down it produces nice big clouds of dry cool smoke with an amazing room note.
The taste is mild: Amaretto...almonds, toasted cereal. There's the sweetness from the VIrginias balanced with just enough Burley to give it some body.
Overall a mild, satisfying, flavourful smoke that is worth the effort once you know how to make it "smoke-ready". Of all the aromatics I've smoked this is the only one that has any flavour and body.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Nonpareil 9111 vintage
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 year
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 08, 2018 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Full | Very Pleasant |
I'm on my second extra large bowl of this delicious stuff tonight. It is so gentle I find myself inhaling the smoke for want of a deeper experience of its boozie sweetness.
Pipe Used:
UCA freehand XL icepick
PurchasedFrom:
pipes and tobacco
Age When Smoked:
new
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 13, 2020 | Very Mild | Strong | Mild | Very Pleasant |
3rdguy
Received a sample and was able to smoke 2 bowls. Came fairly moist but I had zero issues getting it lit after 30 minutes of drying. Surprised me with minimal relights. Does crackle, spark and pop a bit with flame. Birned clean to the bottom each time. Rum is the only flavor I am picking up but it is consistent throughout the smoke. Puts out quite a bit of smoke. If you are looking for a good rum aro I would highly suggest this. Not my cup of tea but I can see where others will love it.
Received a sample and was able to smoke 2 bowls. Came fairly moist but I had zero issues getting it lit after 30 minutes of drying. Surprised me with minimal relights. Does crackle, spark and pop a bit with flame. Birned clean to the bottom each time. Rum is the only flavor I am picking up but it is consistent throughout the smoke. Puts out quite a bit of smoke. If you are looking for a good rum aro I would highly suggest this. Not my cup of tea but I can see where others will love it.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
Free sample
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 23, 2022 | Very Mild | Medium | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
I like products that have their own personalities. When you get lost in your favorite mixtures, I suggest choosing the ones that can be immediately identified in blind tasting. For example:
Virginia/Perique: P s-luxury Navy Flake
Aromatic: Lane Limited - RLP-6
Sutliff - Spiced Rum
Cigar Leaf: John Patton - Storm Front
Burley: John Middleton - Prince Albert
Straight Virginia: S G-full Virginia Flake
Virginia/Burley: G. L. Pease-Jackknife Plug
Virginia Based: Mac Born-HH Mature Virginia
Isn't it enough to rotate these every day? Most importantly, they can be purchased in bulk
Virginia/Perique: P s-luxury Navy Flake
Aromatic: Lane Limited - RLP-6
Sutliff - Spiced Rum
Cigar Leaf: John Patton - Storm Front
Burley: John Middleton - Prince Albert
Straight Virginia: S G-full Virginia Flake
Virginia/Burley: G. L. Pease-Jackknife Plug
Virginia Based: Mac Born-HH Mature Virginia
Isn't it enough to rotate these every day? Most importantly, they can be purchased in bulk
Pipe Used:
Meerschaum&Clay&Briar
Age When Smoked:
new
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 03, 2022 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I taste the rum and the spice, which is really a great combination. It’s a great summer smoke for me, when one should be on the water. The Virginia burns cool and deep. Definitely coming back for more as it goes great with a cognac or bourbon.
Pipe Used:
Cob
Age When Smoked:
New
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 01, 2020 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
In one of my recent orders I was sent a sample of Sutliff Spiced Rum. After letting it dry on my desk for about 6 hours I packed it into a cob. The scent was nice and my whole office smelled like a good winter party from letting it sit out. Even after 6 hours to dry it still sizzled a little while getting it lit but settled down nicely. Smoke was nice and thick. Not much in the flavor department but not unpleasant or harsh and what flavor was there was acceptable. The rum scent/taste did carry nicely and there was no bite (probably thanks to the dry time). Smoked down to the bottom easily and the aftertaste was pleasant. Nicotine was very mild. Not something I would normally include in my rotation but the sample was a nice festive-smelling experience. If you are looking for a rum-based aromatic I don't think this will let you down.
Pipe Used:
Cob
PurchasedFrom:
thestorytellerspipe.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 08, 2017 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
If anyone has had Pipeworks and Wilke's Rumcake, then you will immediately recognize the aroma eminating from the bag. Now of course Carol uses much better leaf so let's not compare that but the flavor of the topping and room note are extremely similar according to my house mates. The usual black Cav, Burley and Virginia ala Captain Black White with a spiced cake confectionery topping applied. Also as usual one must either let it dry overnight or place a couple ounces worth on a baker sheet in the oven for ten minutes to eliminate the PG. One of Sutliffs best Aromatics thus far!!! I agree with StevieB that it's perfect for holidays when the feds take away the Christmas / Holiday blends in 2018. Santa will enjoy this on Christmas Eve as much as the family on Christmas morning or each night of Chanukah! Really sets the mood 🙂