Sutliff Tobacco Company Tobacco Galleria - Fox & Hound
(2.04)
A traditional smoke for the discriminating English smoker, this mix of red Virginia, Turkish, burley, latakia and perique is of medium strength and guaranteed to please.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Carl McCallister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.04 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 16, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This 1.5oz pouch came to me in a swap package. I tried one or two other Altadis blends and really had some doubts. Until I opened it and caught a whiff of the Latakia and the Orientals. Smelling it reminded me instantly of what I smelled in a few old pipes as a small child and found VERY intriguing. It packed very easily and was not too moist. The cut is a bit more coarse than I expected, being a rough ribbon. You can see all the different varieties of tobacco quite clearly. I can't tell if this has any ppg or not, but I'm sure it does, just not as much as some other blends from Altadis. It lights easily and gives off an initial bright white puff of VA smoke. I let it sit for a few seconds to go out, then tamp lightly and relight. It may not kick you in mouth with potent flavors, but there are a LOT of different things going on here in a rather subtle interplay. In the first third of the bowl I have been getting lots of back and forth between sweet VA on the tip of the tongue, and cool smoky Latakia in the back of the palate and through the nose. I didn't really detect any artificial flavors or the nasty mouth feel that sometimes comes with them. As I reached midbowl I started noticing a hint of vanilla, some carmel and some toasted nuts, this must be the bit of burley. Then out of nowhere another chunk of VA, then more Latakia, then a big spicy hit of Perique! I guess this is where the larger/rougher ribbon cut comes in. I think it may allow different portions of the blend to stick outand still play off the other tobaccos. By the last third of the bowl I had to perform a relight, but aside from that it behaved really well in my Peterson(non system). No excessive wetness, gurgling, or tongue bite. As others have stated, this would probably be a good place for a newbie to start experimenting with English style blends. While there is a lot going on in the flavor profile, I find it a better morning blend than evening as it got bland after I had smoked a few bowls of different tobaccos through out the day. When I finish this pouch, I plan on placing a order for a larger quantity.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 26, 2015 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Tolerable |
This blend is not bad. However, if you are looking for a "traditional smoke for the discriminating English smoker," you will probably be disappointed.
Given the blend is said to include Latakia, Virginia, and Perique, it's surprising how bland and thin tasting it is. I suspect these components are used in lower quantities relative to the Burly base than expected.
To be fair, when smoked in a pipe well-seasoned with prior Latakia use, there were moments of genuine interest and flavor that came through. They just weren't very consistent or very often.
Given the blend is said to include Latakia, Virginia, and Perique, it's surprising how bland and thin tasting it is. I suspect these components are used in lower quantities relative to the Burly base than expected.
To be fair, when smoked in a pipe well-seasoned with prior Latakia use, there were moments of genuine interest and flavor that came through. They just weren't very consistent or very often.
Pipe Used:
Various briars dedicated to Latakia
Age When Smoked:
Seven years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 18, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Driving by JR'S Outlet I just had to stop by. Super cheap bulk and tin prices at 5 to 9 dollars. Heaven in NC for sure. In the bulk section was this Fox and Hound. Sounded interesting. Asked clerk what it was and who made it. Total misinformed. So now the tobacco. Smells so strong but not sure why. Packs very well and easy to light. Smoked it for about an hour in one of my Italian pipes. This is a heavy smoke. I was very shocked as how much smoke that presented. Taste is very mild. Did not feel it was a very strong English blend. Super ash and embers in this was super Nova red. Rarely happens for me that it gets that hot. In all it was ok. I bought 2 ounces and will smoke it over the weekend to see changes.
Pipe Used:
Assets Rustic Mag.
PurchasedFrom:
JR'S Cigar Outlet
Age When Smoked:
Bulk direct from store
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 01, 2014 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Purchased one ounce to sample, and was very pleased. This is a very underrated blend, IMHO. The latakia comes through, but not at all too strong. Reminds me of the smell of pine, when I smoke this blend. Very happy with this English blend.
Pipe Used:
Missouri Meerschaum Cob
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 14, 2014 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This stuff is...crap. I've had it for at least 6 months to let it age a bit and hopefully dry out, it arrived so moist it was hard to keep lit. I added 3 oz. of latakia to it: it's better but still crap. I'm determined not to let any tobacco go to waste, but as soon as I smoke a pipefull I feel I need to smoke something decent just to satisfy my pipe craving. However, the room note isn't bad.
Pipe Used:
severak Kaywoodies
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh, 6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 08, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Bought this while traveling and being unsatisfied with the price of that particular B&M's bulks. It was on sale and I've been meaning to try a non-aromatic. Big mistake buying this one instead of one of the many tins on display at reasonable prices.
Like some of the other reviewers, I thought it smelled like piss at first. The pouch smell is slightly growing on me though. Lights VERY easily, even in a brand new cheapo MM Ozark. Burns slow (I puffed for more than an hour and a half and only got the bowl half way down) but very hot. My tongue is still raw 24 hours on.
No matter how I puffed it, I couldn't get any flavor out of it during the smoke. I was under the impression that I would be able to taste the tobaccos in it, but all I could taste was fire with hints of urine on the edges. It was definitely a dry smoke though, so there's that.
Like some of the other reviewers, I thought it smelled like piss at first. The pouch smell is slightly growing on me though. Lights VERY easily, even in a brand new cheapo MM Ozark. Burns slow (I puffed for more than an hour and a half and only got the bowl half way down) but very hot. My tongue is still raw 24 hours on.
No matter how I puffed it, I couldn't get any flavor out of it during the smoke. I was under the impression that I would be able to taste the tobaccos in it, but all I could taste was fire with hints of urine on the edges. It was definitely a dry smoke though, so there's that.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 07, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Tolerable |
As a first time smoker, I went to my local cigar store for some direction. The clerk gave me a package of this as well as an all Cavendish from Altadis. I was surprised at how there was not much flavor after how it smelled. I am a cigar smoker and I can tell exactly how a cigar will taste just by smelling it, not so with this tobacco.
It isn't terrible, but it does bite a little bit, kind of more like a cigarette or a cheap cigar. It served its intended purpose for me, which was to determine the tobacco direction for me (Cavendish vs Latakia I guess). I can see that I would like this style, but I will need to find a higher quality smoke than this one.
Not sweet like the Cav, but it smelled great, earthy and leathery perhaps, it just lacks any real depth of flavor to me.
It isn't terrible, but it does bite a little bit, kind of more like a cigarette or a cheap cigar. It served its intended purpose for me, which was to determine the tobacco direction for me (Cavendish vs Latakia I guess). I can see that I would like this style, but I will need to find a higher quality smoke than this one.
Not sweet like the Cav, but it smelled great, earthy and leathery perhaps, it just lacks any real depth of flavor to me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 27, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I would classify this as a light English which is both its strength and weakness as a tobacco. It is a weakness if one is desiring a rich English mixture but it is a strength if one is desiring a simple easy smoke. I found that the Burley in this blend made for a nice morning smoke with my coffee. A good blend for what it is.
Soli Deo gloria!
Soli Deo gloria!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 18, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought a pouch of this a little while back, and am now just finishing it up. All-in-all, it's a decent smoke. This is notihing especially nuanced, thought provoking, or complex. It's just a well-balanced and good English/Balkan blend, in a generic sort of way.
If you're looking for an English/Balkan blend that is just oozing with Latakia or Perique, then look elsewhere cuz this ain't it. However, if you like and English/Balkan blend where the condimentals are treated like condimentals, then this may be for you.
For me, this is a good "house blend." What I mean is that it makes for a good English/Balkan blend to keep in my tobacco jar and smoke on those occassions when I just want a straight-forward tobacco. If I want the good or complex stuff, I'll buy a tin or Dunhill, or Peterson, or something. Currently my "house" English/Balkan is C&D's Epiphany. This is cheaper, and I like it just a little better so this is going to be the "house blend" when the Epiphany runs out.
The only down-side is the PG that Altadis insists on hosing-down all of their tobies with. My pouch was just a little too full of it, but when I left the pouch sitting open for a couple of hours it seemed to take care of the product.
Anyway, if you want a good English/Balkan blend but you don't want anything really fancy or over-dosed with latakia or Perique, then be sure to give this a try. Not great, but not too bad either....
If you're looking for an English/Balkan blend that is just oozing with Latakia or Perique, then look elsewhere cuz this ain't it. However, if you like and English/Balkan blend where the condimentals are treated like condimentals, then this may be for you.
For me, this is a good "house blend." What I mean is that it makes for a good English/Balkan blend to keep in my tobacco jar and smoke on those occassions when I just want a straight-forward tobacco. If I want the good or complex stuff, I'll buy a tin or Dunhill, or Peterson, or something. Currently my "house" English/Balkan is C&D's Epiphany. This is cheaper, and I like it just a little better so this is going to be the "house blend" when the Epiphany runs out.
The only down-side is the PG that Altadis insists on hosing-down all of their tobies with. My pouch was just a little too full of it, but when I left the pouch sitting open for a couple of hours it seemed to take care of the product.
Anyway, if you want a good English/Balkan blend but you don't want anything really fancy or over-dosed with latakia or Perique, then be sure to give this a try. Not great, but not too bad either....
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 24, 2011 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Strong |
First impressions were a strong perique smell of peppery wasabi masking a medium flavored tobacco underneath. packing was easy, it stayed lit fine, the smoke was dry. Sadly smoking well doesn't make up for the preservative taste I kept getting as others have noted. Otherwise its a decent smoke, cheap and has plenty of vitamin N. Be mindfull that this stuff ghosts a bit with briars, although I found it to add some depth to my usual aromatics. The aftertaste makes me feel like I used fox and hound piss as mouthwash.. blehh
If you want to try a decent english blend this is not it...
If you want to try a decent english blend this is not it...
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