Sutliff Tobacco Company 1M

As many others have compared this to Lane 1Q, I will do the same, and right up front say that I would prefer 1Q to this. Not that this is a bad blend. I am primarily an English smoker, but I do like Aromatics every now and then. And it scores brownie points with the Mrs. as well! This, like 1Q has an extremely pleasant room note. This is what most non-pipe smokers probably think is a traditional pipe tobacco smell. That is what I like about the blend. Here is what I do not. I don't care for the long ribbon cut. Its just a mess to load, especially into a smaller bowl. I like the cut of 1Q more, just seems more manageable. It seems to smoke a bit too wet for me, and I dont have the patience to mess around with trying to dry it out. Like I said, aromatics are just something I poke around with a bit. So, to summarize, as compared to the old standbys in the aro market, I would say this is better than BCA, but not as good as 1Q. I may try some blends moving forward to play around a bit with it and will update if I stumble upon anything earth shattering.

A long time ago I had the misfortune of smoking a Sutliff creation that had left me avoiding their stuff at all costs. Recently however, I decided to purchase a P&C deal that "battled" Lane's 1Q with Sutliff's vanilla counterpart. To be fair, I only wanted the 1Q half that I very much enjoy, but I suppose everyone gets a second chance.

The spirit of the deal was to compare the two blends, so let's open the bag and begin. The initial aroma is quite similar with both having a nice graham cracker or vanilla scent, 1Q is a bit stickier and sweet and 1-M has a slight cardboard smell that was present the last time I smoked their stuff. I did however prefer 1-M's ribbon cut, as it had more body and packed nicer (1Q is so thinly shredded it burns like powder).

Once lit, things drifted apart. 1-M wasn't as sweet and didn't maintain it's vanilla, rather it transformed into a nondescript sweetness underneath a kind of no frills "basic" tobacco taste. Both have a artificial topping taste, with 1-M's being more chemical in nature.

This was a far better experience from the last time I had a Sutliff product, but it still tasted cheap and left me worrying about what chemicals produced the flavor that stayed on my saliva and gave me a little cough.

Very mild, smells good, not a whole lot of taste. It can burn hot too. Not unpleasant, very well priced. I like Cavendish, but also wanted to try more blends with burley. I don't detect much burley, as the Cavendish seems to be the main component.

An uninspiring aromatic with no nicotine content to speak of. Vanilla-esque, but not as vanilla forward as some others, to my taste. If you're really into aromatics, you'll probably like it, but I'm not.

this is supposed to be an answer to lane 1q. not close. does have the wonderful room not but that's it. the vanilla is a bit artificial tasting and the smoke itself is much like a cigarette. I get a bitter and ashy aftertaste. it does burn quite well and its inexpensive. for me just too harsh. this may be the worst review I've given. it does mellow a bit halfway into it. just not my thing.

It is what it is... A decent cheap smoke currently priced a $1.25 per ounce at TP. To be honest I would smoke this a lot more often however after a few bowls I start to get a headache, not sure if it's from the chemicals or what..

This is nice easy smoking tobacco. The flavor is subtle, vanilla undertones of honey. Lights readily and won't get harsh. Perfect smoke for when you are focused on other tasks.

Tobacconists with bulk tobacco are few and far between in the Mid Hudson Valley, even the venerable Rhinebeck Smoke Shop is now owned by "Smokes 4 Less." I tried this because it was one of 2 that weren't flavored with things like peach, mango, strawberry.... I'm happy with my selection -if this is the same 1M. I don't taste much "secret flavoring", other than a chocolate like after note. I do enjoy this one in a pinch. It is smooth and fairly tasty. I'll probably purchase 4 ounces next time. It's a good "go to."