Sutliff Tobacco Company Blacksburg
(3.00)
A tantalizing blend. An all black of "steam sweated" fire cured tobaccos hauntingly flavored with fig, prune and rum notes.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Carl McCallister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley |
| Flavoring | Figs, Plum, Rum |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2018 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Sutliff Tobacco Company - Blacksburg.
It might be badged as being a ribbon but my blend's a coarse cut mixture, without a doubt. On the plus side the moisture's perfect, on the negative side it includes some very big twigs. The rum monopolizes the unlit aroma.
In the smoke the rum gives sweetness, but hardly any alcoholic sharpness. The plums and figs don't get pushed aside, but accompany the rum well. Overall there's just enough sweetness to add character without seeming gloopy. The fire curing separates this from being the usual 'sticky vanilla' tasting black Cavendish blend, by giving it a slightly smoky character. A bowl burns without drama, but when pushed can become too warm. Warm, but bite-free.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: pleasant.
Blacksburg? I'll give it two stars; not my type of aromatic:
Somewhat recommended.
It might be badged as being a ribbon but my blend's a coarse cut mixture, without a doubt. On the plus side the moisture's perfect, on the negative side it includes some very big twigs. The rum monopolizes the unlit aroma.
In the smoke the rum gives sweetness, but hardly any alcoholic sharpness. The plums and figs don't get pushed aside, but accompany the rum well. Overall there's just enough sweetness to add character without seeming gloopy. The fire curing separates this from being the usual 'sticky vanilla' tasting black Cavendish blend, by giving it a slightly smoky character. A bowl burns without drama, but when pushed can become too warm. Warm, but bite-free.
Nicotine: mild. Room-note: pleasant.
Blacksburg? I'll give it two stars; not my type of aromatic:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Two months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2021 | Very Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
Pitch black, rough cut cavendish and burley blend, I personally cannot pick out which leaf is which. If I have inhaled a better pouch aroma, I don't know when! The Plum and fig are really discernable without much thought. When inhaled deeply, a slight chocolate note is also detected. I don't notice the rum as much in the pouch note as some, even when fresh.
With the choppy cut of this blend, you owe it to yourself to break up the large bits for ease of packing and evenness of the burn. This blend ships a bit moist, and expands quite a bit under fire, so pack lightly.
Initial lighting takes several attempts. Even then it doesn't produce much volume of smoke.
I tired this blend is quite a few different shaped pipes. They all produced the same uninteresting results. Its a run of the mill sweet but airy cavendish blend that doesn't impress. Some of the plum and rum peek through, but the effort you must go to find it, just isn't worth it to me. I'll let the remainder of what I have dry out a bit and try again at a later date.
With the choppy cut of this blend, you owe it to yourself to break up the large bits for ease of packing and evenness of the burn. This blend ships a bit moist, and expands quite a bit under fire, so pack lightly.
Initial lighting takes several attempts. Even then it doesn't produce much volume of smoke.
I tired this blend is quite a few different shaped pipes. They all produced the same uninteresting results. Its a run of the mill sweet but airy cavendish blend that doesn't impress. Some of the plum and rum peek through, but the effort you must go to find it, just isn't worth it to me. I'll let the remainder of what I have dry out a bit and try again at a later date.
Pipe Used:
several
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Feb 27, 2021 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like almost all styles/types of tobacco. Lately, I have been trying several Sutliff aromatics to satisfy my occasional sweet tooth.
Blacksburg is kind of bland. If you are looking for a super-flavorful aro, this is not it.
But it is pleasant and burns pretty well. For those looking for an aromatic that doesn't have truckloads of flavor, this would fit the bill.
Having said that, I won't order it again. When I smoke this style, I prefer more aromatic notes.
Govern Yourself Accordingly.
Blacksburg is kind of bland. If you are looking for a super-flavorful aro, this is not it.
But it is pleasant and burns pretty well. For those looking for an aromatic that doesn't have truckloads of flavor, this would fit the bill.
Having said that, I won't order it again. When I smoke this style, I prefer more aromatic notes.
Govern Yourself Accordingly.
Pipe Used:
Various Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking Pipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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