Sutliff Tobacco Company Voodoo Queen #523
(3.30)
Even today, many ardent followers in the world of the paranormal believe that the power of the infamous Marie Laveau extends beyond the grave. A belief in magic is not a prerequisite for enjoying this unique English blend of mocha slices, Latakia, and perique.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Carl McCallister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.30 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 40 of 54 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 05, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Full | Tolerable |
523 Voodoo Queen. This blend is an English with a lot of Perique. I have no way to tell how much but as a rule of thumb an ounce (Perique) can change the flavor of a pound of tobacco. With that in mind there is a lot more than a 1/16 ratio in this blend. Upon light you get the standard Virginia sweetness and Latakia smokiness but there is nothing exceptional about the initial taste. When the pipe really starts to change is mid -bowl, I liken it to spicy food sneaking up on you. I initially confused the Perique flavor for tongue bite, and almost put the pipe down and went to bed. I then started recalling the last time I had a good bite, my pipe was rather hot, this was not so with this blend, as my bowl was stone cold. So I went on decided that if I had been bitten it was too late now and I might as well finish the bowl. I am glad I did because this tobacco did not bite at all, in fact for the amount of spice I tasted, I have had Indian or Thai food do more damage to my tongue. Towards the bottom of the bowl all the flavors had married together, the smokiness from the latakia the sweetness from the Virginians, a strange herbal flavor and of course the spiciness from the Parique. This blend is not for the faint of heart and is probably suited for an after lunch bowl, never in the morning, but can be a real nice change of pace for someone stuck in a rut. I am very glad that I got to experience this full flavored tobacco, I will never forget it.
As a final note I really do not think this tobacco blend would even be notable if it were not for the high Perique content, the other tobaccos are just not that great.
As a final note I really do not think this tobacco blend would even be notable if it were not for the high Perique content, the other tobaccos are just not that great.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 21, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
So far, I've smoked 10 pounds of Voodoo Queen #523 over the past few months. Yes, this has become my daily pipe tobacco. Soon, I will order another 5 pounds of this tobacco. Did I mention, I like this tobacco? No bite, no moisture at the bottom of the bowl, and it smokes cool without any tongue bite.
Pipe Used:
Several Medium Bowls
PurchasedFrom:
TobaccoPipes.Com
Age When Smoked:
2 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2021 | Medium | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The tin note has a lot of Latakia smokiness, as well as some barnyard funk.
The tobacco flavors coming through give woody, slightly earthy flavors with some floral notes (heather). The Cyprian Latakia shines nicely.
On top of that you have some black pepper, dark chocolate, coffee notes, courtesy of the perique and mocha slices.
The broken flakes make the experience varied from bowl to bowl, and even during a single bowl you might get different flavors at different times (specifically the peppery Perique comes and goes in waves). It might also burn a bit unevenly, but with some readjusting while tamping and relighting, it will burn nicely.
Overall, a nice and full flavor profile, with some body to it; richly textured smoke, and an aftertaste that lingers a bit -- and that's a good thing in this case.
I strongly recommend this to people who like English or Scottish blends that are not too one-dimensional. A great evening smoke.
The tobacco flavors coming through give woody, slightly earthy flavors with some floral notes (heather). The Cyprian Latakia shines nicely.
On top of that you have some black pepper, dark chocolate, coffee notes, courtesy of the perique and mocha slices.
The broken flakes make the experience varied from bowl to bowl, and even during a single bowl you might get different flavors at different times (specifically the peppery Perique comes and goes in waves). It might also burn a bit unevenly, but with some readjusting while tamping and relighting, it will burn nicely.
Overall, a nice and full flavor profile, with some body to it; richly textured smoke, and an aftertaste that lingers a bit -- and that's a good thing in this case.
I strongly recommend this to people who like English or Scottish blends that are not too one-dimensional. A great evening smoke.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Churchwarden 601
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 22, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
This is a solid bulk tobacco choice. If you like Latakia blends and you like mocha flavor, you won’t be disappointed. In my opinion it doesn’t lean toward the aromatic end of the spectrum as much as other crossovers, such as Burma Road. It feels more like a chocolate Night Cap, though that isn’t a perfect analogy.
Pipe Used:
Briars and cobs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 14, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I checked out a new tobacco shop today, and found this in a jar in the dark corner of the cigar humidor room. I bought an ounce of this and Sutliff Pumpkin Spice for less than what I was about to pay for a Padron 3000, a fine cigar but I can't smoke it while watching Toast of London which is what I'm doing right now as I enjoy this blend. Long story short: I think this is kind of a light version of Bob''s Chocolate Flake, or Stonehenge if it had a little Latakia, but Perique forward. It burns easier than those two, but may bite if pushed. Fitting for a blend named Voodoo Queen...be kind and be rewarded. I even like the bite, it somehow seems appropriate. I can see this blend being hell on wheels with some age under its belt.
Almost 4 stars.
Almost 4 stars.
Pipe Used:
MM Marcus, Pete X105
PurchasedFrom:
Habanos & Wine Seller, Slidell LA
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 19, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Coarse long stringy bits of tobacco that when bundled up, feel like a ball of rubber bands. Very unique cut but it packed really well.
Bowl was a bit of a sleeper at the start, but I'm glad I stuck with it. What started as a mild English that was a bit on the light side, soon escalated into a very powerful and complex english blend with a fair amount of spice at the back end.
I really like this one.
Bowl was a bit of a sleeper at the start, but I'm glad I stuck with it. What started as a mild English that was a bit on the light side, soon escalated into a very powerful and complex english blend with a fair amount of spice at the back end.
I really like this one.
Pipe Used:
DGE Poker Nosewarmer
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2014 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
If you are an English smoker and looking for something with just a touch of sweetness that is also a great smoke, look no further. This was recommended to me by a friend. After getting it in the bowl and lighting up (it lights fairly easily) I was immediately reminded of New Orleans. It has a sweet and spicy taste that compliments the flavors one of associates with English tobaccos. The perique isn't strong, but apparent. Nice latakia flavor, but again, not too strong. There is a flake in the mixed that is primarily virgina that burns better than most flake I have encountered. It also seems to have higher nicotine content than my other regular blends. It was definitely worth the venture.
PurchasedFrom:
Pipesandcigars.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 23, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I picked this bag up at a local tobacco shop. It was the only bag left and the name sparked my curiosity. I took a whiff of the bag and could tell it was an English blend, but I could sense that there was more, so for $3.25 I walked out the door with this.
I can definitely tell where some people would generate the negative reviews of this blend. It does have a slight tongue bite and there is a slight bitter aftertaste, but it is nothing stronger than a dark chocolate may leave. All in all it is not the best or even close, but I will have no problems finishing the bag. The room note is pleasant for an English blend. I call this mediocre.
I recommend this to those looking for a cheap English tobacco to smoke at times when they are not trying to relax.
Cheers.
I can definitely tell where some people would generate the negative reviews of this blend. It does have a slight tongue bite and there is a slight bitter aftertaste, but it is nothing stronger than a dark chocolate may leave. All in all it is not the best or even close, but I will have no problems finishing the bag. The room note is pleasant for an English blend. I call this mediocre.
I recommend this to those looking for a cheap English tobacco to smoke at times when they are not trying to relax.
Cheers.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 05, 2009 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Strong |
I have never met a tobacco, or a pipe, that I didn't like. Somewhere, out there, is the perfect combination of pipe and leaf.
And this is born out by recent experience with Voodoo Queen. I keep a jar around and periodically dip in -- for about a year now, each time I try it I swear off it forever. Bity, one-notish -- pretty well everything you can say about a tobacco that would indicate one didn't like it.
Finally found the match -- a no-name used pipe off ebay; nothing fancy, medium sized Dublin. There's the queen, sitting in an old Davidoff tin. Put the two together, and suddenly I am smoking a whole new Voodoo Queen. The top note comes out, virtually no bite and a great taste of the previously elusive mocha slices. Still don't know quite what they are.
Still pretty intense in the flavour department, and can't quite be sure what is in it. This will probably never be at the top of my list of favourites, but smoked in this particular pipe, it really is a decent baccer.
Fellow pipers, check those one-star reviews here on TR, dig out your pipes, and start sampling. Sooner or later, you are guaranteed to find the right match, and another three or four-star tobacco.
Also recommend trying this one in a cob. Something happens to it in a cob, and you can taste a lot of the flavours.
And this is born out by recent experience with Voodoo Queen. I keep a jar around and periodically dip in -- for about a year now, each time I try it I swear off it forever. Bity, one-notish -- pretty well everything you can say about a tobacco that would indicate one didn't like it.
Finally found the match -- a no-name used pipe off ebay; nothing fancy, medium sized Dublin. There's the queen, sitting in an old Davidoff tin. Put the two together, and suddenly I am smoking a whole new Voodoo Queen. The top note comes out, virtually no bite and a great taste of the previously elusive mocha slices. Still don't know quite what they are.
Still pretty intense in the flavour department, and can't quite be sure what is in it. This will probably never be at the top of my list of favourites, but smoked in this particular pipe, it really is a decent baccer.
Fellow pipers, check those one-star reviews here on TR, dig out your pipes, and start sampling. Sooner or later, you are guaranteed to find the right match, and another three or four-star tobacco.
Also recommend trying this one in a cob. Something happens to it in a cob, and you can taste a lot of the flavours.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 02, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
This one is weird for me. It was a blend that grew on me unexpectedly. When you first smell it .... well, to me it smells like beef jerky and gun powder. Sort of fitting for it's name. I was almost certain I would hate it, but the more I smoke it the more I like it. It's probably not for everyone, and at first smell you think it might be a novelty.
Other than that, it's a good smoke. It's not got big nicotene kick that you would expect. And it doesn't have a bad taste either.
Other than that, it's a good smoke. It's not got big nicotene kick that you would expect. And it doesn't have a bad taste either.
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