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 51 - 54 of 54 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2021 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It's not that I dislike traditional English blends, or Oriental leaf, but I do prefer my Latakia with more of a VA or burley backing. I also adore perique. So I had to check this stuff out.
Moderately spicy perique is the main thing I taste, with the somewhat subdued Latakia fitting in nicely with the mocha slices. I get black pepper spice, bread, sour citrus, floral notes, and a bit of cocoa/chocolate that ties it all together. Can bite a bit if your not careful, mild nicotine, and burns a little wet (I find many sutliff products do). Not terribly complex but definitely not one dimensional.
Overall a pretty interesting and atypical blend. It's kind of like an VA/Lat blend mixed with a Danish flake. Think G&H Navy flake mixed with Mac Barens Golden extra. Definitely worth a try if that sounds good to you. One hell of a bargain too.
Moderately spicy perique is the main thing I taste, with the somewhat subdued Latakia fitting in nicely with the mocha slices. I get black pepper spice, bread, sour citrus, floral notes, and a bit of cocoa/chocolate that ties it all together. Can bite a bit if your not careful, mild nicotine, and burns a little wet (I find many sutliff products do). Not terribly complex but definitely not one dimensional.
Overall a pretty interesting and atypical blend. It's kind of like an VA/Lat blend mixed with a Danish flake. Think G&H Navy flake mixed with Mac Barens Golden extra. Definitely worth a try if that sounds good to you. One hell of a bargain too.
Pipe Used:
Billiards, pots, cobs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
The burly,Latakia,Perique and Virginia come together and make an excellent blend they all have a roll to play the mocha taste is there also plays a part in this excellent bend
Pipe Used:
corn cob
PurchasedFrom:
smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
3 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 24, 2019 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Tolerable |
I’ve been on the hunt for an inexpensive English tobacco for my rotation. This is a smooth not bitter smoke with an occasional spiciness from the perique. The tobacco stays interesting through out the smoke. You’ll notice the vitamin N but just barely. I like this blend a lot, and I think you will too.
Pipe Used:
999
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 06, 2021 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
This has claimed a place in my rotation. The first bowl I smoked of it was off putting; hit with an initial taste of Irish Spring soap, I worried I had two ounces of useless tobacco. I was drinking cold water at the time (preferred drink for new blends), in the middle of a mild afternoon.
Upon revisiting the blend on a cool night with a hot cup of decaf coffee, my experience changed. Any taste of soap was gone; I can only assume it was a rare fluke (perhaps the plastic packaging?). Instead, I was greeted to a warm blend of hardwood smoke—like an oak charred whiskey barrel—a sweet aftertaste of prunes, and a hint of spice in the nose; akin to nutmeg.
It arrived at a perfect moisture level, and I instantly stored it in an 8oz glass mason jar. I may need to moisten it up a bit if it sits longer than a month, but I don’t expect it to last that long. Both smoking experiences were out of my Sherlock style pipe with a medium bowl, using matches to light.
It smoked cool, with no tongue-bite; I tend to smoke at a faster cadence. I had a slight issue with the cut, causing a tighter ball toward the bottom of my pipe. A quick pick later and another match, and I was back in business. The flavors rotated as I smoked the bowl; likely due to the cut and the way it layers inside the bowl. I’m not a stickler for even flavor throughout a smoke.
The room nose was a bit strong for my wife. Not a blend I would take into public, if I wanted to hold on a conversation with non-smokers.
Aftertaste leaves a bit of an oily feel on the tongue and tastes a bit like teriyaki jerky, or maybe light leather. Not bad, and much better with the coffee.
Personal ranking, I would give it a 4/5, with a name like Voodoo Queen, I was expecting a little more exotic flavors; thus the point reduction. But perhaps my expectations were a tad high. It is a queen and not a king, after all. If you’re looking for a unique flavor at a reasonable price, you would be hard pressed to find a better option.
Upon revisiting the blend on a cool night with a hot cup of decaf coffee, my experience changed. Any taste of soap was gone; I can only assume it was a rare fluke (perhaps the plastic packaging?). Instead, I was greeted to a warm blend of hardwood smoke—like an oak charred whiskey barrel—a sweet aftertaste of prunes, and a hint of spice in the nose; akin to nutmeg.
It arrived at a perfect moisture level, and I instantly stored it in an 8oz glass mason jar. I may need to moisten it up a bit if it sits longer than a month, but I don’t expect it to last that long. Both smoking experiences were out of my Sherlock style pipe with a medium bowl, using matches to light.
It smoked cool, with no tongue-bite; I tend to smoke at a faster cadence. I had a slight issue with the cut, causing a tighter ball toward the bottom of my pipe. A quick pick later and another match, and I was back in business. The flavors rotated as I smoked the bowl; likely due to the cut and the way it layers inside the bowl. I’m not a stickler for even flavor throughout a smoke.
The room nose was a bit strong for my wife. Not a blend I would take into public, if I wanted to hold on a conversation with non-smokers.
Aftertaste leaves a bit of an oily feel on the tongue and tastes a bit like teriyaki jerky, or maybe light leather. Not bad, and much better with the coffee.
Personal ranking, I would give it a 4/5, with a name like Voodoo Queen, I was expecting a little more exotic flavors; thus the point reduction. But perhaps my expectations were a tad high. It is a queen and not a king, after all. If you’re looking for a unique flavor at a reasonable price, you would be hard pressed to find a better option.
Pipe Used:
Sherlock Style
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