Sutliff Tobacco Company Field Master

Most of we reviewers feel that Sutliff Field Master smokes like a Va/Bur with some Latakia in it. Some of us have labeled it as an American English. All of us think it is of medium strength. I agree with all of it and want to add that this is a beautiful mixture that makes me feel good when I smoke it anytime of the day or night. When I opened the tin I thought that it looked a little bit like Dunhill London mixture. The tin note said otherwise and showed a Burley content. When I lit my first bowl, I knew it was not London mixture; I thought it was better. Strong, but not too strong, English, but not too English is often a formula for a "middlin'" blah blend that we aren't sure we will ever smoke again. I don't know what Carl McCallister has done, but I sure am glad he did it. I only have one single negative thing to say about this blend and that is, its out of production. Already bulging at the seams at three and a half stars, the equally beautiful micro blends I am making with Field Master pushed this review to the four full stars that this blend deserves.

I agree with reviewer Flatticus that this is a VaBur-lover's English. It is good, understated (like Davidoff Royalty) and very satisfying, though less English-y than Royalty. The tin note splits the difference between a VaBur and English. The Turk and Lat is there, but laying back quite a bit. The room note is English, just barely, with a strong chocolate presence and it is wife-approved. I did not notice choclate in the tin note, however.

The ribbon packs easily and lights and burns well. My tin was a couple of years old and verged on dry -- which I like -- which may be why the Turk and Lat were understated. Some have questioned the point of a watered-down English, but that is not FM's purpose. It offers some solid "English" taste with a very rich VaBur experience added. When Greg Pease makes one like this it gets raves, and so should Sutliff. Solid 4 stars, though I am, um, not a Sutliff man.

If you are an English devotee, pass on Field Master, b/c you will find it too lacking in Lat punch and the Oriental leaf too mild and neither sweet nor sour enough. It doesn't need more negative reviews from guys looking for a new Nightcap. But if strong English puts you off, and better yet you like a good Burley or VaBur, this blend will probably ring the bell for you. I will be buying more.

I'm new to English blends. All I can say is wow what a good blend. Its full of nutty smoky goodness. I'm torn between this blend and the Berkshire blend.

Prepared this blend in a rock cob. No idea if it ghosts a briar or cob. Normal preparation with packing the bowl in the morning and smoking it a couple hours later.

Excellent latakia and Virginia blend. As another reviewer said, great entry into latakia for those who don't want to hit the lat scene at full tilt. Great balance of the flavors. I didn't get any pronounced Turkish in the blend. The burley also hid in the back providing help with the burn without adding aromatic qualities.

This is an excellent tobacco for those who want latakaia but not a strong dose. I could smoke this most of the day without issue and feel satisfied.

The tin note might put off some smokers new to Latakia. As it has a very smoky aroma. The charring light has rich sweetness from the Matured Virgins. On the true light the flavors blended together well. The Latakia was present but subtle. This would be a great tobacco for a smoker just starting to explore English, Turkish and Latakia blends. Also this would be a great all day smoke for the experienced smoker. I would highly recommend picking up a tin.

A very good blend for the summer months, enough taste to satisfy, but not too much to overwhelm. This blend lights well and burns dry to the end of the bowl. Does not require too many re-lights. A lighter English blend with just the right amount of Latakia. Sure to be a regular.

I'll start by saying that I do like this tobacco, and I would smoke it again. The latakia is creamy and blends well with the VA, almost hiding the VA, but not discounting its' benefits. I'd call this is a good balance, even undercomplicated, in the best sense. This tobacco is about standard moisture for Sutliff's blends, lights easily, and stays lit just the same. While it is smooth to begin with, I think a couple years of age to let those VA's shine a bit would be really fantastic. No sweetness and no bitterness, perfect for my tastes.