Sutliff Tobacco Company Black Swan
(2.63)
Exceptionally mild and aromatic blend. Sweet and dark.
Notes: This appealing blend is unique in both appearance and flavor. Glossy all Black Cavendish is formulated to smoke mild and smooth from fire-curing and steam sweating.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Series | Sutliff Private Stock |
| Blended By | Carl McCallister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Cavendish Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Tin 1.5 oz |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Very Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2014 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
"Exceptionally mild and aromatic, sweet and dark"...
...as per the Sutliff's Private Stock tin. Way back when I decided it would be wise to learn the basic components of pipe tobacco, I ordered this one from P&C as an example of cavendish. Good sealable tin, lovely sweet tin aroma, comes in what appears to be a cased rough cut, black as night.
I'm sure most of us have at one time or another tried a black cavendish and what do we most expect? That's right, VANILLA! Big vanilla. In many cases, overpowering vanilla, and often accompanied by prunes or dark fruits. This one is quite the opposite: it's main feature is mild sweetness with just a touch of vanilla, if any. The black cavendish is "fire-cured AND steam sweated". According to Classical Pipes (good reviewer) that's actually rather special and the mark of a well processed tobacco. He also points out that unlike many aromatics the effect actually improves during the smoke, rather than the opposite. He recommends a big bowl pipe, apparently to maximize the flavors.
My impressions rather confirm this. My position on aromaticity is that an aromatic should supplant and support the tobacco, but not dominate. It should also not burn, of course. This Black Swan is absolutely lovely in that regard. A pleasant, mild and toasty tobacco featuring sweetness over a background of light vanilla. If you want to know what cavendish is doing in your blend, this one will demonstrate its function - smoothness and mildness, with a nice creamy smoke. Extremely relaxing and easy.
The leading descriptor: sweetness.
Even though dried overnight, I needed to relight if I set the pipe down for even a minute or two, perhaps due to the casing. No biggie, and truth be told, there's really no need to dry it. Sutliff's Private Stock Black Swan is a keeper for me. I love its light aromaticity that still allows the well prepared black cavendish to show well. Nice in the tin, nice in the pipe. This would also work well as a good blender I think.
I'd buy it again.
...as per the Sutliff's Private Stock tin. Way back when I decided it would be wise to learn the basic components of pipe tobacco, I ordered this one from P&C as an example of cavendish. Good sealable tin, lovely sweet tin aroma, comes in what appears to be a cased rough cut, black as night.
I'm sure most of us have at one time or another tried a black cavendish and what do we most expect? That's right, VANILLA! Big vanilla. In many cases, overpowering vanilla, and often accompanied by prunes or dark fruits. This one is quite the opposite: it's main feature is mild sweetness with just a touch of vanilla, if any. The black cavendish is "fire-cured AND steam sweated". According to Classical Pipes (good reviewer) that's actually rather special and the mark of a well processed tobacco. He also points out that unlike many aromatics the effect actually improves during the smoke, rather than the opposite. He recommends a big bowl pipe, apparently to maximize the flavors.
My impressions rather confirm this. My position on aromaticity is that an aromatic should supplant and support the tobacco, but not dominate. It should also not burn, of course. This Black Swan is absolutely lovely in that regard. A pleasant, mild and toasty tobacco featuring sweetness over a background of light vanilla. If you want to know what cavendish is doing in your blend, this one will demonstrate its function - smoothness and mildness, with a nice creamy smoke. Extremely relaxing and easy.
The leading descriptor: sweetness.
Even though dried overnight, I needed to relight if I set the pipe down for even a minute or two, perhaps due to the casing. No biggie, and truth be told, there's really no need to dry it. Sutliff's Private Stock Black Swan is a keeper for me. I love its light aromaticity that still allows the well prepared black cavendish to show well. Nice in the tin, nice in the pipe. This would also work well as a good blender I think.
I'd buy it again.
Pipe Used:
MM small bowl
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
3 months
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