Sutliff Tobacco Company Mountain Pass

Good aromatic for those that smoke them more for flavor/aroma vs. tobacco flavor. Opening tin reminded me of making a box vanilla cake mix as well as taste. Other reviews are probably more accurate likening it to custard. No tongue bite and burns well. Still like Barrell 76 better for flavor and aroma but extremely happy with this.

A very nice aromatic with a prominent vanilla high note, underscored by a delicate toasted Cavendish flavor. There’s good balance here and I notice a mild tobacco note in almost every puff. A gentle tangy quality comes through once the bowl warms, giving a subtle impression of vanilla with dark chocolate.

At first glance Mountain Pass might draw comparisons to Molto Dolce, but the tobacco is not as heavily cased and as a result the aromatic flavorings taste less saturated. However, this is still a rich tasting mixture with notes of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar & chocolate. This is not a fussy tobacco. It’s actually fairly easy to light, especially if left to dry for a spell. The burn is slow and cool and the smoke is smooth, sweet and bite free.

I have enjoyed this tin quite a bit and I was disappointed when I discovered that Sutliff had discontinued it. I contacted them to ask if they produced something similar and much to my chagrin was told that Mountain Pass is currently available as Vanilla Custard Z92.

Great smoke!! Caramel comes through the flavor as much as the tin note. Creamy and thick smoke. Amazing room note and finish. Almost too sweet at times. I will re-purchase, but limit it to when I am looking for a dessert tobacco. Crème brulee meets Cavendish.