Straus Tobacco Sleepy Hollow

Oh wow this one is utterly delicious. The bag note is extremely delicious - you will get that pumpkin pie sugary spice smell that will activate salivary glands. Upon further smelling, a pumpkin spice loaf comes to mind too - nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. But you also get a hint of caramelized marshmallows. Very nice moisture level - not dry - could tend to lean on the moister side. Lighting, you taste the same flavours that you smelled in the bag. So good. Very, very enjoyable smoke all the way through. Does not bite one bit. Room note is gorgeous. Highly highly recommend getting this limited edition fall blend from Straus. Also - their customer service is amazing. Thanks again!

Move on over Autumn Evening, we finally have a true Autumn blend.

If you're worried this is going to be too sweet, tasting of pumpkin pie with lots of nutmeg and cinnamon, don't. It's not like that -- though the tin note has a scent a bit like that.

What I'd compare this to rather is pumpkin loaf. Have you ever had pumpkin loaf? Basically that's where the pumpkin is mixed up and turned into a loaf that you cut like bread and has the moisture of a pound cake. Well if you try pumpkin loaf, it definitely has a pumpkin flavour, no doubt, but its not the same as having pumpkin pie. Less sweet and spices and more the flavour of the pumpkin with some white sugar sort of sweetness. (Another comparison would be pumpkin pie when served cold out of the fridge. You get a brown sugary sweetness with that wonderful pumpkin flavour, but again, mild on the spice notes.)

That's what this blend is like. And honestly, it really is unique, distinctive and utterly fantastic.

I don't smoke a lot of aromatics, and I'm pretty picky about the one's that I do. This one I'm going to add to my faovurites and look to pick up more. In fact, it has now become my top aromatic.

Well done Straus Tobacco!

Upon opening the bag you get the pumpkin spice note immediately. Upon further investigation I noticed a nutmeg and a hint of what seemed like vanilla (a cream scent). Smoking was wonderful. The bowl stayed lit throughout the entire smoke; that is after the initial toasting lite. The blend does not arrive mucky or overly moist like most aromatics. Additionally, the blend was free of tongue bite. The flavor was definitely a pumpkin spice and again with the nutmeg and possible vanilla. The flavor was noticeable, pleasant but not overwhelming. Overall, Sleepy Hollow was an outstanding smoke from an outstanding tobacconist.

I purchased eight ounces of Sleepy Hollow last year and cellared some of it. It comes in bulk as part of a seasonal fall blend and has seemed to age just fine. This tobacco is a creamy and rich aromatic perfect for those cool fall days and nights. It's smooth and balanced and the flavors of pumpkin, spice, and vanilla are accurate, but not overwhelming. It's perfect sipped and stays cool to the bottom of the bowl. I didn't find it necessary to provide any more than five minutes of dry time prior to smoking. It was even possible to smoke straight from the jar. I would highly recommend this blend. You won't be disappointed.

An excellent aromatic. Perfectly flavored,. A great smoke that only gets better as it winds down the bowl. No artificial effect. This is a truly balanced aromatic and has quickly become a favorite among my aromatics. A sweet note, a clean burn, and no goop with this one. A perfect aro blend in my opinion. An absolutely great smoke to enjoy among others.

I am fortunate to be able to drive down the road any given Autumn day and pick up a few ounces of this beautiful blend (provided it us not sold out). More than a few pipe makers/collectors from around the country that I follow on Instagram post themselves around this time of year (Fall) enjoying Sleepy Hollow - and each time I see this - I am filled with a sense of civic pride. The goofy stigma some fellows hold of aromatics as being in someway inferior to English blends seems to melt away when trying this magically delicious and wildly popular offering from Straus. Think of it as a "crossover blend"? Just save some for me, K?

I received my fall aromatic order and I have a great line up of aromatics in store for the fall. I have a Boswell's line (5) along with my Lane 1Q. Thought it couldn't get much better for the months ahead - but it did. I called Straus and ordered up a pound of Sleepy Hollow and all I can say is wow. This is some seriously good stuff. The smell upon opening the bag let's you know you are in for something special. A great balance of sweetness and spices that let's you know fall is near. Well, when you light it up it only gets better. A great smooth well balanced smoke that doesn't have an artifical effect. Just creamy goodness as the tobacco pulls through. This has me second guessing my rating system because this tobacco is simply that good. If you don't like this one, check your pipe. If it's not the pipe, something may be wrong with you lol. It really is that good. If you are looking for a great fall smoke that others will enjoy while you devour several bowls, I think this is it. There's good, very good, and then there's this as far as aromatics go. Great blend!

What an amazing blend. Lots of hype on this blend, but this time the rumors were true. Out of the bag it smells like a fall morning during harvest season. Almost good enough to eat. The smoke is smooth and not too harsh, almost no bite whatsoever. The flavor keeps all the way to the last puff, or at least it does for me. Sadly this is a seasonal blend by Straus, but I have to say it should be a bulk blend available year round. Perhaps someday it will be, until then we all have to savor it while we have it. Well done Straus.

I had never heard of this blend until I saw it discussed on a Facebook page, and bought 8 ounces based on the recommendation of a learned gentleman with exceptional taste. I'm very glad I did. I guess the test of a good aromatic, to my mind, is how well the taste matches the tin note ; SH really did it for me. Truly delicious in bag and bowl. Although it is very moist and doesn't dry easily, it took fire well enough and didn't smoke exceptionally wet. It didn't bite me and always delivered a rich, sweet, flavorful smoke. This is only available by telephone mail order in the fall, and I will be ordering at least 8 ounces every year for as long as it's available. An enthusiastic 4 stars.