Sutliff Tobacco Company Match Crown Achievement
(3.25)
Notes: Sutliff's match of Lane's Crown Achievement before it was discontinued (though it has since been re-released and discontinued again). A high-quality, medium to full English mixture.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Carl McAllister |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The year was 2002. I had been smoking a pipe (legally) for about 5 years. I had stuck with the basic Captain Black aromatics, some Carter hall, Half and Half and Union Leader. I high school buddy was the manager of a little shop in town called Tobacco Road. They had a few lane and Altadis blends, including Crown achievement. I remember the first time I opened the huge jar and inhaled. How repulsive I thought! Who seriously would smoke this!?
Oh, how naive was I back then. little did I know English/Balkans and mainly Latakia would become my mainstay.
Lets dive into this Crown Achievement match, shall we?
Pouch aroma smells very similar, but i remember the original having slightly more Latakia aroma. The cut of the match is quite different as well. The original was even thin ribbons. This is fat and chunky.
Loads well, lighting only takes a few matches if you rub out those chunks.
I wish I smoked more of the original. The flavors of the match seemed close to what I remember. Smoky, chewy and salty. Earthy, woody and slightly spicy undertones. The right amount of sweetness from the Virginia rounds out the full spectrum of the Balkan flavor wheel. Not overly complex, but has enough flavor to keep it interesting down to the the bottom of the bowl. I wish I ordered more than 2oz of this now that I'm down to the last of it. I see a pound or 3 in my future! A solid 4 star Balkan blend that won't break the bank.
Oh, how naive was I back then. little did I know English/Balkans and mainly Latakia would become my mainstay.
Lets dive into this Crown Achievement match, shall we?
Pouch aroma smells very similar, but i remember the original having slightly more Latakia aroma. The cut of the match is quite different as well. The original was even thin ribbons. This is fat and chunky.
Loads well, lighting only takes a few matches if you rub out those chunks.
I wish I smoked more of the original. The flavors of the match seemed close to what I remember. Smoky, chewy and salty. Earthy, woody and slightly spicy undertones. The right amount of sweetness from the Virginia rounds out the full spectrum of the Balkan flavor wheel. Not overly complex, but has enough flavor to keep it interesting down to the the bottom of the bowl. I wish I ordered more than 2oz of this now that I'm down to the last of it. I see a pound or 3 in my future! A solid 4 star Balkan blend that won't break the bank.
Pipe Used:
several
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2021 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I never smoked the original so my review is only for Crown Achievement Match. Upon opening the jar I was greeted with a pleasant aroma of sweet smoke, grassy, woody, plum and light spiciness.
Upon lighting I found it lighted easily, threw a lot of thick, creamy, billowy smoke. This burns slow, does not bite, if pushed no harsh edges and no creosote taste. This is a very long ribbon cut with chunks. The flavor is very consistent and very pleasant. Smoke slow, for if pushed the flavors get lost to the Latakia. Less than average delights. No moisture.
The flavors while smoking were very pleasant. They are very consistent, this is not a complex tobacco. There is a sweet flavor to all the flavors which are all mild. These flavors include a campfire, grass, wood, a very light touch of sour, plum, light spiciness with a creaminess that creates a very smooth smoke. This is a wonderfully straight forward blend that can be smoked all day and one does not have to focus on while smoking. Has a pleasantly light sweet aftertaste. If you like your English or Balkans full flavored like Nightcap or complex like Quiet Nights you will find this to be a lighter version that is not complex. The nic hit is low. However, if you love English or Balkan blends and want to smoke one all day while doing chores this is one you will love. A 3.7 out of 4 stars only because I like em full flavored and that is my personal preference. But this has a spot in my rotation for those times when I want a simple, not complex pleasant smoke while doing something else besides focusing on the bacca.
Blend is Latakia, Oriental, Virginia and Perique. Strength is mild, Flavoring is mild, Taste is Mild, Roomnote is a pleasant smokiness. Smoked in MM Huck Finn
Upon lighting I found it lighted easily, threw a lot of thick, creamy, billowy smoke. This burns slow, does not bite, if pushed no harsh edges and no creosote taste. This is a very long ribbon cut with chunks. The flavor is very consistent and very pleasant. Smoke slow, for if pushed the flavors get lost to the Latakia. Less than average delights. No moisture.
The flavors while smoking were very pleasant. They are very consistent, this is not a complex tobacco. There is a sweet flavor to all the flavors which are all mild. These flavors include a campfire, grass, wood, a very light touch of sour, plum, light spiciness with a creaminess that creates a very smooth smoke. This is a wonderfully straight forward blend that can be smoked all day and one does not have to focus on while smoking. Has a pleasantly light sweet aftertaste. If you like your English or Balkans full flavored like Nightcap or complex like Quiet Nights you will find this to be a lighter version that is not complex. The nic hit is low. However, if you love English or Balkan blends and want to smoke one all day while doing chores this is one you will love. A 3.7 out of 4 stars only because I like em full flavored and that is my personal preference. But this has a spot in my rotation for those times when I want a simple, not complex pleasant smoke while doing something else besides focusing on the bacca.
Blend is Latakia, Oriental, Virginia and Perique. Strength is mild, Flavoring is mild, Taste is Mild, Roomnote is a pleasant smokiness. Smoked in MM Huck Finn
Pipe Used:
MM Huck Finn
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New
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