Sutliff Tobacco Company Chocolate Supreme D54

I was looking for a replacement for Rocky Patel Prohibition Rich & Warm which was my favorite blend and was also abruptly discontinued. (I am a proud, strict aromatic smoker and love chocolate blends and I'll fight any man who judges me! I get my straight tobacco flavors from my cigars, so I am secure in my masculinity.) After languishing over reviews, I finally pulled the trigger on the Sutliff Chocolate Supreme.

Although not at all the same experience, I believe I've found a contender. The tin note, although fairly strong, is not the powerful cocoa of the RP, rather a potent, yet subtle- near coconut/cocoa butter.

Moisture upon opening the bag was ideal. Moist enough, but not damp, dry enough, but not tinder.

Char light/tamp/light- it burns coolly and slowly. It could do with a tad more Cavendish, but it is sufficiently sweet. The chocolate flavor is present, but not as much so as the RP. Something I assumed would put me off, but after several bowls, I believe I enjoy the subtle flavor more. (But I'll still chuck hard earned cash at Rocky should they bring Rich & Warm back!).

No bite*, but after a few hasty bowl in a row while paying attention to chores instead of my pipe, I ALMOST got a hint of tongue burn. Giving myself a little time between bowls like a reasonable person has prevented any recurrence of nearly feeling said burn.

I got a distinct tobacco note that the RP lacked, as well and found it to be extremely complimentary to the topping, with neither being overpowering and rather well balanced.

Lots of nice, creamy smoke, no aftertaste (another thing I hadn't noticed about the RP), burns to the bottom with little or no moisture.

The room note is absolutely delightful and has my household in a very pleasant mood as a result. Which is a nice change...

I am very satisfied with this smoke and although I haven't completely ended my search for perfect chocolate blend, this is, as I said, a contender! (Good thing, too. Because I mistakenly ordered a pound of it!)

If you liked RP Prohibition Rich & Warm, I think you'd do well to give Chocolate Supreme a go.

*UPDATE: After a few weeks of smoking, I have to say my opinion has lessened a bit. There is a latent chemical-burn type of tongue bite that seems to be cumulative, no matter how slowly and cool I sip on this tobacco. I can't say for sure, but it seems like it may be due to unusually high propylene glycol content. Although the rest of my review holds fast, I would be remiss to not comment on this very odd and rather disappointing development. I've got some Sutliff Chocolate Mousse on the way, hopefully I won't have a repeat of this phenomenon.