Sutliff Tobacco Company Match Balkan Sobranie 759
(3.21)
From Pipes&Cigars website: A classic blend from England offered a robust latakia and Oriental-laden experience, but it sadly disappeared. This reproduction made of bright Virginias, Macedonian Orientals (including yenidje), latakia and some dark-fired leaf, will recall memories of the old, black tin.
Details
| Brand | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blended By | Russ Ouellette |
| Manufactured By | Sutliff Tobacco Company |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Kentucky, 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 to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 14 of 14 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Sutliff Tobacco Company - Match Balkan Sobranie 759.
Although a ribbon cut mixture there are a few leafier pieces included. Also, the ribbons are quite coarse. The aroma's one of a sharp English (which transpires into the smoke), and the moisture looks good.
The Orientals are prominent in the smoke, but as well as a fragrant flavour they have an equal amount of sharpness; this lowers my rating. The Kentucky and Latakia are conjoined, creating a 'hot', smokiness; quite exuberant. There's an unequivocal flavour of lemon emanating from the Virginias; quite caustic, a good compliment to the Orientals. It burns at a medium pace, with a spot of bite.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not good.
Match 759? Too sharp an English for my palate! So, two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
Although a ribbon cut mixture there are a few leafier pieces included. Also, the ribbons are quite coarse. The aroma's one of a sharp English (which transpires into the smoke), and the moisture looks good.
The Orientals are prominent in the smoke, but as well as a fragrant flavour they have an equal amount of sharpness; this lowers my rating. The Kentucky and Latakia are conjoined, creating a 'hot', smokiness; quite exuberant. There's an unequivocal flavour of lemon emanating from the Virginias; quite caustic, a good compliment to the Orientals. It burns at a medium pace, with a spot of bite.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not good.
Match 759? Too sharp an English for my palate! So, two stars:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Erik Nording
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 Month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2024 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
This has that same putrid sour and funky smell that many Cornell & Diehl tobaccos have. It reminds me of stomach acid. Is this some preservative? It's just intolerable to me. I tried lighting it up but soon tossed the bowl.
PurchasedFrom:
SmokingPipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 13, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I wish I could smoke at my keyboard to give you descriptive words for the taste. I also can't compare it to the original, so as a "match" I have no idea. I do want to say that 759 is very good if you like latakia and smoky taste. Even though the latakia and kentucky are very much apparent, it's balanced well and a really enjoyable smoke if you are burned out on "lat bombs".
Pipe Used:
briars, cobs, and MM hardwoods
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
new to 6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Jar note of smoky stewed sweet, spiced fruit. Tobacco is a wide ribbon cut of brown, black and tan. Moisture content is great. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium and mostly consistent, with notes of nuts, toasted bread, wood, spices, herbal floral, earth, smoky, leather, mild cocoa, peppery, musty fermented vegetation, dry green grass, buttery, savory, a zesty sour, tangy citrus background note, and a mildly peppery, almost smooth retro. Oriental/Turkish is leading with Kentucky supporting. Latakia and Virginia are cheering them on. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great.
Pipe Used:
Castello Old Antiquari SC 56F
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
5 years
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