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 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Have not smoked the original so no comparison is possible.
Orientals lead by a small margin and I do detect some floral notes from them. The Latakia and the Kentucky seem to be pretty well balanced. The former adding a mild, woody smokiness and the latter adding an earthiness and depth that is very welcome in this blend. The Virginias add a mildly sweet base with just a touch of fruit. All in all a very tasty and pleasant smoke. Very well done.
Medium in body. Medium to full in flavor. Burns well and moisture was just right for immediate smoking.
Orientals lead by a small margin and I do detect some floral notes from them. The Latakia and the Kentucky seem to be pretty well balanced. The former adding a mild, woody smokiness and the latter adding an earthiness and depth that is very welcome in this blend. The Virginias add a mildly sweet base with just a touch of fruit. All in all a very tasty and pleasant smoke. Very well done.
Medium in body. Medium to full in flavor. Burns well and moisture was just right for immediate smoking.
Pipe Used:
MM General, MM Country Gentleman, MM Mark Twain
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
1 month
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Based on the positive reviews here, I ordered a half pound before I had even sampled this.
Appearance/Pouch aroma
Fairly uniform cuts of ribbon, with minimal large chunks. Majority of medium brown leaf, with specs of bright Va and black dark fired. Pleasant smoky aroma, with a slight odor of burnt sugar. But not in a bad way, think Crème Brule.
Packing/lighting:
Packs well with a lot of spring. leaves fingers a bit sticky from the natural tobacco oils, not from humectants. Light, tamp, light, and I was able to settle into it.
Flavor/smoking:
As others have stated, the Turkish really stand out in this blend, and does truly offer some slight floral notes. The Kentucky seems to offer a molasses sweetness, and just a little tang/spice from the Virginia. Smokes clean and cool, never wanted to bite. Applause again to the Turkish for leaving a cool, minty feeling on my tongue. A couple bowls burned a bit uneven for me, probably due to a large hunk of tobacco packed off to one side. This is a great evening/ pre-bedtime smoke. Even though I don't see myself smoking this all day, I don't see this 8oz lasting that long!
Appearance/Pouch aroma
Fairly uniform cuts of ribbon, with minimal large chunks. Majority of medium brown leaf, with specs of bright Va and black dark fired. Pleasant smoky aroma, with a slight odor of burnt sugar. But not in a bad way, think Crème Brule.
Packing/lighting:
Packs well with a lot of spring. leaves fingers a bit sticky from the natural tobacco oils, not from humectants. Light, tamp, light, and I was able to settle into it.
Flavor/smoking:
As others have stated, the Turkish really stand out in this blend, and does truly offer some slight floral notes. The Kentucky seems to offer a molasses sweetness, and just a little tang/spice from the Virginia. Smokes clean and cool, never wanted to bite. Applause again to the Turkish for leaving a cool, minty feeling on my tongue. A couple bowls burned a bit uneven for me, probably due to a large hunk of tobacco packed off to one side. This is a great evening/ pre-bedtime smoke. Even though I don't see myself smoking this all day, I don't see this 8oz lasting that long!
Pipe Used:
several, but mostly Castello Sea Rock Billiard
| 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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