Sutliff Holiday Match English Lovers

I think calling this blend an English is setting English lovers up for disappointment. All I get from this blend is some Virginia, lots of Burley, and it is certainly an Aro. At least what I bought is. It has that basic Juicy Fruit flavour. I got a few of the last ounces smoking pipes had, so maybe it was really mellowed by then because I couldn't taste Latakia at all. I like that they used the Cavendish sparingly in the blend, so it is nice and dry, yet still has just enough of the flavour. In my opinion, that is where I notice the Lat, if at all- piggy-backing the smooth sensation of the cav. Maybe guys like you who smoke less Latakia than I do on average can pick it up, but I thought this was nothing more than a Burley Aro when I smoked it. I'm not complaining, I loved it. I wanna fill a huge pick jar with the stuff when it's back in stock. haha

This is one blend I have always enjoyed,the tin art I believe is what first drew me to it.

OUCH!

I know. I've been looking for an inexpensive burley all-day smoke and decided to try Match Holiday (totally based on the old tin art,) which I rather liked but for a a few things; after smoking it in public I might have to try one of the Edgeworth Ready Rubbed alternatives (I've hear that the Milan version is better than Lane's and Sutliff's) instead!

I've been consistently impressed with Sutliff's aros, and English-aro crossovers (like Burma Road, Academy, etc.). I think they're much better than they usually get credit for, and to my tastes are the best of the big blending houses. Anything described as Juicy Fruit and latakia definitely sounds worth a try!

I'll start off by saying once again how good this stuff is. I assume the original Holiday is an old school OTC baccy? Also, maybe the Latakia is gone because I bought the last 4 Oz they had on hand. I can taste the Lat only when I think about it. If I smoked this blind I may or may not ask if it contained any. There is a sweetness too. Not as pronounced as CH, but something. Whatever it is, I really like the blend. Not quite desert island blend, but if I was a cowhand on a drive, I wouldn't mind smoking nothing but this for a month or so.

I looked at their website, the store's lounge looks pretty ritzy. I'll keep them in mind if I ever get a reason to visit Milwaukee. Thanks for the tip on 00, the store employee told me they don't do international orders..