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Post by insignia100 on Feb 6, 2020 19:14:51 GMT -5
So, I admit, perhaps I don't get Sutliff a fair shake. When I think of Sutliff, obviously aromatics come to mind, and I'm not particularly fond of most aromatics. However, I see they do make some non-aros. Are any of them worth checking out?
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 6, 2020 19:59:40 GMT -5
Yes indeed. Jim has reviewed some on TR.
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Post by kxg on Feb 6, 2020 20:03:40 GMT -5
515 RC-1 and 507C Virginia Slices are pretty good if you like Virginia's.
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Post by Kerley0319 on Feb 6, 2020 20:09:24 GMT -5
Is voodoo queen an aromatic? Check it out regardless- it's not your typical if it is considered aromatic.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 6, 2020 21:29:22 GMT -5
Voodoo queen is a "dirty english." It has a very large spot in my cellar and there is always a jar in my smoking section. 515 rc is a good one, virginia slices, stoved black virginia, there are a few more, but I cant remember them.
Those 4 are all wonderful. You can mix the last 3 with great results as well
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Post by crapgame on Feb 6, 2020 21:51:15 GMT -5
Try the krumble Kakes... sutliff makes 150th Ani MM pipe tobacco..
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Post by insignia100 on Feb 6, 2020 21:59:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I've got some homework to do...
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Post by Cramptholomew on Feb 6, 2020 22:52:11 GMT -5
515 RC1, VA Slices, all the Crumble Kakes, this year's Cringle Flake was fantastic, Red Ribbon. I hear their English and Balkan offerings are pretty good. I like almost all of their straight blending tobaccos. Their mildly aromatic Burleys are pretty darn good - Match Ready Rubbed, J4, to name two.
As I understand it, Sutliff, previously Altadis, got kind of a bad rap for their overwhelming amount of goopy aromatics, but it seems in the past two years they've really started to up their game.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2020 23:15:15 GMT -5
I love Chesdin Mixture.
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Post by rmb on Feb 7, 2020 18:35:30 GMT -5
Its also fair to point out that although the blend recipes come from Joe Lankford, most of the celebrated Seattle Pipe Club blends are made in house by Sutliff, with a few of the aromatic ones being made by Lane. This is something I consider definite proof of the quality that Sutliff is capable of! I used to think the same thing about Sutliff, but they have certainly proven themselves recently.
As said before, give any of the crumble kakes a shot. Any of the SPC blends are worth trying as well, but Plum Pudding (and especially Special Reserve) and Hood Canal are my favorites.
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Post by insignia100 on Feb 7, 2020 19:15:04 GMT -5
Its also fair to point out that although the blend recipes come from Joe Lankford, most of the celebrated Seattle Pipe Club blends are made in house by Sutliff, with a few of the aromatic ones being made by Lane. This is something I consider definite proof of the quality that Sutliff is capable of! I used to think the same thing about Sutliff, but they have certainly proven themselves recently. As said before, give any of the crumble kakes a shot. Any of the SPC blends are worth trying as well, but Plum Pudding (and especially Special Reserve) and Hood Canal are my favorites. I need to try out the crumble cakes. I have some Plum Pudding Special Reserve, and though the taste is nice, I can't get it to burn well in any of my pipes, even after thoroughly drying. Same with Mississippi River. |
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Post by rmb on Feb 7, 2020 19:31:13 GMT -5
Its also fair to point out that although the blend recipes come from Joe Lankford, most of the celebrated Seattle Pipe Club blends are made in house by Sutliff, with a few of the aromatic ones being made by Lane. This is something I consider definite proof of the quality that Sutliff is capable of! I used to think the same thing about Sutliff, but they have certainly proven themselves recently. As said before, give any of the crumble kakes a shot. Any of the SPC blends are worth trying as well, but Plum Pudding (and especially Special Reserve) and Hood Canal are my favorites. I need to try out the crumble cakes. I have some Plum Pudding Special Reserve, and though the taste is nice, I can't get it to burn well in any of my pipes, even after thoroughly drying. Same with Mississippi River. My buddy Phil's solution to stuff he has a hard time keeping lit is to put it in a uh "herb grinder" and get it fairly fine and then load it up. Might work for you! |
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Post by insignia100 on Feb 7, 2020 19:49:25 GMT -5
I need to try out the crumble cakes. I have some Plum Pudding Special Reserve, and though the taste is nice, I can't get it to burn well in any of my pipes, even after thoroughly drying. Same with Mississippi River. My buddy Phil's solution to stuff he has a hard time keeping lit is to put it in a uh "herb grinder" and get it fairly fine and then load it up. Might work for you! I'm thinking I might try adding in some Five Brothers Burley... it does wonders for a few aromatic blends I've mixed it with. |
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Post by peteguy on Feb 7, 2020 22:42:20 GMT -5
I am also a Sutliff avoider due to the chemical aromatics that everyone seemed to dump on me when I was just starting out. Crumble Kake Red Virginia is quite good for us red VA lovers. I haven't smoked much else of their other newer non aro offerings.
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Post by peteguy on Feb 7, 2020 23:12:49 GMT -5
Almost forgot - Edward G Robinson is a terrific mild lat/aro.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2020 7:59:13 GMT -5
I like Sutliff's Ready Rubbed and Flying Dutchman Match blends. Their Pumpkin and Christmas Spice blends are very nice too.
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Post by crapgame on Feb 8, 2020 23:27:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I've got some homework to do... Try Fox and Hound....Really..Do yourself a favor! |
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Post by Goldbrick on Feb 9, 2020 11:26:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I've got some homework to do... Try Fox and Hound....Really..Do yourself a favor! Very true...I'm smoking it right now; it's been a friend since the old Altadis days. |
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Post by insignia100 on Feb 10, 2020 11:28:13 GMT -5
Went to McCranies (their Cornelius location) and picked up some Sutliff Va/Per Crumble Kake. Additionally, they had 6 or so varieties of Esoterica, so I picked up some Dunbar, Dorchester, and a tine of And So To Bed.
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Post by chasingembers on Feb 12, 2020 7:04:24 GMT -5
Sutliff also manufactures blends for other brands like Hearth and Home.
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