Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Sutliff PS Honey & Chocolate


Tin Notes:
Some things just naturally go together, as Honey and Chocolate. This  delicious Aromatic’s strength is that it actually tastes like its’ name. Neither the Honey nor the Chocolate dominates, but each complements the other rather well. When applied to a base of Burley, Virginia and Black Cavendish, you can’t go wrong with this one.

     Strength: Mild
        Flavor: Medium
          Taste: Medium
Room Note: Pleasant

The tin note reminded me of a Tootsie roll. The moisture level of the tobacco was fine right out of the tin, no drying time need. On the charring light the flavor of chocolate was the prominent flavor. On the true light the smooth sweetness of the honey came through. About a third of the way into the bowl a slight nuttiness became noticeable. Honey & Chocolate burned cool and without bite. If you are a chocolate lover then Honey & Chocolate is a must try.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Sutliff PS Breckinridge


Tin Notes:
Roughly half the tobacco farms in the United States are in Kentucky. This superb Non-Aromatic mixture of Kentucky Plug Cut Burley is fittingly named after John Breckinridge, a planter and U.S. Attorney General under Thomas Jefferson.

     Strength: Medium
        Flavor: None
          Taste: Mild to Medium
Room Note: Pleasant

The tin note was an earthy and leathery aroma from the Burley. The tobacco's moisture level was good right out of the tin. On the charring light and true light the earthy and leather flavors came to the front. About a third of the way into the bowl a nuttiness joined the flavor profile. Breckinridge burned cool and without any relights. The blend burned down to light gray ashes with no dottle. I can see Breckinridge easily becoming a all day blend.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Sutliff PS Taste of Autumn





Tin Notes:
Autumn invokes a sense of pleasure with splendid colors, brisk clean air and abundant harvests. The Rich Spicy Flavors of autumn highlight this tasty Virginia and Burley based Aromatic

     Strength: Mild
        Flavor: Medium
          Taste: Mild to Medium
Room Note: Pleasant

The tin note was of a warm spiced wine. The pumpkin flavor that others have mentioned did not come through for me. On the charring light the flavor was of wine. On the true light the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors came through. After a few more puffs and the nutty flavor from the Burley joined the flavor profile. About the half way point a faint sweet grassy flavor was noticeable but stayed in the background. Taste of Autumn was difficult to light but once it caught it burned well with little dottle. The aroma definitely brings up images of fall. The leaves turning colors; sitting by the fire and walks through the woods.