Sutliff Virginia Slices #507-C

[hoosierpipeguy]

As I like Newminster 400, that's pretty high praise.

I hear you, I do too. Meijer is a bit darker, I like it better. Just saying the 507C seems to be of comparable quality.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Give the 507c a few months in a jar, and wow! You’re in for a treat! A soft natural orange tone will be noticed in tin note and in flavor during the smoke, and it becomes much darker with a slight peppery tingle and a nice woody aspect to it. It’s a killer blend for the price and it just gets better and better with each month that passes.

Thanks. Rest assured, I'm not throwing it away. I'll store it in small Mason jars and come back to it in a few years.

 

[Philosopiper]

I have five pounds in my cellar that are five years old. Looks like it’s time to sample a jar.

I’ll report back.

Have you got anything to report yet, ashdigger? I’ve grown to like this blend recently. I’m receiving another two and a half pounds today, and I’m curious how it ages.

 

[Laurent]

I’ve smoked a ounce of the stuff and loved it.

 

[AlanH]

I love Virginia Flake but the 507c was not one of my favorites. I like it but not as much as some others like NM 400 OGS etc. I am interested to see if age changes it.

 

[captpat]

Aging really improves this IMO, even a few months makes a difference

 

[Philosopiper]

The 2.5lbs I received from P&C is dark brown, as opposed to the light, hay yellow-brown of fresh VA slices. I assume it’s age, but to have changed color so much it must be at least a year of age. However old, if it is just aged VA slices, then I prefer it fresh. I might’ve just been sent the wrong blend.. I’m receiving another 2lbs from SP on Saturday. We’ll see how that will be.

 

[AlanH]

I went back to the 507c yesterday I had stoved a couple of ounces about a month ago. After stoving and sitting for a month I liked it very much. I have changed my opinion completely glad I read this thread and revisited it.

 

[krizzose]

Simple is fine with me as long as it’s simply good. Especially at that price and so readily available. My cellar is padded with several jars.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Albeit a simple smoke, this remains in my rotation for daily smokes. When I'm at a loss as of what to smoke, I find myself reaching for this often. Great grassy, hay flavor. It paired well with a pinch of Amphora Burley that I added to a bowl a couple times. I'm unsure if aging this blend will do much, but I do keep my cellar stocked with a fair amount because it's such an easy smoking blend for thise times when I want a blend thats not overly complex.

 

[chopper]

Good to read the reviews and opinions here on 507-C.
I've a pound of the stuff jarred that's around 3yo.

@AppalachianPiper92 many straight Virginias do real well with "a pinch" of added Burley [As Burley blends can often do with a pinch of Virginia]. I'll try that when I get the urge to open my jar.

 

[Grumpy11]

507c is one of my favorite, all day blends! After a few months in a jar, the topping wears off, and you’re left with a true tobacco smell, slightly spicy, and a slight orange smell. Truely delicious!! I highly recommend this flake, and it just gets better and better over time!!

I was wondering how well it aged. I have been enjoying it fresh.

 

[AppalachianPipe92]

Good to read the reviews and opinions here on 507-C.
I've a pound of the stuff jarred that's around 3yo.

@AppalachianPiper92 many straight Virginias do real well with "a pinch" of added Burley [As Burley blends can often do with a pinch of Virginia]. I'll try that when I get the urge to open my jar.

I keep some Amphora Burley around for this very reason.

 

[sasquatch]

I was surprised at the 507c, I kind of expected a not-too-nice cigarette sorta va and it's.... pretty good.

 

[LeafErikson]

I’m enjoying the 507c as well. I picked up an ounce of it a couple months ago and tried it earlier this week. Very creamy, breast flavor profile. I might end up picking up a lb of it. I’ll have to check out the 707 too.

 

[eljimmy]

I’m enjoying the 507c as well. I picked up an ounce of it a couple months ago and tried it earlier this week. Very creamy, breast flavor profile. I might end up picking up a lb of it. I’ll have to check out the 707 too.

If it tastes like breasts I'll pick some up as well!

 

[LeafErikson]

If it tastes like breasts I'll pick some up as well!

LOL. I meant to say bready*

 

[kcghost]

507C is a pretty good smoke.

 

[Briar Lee]

Two years of aging Sutliff Virginia Slices has mellowed and improved it.

I firmly believe every dedicated pipe smoker should have anouf a half a pound at least of Virginia Slices in their stash of tobacco.

It’s good, ripe, matured, tasty Virginia put up in slices, with Sutliff’s secret sauce added to make it distinctive, and at cheap prices in bulk.

Tobacco gets different than this but really not any better, for the type.