Sutliff's Pumpkin Spice is...meh.

[Ora Pro Nobis]

One of the blends I bought as a result of the Fall blends thread was Sutliff's Pumpkin Spice. Now, it's an aromatic, and I bought it to fill the room with a nice Fall aroma.

The short of it is that this blend is everything it says it is, but it's just a bit too much for me. It is a very strong aromatic, and it's driving note is a marshmallow /nutmeg flavor. There are other flavors in it, but I cannot for the life of me taste any of them except a hint of cinnamon.

Now, the room note is a hit. EVERYONE who has smelled it says it is the epitome of Fall. The taste isn't necessarily bad either, but it gets pretty sweet fast and stays that way throughout the bowl. Having said that, I've never smoked a blend that so accurately reflects the provided description.

I'll smoke it occasionally from now on, but it's just not my cup of tea. If you like strong and sweet aromatics, this is definitely the blend for you.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Definitely don't smoke Sleepy Hollow then.

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

Definitely don't smoke Sleepy Hollow then.

Wow, how sweet is that blend?!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Wow, how sweet is that blend?!

Honestly, I'm thinking it's the same blend.

 

[Rpink53]

Try cutting it with something powerful. I have four ounces of Dark Birds Eye and put it in most aromatics. Makes everything better and provides a nice dose of nicotine.

 

[Nitrane84]

Honestly, I'm thinking it's the same blend.

It sure tastes the same to me.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I like many “fall” aros but the Pumpkin Spice hit the trash can after giving it a fair chance. Something just wasn’t right - glad it was a sample! Their Christmas Spice and Spiced Rum I like, go figure.

 

[eljimmy]

Just got 2 ounces to sample but waiting on my MM Cob order to give it a spin.

 

[jaytex1969]

The old saying comes to mind.

Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD.....

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

The old saying comes to mind.

Just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD.....

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LOL!

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

So, let's make a poll or something. Who here thinks I should cut it with
1) Exhausted Rooster
2) Haunted Bookshop
3) Night Cap
4) Savinelli's Jupiter?

 

[Coreios]

I think Haunted Bookshop. But, I personally like Sutliff Pumpkin Spice how it is. I can see it not being everyone's cup of tea though.

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

Hmm...so one for HBS. That would darken it up a bit. What else?

 

[Chasing Embers]

Hmm...so one for HBS. That would darken it up a bit. What else?

Sweet goes good with English blends, try it with the Nightcap.

 

[Ahi Ka]

I would cut it with a brown flake, either GH or Sutliff’s slices. Probably only mix the pumpkin in at 20% tops.

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

I would cut it with a brown flake, either GH or Sutliff’s slices. Probably only mix the pumpkin in at 20% tops.

Okay so a brown flake would give it what kind of flavor?

 

[Ahi Ka]

I get raw sugar, a bit of earth and orange from brown flakes.

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

I get raw sugar, a bit of earth and orange from brown flakes.

Wouldn't the raw sugar and orange make it taste sweeter?

 

[Ahi Ka]

Wouldn't the raw sugar and orange make it taste sweeter?

I would have thought it would be a more rounded sweetness rather than an artificial one. Also my approach was to use the pumpkin spice as a condiment rather than the main component. If I were doing it for myself, I probably would only use 5% tops.

I’m curious to hear how you find mixing it with the blends suggested above

 

[Ora Pro Nobis]

I would have thought it would be a more rounded sweetness rather than an artificial one. Also my approach was to use the pumpkin spice as a condiment rather than the main component. If I were doing it for myself, I probably would only use 5% tops.

I’m curious to hear how you find mixing it with the blends suggested above

I never thought of that! So rather than using another blend as a condiment, maybe I should try to go through my PS supply by using IT as the condiment. I guess I would eventually go through the 4oz I have, but I kind of dread the idea of packing another bowl.