Customer Reviews (48 Total)
Daily Pick
August 20, 2017
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is my everyday smoke. It fits its description perfectly and is a smooth balkan with just the right amount of latakia to keep it flavorful. The virginia serves to mellow it out just enough to keep it in your bowl as long as you wish. I recommend ... Read More
that every pipe smoker sample this blend. Read Less
The best
October 26, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is my absolute favorite blend. It is my all day smoke. I love that it is mild and smooth. The latakia is the star here, but it is not over powering. It has this nice musty room note that reminds me of an old wood panelled library. I have several... Read More
pounds jarred up and I can say It only gets better with age. It does need a little drying time, but it's worth it. Read Less
The essence of nasty
May 22, 2017
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Sutliff has done it. This is the most deliciously nasty blend I've seen. Nasty, in the realm of the crust on a smoked brisket, black dark chocolate, or a good Dutch licorice. There is no perfect blend, but this rates a strong 4+.
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I was skeptical but now I'm thrilled I tried it. It's a nice break from a more tame everyday blend. Good strength and flavor. The wife doesn't mind the smell either.
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Totally lives up to the description and name exactly - a new favorite worth keeping in stock.
Flavorful but not overpowering
January 21, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This one requires significant air drying, I suggest at least a couple hours. It's a finicky smoke if not dry enough. It's a tasty English blend, burns rich but cool when dry. Usually needs 0 or 1 relights if you don't overpack it. Balanced flavor, th... Read More
e leathery smokiness is forward but a little sweetness from the Virginias is in the background. Read Less
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I'm not sure words can really do this tobacco justice. After letting it dry an bit, from first light to last puff, just an all around amazing smoke. I believe I just found my new everyday smoke.
Great Beginner English Blend
July 06, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I normally do not leave reviews for things. But I thought I would on this one as most of the reviews seem to be from more experienced smokers and a beginner like myself may be unsure about this blend. PULL THE TRIGGER. I just took up the pipe about a... Read More
month ago and have been trying different brands and blends. I had stuck to mostly aromatics but wanted to try an English blend. I chose this honestly for its name as I am a professor myself. This is an incredible blend that provided a far better taste than I thought it would. Do not let the "smoked" smell from the bag fool you. There is an overall taste of mellow leather and a spice that keeps you wanting to try it again. I have a feeling this will become my go-to for an everyday, mellow/relaxation smoke. Will probably help while grading essays as well. Read Less
A New Go To
October 23, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I absolutely love this blend. Is it Balkan or English? Does it really matter? The most interesting aspect is the development of the bowl towards the bottom. A super creamy and sweet finish that inspired me to pack another bowl. Not too heavy on the L... Read More
atakia in this mix, but enough still to be an important part of the experience. Read Less
A Keeper
January 22, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Love this Sutliff blend. A great everyday smoke. Only complaint is it's a teet on the wet side but nothing 10/15 minutes of drying can't cure. Good stuff citizens.
Old Professor, an acquired taste
October 16, 2022
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
What is present here is a well complex blend that has a unique balance. The words that come to mind is stubborn refusal to fail and appease. That is the beauty and the joy of the blend. The name fits the tobacco, Old Professor, acquired taste.
Very nice english
August 04, 2022
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is a really nice english blend. Sweet, soft and smokey. Room note is nice too. Burns well, doesn't bite. Recommended.
Excellent blend
July 26, 2022
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
A very soft, sweet, cool English. This blend has become one of my favorite daily blends. Highly recommended for anyone moving from aromatics to english blends. A well rounded blend.
A Perfect English Blend
November 24, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Sutliff Old Professor is a very flavorful and balanced blend. The smoky flavors of Latakia, spiciness of Turkish and the sweetness of Virginias blend together nicely and produce a cool flavorful smoke with low amount of nicotine. I truly enjoy smo... Read More
king this quality tobacco. It leaves me wanting nothing more or less. Solid 5 Stars! Read Less
Outstanding...
April 12, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Initially underwhelmed, I felt like I was sitting in a Women's Studies class, until halfway through the bowl the flavors hit me. Creamy, bitter chocolate, spice. Although it is a medium strength blend it really came through with what I would call dar... Read More
k flavors. I smoked this straight out of the bag, I recommend some drying time, I did get some moisture in the bowl. Not a big deal, by that time I was really enjoying the blend. Great flavor, complex notes, bitter chocolate and spice. Read Less
A Surprising Staple
February 08, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
If I'm being honest with you, I can almost always smell a typical Sutliff tobacco from a mile away. Typically, all of them have a similar tin note about them, English or aromatic. That said, I'm not a huge fan of most of Sutliff's stuff; usually that... Read More
'funk' I pick up in their blends puts me off. But, my friends, this is one the exceptions (and there are a few others in their lineup, such their English Kake #1, 515 RC-1 Red Virginia, or the 507S Stoved Virginia). I consider myself a McClelland English blend fanatic, like their FM series, the 5125 Coyote Classic, 5110 Dark English Full, Balkan Blue, 2045 Oriental, & their Erik Nording branded "Fox Hound." Since they closed up shop, I've spent the past two years desperately trying to fill the hole in my heart. To this day, my favorite replacements have been Boswell's Countryside and Northwood blends. But those are a bit pricey, at about $4.50/oz. I've also picked up a legion of other so-called "replacements" but have never found anything else that came close to the woodsy aromas of McClelland's English blends besides Boswell's. But that changed when I found Old Professor. It's by no means a clone, but it, for my money, is a stellar stand in. After trying two ounces, I was hooked and now plan on stocking up my cellar with the stuff. Despite its low review score on Tobacco Reviews, I think this stuff is one of the best mild bulk English blends on the market. If you like McClelland's English tobaccos, or have always wanted to try something close, you would be a fool not to try out some Old Professor. When you get it, allow it do dry out for about 24-48 hours (it comes super wet), but once you do, you'll be in English heaven. Read Less
Wonderful tobacco
October 29, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
The latakia really shines through most on this stuff, but if you focus a bit you can pick up the virgina too. The room tone is absolutely wonderful, I smoke this stuff in my truck all the time to sort of ghost the scent into all my upholstery. I woul... Read More
dn't use it all day, but a couple times a day is just perfect for me. Only issue I had was the blend being a bit hard to keep lit, even when dried properly. May have just been my packing method, but my other blends seem to smoke somewhat easier. Read Less
Very mild
August 07, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Pouch note suggests English, but the smoking experience is so incredibly mild that I can't think of an audience that would enjoy this except maybe aromatic smokers looking to try out something with Latakia. It really feels like a drug store version ... Read More
of an English blend - not offensive, but just so lacking in strength that I would reach for any other English or Balkan blend first. I also prefer a finer cut as this is so course that it is difficult to pack in a smallish bowl. Read Less
Tobacco (Au)
April 25, 2017
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Taste: The taste of a burning fireplace much like that of an old professor's classroom.
Note: Much like that of a fire without being overbearing in open areas.
Bite: Let it dry out first, but not until its brittle, just drier than received.
Other th... Read More
an that, I get it on almost all my orders. Read Less
Intriguingly grounded
September 03, 2023
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Solid English, solid latakia That's half the story, or two thirds. Not the full-bodied taste I am accustomed to in English blends. The flavors are all there, but there's a blank space, air occupied not by the familiar tang, spice, and sweetness.
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Milder, yes, that almost describes it, but it is not as much muted as crowded. There is something else sharing the space. A neutral smoke, almost like a smooth burley with the flavor stripped from it.
And every so often, a taste arises in that neutral buffer space, a kind of dusty taste. Most unusual and intriguing.
This is certainly not an every day smoke for me. I like my Englishes bold with permeating flavor. But every now and again, this muted complexity, this comparatively stark flavor of smoke, this is a welcome change. If you don't like it at first, try it again when your mood is different and you may find something most intriguing, even if stolid in its own way. Read Less
Great alternative to Father Dempsey
June 18, 2023
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is a excellent alternative to Kramer's Father Dempsey for Circa $10 less for a bulk order. I do find that it requires a little drying to light & stay lit so a couple more re-lights are in order, whereas Father Dempsey is an easy smoke without dr... Read More
ying & a little rounder in flavour. Your palette may vary - I'm 63 & have been eating spicy food since I was a toddler. Read Less
My Everyday Smoke in the Fall and Early Winter
June 09, 2023
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Very enjoyable and flavorful. Pairs well with a morning coffee while outdoors in the crisp morning air.
My go to mix
May 18, 2023
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This mix is my go to favorite. It is smooth and tasty and I can typically smoke without relights. I enjoy English mixes and this is at the top of my list. Tastes great right out of the bag and gets better aged! Super pleased and glad this mix is avai... Read More
lable in bulk. Read Less
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
是我喜欢的调配类型，突出拉草的香味，拉草含量相对较高但劲道并不大，拉草爱好者可以尝试下。
I Have a Winner!
November 15, 2022
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Out of 4 samples I ordered lately, this one is my favourite: Smooth on mouth, Nice Aroma & Turning Heads.
Satisfaction
February 23, 2022
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is a very satisfying smoke, I’ve bought it several times, it’s flavor is dark and rich.
Smoothly Soothing English
December 10, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
The rough cut of Old Professor deceives one into believing that the taste will likewise be rough, but nothing could be farther from the truth. It is perhaps a bit rustic, but it stays smooth and it burns coolly and is just complex enough. Latakia is ... Read More
the star of the bag/tin note and on the palette its influence is present but reserved. The oriental leaf adds some lively spice to keep things interesting. The Virginias add a mild sweetness but I don’t focus on them very much. Read Less
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Excellent
Excellent!
April 14, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Latakia comes out strong but the mix is so pleasant and smooth that is has become an all day smoke.
Really Good
March 25, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
It’s really smooth . It’s a great blend I could smoke this all day
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This blend is such a mild English, the Latakia is barely there. It's mild to the point of blandness.
Solid English blend
March 22, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I offered this to a friend with no experience of English blends. He liked it in fact. Yes, the amount of Latakia is considerable but it blends well with yellow virginias and maybe orientals that play in the background. There are other great English b... Read More
lends, but this one is a success too. Read Less
Like Warm Leather
March 13, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I was a big fan of McClelland Dark English Full and was saddened when it was no more. In search of a substitute, I eventually tried this blend. Although not as full bodied as the McClelland blend, this is a very nice substitute. Think of it as a m... Read More
ilder Dark English Full. Nice balance between the Virginias and Latakia leaning towards the smokey sweet side. Read Less
Uncomplicated
March 01, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I like it. I turn to this blend when I want a little bit of a plain, uncomplicated smoke. I'd classify it as a bit more of a balkan blend than a typical english, but that's not a problem. What is a problem is that every now and then I pick up some ki... Read More
nd of soapy notes in the smoke. I thought at first that it my pipe had been ghosted with something, but I switched to a new pipe and it was still there. It isn't a huge deal, and it is a quality blend on the whole, but I think it does hold it back. Read Less
Great English
January 16, 2021
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
As I have found with most sutliff products, I have to let it dry a bit before packing. After it is lit though, this is easily my favorite sutliff tobacco. Great latakia content!
old professor
October 30, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
just ok i will not purchase this tobacco again.
Very Relaxing
October 15, 2020
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I left it out to dry... probably a bit longer than I should have (honestly forgot about it), but was pleasantly surprised at how smooth and dry the smoke was. Very relaxing smoke, I’ll be purchasing this in bulk, for sure!
Very Nice
December 30, 2019
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
New Favorite!!!Very deep and contemplative smoke thats great for any occasion.
My Go To English
July 09, 2019
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I go through phases of aromatics and English blends and this has become my #1 English blend now that McClelland is gone (cry!). It's very smooth and the amount of Latakia is just right. I thought I might miss the perique, but I think that's what ma... Read More
kes this blend special. Read Less
really good
February 10, 2019
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
good blend. easy, every moment and,,, nothing more to say, buy and smoke it!
Very pleasant.
October 24, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I agree with everyone, a bit moist when first opened, but still excellent. This is my second Sutliff blend, and so far, it's two for two! Sutliff is my new favorite brand!
Unsatisfying
September 06, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
As an old professor, this was a natural choice for me to try. It is not agreeable to my palate: I find it to be too harsh for my taste, with leaving behind an oily aftertaste. It'll go into the storage jar...
Very mild
August 07, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Pouch note suggests English, but the smoking experience is so incredibly mild that I can't think of an audience that would enjoy this except maybe aromatic smokers looking to try out something with Latakia. It really feels like a drug store version ... Read More
of an English blend - not offensive, but just so lacking in strength that I would reach for any other English or Balkan blend first. I also prefer a finer cut as this is so course that it is difficult to pack in a smallish bowl. Read Less
A sentilating blend
July 11, 2018
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
This is a sentilating blend that invigorates my senses to the point of being the right STUFF!!$
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I love this blend! it matches my pipe smoking desires! Out of Stock! I'm going to order 100 Pounds!!$
Good Back Up
August 28, 2016
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I've tried other's by Sutliff and since I prefer English/Balkan blends I thought I'd try this. So,If I was out of my favorite blend, this would be a good backup to have around.
old favorite no more
September 16, 2013
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
I use to get this in the 90's when I started smoking a pipe. Or something with a similar name. I came back to it unfortunately. It doesn't have much of a taste and burns hot with a strong bite. Ageing it a few months cuts down on the bite and tastes... Read More
a little better but not by much. Use to be a favorite but not anymore. Read Less
Try a different class.
May 06, 2013
Product: Sutliff 526 - Old Professor Bulk
Dry taste, did not deliver much. I'll stick with the "tend to also" smokes.
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