Sutliff: Top Shelf 1.5oz Pipe Tobacco

Well friends, had my first tin of this sent from a friend in U.S.A accompanying a lovely pipe I aquired from him, thanks for that Jimmy, I am a VaPer lover and not much into Aro's, usually adding a pinch to my most loved smokes for tad of difference. This baccy is beautiful by itself and deserves a much higher tin rating, more people should try this one, on cracking open the tin you are greeted with a mighty fine bourbon aroma, no tongue bite here, has become one of my favouite aro's, agree with prior reviws and can highly recommend this one, room note to die for, give it a try, very, very, nice, greetings from, Adelaide, Australia, merry pipers....Read More

If you like Bourbon or the aroma of Bourbon you need to try this blend! The tin aroma immediately brought Maker's Mark to my mind and I was not disappointed when I fired it in one of my favorite billiards. Top Shelf has that pleasant sweetness one expects from a quality sour mash Bourbon, while blending almost perfectly the nuances of the Cavendish, Virginias and Burleys. It is full-flavored, but smooth, and not at all overpowering. Top Shelf not only tastes good and has no bite but it produces a very pleasant room note, as well. If you're looking for a good companion to a bold cup of black coffee, a good book or a favorite old movie this may be the blend for you. I promise you it's moving into my regular rotation....Read More

The tin note has a little bit of a vinegar smell, but that doesn't show up in the smoke. This one is hard to describe. Up front there's notes of bourbon, followed by a sweet cinnamon taste (reminds me of snickerdoodle cookies). Burns well, just like most SPS tobaccos do.