Customer Reviews (24 Total)
Delicious
August 06, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Ive smoke about a quarter pound of regular and special reserve plum pudding now and they share a common thread... they are absolutely delicious. I do prefer the special reserve for it's added smoothness and depth of flavor. Normally i just prefer ... Read More
to slice off a slab and loosely crumble it into medium to large sized chunks for a solid 1.5 hour smoke. A word of caution: only prepare what u intend to smoke for the next pipe or day at most. I made the mistake of preparing half the brownie since i was smoking so much of it and then i ended up putting it aside for a couple months. The plum flavor will dissipate during that time. Smoked fresh the plum flavor is absolutely fantastic and is a companion from first light to last puff. Rich, smokey, mesquite, spicy, smooth, and truly a melange of fine smoky and plum flavors that is intoxicating in the best way. I dont deliberate on the flavors im tasting here, i just lounge in my chair and drink it all in and relax. A little mesquite here, a lot of campfire and leather there, and some spicy perique and cavendish throughout. Make no mistake though, this is more enjoyable with the plum flavor present and accounted for. If you like a rich english smoke its hard to go wrong here. Medium in body and mild in nicotine from my experience. Even after several relights it maintains its flavor and body without getting harsh. Special reserve ages magnificently, and gets even smoother and more rich/complex in flavor. In my opinion this is the best that SPC has to offer hands down, being a true stand out blend. If I may be so bold... both this blend and the original are easily in the top 10 best blends currently in production and for my preference top 3( even over penzance). As a lover of pretty much all tobaccos, and a guy whose rotation and preferences are forever shifting and exploring new blends, PPSR always finds ito way back to the top of my rotation. If you like English tobaccos I highly recommend trying this one. It may be a little pricey but it's worth every penny.
ADDENDUM: In the time since I first smoked these blends, I've learned that I largely dislike the processing done on most* Sutliff and McClelland blends. That being said, I still thoroughly enjoy PP Special Reserve and other blends from these companies. Generally speaking I do not, however, so I figured it might be a good idea to add this info in case there are people with similar likes and dislikes. My opinion of PP Special Reserve remains unchanged for now (I'm about.to pop a fresh tin and begin the journey side by side with aged regular PP), and that is to say that it is pretty awesome stuff and extremely smooth. It might be impossible to make this one bite, once dried correctly. Seriously. Read Less
Awesome Plug
May 22, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Best smoke i have ever had in 35yrs is from this tin. 1.35hrs of pure ecstasy. What a superb blend of tobaccos.
Flavor Practically Bursting from the Tin!
November 27, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Everything positive that's been said about this stuff is true; it's like the original but a little stronger and even more flavorful. Inside the tin is a giant crumble cake that's incredibly dense—and its full of strong, savory aromas and flavors. It ... Read More
burns forever! Ash is always fine white with zero dottle, so long as it's given proper time to dry. Great blend for when you want an English with a LOT of flavor. I like the original too though; I'd say this one might be too heavy for some, but I like my blends STOUT. Unlike the original, it's a true cake in that it's all once big piece, not several thin cakes. The only criticism I have is that S.P.C. should wrap up their cakes in paper like other blenders. Seems a shame to let these beautiful cakes bang around inside the tin, as sometimes they get a bit crumbled. Anyway, great show. Hopefully S.P.C. can keep 'em coming because I'm certain they'll keep selling! Read Less
One of the best
November 19, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I smoke pretty much all varieties of tobacco, strong, weak, vaper, virgina and english, all on a regular basis. This is definitely one of the best. Almost did not write the review, since I didn't want it to sell out like everything else that is goo... Read More
d. The flavor is very complex. The tobacco is dense and easy to light. All around great tobacco, will definitely be buying more. Read Less
Long Pleasurable Smoke
June 09, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I enjoy many different varieties and the pleasure they afford. Plum Pudding is one such enjoyable smoke; smooth, flavorful, complex and definitely sublime. Burns well and plan on an hour+ long smoke. Fantastic smoke! Cellar a few as like everything e... Read More
lse, good things don't last forever. Read Less
Excellent
October 16, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I was curious how it would compare to the regular plum pudding, you will not be disappointed. Tremendously rich and more depth in the flavor than the original and that's saying a lot.
Special Indeed
October 05, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I'm a tremendous fan of the original Plum Pudding which I cannot give enough praise. However this special reserve truly is a much more rich blend. I read that Joe Lankford was offered these special small leaf tobaccos found on a shelf in a warehouse.... Read More
Rather than making something new with them he took these and substituted them for some of the orientals in the original Plum Pudding blend. And that's what we have here. Yet another fantastic smoke from a great blender. Read Less
Yes Please!
April 13, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Great blend! Sweet, smokey with a bit of spice. If your thinking about it... get it!
Great tobacco!
March 19, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Smokes great, cool, with a great room note too. Really look forward to see how it ages.
Even Better!
February 09, 2017
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
As a lover of the original Plum Pudding, I looked forward to trying this 'Special Reserve' iteration. Wow...Imagine a richer, more flavorful version that keeps changing with the entire smoke. It comes from the tin as a 'big brownie' that you shred an... Read More
d pull apart into chunks. Interestingly, these are very easy to light, and keep lit, through the entire smoke. AND, it burns to a very fine ash, leaving a clean, cool pipe. This is a 'Plum Pudding', made even better. Highly recommended. Read Less
Top notch
December 18, 2016
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Amazing, worth the extra money.
Rich, tangy and consistent
February 23, 2019
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
My favorite tobacco. It is consistently good in a variety of weather temperatures/conditions and pipes. Strong flavor of latakia and orientals that provides a solid, tangy smoke throughout the mid to late portion of the bowl. Flavor has not suffered ... Read More
or changed with dryness of tobacco.
I had been looking for a balkan/oriental to replace my previous favorite, Frog Morton on the Bayou. This seems do fit that role nicely. Read Less
Oh My Gosh!!!
January 30, 2019
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
It has to be the best blend I have ever had. It is so smooth that it never burns my nostrils. It has a perfect balance. Nothing is more pronounced more than the other. Perfect!!
An Exellent Balkan Blend That Ranks High in This Genre
January 09, 2019
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I notice the lightly apportioned Cyprian Latakia flavor was in the forefront but very soon thereafter, melded with the other varietals in this blend & stayed that way to the very end but was always feintly noticeable. It is a fairly strong blend that... Read More
smokes mildly & produces plenty of smoke & I was really surprised at the delicious flavor this blend had to offer & the aroma wasn't bad... added that extra dimension. No Latakia overload but an exceptionally, well balanced blend. I've craved a good Balkan blend ever since sampling a ten year old pouch of Gallaher's BSOM that was still fresh... that was back around 2012. There's a light, sweet fruity taste in this blend from the Perique, a little sweetness from the VA & Cavendish & some slight, sour saltiness from the Orientals when certain taste receptors are hit. The Perique seems to have that "Chameleon" effect, ie., hiding in the background. Too much & it is like chili pepper & just the right amount adds a fruity sweetness. This blend won't bite, smokes mildly but is closer to the strong end in the medium to strong spectrum. It has a long burning rate, requires some relights & one is able to produce some heavy duty smoke rings.
PPSR did not leave a burning campfire smell in my room but rather a feint scent of Latakia and an ordinary aroma of regular tobacco. This mixture never became harsh & the flavor kept improving until the very end, produced very little condensation & left a dry, gray dottle. To make a long story short, this is "special." I Also bought a spare tin for the cellar. Great stuff. Read Less
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
One of the best tobacco I have ever tasted.
You will have a lot of smelling while smoking, it's funny and pleasing. It's definitely you have to try.
Excellent Sipping Tobacco
January 05, 2019
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
This tobacco is just wonderful. Cool burning with sweet smoke. It’s meant to be savored slowly. If you sip little draws from it and avoid long heating draws it is absolutely perfect. No nicotine burn but the nicotine is there. This is a great all day... Read More
smoke, or a relaxing evening smoke. Also a good after dinner dessert treat. Delightful flavor in a league of its own. Give it a try. Read Less
别嫌贵，值得买
December 03, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
李子布丁在中国的老斗客中知名度比较高，而且是一致的好评，不过我只抽过这个特别版。据说是厂家偶然搞到了一批非常好的L草，所以就有了特别版的李子布丁和密西西比河。开罐后是一个整齐的方砖，不过比较松散，用手就很容易捏碎，前1/3斗有淡淡的李子香气，从一半开始味道转浓，有种甜香，劲道适中，一斗下来意犹未尽。我个人觉得比登喜路的L草更好抽，推荐大家试一试
Even Better then the Best
November 27, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
What’s better than the best tobacco blend ever? This stuff is. I thought PP couldn’t get any better until this came along. It’s not so different that I am ever disappointed with the original but I will order several of these if they ever come availab... Read More
le again. Read Less
It is soooo good!
November 21, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
All of the glowing reviews that you have read about this tobacco are true. Anything contrary is a dirty lie. This is the tobacco that your mother warned you about. You will be addicted. I would give it 6 stars if that was possible. I won't bore you w... Read More
ith the details, just smoke some now. Seriously...now. Read Less
Truly wonderful
November 11, 2018
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Plum Pudding is, without a doubt, my favorite crumble-cake of all time and it’s in my top three amongst English Balkan blends. In fact, when I consider all things such as affordability and how easy it is to get, it’s probably my favorite tobacco. The... Read More
Special Reserve blend is, in a word, remarkable. These high quality, wonderfully fragrant tobaccos have been expertly and artfully combined to create a truly amazing crumble-cake. The Orientals in this blend are among the best I’ve ever smoked. A delightful blend of smokey sweetness and spice. It’s smooth, cool burning, quite savory, and a touch sweet with tons of flavor right down to the bottom of the bowl. There are notes of campfire and barbecue in the retohale with a nice leathery, peppery floral essence. The cake crumbles so nicely and has a brownie like feel to it. The tobacco lights readily, stays lit, and when packed with a light hand, tremendous flavor and luxurious clouds of smoke are produced. Combining this many tobaccos without the blend becoming muddled is not an easy task. Joe didn’t just succeed at doing this, he has blended these tobaccos in such a way that they become something more. Like the instruments of an orchestra playing in harmony, it’s a symphony of top notch tobaccos that hits all the notes, creating a real masterpiece. It just can’t be improved upon in my opinion. A truly wonderful blend. Well done Mr. Lankford. Read Less
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
Absolutely one of the best
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
丰富的变化，中后段的醇香极其美妙，让本来不喜欢拉塔基的人也爱上了这款草，感谢JOE！
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
This is the best smoking tobacco I have tried. More depth than other English varieties. Gear up for a long smoke though, took about 2 hours for my first bowl.
Mysterious
March 12, 2019
Product: Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve 4oz
I return to Plum Pudding S.R. Every so often and each time I do I find I am rewarded with a unique experience. A must have in any cellar. Dark and puzzling, delicious.
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