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Seattle Pipe Club - Plum Pudding
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Seattle Pipe Club's Plum Pudding is a rare breed. This Balkan-style crumble cake will satisfy the hankerings of any Latakia fan. It all starts out with plenty of smoky Cyprian Latakia which is combined with rich, matured Virginia, zesty Orientals, sweet and spicy Louisiana Perique and a bit of mellow toasted black Cavendish. Plum Pudding delivers a lush mouth feel, smoky and fruity notes with an undercurrent of mellow spices. This SPC blend is incredibly complex, but smokes cool and has a nice, clean finish. If you're a Latakia lover and you haven't tried Plum Pudding yet, what are you waiting for? The rest of us know how enjoyable it is, so jump on the bandwagon.
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding.
Jan 19, 2021
I wasn't sure how I felt about this after the first pipe, but after a week or so, it's easily become a favorite. The flavor sticks with you after smoking and pairs well with other things.
Chad K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
This is an awesome smoke.
Jan 13, 2021
This is an awesome smoke. Every Bowl seems to be better than the last but different.
Travis H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Top of my rotation
Jan 06, 2021
Top of my rotation
Jason T.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
3 stars
Jan 01, 2021
I’m not a tobacco connoisseur so take my rating with a grain of salt. It’s OK not great for me.
Roderick H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
What are you waiting for!
Dec 31, 2020
What a lovely experience. Smokey, piney and aromas I can’t quite pinpoint. Smokes like a fine Scotch tastes. Fantastic.
Dennis B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
My absolute favorite pipe tobacco.
Dec 23, 2020
My absolute favorite pipe tobacco. It doesn't taste like plum pudding, but it tastes and smells great. This is what I think of when I think of pipe tobaco. Great aroma and highly recommended.
Matt S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Really surprised by the flavor!
Dec 22, 2020
This was our favorite tobacco that we purchased. We got a tip from the mud chop piper that this was a really good tobacco and we are not disappointed. You do need to break it up a little bit but it is a great blend and the balance is perfect 👌
Anthony✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
good stuff. wife hates the
Dec 15, 2020
good stuff. wife hates the aroma!
jeff m.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
I like mixing with a
Dec 11, 2020
I like mixing with a less potent tobacco. It's not an every day for me, but I like straight virginia's
David R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Sweetness is my game.
Dec 07, 2020
This plum pudding is a must have if your a aromatic smoker. This Cyprian Latakia is is one of those must have Tobaccos. Plum pudding was a big factor in changing the way I felt about Latakias, now I can’t get enough of it. This would a comfort smoke for any piper, new or experienced.
Isaac T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
This stuff has ruined me
Nov 27, 2020
This stuff has ruined me from any type of latakia blend. I can't try any others without comparing it to this one. I Love the cut, the tin note reminds me of beef jerky and the smoke is smooth as fresh paint. I always try to branch out but I keep coming back
Kade L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great smoke for Aromatic and Non-aromatic smokers
Nov 21, 2020
This is definitely one of my top five blends and is in my rotation. This non-aromatic has so much flavor and things going on. All of the components are blended in such a way that non are overpowering. I like Latakia only when it is used to mellow out other tobaccos and in Plum Pudding it is a great asset. The nic-hit is less than medium and will not give your stomach the rumba. The room note is fine, but don't expect raves. Once the tobacco gets lit and stays lit, it has few relights. It doesn't burn hot or bite, but I smoke at a leisurely pace. It has a good aftertaste. This is such a nice smooth smoke that is a perfect lay back and relaxing experience. Plum Pudding may be my favorite smoke, but there are so many great tobacco blends to choose from. Whether you are a Aromatic or Non-aromatic smoker, you can't go wrong with this Balkan blend. Highly recommended.
RONALD P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Top 5!
Nov 12, 2020
Great! Never boring!
Nathan D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I'm new to pipe smoking,
Oct 24, 2020
I'm new to pipe smoking, having smoked aromatics and wanting to try something different, I bought both of these blends as a deal bundle after hearing good reviews on both tins.
Both PP and BS are similar in how they taste but their are slight differences.
In PP, their is a dry fruit top note and after lighting a few bowls, the flavor takes on many different layers of fruit, and has a slight peppery note (probably the perique?)
In BS there is a anise, clove-ish top note but it is not very prevalent after lighting a bowl, the flavor like PP, tends to be complex and instead of taking on the dry fruitier notes like PP, there are slight citrus notes that play a part in the blend and a slight clove taste.
Both blends crumble easily and are very enjoyable. I find are best smoked after a long day at work or before going to bed. The nicotine strength in both blends isn't too strong like others may be. However, it is mild and is balanced.
The only cons I can find is that BS is slightly harder to keep lit but it may be due to me just still learning on smoking a pipe.
I also advise that these blends shouldn't be smoked on quickly. Take your time smoking these blends, or you will risk getting an unpleasant aftertaste from burning out the tobacco too quickly.
If you like finding and picking apart rich and complex tobacco blends or want to delve into something different from the usual, I'd highly reccomend checking out these two tobaccos.
You really can't go wrong with either one.
Chris K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
My personal favorite
Oct 17, 2020
My favorite blend. Perfect balance and strength. Just the right amount of kick, sweet, spicy, smokey and complex.
Andrew S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
#1 favorite pipe tobacco!!!!
Oct 13, 2020
#1 favorite pipe tobacco!!!!
Richard L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Love it
Oct 01, 2020
Love it
Donnie M.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Complex Blend, See if it's Right for You
Sep 27, 2020
I'm working on my 3rd tin of Plum Pudding and I still go back and forth on it. It'll always be in my rotation, don't get me wrong, but do I LOVE it? Some days I think "my god this is a truly sophisticated and incredible blend--totally worth the price." Other days it won't stay lit, the flavors are unruly and unbalanced, and I simply can't seem to figure out what I enjoyed about this blend in the first place. It's an ever-lasting gobstopper of smoking experience and I do recommend it to everyone at least once. See if it's right for you.
Samyule V.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The best so far
Sep 22, 2020
This is the best pipe tobacco I’ve ever smoked. I’m new at this and don’t know much about “complexity” or “blend”,I do know the amount is well above what I expected.
C.B. B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Desert Island
Sep 20, 2020
So much happening. Fine rooms of mahogany leather and deep cherried woods. Horse farms in the distance. Latakia oriental Baker Street sleuthing dreams.
david M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A familiar old friend and
Sep 15, 2020
A familiar old friend and walking in the open air.
David D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
It's packaged with unusually thick
Sep 14, 2020
It's packaged with unusually thick soft plug like slices. The flavor is smooth, sweet and mild. A superb blend. No shelf is complete without a few tins of Plum Pudding.
William S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great
Sep 12, 2020
It is a very good product if you, like me, like strong tobacco blends rather than aromatic or mild ones: Great aroma and taste. It burns slowly. You can smoke to the last gram of tobacco in the pipe bowl.
Orlando R.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Slightly sweet and not heavy.
Sep 09, 2020
Slightly sweet and not heavy.
Cannot taste any bite or burn.
A good choice.
Eric K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I didn’t understand what all
Sep 04, 2020
I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about until I finally gave it a try. I’m so glad I did. This is the most satisfying tobacco I’ve smoked in the last 6 months. It’s superb tobaccos are delicious, smoky, spicy all at the same time. I especially like the Latakia and oriental mix. Perfect blend that burns slow and nice. It’s aroma is so pleasing and addictive.
Nicholas F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very smooth
Sep 03, 2020
Very smooth
alex m.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Excellent blend -dry out 10
Sep 01, 2020
Excellent blend -dry out 10 grams at a time for 36-48 hours and enjoy burns well nice white ash and great flavor long easy smoke lights easily
Brian T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Perfection
Aug 31, 2020
Best stuff ever. This is the perfect smoke.
Dustin K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
an absolute favorite
Aug 26, 2020
This aptly named blend recalls delicious flavors of spices like clove, nutmeg, and allspice, along with its sweet aroma of dried fruits.
Dylan B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Now at the top of my favorites list!
Aug 26, 2020
Wow. I read a few reviews singing the praises of this tobacco and the way it was described, I had to try it. The first few puffs after the initial char light made me think, this is good, perhaps not exceptional. After relighting and all the way to the bottom of the bowl, I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is truly a delicious, smooth, cool burning product. The smoke is rich and flavorful with absolutely no tongue bite. I'm hooked!
Sam G.
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4 out of 5
Pretty good
Aug 23, 2020
Not bad
Victoria T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I'm just coming back to
Aug 21, 2020
I'm just coming back to "pipes"..Ive been trying several things but I didnt like this one.
David M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Amazing tobacco
Aug 18, 2020
Amazing tobacco
Richard L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Convinced
Aug 16, 2020
Loved it.
Randy Y.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Excellent
Aug 09, 2020
Excellent
Jasper J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great taste
Aug 01, 2020
Smooth and enjoyable, this is my everyday smoke.
John F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great tobacco at fair prices.
Jul 30, 2020
Great tobacco at fair prices.
Brandon B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Both are my favorites I
Jul 26, 2020
Both are my favorites I love the taste of the Virginias and Perique. The Cavendish adds depth to the flavor. Overall I like both.
Dwight R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Pure pleasure in your pipe
Jul 24, 2020
Oh wow! This is quite possibly the finest blend I've ever smoked. It checked every box.
Justin R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The hype is real!
Jul 22, 2020
This has been the only tin I’ve bought twice. I taste something different every time I zen out with this. Great balance of flavors and tobacco types. I highly recommend.
Marcus B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Top Notch
Jul 18, 2020
What can I say that has not been said of SPC Plumb Pudding. Everything about it is pure smoking bliss. Not an everyday smoke, but a treat when you get a break from all life throws at you. There is a reason this is held in such high regard, quality. Recommended.
Robert M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
spc plum pudding
Jul 16, 2020
liberating!!!
Christopher r.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great English blend
Jul 15, 2020
Had a friend tell me about this and purchased a few tins to try out. It's become one of my standbys that will always have a place on the tobacco shelf.
Tracy P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Heaven in your bowl
Jul 09, 2020
This blend is awesome, this was my second English blend and now it my favorite.
Tyler G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Wow.
Jul 08, 2020
Love this tobacco so much. As soon as I opened the tin, I knew I was going to love it. Complex and rich, this tobacco creates a very satisfying smoke with a depth of flavor I wasn't expecting. This is now an easy choice for my go-to smoke.
John M.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Good Enough
Jul 02, 2020
Good, but I am into looking for tonnage in my Perique now.
Robert F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great smoke rich and complex
Jul 01, 2020
Great smoke rich and complex flavors! It’s a real thinker.
Glenn M.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Perfectly balanced, hint of sweetness
Jun 26, 2020
As a pretty "no fuss" occasional pipe smoker (a couple times per month) I am just as happy smoking something like Captain Black as I am anything else. But, given all the hype surrounding this blend, I thought I'd give it a try.
On a positive note, all the different tobaccos that are in this blend are all extremely well balanced. You can taste just about all of them, but none really steal the show. I was also pleasantly surprised by the sweetness coming likely rom the cavendish component, again perfectly balanced. Tastes great.
There are fewer negatives than positives, but it was a little tough for me to keep it lit. It's a little pricier than your average tin. And finally, with all the hype I was honestly expecting a little better - is it a great blend? Yes. Is it the best like the hype would have you believe? Probably not.
Overall - complex, perfectly blended, and pleasantly sweet. Pick a tin up if you get the chance, but don't feel like you're missing out if you don't!
Stephen K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
definitely buy the 8oz can
Jun 19, 2020
Wow this tobacco is great just as a previous reviewer stated buy the 8oz container because it is totally worth it I can't get enough of this.
Elijah H.
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4 out of 5
Good stuff!
Jun 11, 2020
Plenty of flavor, but I would like for it to be a little sweeter. A little Lane BCA augments it nicely.
David M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Yes You Should....
Jun 04, 2020
Try this tobacco. My first Balkan, and my only regret is that I waited this long to sample it. Lives up to the great reviews, will be a permanent part of my rotation.
Kmckaig72✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Heaven
May 29, 2020
Heaven
Leo G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
New Top 5!
May 18, 2020
Plum Pudding came as a recommendation and I’m so thankful I took it. Absolutely fantastic! Tin is fantastic, perfect moisture, easy to pack, and perfect smooth smoke. Can’t buy enough of it!
matthew k.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great taste
May 17, 2020
Great taste...lasts a long time, too :)
Alex✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Bought for my husband and
May 06, 2020
Bought for my husband and he absolutely loves it!
Melissa S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
If you like a balkan style tobacco, try it.
Apr 28, 2020
I will make this simple: if I was a castaway on an island I would want crates of this stuff with me. It is that good. A rich, satisfying english style smoke, I am adding to my stock of it.
brian b.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Buy the 8oz!!
Apr 28, 2020
I’m a beginner piper and have been smoking aromatics and wanted to try something non-aromatic and I made the best choice in picking Plum Pudding! I did make the bad decision of buying the 2oz tin instead of the 8oz....
Michael G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Tasty, Cool, and Pleasing
Apr 16, 2020
SPC's Plum Pudding is a very pleasant tobacco that smells and tastes great, burns cool, and is sweet without being cloying. Go ahead, buy it! You know that you want to!
Jason P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Simply the Best
Mar 20, 2020
Great full bodied tobacco my favorite. Simply in my humble opinion one of the best I have have ever smoked in my going on 45yr career
corey R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Acquired taste
Mar 05, 2020
It took me a few smokes to get it but it definitely grew on me. Medium flavored with a good amount of bite.
Robert B.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Rookies opinion
Feb 24, 2020
Both are exceptionally good in flavor. Only slight difference between the two is the Plum Pudding has a notably mellow smoke where the Bengal slices are a bit more on the milder side.
Randell A.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Deep, rich, and a new favourite
Feb 22, 2020
Okay, so I've been smoking a pipe for about a year now, and I have previously gravitated to mostly VA and VaPer blends, though I found I love some English blends like Petersons Old Dublin and Ashton's Consummate Gentleman. I didn't quite know how I feel about Latakia until this morning, this is on a whole new level. It is deep and rich and this blend has to be the smoothest English style blend I've tasted yet. I'm definitely adding this to my rotation.
Joshua C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Fantastic smoke and whiskey.
Feb 14, 2020
This is really outstanding. It has an amazing complexity of smoke and whiskey - without tasting flavored. Just fantastic.
I did splash a little Glenfiddich into the jar for some extra punch!
Richard S.
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5 out of 5
Very nice
Feb 10, 2020
Excellent choice for a well balanced, complex blend of Latakia, mature Virginias, Perique, Cavendish and Orientals that make for a superb bowl of enjoyment.
Charles W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Feb 07, 2020
This was my first non-aromatic blend and I absolutely loved it. I'm a newer pipe smoker and am building up my rotation, and this will definitely be keeping it's spot. Very tasty!
Thomas G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
soo far this is my fav blend
Feb 03, 2020
This is what Gandolph smoked after smiting the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum
Joshua S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Amazing!!! From a novice piper.
Feb 01, 2020
Wow!!! I’m a novice pipe smoker and haven’t tried many blends yet but I must say that this tobacco is amazing. You can taste all the different flavors and it burns so smooth. I’m definitely going to purchase more.
Oscar N.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The proof is in the pudding!
Jan 26, 2020
Simply a complex and flavorful smoke. A prince among blends!
Chuck B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very smooth. Great taste.
Jan 20, 2020
Very smooth. Great taste.
Alfonse B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Really is all the hype!
Jan 20, 2020
Really is all the hype! A must have on hand at all times!
Justin M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
One of my all-time favorites
Jan 13, 2020
I was probably a little late to the bandwagon, but Plum Pudding is definitely one of the top 5 tobaccos I've smoked. I stocked up on a few tins of it, so hopefully it will age well. I'll definitely be coming back and buying more and more of this!
Brandon N.
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5 out of 5
Super Service
Jan 13, 2020
Pipes and Cigars was one of the easiest, user friendly websites to order product from. The product I ordered was superb, the ordering process couldn't be easier and the delivery time, from ordering the product to delivery was excellent.
Greg S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
outstanding!
Jan 12, 2020
this blend is outstanding. very well rounded and balanced. consistent flavor throughout the entire bowl. one of my all time best blends.
Dan W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Saved by the bell decision
Jan 07, 2020
Upon taking up the challenge to try these two powerhouses, I have to judge the winner to be Plum Pudding...it still is a winner that’s tough to beat
Mark D.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Good stuff!
Dec 31, 2019
I enjoyed. Very satisfying.
Ross✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Rich and Flavorful
Dec 23, 2019
Plumb Pudding is a rich an flavorful blend. Flavors are subtle and not overpowering. A good smoke with a great aroma!
William E.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Complex Nirvana
Dec 08, 2019
This tobacco gets better and better the more I smoke it. I love the changing taste and the crumbling flakes. It's my second all-time favorite tobacco and I keep bunch of it cellar-ed. This is a unique tobacco that everyone should have in their rotation.
CJ C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Not my favorite but very tasty
Oct 24, 2019
I bought this mississippi river and pp special reserve all at once, i rather enjoy this blend its very intense and has numerous complicated flavors that my palette is simply not developed enough to pick out just yet but it is tasty. It smokes pretty cool and dry although needed a bit of drying time for me. The special reserve I'm gonna leave unopened to age for a year or two although im sure that's going to be difficult.
matthew P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Just What I’ve Been Looking For
Oct 20, 2019
Glad I tried it. Tastes great, burns well and no tongue bite at all.
Sean D.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Exquisite and complex but incense aftertaste.
Oct 17, 2019
Good smoke, but not a fan of the insence aftertaste... For some reason it is just to much for me. I like a tobacco that tastes like tobacco and this is not it.
However I could tell right away that this is a work of art. Very complex taste. Enjoy!
Kenneth L.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
It was good
Oct 16, 2019
It was good
Kenneth D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Delicious
Oct 02, 2019
Great tobacco. Has a wonderful arroma. I would buy this again.
Daniel J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Deep Rich Dark Flavor
Sep 30, 2019
Deep Rich Dark Flavor
Frank R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good smoke, a lot like
Sep 30, 2019
Good smoke, a lot like Frog Morton
Melvin S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A great blend!
Sep 26, 2019
Now one of my all time favorites. A real rich, Balkan style blend flake.
Dan W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Favorite smoke
Aug 14, 2019
Plum pudding and Mississippi river have to be my favorite smoke right now. I can smoke both of these any time of day and sit back and relax.
Mike✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Man, what a homerun with my first online purchase of pipe tobacco!!!
Jul 28, 2019
I am still quite the novice, however I find my taste is solidifying towards English and Baltic blends. What I find pleasing about this blend is that the taste is layered compared to other Baltic blends I have tried. If Plum Pudding were a beer, it would be a complex IPA. The tobacco is a little spicy up front and mellows as you smoke through it. It leaves an awesome aftertaste in my mouth when I have finish the bowl (I have never experienced this from smoking any tobacco before). My only complaint is that Plum Pudding tends to be a difficult initial light up if I don't pack the bowl perfectly. It is the standard for me by which I compare other English and Baltic blends.
Warren J.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
All day smoke
Jul 25, 2019
Nice mellow smoke. Easy to smoke all day long.
Lew K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Perfection
Jul 20, 2019
This will become one of my regulars. Flavor is very complex and changes as you go down the bowl. I had no problem keeping it lit and leaves very little dottle. Straight out of the tin, it wasn’t too wet or dry. It’s a very relaxing smoke with a decent nicotine hit; wouldn’t recommend as a morning or early afternoon lunch. Perfect for after work or before bed.
Ash M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Complex
Jul 08, 2019
I get a different taste marriage with every new bowl. The Latakia is not strong like the description would have you believe. Cool burning. No tongue bite. Thick smoke. It's kind of addictive. Slightly sweet, a little spice. The more you smoke, the more you'll like the complexity.
Paul L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A Sublime Smoke!
Jul 07, 2019
It's either this or Bengal Slices as my top Latakia blend.
I'm trying to cellar as much of both as my budget will allow as I find this and Bengal Slices as the only two tobaccos I wish to regularly smoke.
Let it be known that I am not an all day pipe smoker, only having a bowl or two each evening after dinner. However, these two blends are what I crave each evening, they are just that good!
Jakob P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
MUST HAVE MORE!!!
Jun 08, 2019
I used to stay clear of English blends because of some earlier, absolutely horrible experiences with Lakeland aromatics. But then I tried this as part of “Saved by the bell”. I’m in awe of this masterpiece. It’s almost literally on my mind every day. I’ve caught myself up at 3am, smelling it in the can. I can’t say enough good things about this stuff in 2000 characters. I only have two complaints. It’s kind of expensive and the can doesn’t seal very tightly so you have to stay on top of your humidification. But I’m just nitpicking.
Linda H.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Very Nice
May 31, 2019
Great Latakia-forward blend. The Cyprian is sweet and plays well with the orientals to give a nice cedar/incense note. The Perique gives a tiny bit of pepper and prune/raisin taste in the background, and the Cavendish quietly blends everything together and smooths it all out. It’s a medium-bodied blend in terms of taste, and could be an all-day smoke for some. The nicotine level is fairly mild.
Jason W.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Hesitant at first
May 26, 2019
Tried it on a recommendation from a YouTuber. It was a bit harsh right out the tin, so I let it dry out for awhile, what a difference, much more mellower and flavorful. Nice room notes, could taste the different types of tobacco. It didn't disappoint, going to cellar the rest for a couple of years see if it will improve in quality and taste. Goes good with the morning coffee or a satisfying dinner. Would highly recommend it.
Miguel P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
My New Favorite English
May 23, 2019
I’d heard numerous pipe smokers singing the praises of Plum Pudding and decided to try it recently. It’s already edged out Dunhill Nightcap as my favorite English, and not just because Dunhill is no more. It’s a nice, bold, sweet smoke with a bit of a floral note of some sort. Tastes and smells divine!!!
Jeffrey L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Wonderfully complex
May 11, 2019
I will caution you...I know nothing about pipe tobacco except for some of the basics so if you are looking for a review to help you make up your mind then this is not the review for you. That being said I found Plum Pudding to be a deep rich and satisfying smoke. I thought that my Scottish Breakfast tea went really well with it. Definitely can detect the Latakia presence.
David R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good dessert like flavor modest nicotine content
Apr 18, 2019
I am a Mac barren bold Kentucky and old dark fired fan so this one is a little settle in the nicotine department. With that said the taste is quite good and sweet almost like pudding lol. It's easy to crumble up and load and it smokes at a pretty good humidity level straight out of the van although it could dry out a bit too be better. This isn't on the same page for me as bold Kentucky but it's not bad either. I don't see myself buying another can but that doesn't mean you won't love it I can E why a lot of people do like it. I'm just a bigger fan of the fire cure Kentucky blends myself with loads of nicotine and strong Maduro style flavoring
Rodney S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
good stuff
Apr 13, 2019
very flavorful
Ron D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A Trip to Flavor Town!
Apr 12, 2019
This is my first crumble cake, and what a delight it is! It is complex, clean, smokes cool, burns to fine gray ash, and has a pleasant room note. It is suitable for most of my pipes...not just the ones I reserve for latakia blends. I have to remember to pack lighter than normal, but the smoke is long, flavorful and pleasant. It goes into my rotation, for sure.
Donald D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
So good
Apr 06, 2019
Absolutely amazing. This is my current favorite, if you're on the fence about getting some, or maybe you only smoke aromatics, don't worry, go for it, you will be impressed.
scott s.
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5 out of 5
Seattle pipeclub plum pudding
Mar 31, 2019
My new favorite. A rich smooth smoke. All day enjoyment!! I love it.
david k.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
have smoked a number of
Mar 28, 2019
have smoked a number of tins of plum pudding and enjoy it. SPC's assortment of tobaccos can be held among the better blends available in the market.
Steve H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good tasting tobacco. Been smoking
Mar 16, 2019
Good tasting tobacco. Been smoking 5 plus decades...this is one of my favorites.
Clifford G.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
The Proof is in the Pudding
Mar 10, 2019
I have to say right up front that I prefer aromatic pipe tobaccos. However, Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding is a pleasant and enjoyable non-aromatic smoke. The little bit of Latakia in the pudding, gives the tobacco a little zip, and I have to admit I kind of like the taste of Latakia.
Sherman S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Delicious smoke!
Feb 22, 2019
While this tobacco has a somewhat smoky aroma from the can and while breaking it up, the flavors from all the different tobacco come through nicely. It has a very nice flavor and is turning out to be my favorite blend in my collection so far.
Wayne G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good stuff
Feb 19, 2019
I am relatively new to trying different tobacco's lately, but so far this one is my favorite
John E.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Mild flavor. Burns even. Will
Feb 17, 2019
Mild flavor. Burns even. Will use again
Jerry U.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Wonderful smoke!
Feb 16, 2019
There is a reason this is so highly regarded. Would smoke this every chance I get!
Ryon C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
It is good. I may
Feb 15, 2019
It is good. I may buy a few more to cellar.
chad g.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Grows on you
Feb 06, 2019
I didn’t care for this the first time I tried it. I gave it a second shot and it really started to grow on me. Especially later in the bowl.
Nate S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
smooth, cool and peppery
Feb 04, 2019
Smokes smooth and has a peppery taste I like. If you are missing your Frogmorton this is a great replacement.
Warren Y.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
One fantastic smoke
Jan 18, 2019
First few bowls I really was not getting the full experience, the flavors just were not there. Finally I set a pipe full aside on a paper towel in the morning and smoked it at night. One of the best blends I have ever smoked hands down! Completely worth the money and lives up to the hype, I am satisfied.
Mario J.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Mellow and satisfying.
Jan 15, 2019
This is a mellow and satisfying tobacco, but my only reservation is that the name is misleading. "Plum Pudding" sounds like something aromatic, which it is not. It is basically an English.
Peter P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very good
Jan 12, 2019
It was very good
Janine H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Jan 04, 2019
A most complex blend, PP is rich, slow burning and satisfying. A good all-dayer, it's mild enough to smoke frequently and has no bite. I'll be getting some more.
Henry B.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
never had pipe tobacco in
Dec 29, 2018
never had pipe tobacco in the cake form before I like it a lot
Terry L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great
Dec 06, 2018
Great flavor and smokiness. A+
Jerold G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Dec 03, 2018
Why did I wait so long to try Plum Pudding? Smokey, rich, not harsh. Immediately one of my favorites.
Rick C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Normally I smoke heavy English/Oriental
Dec 02, 2018
Normally I smoke heavy English/Oriental blends with lots of latakia. My other tobacco is Virginia/perique. This was likeable but certainly different. Unlike most blends that I try occasionally, I probably will buy some more of this one.
Nossef S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Awesome tobacco
Nov 29, 2018
This tobacco is some of the best that I’ve smoke. It’s a very smooth and relaxing smoke.
Brian L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
For cigar smokers!
Nov 26, 2018
I predominantly smoke cigars, but really enjoy my pipes in cooler weather. This blend gives the closest to cigar strength I've had. With amazing flavor to match. The dark fruit note I get is my favorite in cigars too. Easily my favorite latakia blend out there.
Allen E.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Phenomenal!!!
Nov 23, 2018
Man this stuff is good! I'm not a huge fan of Cavendish but the Cavendish in this has a way of complimenting the taste. I was hesitant of buying this because i never seem to like tobacco that's usually very hyped up. I guess my taste is just different than most. But man this stuff is GOOD! like I'm honestly blown away. Even the after taste is good.
Richard C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
My Go-To smoke...
Nov 17, 2018
I love Plum Pudding - I keep trying to find something better - but always come back to this when I want a really satisfying smoke. The 2oz cans are just not enough! I go through them too quickly, so I ordered the 8oz can to keep me stocked up. I wish they offered this stuff by the pound!
Robert B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
SECOND FAVORITE
Oct 28, 2018
A little more Latakia than my favorite Mississippi River, but makes for a change when you want something a little more smokey. Joe just doesn't make a bad blend. As with Mississippiu River a little more expensive but worth every cent.
Larry B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very good
Oct 25, 2018
Very good
Lewis S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
For all you old timers..this is it!
Oct 22, 2018
I've been smoking a pipe on & off since 1966. When some of my favorite brands "went away" in the past (Bengal Slices, the original John Cottons, etc) I migrated more toward cigars because I couldn't find anything that hit all the right buttons in the tobacco that was available. I heard that Bengal Slices and some of my other old favorites had been re-created, and I excitedly tried them all... they were pretty good, but not quite what I remembered. After reading some reviews about Bengal Slices, someone mentioned Plum Pudding, so I decided to give it a shot... there it was; that elusive "something" I had been missing from the Good Old Days....and probably better! I immediately ordered an 8Oz can and a 4oz can of the Plum Pudding Reserve! If you are a lover of the old English blends (especially Balkan Sobraine's offerings), don't hesitate to try Plum Pudding. I'm a happy camper :)
Robert B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Not your normal Balkan
Oct 18, 2018
Take chocolate, pepper, a fire place, and a sweet tea. Roll that up in a creamy coffee and to me that pretty much sums up this delicious blend. I love everything in this blend but was very sketchy on the cavendish. I have had some serious tounge bite in the past but not here. This is not a Lat bomb at least to me and I have never had a complaint on the room note. This is my come home after work and relax blend, well this is actually my at home all night blend. I packed it probably every method possible and have used slow, normal, and have to finish a bowl right now cadences and every bowl is a pure treat to smoke. Some don't like it but try it and see what the rest of us love in this. It is definitely something that has what your looking for in every genre of tobacco offerings. If you can enjoy this in a cob just for this blend after a few bowls you can't stop smoking this till your tounge turns to leather and your lips are stained with the lady "nicotine". Thanks SPC and Joe for a wonderful blend.
Clinton K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great tobbaco
Oct 14, 2018
One of the better tobbaco that I have tried it does suck that everyone is sold out but Bengal slices are a close match but in my opinion not as good as the plumb pudding
Richard I.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Believe the hype because Plum Pudding is for real!
Sep 20, 2018
Outstanding English blend. This is the only review I have ever written, but I just had to compliment this blend. Many blends get built up by hype and the momentum carries them to the best seller list, but Plum Pudding is FOR REAL. If you like English blends, please give this one a try. It was a little damp when first opened, but a little drying time is ALL it needs. Happy piping my friends!
Auston A.✔ Verified Buyer
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1 out of 5
Sourness I just can't place...
Aug 08, 2018
Unlike most pipe fans here, I'm not a fan of this one. I'm somewhat new to pipes (again) after smoking them for a bit then went on a cigar kick for years (still enjoy a stogie from time to time, but pipes are taking back over). I've tried several bowls of this out of several different pipes and just don't like the "sour" flavor I get from this tobacco. It's almost reminiscent of smoking meat with green red oak wood. Very unpleasant and I don't think it was the pipes or my technique as most of the other tobaccos I've tried (from OTC brands, bulk from local tobacco shops, to various other branded tins) and found most ranged from acceptable to great. So far Plum Pudding and Sir Walter Raleigh (regular) are the only NO GO tobaccos I've found. Hopefully your results will be better, but this one is off my list for the foreseeable future.
Dan M.
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2 out of 5
To strong and bold for
Aug 08, 2018
To strong and bold for me.
Jamos C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
waited too long!
Jul 08, 2018
This is a tobacco I waited to long to try. Now that I have tried I want MORE!!. Ever so smooth and tastes great. The wife now askes me to smoke this when we sit outside in the evenings!
mike d.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Very Nice
Jul 04, 2018
This is a great tobacco, full flavored and burns very nicely. I truly enjoy it. Thank you.
corey R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Top notch
Jul 04, 2018
Plum pudding is in that class of tobacco's that once you smoke it you know it's something special.
Michael W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Superb !
Jun 27, 2018
If you like English blends then this will blow you away ! With a little dry time after rubbed out it is magnificent ! One of my favorite blends !
zachery p.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
#1 Choice
Jun 24, 2018
Great taste.
Colin T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
ONE OF THE BEST !!!
Jun 20, 2018
Delicious ! / and the SERVICE OF THE website is astonishing SERVICE !!!
THANK YOU !
Ralph M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great stuff!
Jun 07, 2018
Love it!
Thomas W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum pudding
May 05, 2018
Plum pudding is in a class all of its own, all the components work well together and it has a nice sweetness all of its own.I just got a 8oz.tin and I’ll always have it on hand hopefully and will buy every month. IMHO this blend rock’s. Thanks to P&C arrived in 2 days, fast service. Thanks again
Michael A.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Plum Pudding purchase.
Apr 18, 2018
Repeat purchases.
One of the best😊
JOHN M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding is a masterpiece.
Apr 13, 2018
Excellent English! Perfect in every way. Never leaves you wishing for something more. Plum Pudding is a masterpiece.
Zachary H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Regrets
Apr 01, 2018
Regrets not joining the hype train earlier. Easily in the the top 5 of favorite blends
Robert G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding Is At The Top Of My List
Mar 28, 2018
This is a very good latakia based tobacco. It's smooth but somewhat bold. Absolutely one of my go-to tobaccos, especially since Frog Morton is not longer available. I give Seattle Pipe Club and Plum Pudding a A+++
Rob G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A New Favorite!
Mar 22, 2018
Tried this tobacco for the first time, and what a wonderful surprise! Smooth, full bodied smoke with a complexity of smokey flavors and a hints of spice. Opening the tin for the first time was a great experience for the nose too! A great smoke to finish the day. This tobacco will now a part of my rotation going forward. So happy to have discovered it!
Warner S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Mar 06, 2018
Wonderful!
Caleb S.✔ Verified Buyer
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2 out of 5
SPCPP
Feb 07, 2018
It's OK, I didn't have the same experience like most have, I found it to be rather bland ...Would I purchase again, probably not.
Manny G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
One of my all time
Feb 05, 2018
One of my all time go to tobaccos
Rance T.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Good Stuff
Feb 03, 2018
Nice evening smoke.
Milton B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Revisited
Jan 24, 2018
I had tried this about six years or so ago and found it to be decidedly average. I put down my pipes for a few years, then smoked stuff I had cellared, and recently have been purchasing tobacco again. Either this tobacco has undergone some changes or my tastebuds had been burned out a few years back. This is a great, meaty, sweet and salty blend that talks back and gets more complex the further you get into the bowl. Perhaps my first taste of it was when it was in it's infancy (I remember the announcement that the Seattle pipe club blends would be available to the public, I was living in Oregon at the time). The tin I just got from P&C, like yesterday, with a bit of time in the air, tasted mature and well rounded.
Harry C.
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5 out of 5
Awesome
Jan 20, 2018
Plum Pudding is simply amazing. Easy to crumble pack and light. Tastes great. Sometimes overhyped tobaccos fall short Plum Pudding doesn’t
Ronnie M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding, an exquisite smoking expiereance , almost to good to share
Jan 20, 2018
A friend of mine gave me about two bowls worth of Plum Pudding for me to sample, Once I lit up my pipe I realized why he had given me such a small amount, Plum pudding was so good, it was almost too good to share . The aroma was a bouquet of floral, incense, and herb as well as a rich smooth smokiness' with just a hint of spice. Just a beautiful smoke. I immediately purchased six ounces from Pipes and cigars.
Brian F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Simply Outstanding!!
Jan 05, 2018
Simply outstanding!!
John S.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Rather kiss the Frog :)
Dec 27, 2017
Ok , am I the only person that didn't fall in love with this tobacco...I was a little disappointed because I thought the way everyone was talking this would be the last tobacco I would ever want.....All I can say is I missed something..go with Frog Morton instead...Just my opinion
Ron L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Cake tobacco
Dec 22, 2017
Good start, full bodied. Taste continues all the way to the end of the bowl and through the last puff. Very little bite even after two or three bowls. Bought some more.
Clifford G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Dec 17, 2017
Smooth smoking and well balanced tobacco of virginia, latakia, perique and cavendish.
Kenneth T.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Not quite Bengal Slices but almost.
Dec 12, 2017
A very nice tobacco quite reminiscent of Bengal Slices or Fusilier’s Ration. Similar texture, similar flavor and aroma but missing a little something, either a particular ingredient or slight difference in the way the tobaccos were matured/seasoned. It smokes smoothly and evenly. It’s very good and worthwhile having in hand, particularly when Bengal Slices or Fusilier’s Ration are unavailable.
avrom h.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Worth the Buy
Nov 19, 2017
This will be a go to blend for me from hear on. Definitely lives up to the hype. Such great flavors.
Tim S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Instant fan
Nov 16, 2017
I'm a big Latakia fan so this definitely didn't disappoint. Sweet and savory and rich all in one! I've only smoked one bowl of it and I'm hooked!
James K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The best, simply the best.
Nov 13, 2017
This is my absolute favorite tobacco. The perfect daily smoke.
Justin B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Smooth and dark as a veil of silk
Oct 14, 2017
Sweet, heavy, smooth , a truely unregretable smoke. Reminds me of what was described in C.S. Lewis’s puddleglum’s favorite tobacco in “The Silver Chair”
Ross G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Don't pass this up
Oct 08, 2017
My first impression of this was that it was rather mundane, nothing special. Usually have 5 or 6 tobaccos around and reach for whatever I find attractive at the moment. Plum Pudding ruined my system. I found myself reaching for this again and again. This is a truly balanced English blend hitting all the right notes at exactly the right volume. Nothing detracts from the other elements. This blend is truly magnificent.
Terry S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Sep 16, 2017
I really enjoy this tobacco it has every tobacco I like in it; it has lat, perique, Virginia, & black cavendish. Thanks for the best blend. If you haven’t tried it, try it soon. Lee
Fran W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
perfect.
Sep 02, 2017
My new favorite.
Joshua E.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Beautiful!!!
Sep 01, 2017
Most say it's complexed and balanced. Some say
They don't get any dominant flavor. As for me,it's
The most complexed and the most balanced blend
That I've ever had!
Thank You JOE!!!
Terry A.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
The very best....
Aug 31, 2017
The very best....
joe p.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding - Complex and Smooth
Aug 22, 2017
Somewhat new to pipe smoking but after two years I have found my favorite blend in "Plum Pudding." Like other Seattle Pipe Club blends I have tried, "Plum Pudding" has very complex flavors why being very smooth. I definitely pick "Plum Pudding" over "Potlatch" because it does not give me tongue bite where "Potlatch" does. The spicy and sweet flavors complement each other much like salt and caramel do. Finally the crumble cake flakes add to an already interesting tobacco when I am packing my pipe. Order the 2 oz this time and I promise you will be ordering the 8 oz on your next order after that so you don't run out!
Chris S.
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5 out of 5
Pack a big bowl and sip all day long...
Aug 17, 2017
This is a great blend to end the day with, or as I like to do, pack a bigger bowl and sip on it all day long. Great mouth feel, complex flavors, but a little off putting room note for those people who don't enjoy the smell of heavy pipe smoke. My tin came a little drier than usual, but smoked cool and even.
Matthew H.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
PLUM CLOSE
Jul 06, 2017
This is the closest to what I've been searching for !
marcalan m.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Very good Balkan
Jun 02, 2017
It took me a few bowls to come to a solid opinion on SPC's "Plum Pudding", but I think I can honestly says that it is a very good Balkan blend. Of the two SPC blends I've tried, I think "Potlatch" is even better! But "Plum Pudding" is certainly close behind. I know one thing for sure: I'm definitely going to try all the SPC offerings in future.
Adam V.
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5 out of 5
Excellent
Apr 19, 2017
Excellent, rich blend. It is up there with Dunhill Nightcap, although others around enjoy the smoke better.
Mike D.✔ Verified Buyer
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1 out of 5
taste like soap
Apr 18, 2017
Ive never tasted anything this bad, Im sure there are people that like it but I am NOT one of those people.
Timothy r.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Rich & Satisfying
Mar 21, 2017
So far, this has become my favorite blend. It satisfies all my desires for deep & rich smoky flavors and Latakia eclecticism, while remaining smooth as silk. I cannot wait to try the Special Reserve.
Tasha B.
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5 out of 5
SPC Plum Pudding
Feb 28, 2017
Balkan kake with a delicious top dressing that provides a cool smoke with yummy mouthfeel. The perique is light, and comes through on occasion.
Michael H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Seattle Pipe Club/ Plum Pudding
Feb 27, 2017
This is a nice blend it's got a lot going on in it. The more I smoke it the more I like it.
John B.✔ Verified Buyer
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2 out of 5
NOT IMPRESSED!
Feb 24, 2017
Everyone has different tastes. Most people like this. I don't. It's monotone. It has a strong "smoky" flavor. No complexities, no richness, just smoke. It DOES have a decent lingering aftertaste with very little bite. That is a huge positive. But it's just smoke, smoke and more smoke.
I don't like this Joe guys blends. Mississippi Mud was HORRIBLE and this is just a step up. If that means anything. I would like to avoid this guys blends if possible.
Michael C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Pipe tobacco
Feb 16, 2017
Very good
Daniel H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
This stuff is one of the reasons why I partake it pipe smoking.
Feb 09, 2017
I'll keep this short and simple. Damn this stuff is GOOD.
I only wish my tongue could handle smoking all day, it goes numb after around 2 bowls a day. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to pull me away from this. Smoking this in one of my meerschaum pipes is a fantastic experience.
Andrew L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
English title goes to....
Jan 27, 2017
It's been over a year now that I have been enjoying English blends. Just when I feel I've found my favorite, another comes along to take its place. Well Plum Pudding has just won that title. I usually smoke simpler blends, even a straight Burley which is my go to, all day smoke. I have without a doubt an eclectic collection of blends. Sometimes an aromatic other times an English. THIS blend is like having them all at once. And yet the genius of it as it states is its well balanced mix. It REALLY doesn't become overwhelming nor does one leaf invade the other. They take turns giving you the ultimate taste test. The rest of the reviews here say it all. It IS a fantastic smoke and is going to be a hard act to follow.
Peter P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Loved it. Was every thing
Jan 16, 2017
Loved it. Was every thing as advertised.
Robert F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Will become a regular for me.
Jan 07, 2017
This stuff is just delicious.
Steven S.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Right for the right time of day.
Jan 06, 2017
A good smoke for the proper time of day. Tried first thing in morning, better as an afternoon evening smoke.
Steven S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Love at first pipe.
Jan 04, 2017
Love at first pipe.
Robert F.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Incredible!
Dec 31, 2016
I had no idea how much i was missing out. Incredible stuff!
Joseph D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding for the win
Dec 24, 2016
The other reviews say it all. I agree A great smoke. Flavor is beautiful and the flavor lasts from the first light right down to the last puff.
Michael S.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Complex yet Familiar
Dec 23, 2016
Just when I think I've found my ideal English I go and try another that takes the formers place. That's exactly what happened with Plum Pudding. Yes it's a Balkan blend but with a slight twist that doesn't take away from the traditional flavors you expect in a Balkan. The other reviews here describe perfectly its flavor. So I'll just say that this an excellent choice!
Peter P.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A Definite Stand-Out Tobacco
Dec 16, 2016
Based on a recommendation by Sal in P&C's Customer Service (Thank you Sal!!), I tried Seattle Pipe Club's Plum Pudding. This crumble cake is wonderfully fragrant from the tin and prepares, packs, lights and stays lit easily when dried for a period prior to use. There is so much going on with this complex Balkan style tobacco (smoky, spicy, sweet and incense-like) yet, to me, it is perfectly balanced with no one ingredient overshadowing/overpowering another. Complex, interesting, flavorful and balanced, Plum Pudding provides a well-rounded and satisfying experience. Clearly a stand-out. Well done, SPC!
Brian C.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Can't put my finger on it.....
Dec 16, 2016
Well, I bought this blend looking for blends similar to Nightcap, but better. This isn't one. That said, it is a great blend. The smoke is thin, there's smokiness, a little spice, and some sweetness, but as other reviewers have stated there's something else in here that I can't put my finger on, but it throws me off. I'll smoke it occasionally, but Its not a blend I'm afraid to run out of. I recommend you try it, it is beautifully blended so that no one flavor overpowers the others. Maybe you'll like it more than I did.
Dale J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A must try if your into English blends
Dec 14, 2016
I really enjoyed this plum pudding! My first impression after opening the tin and taking a whiff was " I can't wait to load this stuff and get started"! It crumbles very easy. I like to keep mine alittle more on the chunky side when I crumble it mostly because I'm smoking on my drive to and from work with the windows down. Helps keep the tobacco in my pipe and not fly out when it catches some wind. To me it's sweet and flavorful and mellows out and becomes creamy once you get under half a bowl. I'm sure this will be a regular for me. Give it a try!
RICHARD H.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Work mix
Dec 12, 2016
I feel its a work and smoke kinda mix. I got done with one bowl and was ready for another. There was no bite ever and it was very constant all the way through
sean p.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
SPC's Plum Pudding
Nov 30, 2016
It's very unique. It makes for a nice change. It's cold here and this fits right in.
Michael C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
plum pudding takes the cake
Oct 22, 2016
I didn't think anything could beat Dunhill Nightcap for my number one smoke. But plum pudding has done it. It's now my top smoke. It's just the smoke I've been looking for.
paul d.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Loving it
Oct 18, 2016
I orderd the small size first. After I tried it I realized it was not enough. So I orderd the 8ounce.
roger l.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Wonderful Stuff!!
Oct 03, 2016
This is a truly outstanding tobacco, particularly well suited for the end of the day when you're free from distractions and interruptions. My palette is not especially sophisticated, so I cannot wax eloquently on its various subtleties and complex nuances. I will say this however, the smoke is rich and creamy. Big puffy clouds of it. Latakia is certainly present, but the other players balance it out beautifully. A truly harmonious blend. I especially like the crumble cake aspect. Makes it very easy to prepare. Char, tamp and enjoy. Burns slow and even. No bite. Flavor is consistent to the final puff. Burns to a fine, white ash. This one has found a permanent home in my rotation which include several Dunhill and G.L. Pease blends. Preferred pipe is a Bulldog, but it's excellent in a Cobb as well.
Bruce D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Yes its good
Sep 19, 2016
Reviewed it before and I still love it.
Steven D.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Amazing smoke
Sep 10, 2016
SPC Plumb Pudding is an amazing smoke. Its constantly changing flavors as the bowl goes on. Each flavor keeps a classy and luxurious mouth feel. Smoking this tobacco makes me feel like a million bucks. But you dont need Parker cash to feel rich, just go to Pipes and Cigars and order up some Plumb Pudding.
David S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Solid taste
Sep 09, 2016
Great smoking tobacco. Every flavor of the blend is present. Best when dried a little. If you are a fan of this kind of blend, it is well worth a try.
Harry M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Love at first puff
Aug 27, 2016
Every now and then you will try something that blows your mind. This was one for me. Super well balanced any time of day, any time of the year, in any climate. Can you put some more stars in your ratings, because this one needs another star. I smoked 4 other latakia blends today that are equally recognized as highly regarded fine tobaccos. Nightcap, 965, H&H Admerality, Peter St. 52. This one beat them up. I will be ordering this on a regular basis.
Joshua R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Do Not Buy Any of This - Please
Aug 27, 2016
Do not buy this stuff. It tastes terrible, burns hot and does all kinds of bad things to your pipes. The worst thing that happens is if you buy it there will not be enough left for me and it will become like Penzance and unavailable. I am stocking up on this stuff and I do not want to see any "out of stock" or "unavailable" notations, so please find something else to smoke
William H.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
I love y'all prices on my favorite tobacco are awsom
Aug 24, 2016
I'm ordering from y'all every check great prices on tobacco I'm shocked that there is no tax I was paying tax on my tobacco at andys tobacco shop no I don't have to pay tax now I thank pipes ant cigar store now I can smoke my favorite pipe tobacco from y'all Seattle pipe club I buy the finest
Darren C.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Good stuff
Jul 30, 2016
Good stuff
Lucille S.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Not for me? Not for Texas in June? Not really sure.
Jul 22, 2016
I didn't love this one, to be honest. Maybe I live in the wrong climate, or maybe it was the wrong time of year... but early summer in Texas? No, wouldn't do that again. I'll definitely give it another try in a cooler climate, maybe even next month on the Oregon Coast. Will report back.
Kevin R.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plumb pudding
Jul 18, 2016
Awesome tobacco. Has a great taste and aroma.
Christopher G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Jul 04, 2016
Saw earlier review on Seattle Plum Pudding and heartily agree: excellent morning blend with your coffee!
John U.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Read all about it
Jul 04, 2016
Best darn pipe Backy ever smoked yet
I want to get me a pallet of the stuff can't leave it alone I love the way Itjust crumbles up slow burning easy lit stays lit
eamonn k.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Good, but not great
Jun 30, 2016
Good Latakia blend, however I found myself picking up Dunhill Nightcap more often than this one.
John H.
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5 out of 5
Really good.
Jun 23, 2016
One of my favorites.
Peter J.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
WOW!
Jun 20, 2016
Spicy and smokey is right!! this is a pretty strong smoke for me...but i think i like it
David K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A New Favorite!
Jun 11, 2016
I had heard great things on YouTube, so I decided to order a tin and it was well worth it; this tobacco is AWESOME. I love the signature latakia smokiness and also the underlying fruit note. My grandfather really enjoyed it as well. It packs very nicely, and I was even able to set my pipe aside for a few minutes and pick it back up to find it hadn't yet gone out. Highly recommended to those of you who like latakia. I think I sense an 8 oz tin in my future.
Daniel E.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
One of the Best
May 27, 2016
Outstanding!! So much hype made about MR but surprised that Plum Pudding was the one that really deserves more accolades. Great after dinner.....it's like a rich dessert. I encourage you to add this to your rotation.
Michael L.
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5 out of 5
SPC does it again
May 17, 2016
It seems like every SPC tobacco I try is my new favorite. Plum pudding is such a great smoke! Rich and satisfying, love this tobacco! P&C delivers accurate and on time.
Mario G.
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5 out of 5
Yummy
May 04, 2016
Yummy
Philip S.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Pirate Kake by Cornell&Diehl
Apr 19, 2016
This is the kind of tobacco that grows on you. At first I didn't know what to expect, but as I started packing my first couple bowls I found myself enjoying this wonderful premium. Fresh tobacco even more and more. The tin note is unbelievable, fresh, smokey but a cozy smoke, a very natural comfortable type of smokey aroma. The aroma from a fresh opened tin is just absolutely superb, it's a smell you'll never forget a smell that is as unique as the blend itself. Most of my tin was broken tiny bits of kake tobacco with some nice solid chunks and good sized bits and pieces. The taste of this tobacco is like none other, light on the heat yet full flavored, pillowy big clouds of natural smelling jolly goodness. Robust and rich flavored, slightly peppery and just a tad wee bit of sweetness that blends together perfectly with the earthy, woodsy. Smokey and rounded out balanced complexity of this excellent treasure of a pipe tobacco. Get some Cornell&Diehls pirate kake and immerse yourself in the smokey natural full on goodness of this brilliant blend, but be warned ad the can says, it is very addicting and gets better after every toasty bowl you pack. Happy puffing Mateys!
Frank G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
A desert island smoke!
Apr 14, 2016
Outstanding blend!hard for me to describe all the fla ors in this one,but they all are on board for a delightful smoke.Pair this one up with coffee,and oh man!what a treat.I was sad when my bowl ended.this is as good as it gets.
Chris S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
WONDERFUL and SUPERB
Apr 09, 2016
Maybe the best latakia blend ever made...it's like eating a full seven course meal compared to a light snack (not that a light snack isn't great sometimes). This leaves you full and satisfied. It's ridiculously delicious, everything a latakia fanatic would want. It's so hard to describe, it's just plain wonderful. If you are one of the rare breed that just likes latakia or thinks it's just ok, try this, you'll be a latakia fanatic in no time.
Matthew F.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
Dark and Smooth
Jan 29, 2016
If you find that Mississippi River is a bit to mild despite its delightful taste, try Plum Pudding. Deeper, darker, and fuller than its sibling, it is a very satisfying smoke. Good ‘English’ blend rounded out by cavendish to make a solid medium smoke with no bite. I found the crumble cake easy to break up, and easy to keep lit.
William T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Outstanding English/Balkan blend!
Jan 25, 2016
I loved this blend. Very complex, nice flavor and, for me, the perfect strength. I'll definitely buy it again.
Max D.✔ Verified Buyer
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4 out of 5
I think I like it
Jan 21, 2016
Well, I've bought two small tins and now an 8-oz tin, so I suppose I've found something I like. It's strong enough that I know I'm smoking something, but not excessively so. I can't say it is sweet: to say a tobacco is sweet makes me think of Beech Nut chewing tobacco from my younger days, and it certainly isn't that. But it's certainly not acrid. It tastes like tobacco: no fake (awful) cherry flavor. Now I might not mind a hint of chocolate. But that's off-topic. To summarize, I will reiterate: I have bought several tins of this stuff, and for me that indicates a trend, and a trend indicates that I just might like the stuff.
Arthur G.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
It's like having a party in your mouth and everyone is invited.
Jan 19, 2016
It's like having a party in your mouth and everyone is invited.
Full flavor, but not too strong. Lat lovers delight. Believe the hype. I prefer this over the Esoterica Penzance.
scott l.
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4 out of 5
Dark, smooth and delightful
Jan 18, 2016
Some call Plum Pudding a balkan. To me it’s closer to a Scottish blend. Either way, it is a mild-medium blend with a nice amount of Latakia that is balanced out with the cavendishes. In a way, it reminds me of a softer version of Hearth & Home Fusilier’s Ration. It’s not strong, but it is dark and smooth, and very enjoyable. My tin of PP needed a bit of drying time to make it easier to keep lit. The crumble cake was easy to break apart, and it burned well right down to the bottom.
William T.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Latakia Lovers Unite!
Jan 12, 2016
If you love Latakia, English Blends, this is for you! Full flavor, no bite. D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!
Lou L.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Great product
Jan 09, 2016
Fast shipping and wonderful product!
Eddie B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding
Jan 08, 2016
As a life long pipe smoker, I have come to appreciate the robust and spicy nature of the Balkan, Latakia, and Oriental tobacco blends. My recent purchase of Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding "fills the bill" perfectly and is a very welcome addition to my rotation.. I appreciate the subtle spice tones and pleasant aroma.
Robert K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Awesome tobacco
Jan 05, 2016
Awesome tobacco
Jaffar A.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
If at first you dont succeed, try, try again
Dec 07, 2015
Plum pudding had an appealing description however my wife didn't like
the smell. It was a bit harsh on the tongue but only just getting back into pipe
smoking, i'm sure I will need to build up from "mild" before tackling a Medium/full tobacco.
I did enjoy the Missouri Meerschaum Independence Day 2015
Eric M.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
Lakakia....Mamma Mia!!!!!!
Nov 17, 2015
I had high hopes for this after reading reviews that rated it higher than Mississippi River. I like MR, but I thought the addition of the Cavendish in the Plum Pudding would be a neat addition. I was wrong.
The tin note told me immediately that it was way heavier on the Latakia than MR. I like Latakia in small amounts. It was in nice semi-flakes. I smoked in in my green Mr. Brog Chocla pipe. It loaded and lit well. The first few puffs were a blast of Latakia followed by a big kick from the Orientals. It was almost harsh. It had none of the creamy smoothness of MR. Complex?...Yes, but in a very ham-handed way. It smoked all the way down and the flavor never changed.
If you are a fan of big, bold, in-your-face Latakia and Oriental blends, you'll love this. As for me...I prefer the more subtle and refined MR. To each, their own.
Joel B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
not and English smoker
Nov 07, 2015
Tried a couple of different English blends, never really cared for them, more of an aromatic smoker, but after reading all the reviews on plum pudding, I bought a 2 oz tin. The smokie, spiciness reminded me of one my favorite cigars, I ordered a 8 oz tin.
randall g.
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5 out of 5
Loved it.....
Oct 15, 2015
This has everything that I love about English blend tobaccos going for it. This blend is bold and smoky, earthy and leathery, and smells like a campfire when smoked. Couldn't ask for more.
Meaghan H.
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5 out of 5
Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding
Oct 14, 2015
Superb!
Stephen M.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
New Found Love
Oct 13, 2015
Ordered both Missippi River and Plum Pudding to see and taste the hype. Plum Pudding does it for me bowl after bowl. Still on the humid side. I prefer to fill a bowl ant let it sit overnight or a few hours during the day and light up.
nicolas g.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Pipes and cigars - gold in a world of brass
Sep 19, 2015
Simple, straightforward no B.S. ordering process. Pkg arrived quickly. Impressive selection with informative descriptions. Old school- just like pipe smoking. I will remain a customer.
ESTHER K.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Plum Pudding
Sep 18, 2015
One of my favorites! Not an aromatic as the name might suggest, a great smoke anytime!
Steve W.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Its the best
Sep 18, 2015
Its the best
Zac S.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Delivered in a timely manner.
Sep 14, 2015
product as described and delivered in a timely manner.
William B.✔ Verified Buyer
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5 out of 5
Love SPC Plum Pudding
Aug 30, 2015
I just love this tobacco and is on my top ten tobacco pick.
Steven B.✔ Verified Buyer
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3 out of 5
This is lit, right?...I mean, I can see the smoke.
Aug 17, 2015
I smoke english as a rule. Been smoking a pipe for about 15 years. I don't know what it is about this offering. It hints at something spectacular but never really delivers. There doesn'seem to be much body or finish and has an airy, wispy quality about it. I suspect I'm jaded by too much latakia. Don't get me wrong, I suspect a person who is used to aromatics may find this quite compelling. I however, just kind of felt....meh? Just to warn the die hard bold english blend fans, I think you may be a bit disappointed with this one. It is quite obviously quality tobacco, just doesn't seem to have much oomph.
Jeff C.✔ Verified Buyer
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Customer Testimonials
SB of Edison, NJ
I like this as an all day smoke. It is good with the morning coffee all the way up to sunset! Plum Pudding has just the right amount of taste to keep me going. Give it a try, you just might start packing more bowls. Remember to prep it right, and this will burn nice for an enjoyable slow smoke. Most people will enjoy the smooth sweet/spice this has to offer!
PT of Shakopee, MN
One of the best.
TH of Temple, TX
A friend sent me a sample of PP a few weeks ago. After sampling, I had to have some for my rotation. Just got in my order of 8oz. of Plum Pudding. Had my first bowl last night, outstanding. Flavorful, smoky goodness. Smooth but enough "kick" to make me happy.
RG of Tupelo, MS
Tried Plum Pudding today, and agree with the other reviewers. After 2 bowls, I back ordered an 8oz tin. Great stuff!
NG of Lynn, MA
This is definitely a top of the line English/Balkan mixture. It comes in a "Krumble Kake" which is perfect for a fast puffer like myself and it remains a cool flavorful smoke all the way to the end which, in the case of a #5 Dunhill is about 2 hours away. No pipe cleaners required and at the end your tongue does not feel like you've been eating flaming hot wings. Just a great rich tobacco flavor. This is what tobacco used to taste like back in the 60's. Can't speak for the bulk as I only order 8 oz cans.
WH of Brunswick, GA
Although not an every day smoke for me, this is a great blend. It's a fantastic mix of sweetness, boldness and smokiness. I was actually surprised when I realized that it doesn't seem to do nearly as well as SPC's Mississippi River.
MA of Brookhaven, NY
Plum Pudding hit the mark for me! I am primarily a fan of English blends but this one is everything that I like. Just wonderful to sit and relax with a bowl of Plum Pudding. Keep it commin! Thanks, Joe!
MS of Greensboro, NC
I gotta say...this is a tough blend to describe, but an absolute great one. I ordered 2 ounces based on reviews. I went through it rather quickly because I really enjoyed it. Very smokey, nutty, a sweetness, and I do taste a saltiness. The only way I can describe this is in terms of trail mix. Eat a handful of a mixer of very heavily smoked salty peanuts and some raisins and I think your in the ball park of what this tastes like...IMHO of course. It's very tasty and I'm looking forward to having MUCH more of this on hand.
SS of Monroe, OH
It was too harsh...so we mixed it with Trout Stream (50/50) which made it less harsh.
SM of Lakeside, OR
Tobacco arrived clumped together. I had to use a grinder to get it to where it was able to be smoked.
ZB of Poplar Bluff, MO
Absolutely delicious. This blend really surprised me. I was unprepared for the delicious taste experienced in all my pipes. The tin aroma is magnificent. I think Plum Pudding is an accurate description that fits this perfectly. Maybe it's the taste, but sometimes I get hungry after smoking this blend. Funny thing is I never eat plum pudding, but I sure do smoke it!
MS of Effort, PA
I originally tried Mississippi River as my first actual english blend, I was smoking aros like lane RLP-6. I ordered several tobaccos from this site and loved them all! Frog on the bayou, lane blwb. All great.. Kept hearing about plumb pudding and thought is try it. Only got an ounce... Bad idea... A week later I'm on here again getting 4 more ounces. Lol great stuff! I like it a bit better than MR but both from seattle pipe club are my two fav all day smokes! If you like MR or just love a complicated English blend go for it! Even if your new to english it's a great choice. Was for me.
MA of Christiansburg, VA
This pipe tobacco is very good for what it is; smokey and spicy. Not really what I was looking for initially ( I like my tobaccos after a meal, so I like sweet tasting dessert like tobaccos. ) but I can't say it's a bad tobacco. If smokey and spicy is what you are after, look no further!
RO of Pratt, KS
Delicious! It's not an aromatic, yet, it's not quite a non-aromatic either. Must be that "something extra." I love almost all Balkans and have only ever been slightly interested in "sweet smokes." This is my "desert" blend and it satisfies that ever so slight desire I have several times a week for a sweet experience, without sacrificing body and natural tobacco flavors.
CG of Santa Clarita, CA
I was on the hunt for english blends, and I bought 1/2 pound to sample since even if I was disappointed, I could still use it. Well after one pipe, I know that this is a grand slam home run. There are other tin brands that this competes with, and is more economical. It has the taste that I'm looking for, at bulk prices, I would most likely buy it by the pound. I will buy more of this as soon as I whittle down my stock a bit. Just the taste I was looking for, and at a price I like as well.
RM of Frankfort, KY
Being a Balkan fan this is probably one of the best. Latakia,Orientals and Virginia which lay in the background. Excellent!!
CA of Phoenix, AZ
This is one of my favorites. Very tasty, tons of flavor and quite smooth. Great smoke indeed.
AC of Raymondville, TX
I feel this is a great way to get introduced to English/Balkan blends. If you like Mississippi River, but are looking for a little more beef to go with your meal, this baccy will fit the bill. This has got meat and potatoes written all over it. Some don't like it, but you wont know until you try it. There should be a Bronze Statue of Joe Lankford where people can sit and smoke his blends and pay tribute to a master blender.
JN of Oneida,, NY
Just recently I went to blends with Latakia and Perique mixed in, needless to say I am hooked on these flavors--To me Plum Pudding is a lot more exciting than Mississippi River and it has become one of my go to blends--I liked it so much I ordered 4lbs of it to avoid the dreaded "backorder", and to let it sit for 6 months or longer to see if it improves with age--Good Stuff in my opinion
RL of Mesa, AZ
Just an example as to how tastes can vary from person to person. I didn't like this one bit. It tasted like oily brine water to me.
KL of San Antonio, TX
If you like smoking Potpourri this is for you. Its been a year since I purchased 2oz. Out of the bag I tried it and separated the other ounce and cellered the rest for 6mo. The first ounce out of the bag smoked very floral with a hint of latakia. It smoked similarly in the cobs and meer. It got better at the bottom of a conical pipe where the latakia was more pronounced. The cellered half which I just finished was a bit more robust in latakia goodness but still maintained that floral quality. (I've bought a $15/lb bag of 'best of the rest' which also gave the same floral taste) I mixed some DunhillNightCap with Best of the Rest and got something very similar to the Plum Pudding. My preferred smokes are Irish flake and Brown Rope #4 with a daily smoke of Carterhall blends. I did not like Plum Pudding and will not order it again.
JD of Charlotte, NC
Plum Pudding is the perfect example of how one person's feast is another's famine. Simply read a sampling of the reviews for proof of this and the fact that reviews are...entertainment at best. I will not linger for long and offer up uninspiring analysis. I love the stuff and thank Joe for dreaming it up. I discovered it a couple of years ago when like many I began a useless quest to replace Penzance. It's not that venerable tobacco and I don't care. It's rich, tasty and satisfying. Whatever the "something extra" is is yummy!
KK of Chicago, IL
love it can't wait to get more
KK of Chicago, IL
Wow I'm the 1st to review? Well then, after tons of positive reviews on YouTube I decided to try a couple of ozs. This stuff came in one big 2oz chunk which I like. Smelled kinda of smokey with maybe raisin in the back? Anyway lit up and I was impressed. Smokey, spices peppery zing on my tongue but not overpowering and then a very mellow pipey sweetness sprinkled in. Was I blown away? No. Was I pleased? Yes. This tobacco is a hella good value compared to the $8-9 tins that are the same. I think with a couple months this blend will settle down nicely. I look forward to many nights 6 months from now on my patio enjoying plum pudding. Thanks P&C
JA of Greendale, WI
I'm new to the world of English blends. I've tried some lighter blends and this is my first "full" English. Wow. This stuff is great. Smokey, woodsy with a nice spice to it. I get sweet notes and nutty notes. I really like this stuff. I got some Miss. River too, which I've yet to try but I have high hopes as Plum Pudding is quite nice. I will definitely be ordering more of this to cellar. Thanks P&C and Seattle Pipe Club for this wonderful blend.
AM of Tuscaloosa, AL
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