Seattle Pipe Club - Plum Pudding

I am no pipe tobacco expert - my introduction to this world was in 2014 or so when a friend turned me on to Frog Morton's Cellar, which blew me away with its dank, sweet, lovely darkness. A few years later when I discovered this great website, I was disheartened to learn that FM had been closed down. The helpful support folks here recommended Bengal Slices as the best alternative. While I enjoyed Bengal Slices well enough, it was missing that special something. I then moved onto Dunhill Nightcap, which was and is an amazing smoke but without the rich sweetness of FM and with a pretty strong, unpleasant morning aftertaste. Neither of those tobaccos, however, compare to Plum Pudding when it comes to matching the memory I have of Frog Morton's. I have finally found something to fill that void and I can't imagine not having this one available either (please, Plum Pudding folks, don't make that come to pass). What I like best about this smoke is that it has the dark, sweet taste, once it gets going it's wonderful (takes awhile, though), and while it has a little bit of a sour, funky aftertaste, I can barely taste it the next morning, unlike Bengal Slices or Nightcap. It's truly the perfect blend for someone like me and I'm honestly a bit embarrassed I didn't discover it before now. I'm hooked and it will be my go-to for years to come.

Bought an Oz because it was so popular on tobacco reviews and I wanted to try an English blend. I liked it so much that I bought another 8 oz to started aging. A very full bodied and pleasant smoke.

A wonderful relationship with this beautiful smoke.

Delightful smoke. Definitely has some uncommon tobaccos in the mix, so a different smoking experience. Significantly higher price than most other mixtures, so will not be my regular pipe full, but worth it for the occasional treat.

Love this blend, what else can I say.

This si my absolute favorite blend to enjoy in the evenings. I like to pour myself a nice 5 finger scotch and sip on some plum pudding. It reminds me of an authentic Cohiba cigar, a nice earthy blend of tabbaco which no bite.

Very nice! This was my first departure away from aromatics (bored)! Read some reviews, watched YouTube and had to buy a tin! When I opened the tin and stuck my nose in ( at first I was shocked because I was getting cow manure and grass) But when I lit a bowl I fell in love with this amazing tobacco! Tastes smokey, earthy, spicy, grass, and a little sweetness! I would compare this to smoking a premium handrolled cigar! One of my favorite cigars is the Rocky Patel Sungrown Maduro, this tin smelled similar!

This is a treat. I have one or two bowls per week. But when I'm craving this sort of kitchen sink complexity, nothing beats it (though C&D's Star of the East is kind of in the same zone). The crumble cake is easy to deal with but you have to be careful not to rub it out too much. And definitely don't eat it. You'll want to, but don't.

Excellent pipe mixture. I sometimes use it alone in my pipe, but other times I mix it with Bengal Slices. Plum Pudding, despite the name, is a fine, balanced smoke, not too sweet, with little or no bite and a pleasing aroma.

Finally found one I really like. This will be a fav.

Very good flavor. I will buy again

Very Sweet

Plum pudding is a thick, rich, smoky blend that pleases your whole mouth. I am a newer pipe smoker and saw this blend reviewed everywhere. I knew I had to give it a try. Boy, am I glad I did. I know the newer barrel aged and special reserve are getting all the hype, but this original deserves a 5 star on its own. For me I had to sip to get all the nuances. I like a full bodied smoke and this blend provides. I can get a bowl hot trying to make smoke from a lighter blend so this one held me in check. I love it.

This is the best SPC has to offer... if you are a latakia lover and like a touch of Turkish Orientals, Virginias, cavendish and perique added, and that elusive plum... Just grab the 8 ounce and be done with it.. you will not be disappointed.

Everything I heard was true. An excellent pipe tobacco.

One of my first tobacco brands aside from a bulk aromatic that I am still enjoying on occasion, this blend delivers a great blend for my new, still learning palette. This blend delivers the sweetness one might crave after a good meal and would pair ever so well with a glass of bourbon. The special reserve variant of this blend is well worth cellaring. I find this blend to have a rich, smooth character with smokey notes worthy of reminiscent moods and light introspection, but prepare to allow yourself to be distracted by each puff as the flavors roll around and mingle with a pleasant room note.

Not crazy about the "Plum Pudding" but I guess it's personal preference.

If not for the smooth charming tone of my peterson, I may not have taken to this blend. Fortuitous for the latter it had such a platform for representation. Just kidding, it’s pretty good.

I'm not a pipe tobacco aficionado, just a simple older guy who recently started smoking a pipe for one of those simple pleasures in life. This tobacco is pretty good from the first lighting of the tobacco to the bottom of the bowl; pretty consistent taste; no tongue bite for me. It definitely has a floral note with my taste buds, and I like it tremendously.

can't go wrong with this If you like latakia. I keep it for just once a day an end of the day smoke because I want to savor it!

Woow Oh My Word, is the only expression I have to say, this pipe tobacco is darn near flawless, it scores above 90% on all points

You’re doing yourself a disservice by not experiencing the magic that is plum pudding. Even if you’re not into English blends and are stuck on sweet aromatics I dare you to give it a shot. Probably my favorite tobacco. I save it for those special moments when I just really want to cherish what’s in my pipe. Combine this with a Savinelli and experience a moment of pure bliss. A lot going on in this blend but it smokes true the whole way through never losing itself. Haven’t found a blend yet personally that’s been the same from start to finish. Love it.

I'm relatively new to pipe smoking, but I have studied up quite a bit and had the pleasure of trying a fair number of tobaccos at this point. When I cracked this tin (one of my first non-aromatics) my stomach almost turned at the sour musty smell. Couldn't put my finger on it. But, I don't know why, I couldn't stop thinking about it. The smell was becoming more intriguing. I finally packed a bowl, and as I began to smoke it, the smell was still unpleasant, but oh man am I glad I gave it a chance. This is one of the fullest most comforting smokes I've ever enjoyed, and it was perfect sitting around a campfire under the stars after dinner. I'm finding that I've quickly come to love English stlye (well, Bulkan) Latakia blends, almost to the point of craving it. I now also enjoy the tin note, which still shocks me. It is campfirey like people say after you become accustomed to it.

very very good...I like bourbon barrel aged better, but this is a staple in every piper's rotation

I am very particular when it comes to my pipe tobacco and this blend is among my favorites. This is a good, hearty, rich English blend that is a delight to smoke. My wife loves the aroma. This is definitely a blend that I will continue to buy

One of my new favs.

Great taste and I like the pungent smell..

Real flavorful and smooth to boot. I enjoy this in the late afternoon.

This tobacco is incredible. I'm a newer pipe smoker (3 years), but, so far, this has to be one of my favorites. There are just so many different things going on, but it all comes together in a very tasty way. After I got the cake sufficiently crumbled apart, it burned nicely and required only a few relights. It's very cool on the draw too.

A pleasant surprise. Not what I expected....better.

As good as it gets!

Once you crumble the cakes, it’s a great smoke. Very surprising at first, what a wonderful smoke, definitely full body taste.

First tobacco I've ever bought. I am very pleased with this. Really good flavor, stays lit, nice nicotine strength. Will buy again.

New to the pipe! Haven’t tried many tobaccos yet and don’t know if I will I love this.

A very smooth and pleasant smoke . This blend has had a place in rotation for years now. There are many so called updates or variations on this blend but in my opinion they got it right the first time .

Truly amazing. I recommend the 8 oz can over the 2 ounce. It comes with bigger chunks where the small can has smaller broken down pieces. Seems to just maintain its smell and flavor when it stays in big pieces. Let it sit a month before opening. I use a Peterson Donegal Rocky 221 P-lip for this tobacco. If you use a fishtail its going to be too much of a smoke stream going to the tip of the tongue and not let you take in all the flavor. So go with the P-lip!

Plum Pudding has a bit of a bite compared to my favorite Crooner. My wife, however, like the nice aroma of it. I like it for a change of pace occasionally but not for a steady diet. It burns fairly well and the Perique does give it a nice balance.

just received this and am smoking it right now its amazing kind of a unique semi sweet flavor give it a try

My favorite at the moment. In my opinion it has a new leather boot and smokey campfire aroma

Nice stronger blend with a great aroma. Reminds me of a true plumb pudding.

I love this tobacco. It seems to change flavor and aroma constantly as you smoke. Truly a beautiful experience.

Okay, I suppose. But not my cup of tea.

Absolutely love this blend. I have had the honor of visiting many countries during my tours of duty serving our great nation. I Har the opertunity to but real Cuban Cohiba cigars and enjoy them with my friends. This blend and strength reminded me so much of Cohiba cigars that it is my new favorite mixture. The amount receive was more then enough to enjoy in the sample pack and I plan on buying a much larger amount on my next purchase.

One of my favorites!

This is a tobacco that I’ve wanted to try for a long while now, mutton chop piper on YouTube talks about this blend a lot and it peaked my interest and I’m glad I listened.

Plum pudding is just yummy. Super smooth and mellow. This may be my new favorite.

Must be rubbed out properly. Fantastic notes, pleasant. Consistent burn with minimal relighting. One of my favorites.

My go to evening smoke

New pipe smoker here and avid book reader and fan of old libraries (will circle back to this). I was smoking aromatics to start with and my local tobacco store (well in Phoenix, everwhere is vape) only had a few selections one of which was Cult Blood Red Moon. The store owner had very little knowledge of pipe tobacco and his supply was limited. So I took CBRM home packed my $25 starter pipe kit from amazon and was floored on how good CBRM was. I quickly jumped onto google and found Pipes and Cigars.com from which I then found out CBRM is one of the highest rated, if not THEE highest rated aromatic, I was shocked! I was so fortunate to stumble upon CBRM to introduce me into the piping world. Fast forward a month and I decided to dabble into english blends, and did some research and concluded Plum Pudding would be my next tobacco. I was uncertain how I would receive this and was not sure I would like it or not. At first puff, I again was floored. I am a huge fan of old rustic libraries and books. When you open an old book, the aged quality of paper really grabs you, this tobacco reminded me of just this! CBRM got replaced as my daily go-to. When I sit on my porch and open my book to read, I have a good full pipe of Seattles Plum Pudding and transported to an old english library with decades old books aged to wonderment. I ordered the Barrel Aged version and it is coming today. 5/5 stars easy!

really amazing

As good as it gets, as far as I’m concerned. One of my two favorites right now (the other being Peterson Nightcap). Mid bowl, all those amazing tin notes show up (for me anyhow), and it’s really something special. It’s really just an amazing all around smoking experience unlike any other I’ve had so far.

I understand the hype. I really like the sour plum like taste in this and the heavy latakia hit. I will be purchasing again

This is perhaps one of the best mixtures ever and is by far my favorite tobacco to smoke! I was an aromatics only before I tried this beautifully balanced blend! If you are a Latakia fan and enjoy a smoky BBQ flavor and a party of many tobaccos in one bowl, this is for you!

So good!

Has been in my rotation for years now. Absolutely love the finish, rich flavor, and perfect for a cold weather smoke.

I've never tried an English type tobacco. Well I thought I'd try this one. Plumb pudding is quite popular in England, so I tried this one. The first time I tried it I kinda thought, what the hell do I have here. Ah yes, the flavor grows on you quite fast. I do enjoy a bowel of this from time to time. The only thing is it will leave a ghost flavor. The ghost isn't too bad, a couple bowels of my go to tobacco scares that ghost away. I just took one of my Peterson pipes and dedicated it to this tobacco. I believe I'll be keeping some plumb pudding on hand. It's only right to smoke a Great Britain style tobacco, with a pipe made there. This is just another good tobacco from Sutliff. Give Ole Plum Pudding a try, you just may like it. I've smoked a pipe better than 40 years. This old dude says give the Plum Pudding its fair shot. It's right smooth, I haven't felt any bite and it's right taste

Great tin smell...nice smoking

Very tasty and delicious

Not really what I expected, its a good blend, will try again later and take more time with it.

Very good blend, a subtle twist on the English blend. I like to switch between 965 and Plum Pudding. This allows my palate to better appreciate both.

I don’t know that English/Balkan blends are going to be my favorites, though I am relatively new to piping. Maybe my palate will develop into liking more. This has a lot of raves though so I of course had to try. From what I can tell it is a great blend, however I could not give the 5 star based on my likes as they stand. I am looking forward to trying the barrel aged version as well down the road, as I am cellaring that one for a time.

Amazingly good smoke. Extremely smooth. I will definitely be buying more of this.

The best I have smoked so far.

This is a really smooth,tasty,warm tobacco,very easy on the pallet, lights well good amount of smoke, it floats me away to the smokers realm of oneness.Light up and drift away.

Plum Pudding is probably by far my favorite pipe tobacco. I still enjoy this one over the special reserve which is fantastic in its own way. I stock up on this blend whenever.. it is always in my rotation. A quality oriental forward (balkan) style english blend. A bit of a kitchen sink, but done just right. You can't go wrong with Plum Pudding IMHO.

A continual pipe smoker for ages ! Stareted with the old favorites like Granger, Half & Half and Prince Albert . ALL good blends . But lately I began trying out some different ones , and there are many that are worth trying ! But after everything is said and done my nearing 80 palate has definately settled on the Seattle Pipe Club ---PLUM PUDDING ! t has all the delights anyone could expect in the well established tobacco blend ! It took me by surprise , but it is now my # 1 go to daily delight . Try it folks , and you WILL agree.

One of the best

It became instantly clear why this one is such a big hit in my first bowl, like with the Bengals blend the Cavendish won me over.

There isn’t a Seattle Pipe club blend I don’t like, but Plum Pudding really shines.

This smoke is a wonderful experience. Im not so good at pulling out exact flavors but dang this stuff is enjoyable. I tend to stay away from aeromatics and and some english blends are gross to me. This is a well balanced experience with rich smoke that is not too hot, at times I experienced a sweetness and at other times during a retrohale I had a quite pleasant vinegar/ ammonia sensation. I know it sounds crazy! It was a unique sensation but to me it wasnt repulsive but rather quite plesant. I will definitely add this to my cellar.

Love this tobacco!

My order came fast and the excise issue seems to have been resolved.

I like this

I’m mainly an aromatic smoker, but have been trying to branch out. I always read on online forums and hear on YouTube videos how much SPC Plum Pudding is liked. I bought a tin and have shave smoked a few bowls of it. I really like the flavor (it tastes like I’m eating a good Texas smoked brisket), and I has a pleasant aroma as well (I wouldn’t smoke it inside, as I’m sure my wife would object).

Perfectly balanced blend. Great flavors. One of my new favorites.

Excellent

One of the most complex and tasteful blends I have ever had, smooth and no bite.

Very good. Very mellow. In the larger, 2.5 inch depth bowl i packed, the latakia showed up first, then the oriental about half way down, with the rest of it sort of providing background jazz the whole way. I thought it was very tame until i got to the bottom of the bowl, where it pretty much backhand slapped me across the face. I can't say it takes my top spot, but good job here.

I absolutely love this stuff and could smoke it all day long. I had heard so much about it and finally decided to give it a try. It's definitely a most excellent tobacco and I would totally stock my seller full of it except the price point is a little painful for that.

When I first purchased this blend I liked it but it is pricy and have not reordered due the two ounce tin price. I did not find this blend to be an all day smoke but I did smoke on occasions. Having less than an ounce left in the tin I added Lane 1-Q at a ratio of one part Plum Pudding with one part Lane I-Q. Now I find this can be an all day smoke for me. Mixing these two blends I now have a more desirable combined price point for my new blend. It has a great room note with a new taint of vanilla. The Black Cavendish, Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental, Perique and Virginia along with the Lane 1-Q have a great balance with no dottle, no tongue bite and will burn nicely to a white ash with very few relights. It works for me and you might enjoy it also.

Great stuff that has earned a top spot in my rotation.

Pretty good. No significant tongue bite. Smokes pretty smooth and painless. Has kind of a peppery taste. I like it, but I wouldn't steal it out of your fridge.

Also just right

I would give 4.5 stars if allowed. This blend is a match made in heaven. If you like Latakia do not hesitate to purchase this tobacco; you will not be disappointed. Rich in flavor but no one tobacco is overpowering, however you will definitely notice the Latakia. There is a slight salty after taste from time to time. If your looking for something different (in a good way) give it a try!

If you like Bengal Slices but need double the punch, go with plum pudding. Very complex, flavor grows on you but more of a summer spicy barbeque blend to me. Quality and flavor are there. Probably not a regular smoke for me but I can appreciate it for what it is.

Good, but my wife didn't like the room note lol

Great blend and bold complex taste. Burns cool and lights well just after tracking the tin. It’s in my top three favorites.

Excellent flavor. Easy smoking tobacco.

Great if your into burley, toasty candy flavor, with not much of an after taste, but brilliantly composed and dually recognized, as a fashion statement to enthusiasts out there. Stands up well to the major leagues for sure.

My favorite tobacco these days. Smooth , sweet, and smoky when lighting. Deep and mellow as the bowl progresses. Try this blend even if you’re not a Latakia fan. I think you’ll enjoy.

I figured when I received my first tin of Plum Pudding well over a year ago, it would be a dried fruit tasting, gross over exaggeration of flavor. Then I got it. OH WOW. Instead it is a journey through the depths of bbq and other smoking flavors that culminates in a perfect smoke for the newbie or the veteran smoker. This is a tobacco that I enjoy to smoke when I am firing up my charcoal grill and getting ready to throw some ribeyes on there. The flavors that I smell and taste are a perfect complement. Between this and the special reserve, YUM.

Wanted John Cotton but this is still good.

Full bodied smoke !

Good merchandise and great service

Only tried aromatics and flavors before this. Not what I expected.

Nice smokey and pleasant.

Very creamy smoke with wonderful flavor throughout. The perique is in perfect quantity to give a spicy finish to a great tasting Balkan blend. I will be purchasing again.

This stuff is just everything I could want in a tobacco.

Great smoke, betters with some age on it.

Funky flavor, something off. Don't enjoy this one

Great flavor and easy to pack in a pipe it made a great combo with my corn cob pipe but the smell to me just smells like burned natural tobacco. But over all its a awesome smoke.

This is one of my favorites. Really good and cool smoke

My go to tobacco. A bit pricey, but worth it. Good, strong flavor with a sweetness. Especially good in the first half of the bowl. I highly recommend trying this.

Super!!!!!

As a new pipe smoker, I was having a difficult time finding a blend that really stood out for me. I was contemplating if I would even continue with a pipe at all.....until I tried plum pudding. Wow, the flavor is outstanding. To me it’s a mixture of Smokey and sweet/sour with a little bit of a light bitterness in some spots. The flavors balance very well and I couldn’t enjoy it more.

excellent smoke!!!

A lot of moving parts in this one. Takes patience and about 1/2-2/3rds of a bowl to reach full development. I recommend the slowest tempo you can possibly do using the breathe method. As you maintain a cool smoke, and a constant amount of smoke in your mouth without fully expelling, and an occasional retro-hale, all the different tobaccos will take a turn and eventually combine into something great. Smoke it too fast and you’ll have a bowl of peppercorns to deal with; and wonder why anyone would this smoke spicy manure with any pleasure. Cheers!

I LOVED it and ordered the 8 oz

Good, mellow smoke, especially if mixed with something like Cult Conspiracy, as I do. Burns a little hot near the bottom of the pipe. However, it makes a good, clean-burning smoke if crumbled and packed properly.

I love my English/Balkan/Scottish blend. PP has to be one of the best of the genre. Well balanced, flavorful, rich and engaging experience. Smokes best when allowed to dry. If you've not had this all the rave your read is spot on. This is one great blend!

Amazing blend. I prefer something more aromatic and still liked this.

Delicious. Tastes almost likr plumes in chocolate smoked pudding. A must buy!

There’s a reason why this is one of the most sought out English blends. It’s simply the best!

Really like this blend. Earthy,fruity,smoky

Excellent tobacco Keep this well stocked Need to use more secure packaging; the shipping box almost didn't make it intact

In the cellar

As always you guys delivered on time and really enjoyed the Plum Pudding Tobacco. Thank you.

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.

This is an awesome smoke. Every Bowl seems to be better than the last but different.

Top of my rotation

I’m not a tobacco connoisseur so take my rating with a grain of salt. It’s OK not great for me.

What a lovely experience. Smokey, piney and aromas I can’t quite pinpoint. Smokes like a fine Scotch tastes. Fantastic.

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.

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 👌

good stuff. wife hates the aroma!

This stuff is way too expensive but way to good not to buy it. I smoke this when I need a break from my C & D blends. It's damn good.

I like mixing with a less potent tobacco. It's not an every day for me, but I like straight virginia's

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.

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

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.

Great! Never boring!

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.

My favorite blend. Perfect balance and strength. Just the right amount of kick, sweet, spicy, smokey and complex.

#1 favorite pipe tobacco!!!!

Love it

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.

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.

So much happening. Fine rooms of mahogany leather and deep cherried woods. Horse farms in the distance. Latakia oriental Baker Street sleuthing dreams.

I loved it. I didn't smell or tasted Plum but it is a dark fruity taste that made me a fan. Ordering more right now. https://youtu.be/FQ9IMS7gnnE

A familiar old friend and walking in the open air.

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.

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.

Slightly sweet and not heavy. Cannot taste any bite or burn. A good choice.

Honestly, the first time I tried this I thought it tasted like body odor. I almost threw it away. Then I tried a bowl of Early Morning Pipe and I really liked it. It had a mellower version of that flavor. I decided to give plum pudding another try. I LOVE Plum Pudding now. I dont know what happened. I can't stop thinking about how much I love this flavor. My description of it sounds very negative, but it isn't. It really reminds me of body odor, bicycle inner tube and leather gloves. It doesn't sound good from my description but it has become probably my favorite taste ever. I feel like a jerk because I really love this blend and I know I'm not conveying that well. Give PP a shot and if you don't like it give it one more try. It took 2 bowls for me to fall in love with this, but I am hooked. I absolutley love it.

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.

Very smooth

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

Best stuff ever. This is the perfect smoke.

This aptly named blend recalls delicious flavors of spices like clove, nutmeg, and allspice, along with its sweet aroma of dried fruits.

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!

Not bad

I'm just coming back to "pipes"..Ive been trying several things but I didnt like this one.

Amazing tobacco

Loved it.

Excellent

Smooth and enjoyable, this is my everyday smoke.

Great tobacco at fair prices.

Both are my favorites I love the taste of the Virginias and Perique. The Cavendish adds depth to the flavor. Overall I like both.

Oh wow! This is quite possibly the finest blend I've ever smoked. It checked every box.

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.

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.

liberating!!!

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.

This blend is awesome, this was my second English blend and now it my favorite.

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.

Good, but I am into looking for tonnage in my Perique now.

Great smoke rich and complex flavors! It’s a real thinker.

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!

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.

Plenty of flavor, but I would like for it to be a little sweeter. A little Lane BCA augments it nicely.

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.

Heaven

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!

Great taste...lasts a long time, too :)

Bought for my husband and he absolutely loves it!

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.

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....

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!

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

It took me a few smokes to get it but it definitely grew on me. Medium flavored with a good amount of bite.

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.

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.

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!

Excellent choice for a well balanced, complex blend of Latakia, mature Virginias, Perique, Cavendish and Orientals that make for a superb bowl of enjoyment.

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!

This is what Gandolph smoked after smiting the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dum

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.

Simply a complex and flavorful smoke. A prince among blends!

Very smooth. Great taste.

Really is all the hype! A must have on hand at all times!

When I first popped the tin, at first I was cautious - the smell reminded me of Drum Halfzware rolling tobacco, which always left a foul aftertaste in my mouth when I was still a cigarette smoker. Then I crumbled up a slice, rubbed it out a little, and packed it into a big cob... Ho. Lee. Crap. Plum Pudding is delicious. I like it more every time I smoke it. The sheer complexity of the flavor is phenomenal, and I can only compare it to an good single-malt Scotch. It’s like puffing on a slice of well-smoked brisket and a dark chocolate brownie in the best possible way. Might be my new favorite. If you haven’t tried it yet, do. Just. Do.

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!

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.

this blend is outstanding. very well rounded and balanced. consistent flavor throughout the entire bowl. one of my all time best blends.

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

I enjoyed. Very satisfying.

Plumb Pudding is a rich an flavorful blend. Flavors are subtle and not overpowering. A good smoke with a great aroma!

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.

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.

Glad I tried it. Tastes great, burns well and no tongue bite at all.

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!

It was good

Great tobacco. Has a wonderful arroma. I would buy this again.

Deep Rich Dark Flavor

Good smoke, a lot like Frog Morton

Now one of my all time favorites. A real rich, Balkan style blend flake.

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.

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.

Nice mellow smoke. Easy to smoke all day long.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

This tobacco has the most intriguing smell that has kept my wife and I doing our best to pinpoint, but the only thing we can agree on is that it smells 'old', as in from many years ago, not a criticism of the tobacco's age! The taste is unusual, complex, rich and pleasant. It also seems quite strong, my first small bowl gave me a nicotine rush. I'm awaiting a new AristoCob to really test this blend properly but that damn smell, what does it remind me of? The closest I've got so far, is a British Railways carriage compartment during rush hour. Its a smell that reminds me of smoking rooms in a private mens club, other memories of a similar bygone age are evoked. Best I can do chaps.

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

very flavorful

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.

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.

My new favorite. A rich smooth smoke. All day enjoyment!! I love it.

Excellent! The only reason I submit a four and not a five is that I do not see Plum Pudding as an all day smoke. That said, all other considerations work together to put this blend on the top shelf for sure. Tin note; rub; lightability; burn; room note; finish .... a genuine treat. "Plum Pudding " strikes me as a misnomer. True, it is smooth, as is pudding; it has a certain sweetness, as does pudding.....but, "Plum"? How about " King's Choice " or something like that? Names aside, this blend is just the right amount of latakia and perique. The sweetness of the Virginias is not obscured but is augmented nicely by the exotic character of the latakia and just the appropriate measure of perique. Through the nose, Plum Pudding produces a pleasing pinch ; for the tongue, there is plenty of zest. Personally, I find ginger tea to be a nice accompaniment. Pudding is full enough and lively enough to warrant no more than a medium sized pipe ..... perhaps a large one in the open air. Plum Pudding is a must!

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.

Good tasting tobacco. Been smoking 5 plus decades...this is one of my favorites.

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.

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.

I am relatively new to trying different tobacco's lately, but so far this one is my favorite

Mild flavor. Burns even. Will use again

There is a reason this is so highly regarded. Would smoke this every chance I get!

It is good. I may buy a few more to cellar.

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.

Smokes smooth and has a peppery taste I like. If you are missing your Frogmorton this is a great replacement.

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.

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.

It was very good

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.

never had pipe tobacco in the cake form before I like it a lot

Great flavor and smokiness. A+

Why did I wait so long to try Plum Pudding? Smokey, rich, not harsh. Immediately one of my favorites.

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.

This tobacco is some of the best that I’ve smoke. It’s a very smooth and relaxing smoke.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Very good

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 :)

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.

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

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!

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.

To strong and bold for me.

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!

This is a great tobacco, full flavored and burns very nicely. I truly enjoy it. Thank you.