Seattle Pipe Club's Potlatch, created by SPC's master blender, Joe Lankford, is a stroke of genius. This distinctly different approach to the American-English genre will appeal to a broad range of pipe enthusiasts. The ingredients include nutty-sweet toasted black Cavendish, specially selected Burley, smoky Cyprian Latakia, zesty golden Virginias, fragrant Turkish and Acadian Perique. Blends of this type were incredibly popular at the peak of pipe smoking's popularity, and are making a comeback among American pipesters. SPC Potlatch will transport you back in time. If you haven't tried this amazingly complex blend yet, you're missing out.
Really nice smoke. Easy to pack. even burning. Nice aroma. Good price for a quality smoke.
4 out of 5
Tasty
Dec 01, 2021
Tasty
4 out of 5
Nice slow smoke. A little
Aug 23, 2021
Nice slow smoke. A little heavy taste and a strong smell that others notice.
5 out of 5
Very nice aroma and flavor.
May 04, 2021
Very nice aroma and flavor.
5 out of 5
Great blend!
Apr 30, 2021
Great blend. Sweet, smoky, floral, and nutty. Not in that order every time, but there. Strongly recommend. Every bowl is a winner.
3 out of 5
Why Did This Not Blow Up My Skirts?
Aug 16, 2020
Good enough. It just didn't hit the spot for me, however. Have my taste buds all gone to heck? Do I need intravenous Latakia, or is it Perique that I need to mainline? Oh, I don't know. ||| Whatever it is, it is not this fine tobacco blend. All the great reviews are correct; this is a good blend for all the reasons mentioned. Maybe I need to be in wet air like Seattle to bring up the flavor instead of down here in the dryness of the Silicon Valley area.
5 out of 5
? Daily smoker
Jun 23, 2020
Wonderful blend. Complex, being that it hits so many notes. And after it’s like a had a piece of candy. Love it!!
5 out of 5
Basically perfect
May 24, 2020
This tobacco went quickly from a "hey, i like SPC, and I like American blends, lets try this one..." to a DAILY smoke and a steady favorite. I'm through several tins and have bought many more for the cellar. Its definitely an American blend -- the burley is a significant note, but the rest balances around it. But its got an almost coffee-like flavor (its not aromatic, just a flavor from the tobacco) and I can happily smoke this all day every day. Great mixture.
5 out of 5
Packs nicely; smooth taste; clean
Mar 09, 2020
Packs nicely; smooth taste; clean aroma; great value.
4 out of 5
Potluck
Nov 12, 2019
A lot of flavors merged into this batch of latch. If you like simple blends of perique or latakia this is substantially more complex. With seven varieties of tobacco might should have been called Potluck. Nonetheless - bought 16 ounces and have enjoyed smoking it regularly. I find it difficult to pick out which tobacco will emerge in each bowl. None really ever dominates - it is truly a blend. I recommend giving this a try.
5 out of 5
An Adventure in Every Bowl
Nov 08, 2019
One of the most unusual and engaging blends that I've encountered in quite a while. The enlarged cut produces wide swaths of flavors that come pounding out of the gate upon lighting. Pronounced spiciness, pepper, and a somewhat peculiar bitterness that is not altogether unpleasant make a powerful appearance, and just when you think it's going to reach cataclysmic proportions, in comes a swath of natural sweetness bringing both balance and refreshment. For the first half of the bowl, this tug-of-war continues with the hearty back-and-forth of an arm wrestling match that has yet to be decided. Finally, the flavors meld together but keep their individual character. This isn't a blend for all-day monotonous puffing, but something to be savored, a complex, unfolding adventure that calls for your thoughtful attention. Prominent in body and strength. Kudos to Seattle Pipe Club for this ballsy, yet distinguished, blend.
5 out of 5
Balkan greatness !
Nov 03, 2019
Wow ! The nutty burleys with a hint of cocoa mesh well with the buttery creamy orientals (yendigie? ) and the smokey sweet latakias are the lead . The bright Virginias make them shine and the unflavored cavendish adding body with a touch of brown sugar . The red Virginias and perique are in the background but can be detected and add a little spice with the orientals . I think this is becoming my favorite balkan type blend along with Magnum Opus! The burleys i think is what leads this blend to greatness! Well done , please never discontinue this blend , i would be heartbroken!!
5 out of 5
Great in a meerschaum and enough N for a desert or after meal smoke.
Aug 09, 2019
Great smooth sweet complex blend and it does have more vitamin N than Mississippi River or PP.
5 out of 5
SPC Scores Again!
Aug 02, 2019
Having sampled Plum Pudding, Yakama Valley, and Puget Sound, I was comfortable trying Potlatch. It exceeded my expectations in flavor and aroma. It packs great, lights quickly, stays lit, and smokes cool. Each puff delivers a different combo of flavors, with each variety working in harmony with the rest. I just ordered the 8 ounce can. I believe it will be the first of many.
5 out of 5
If you like burley
Jul 21, 2019
Burley notes are way out front in this one. If you like straight burley and want something with more character, try this. Subtle cinnamon. A touch of spices linger around the tongue. The Turkish provides a cool, clean flavoring on the roof of the mouth. Nothing complex going on here. Good mellow smoke.
4 out of 5
Great evening tobacco
Apr 05, 2019
I'm usually a fan of sweeter aromatics, but this is quite enjoyable. Great tobacco for the evenings. Very calming with great flavor.
5 out of 5
A winner in taste and aroma
Feb 18, 2019
Great job blending all those different tobaccos. It's one of my favorites already.
4 out of 5
Would buy again, but...
Jan 14, 2019
This is a good English style blend and I do like it. Normally I would give it five stars based on aroma and taste. As compared to my other favorite English blends, however, it tends to smoke a little hot. I tried it in several pipes and found the same result. Certainly good, but not for steady smoking, for me anyway.
4 out of 5
Very nice flavor.
Jul 06, 2018
Very nice flavor.
3 out of 5
Quality, but flat and dull . . . .
Jun 13, 2018
I may be to inexperienced to fully appreciate this one, however, it just didn't do it for me. I can tell that it is a quality product and that it smokes well. For me Potlatch is just a bit dull and flat. Now before you think I need a tobacco with hit you over the head flavors I would like to point out that I enjoy smoking HH Vintage Syrian. If you are on the fence about trying this American/English blend I would say do it as regardless of individual taste the quality of the product is there and it will not be money wasted.
4 out of 5
Potlatch = Plenty Good
May 22, 2018
Very nice blend that doesn’t fail to satisfy. Hits the spot when PPSR would be a bit too much for your mood.
3 out of 5
Seattle
Mar 03, 2018
A little dry and harsh
5 out of 5
Latakia Heaven
Jan 24, 2018
Latakia is the dominant tobacco if you Like Frog Morton" Celler you will love Potlatch
5 out of 5
Great !!!
Jan 03, 2018
Great !!!
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Sep 12, 2017
Tried Mississippi River and immediately enjoyed it. So on a whim I tried Potlatch and found it to just as enjoyable.
3 out of 5
Bitter
Sep 06, 2017
Good body, but seems a little on the bitter side.
2 out of 5
Tried it.
Aug 28, 2017
Wasn't thrilled. Didn't live up to the hype.
5 out of 5
Suprisingly delightful
Jun 03, 2017
Took my first bowl after dinner on a nice quiet evening in my backyard. I'm new and haven't smoked near as long as most reviewers here but I must say, after trying about a dozen kinds and blends, this one is my favorite so far. I will be reordering for sure.
5 out of 5
A true potlatch of flavors!
Apr 28, 2017
This is a first-rate blend, somewhat reminiscent of Frog Morton's Cellar--which happens to be my all-time favorite tobacco. It begs the same question when you taste it: "Is this an aromatic or is it English?" The cavendish and smoky Latakia are definitely present as is the burley, which to my mind is what makes this blend unique. The Virginia plays second note to the burley's natural nuttiness in adding a delicate sweetness. As for the Perique, I could barely detect its presence. All in all, a slightly sweet and smokey Anglo-aromatic potlatch of flavors that is almost as pleasing as the Frog. I will most certainly be adding more to my cellar.
5 out of 5
Great flavor
Mar 04, 2017
It smells just like a campfire but the taste is like nothing else, it's favorite pipe tobacco. In the morning with your coffee it's outstanding. I panic if it's not in stock and I'm about to run out.
5 out of 5
Love it.
Sep 19, 2016
Reviewed it once, doing it again, because I love it.
5 out of 5
High-End Tobacco!
Aug 07, 2016
Remarkable blend. THIS is thee one that could get me off of aromatics. Complex taste, cool burning, satisfying. After the first bowl, I ordered more. On my 3rd tin now and like it more and more as I go. A keeper. These S.P.C. blends exude sheer quality. You know as soon as you lite them, you're NOT smoking the cheap stuff. They taste expensive. The Rolls-Royce or pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Aug 02, 2016
I'm relatively new to the pipe world. I really enjoy this a lot. It's a must try.
5 out of 5
Potlatch
May 27, 2016
A complex blend with a lot of things going on and a lot of different types of tobacco in it but as with most Seattle Pipe Club blends it all comes together perfectly.
5 out of 5
Hometown Tobacco
May 24, 2016
I originally ordered this tobacco because of the name since my hometown is named Potlatch. I now intend to order more for the tobacco itself because the mixture is so good. I'm going to try also more of the Seattle Pipe Club offerings because of my experience with Potlatch.
4 out of 5
Rich smoky smoke
Feb 21, 2016
Great tobacco! My first try at an English blend, which has taken me out of the aromatic market. Nice smokiness to it with a richness/sweetness added from what I believe to be the cavendish. The only reason I don't give it five stars is to differentiate from the Pike Place which I like a bit more.
5 out of 5
A fine, fine blend!
Dec 30, 2015
This was my first Seattle Pipe Club tobacco, and it most certainly wont be my last. Excellent! All seven tobaccos work perfectly together. I was worried a bit, thinking it would be too much. I'm not a big burley fan, so I was super surprised when it was the burley that I loved most. It added a nutty layer that put it over the top. Great all day smoke.
3 out of 5
Not my cup of tea.
Nov 26, 2015
Not bad, but not really my style. Pretty light flavor, kinda spicy.
4 out of 5
Good stuff!
Oct 02, 2015
A busy taste but very good.
4 out of 5
Good stuff!
Oct 02, 2015
Very good flavor with just the right spice notes for me.
5 out of 5
Great smoke!
Sep 03, 2015
Wonderful tobacco. Smokes very easy with a nice aroma and yet still has a nice complexity. My pipe cabinet won't be without it.
5 out of 5
Bravo!!!
Aug 24, 2015
Superb blend! Naturally sweet, spicy, fully flavorful, billowy smoke with a wonderful leisurely burn that didn't need a single relight. The ingredients are all there for the entire palette to savor, none hidden. Lovely white/gray ash. The much loved and sought after moderate spicy nic hit, icing on the cake - BRAVO!!!
5 out of 5
Bravo P&C
Aug 08, 2015
Tobacco came quickly and was excellent. P&C does a great job for its customers. And they have a fabulous website with lots of choices and information.
5 out of 5
Great selection and Price!
Aug 08, 2015
Pipes and Cigars (while not the only place I shop online for pipes and tobacco) nevertheless is my favorite spot to shop. I say this because of their tobacco inventory. They carry tobacco blends to fit everyone's tastes. Their pipe selection runs from the inexpensive corn cob to the most elegant briars. Plus,they are a great place to do business with online or by phone.
3 out of 5
I Wish I had Known This Had Black Cavendish In It
Aug 08, 2015
I wasn't aware that the blend contained black Cavendish or I wouldn't have ordered it. For those who like a mild aromatic, I suppose this is a fine blend. I don't like black Cavendish. Anyone contemplating ordering it should be aware that it is an aromatic, not an Oriental or English blend.
3 out of 5
Not ready for prime time ( with me, anyway).
Aug 08, 2015
I was seeking a sweet virginia/Latikia blend. Potlach had heavy overtones of Latikia and the virginia was lost. I settled for Peter Stokkebye spun flakes and McClellands Latikia , the latter I place in the mix manually (how else).
Customer Testimonials
I'm latched on Pot! Hey you can't say that!! It's Potlatch...Pot ..Latch! OK, I got it and I like it. Very different. A blend that you want to relax with. Multitudes of flavors comin at ya. A celebration in your pipe. You too can be a Pot Head with Potlatch.
JG of Peoria, AZ
Buy the bigger container !! This is wonderful stuff. Can't really put in a category . You can taste all the tobaccos just a wonderful all day smoke
AS of huntington, IN
Fairly new or back to smoking pipes but I order Potlatch tin to test a non aromatic to see and I am on my second bowl and find it quite pleasing. However, it does seem quite mild both in taste and aroma. My Primary smoke is Captain Black royal and this will make a great change off.
JS of Boise, ID
I have to say, this is a WINNER in my book. I just ordered a 2 oz. tin of this to try it. Half of this 2 oz. tin is gone, I MUST order this by the 8 oz. tins from now on!!!
AW of Corsicana, TX
Smokey and spicy, the Burley'd Cavendish just adds a wonderful accent to this new blend from SPC. I Love the stuff and see it becoming a member of my regular rotation.
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