The Altadis legacy of producing an affordable quality pipe tobacco has roots going as far back as the California Gold Rush. For it was in 1849 when Henry Sutcliff opened the first of his shops at 832 Kearny Street in San Francisco. Sutcliff’s shop initially boasted nineteen blends as well as prized Meerschaums and fine briar pipes. In 1950, a decision was made to move the thriving business eastward to be closer to the tobacco markets and in 1953 the current manufacturing plant was opened in Richmond, Virginia.

In the true tradition of providing the market the best tobaccos available for over 160 years, several traditional old-style blends have been brought back to life by Altadis under the brand name of Sutliff Private Stock.


Sutliff Private Stock Bulk Tobaccos Introduced in 2009:

SPS 2009 Pina Colada - Since 1978 The Pina Colada has been Puerto Rico's national drink. Rum, Coconut, and Pineapple capture the flavor of the country. The base is comprised of Burley, Virginia, and Flavored Black Cavendish.

Great Outdoors - Perfect for fans of Field and Stream. It is perhaps ironic that a blend named Great Outdoors should be appreciated for its room note. This outstanding aromatic is a mixture of Burley, Vanilla, and flavored Black Cavendish.

R-Blend - Perfect for fans of Revelation. This unique blend astounds with its dominant yet still subtle fruity notes. The base is an equally complex mixture of Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Perique and Flake.

BRG Mixture - Perfect for fans of Briggs. This pleasing blend of Burley and Virginia is as comforting as a good time spent with your best friend.

Navigator - Perfect for fans of Argossy Black. Chart your course for an adventure in smoking pleasure with this mild all Black Vanilla flavored blend.

Maple Street - Perfect for fans of Mapleton or Rum & Maple. A fantastic blend of complementary ingredients: Rum and Maple applied to golden Virginia and mellow White Burley.

Sunrise - Perfect for fans of Early Morning Pipe. The perfect way to start a good morning. This lavish mixture of pressed Virginia Ribbon, Pressed Black Ribbon, Turkish and Latakia is sure to awaken the taste buds.

CD Blend - Perfect for fans of Country Doctor. This remarkable blend is the cure-all for smoking nostalgia. Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Flake and Perique combine to provide that Old Time flavor.

Man’s Best Friend - Perfect for fans of Barking Dog. Another American Classic in the English vein. Smooth toasted Burley cubes blended with premium grade Latakia and Lemon Virginia Flake. Cased with a uniquely mild rum top dressing to produce a subtle pleasing flavor and room aroma.

Blend 5 - Perfect for fans of Dunhill 965. A robust English blend with character. Plenty of Latakia, Pressed Virginia and Burley provide the base.

French Quarter - Perfect for fans of Bourbon Street. The French Quarter is never boring; nor is this intriguing mixture of Burley, Black Cavendish and Virginia.

SPS #1 Natural - A blend of aged American Burleys and imported flue-cured Virginias. Lightly topped with cognac to enhance flavor. Exceptionally smooth and mild.

SPS #2 Whiskey - Imported and domestic tobaccos blended in the European tradition. Flavored with whiskey for great taste and aroma.

SPS #3 Cherry - A sweet and tangy pressed Cavendish topped with natural Cherry extracts. Delightfully sweet with no bite.

SPS #4 Mango - An exotic blend flavored with an exclusive essence of tropical fruit. A most unusual aroma and smoking quality.

SPS #9 Vanilla Creme - Vanilla Creme is an extraordinary blend formulated with fire-cured tobacco, Virginia, Burley and flavored Black Cavendish. Subtle vanillas and a hint of caramel accentuate this exquisite blend.

SPS #9F French Vanilla - Pressed and toasted ribbon Cavendish flavored with the creamiest and richest vanilla extract available. The unique, hearty texture of the leaf insures smooth and cool smoking pleasure.

SPS #14 Majestic English - Fit for royalty. An elegant mixture of Burley, Virginia, Latakia, Turkish, and Perique. A higher concentration of Latakia than in most English blends.

SPS #21 Black Vanilla - Extraordinarily smooth. A Fire-cured Black Cavendish. Guaranteed to garner compliments.

SPS #23 Black and Brown - Velvet smoking base of premium Virginia and Burley grades blended with smooth and cool Black Cavendish. Rich and satisfying, but mild enough to smoke all day.

SPS #24 Nougat - A rich and smooth mixture of Burleys and Lemon Virginias with hints of caramel, nuts, and creamy vanillas. Perfect for after dinner.

SPS #31 Opulence - Rich is an understatement. Sweet blackened leaf masterfully blended with Lemon Virginias. Creamy Vanilla Malt dressing with subtle and sweet rum notes. The dessert tobacco.

SPS #35 Champagne - Premium Ribbon Virginias and Sweet Black Cavendish expertly blended to produce a light and fruity bouquet. Perfect for morning, noon, and night.

SPS #37 Raspberry - Enticingly sweet. Raspberry and a hint of honey accentuate a base of Burley, Pressed Virginia Ribbon and Black Cavendish.

SPS #2000 Sunset Rum - The very name conjures up a sublime experience. This is a unique blend of flavored Black, pressed ribbon cut Virginia and Burley that is punctuated with rum and vanilla and a hint of caramel.

SPS #2001 Vanilla - Indulgence is a delightful Burley based blend topped with essences of natural vanilla flavoring. Always a smooth and luxurious smoke, perfect for a relaxing end to the day.

SPS #2002 Currant - Burley cut in the European style, tantalizingly sweet with a rich fruity character yet uncommonly smooth. Allows you to enjoy the taste of fruit without the bite!

SPS #2003 Strawberry Delight - If you like strawberry shortcake, you'll love this blend! A superb combination of Burley, Virginia and Black flavored with some confectionery favorites: chocolate, vanilla, praline, and of course strawberry.

SPS #2004 Kahlua Amaretto - Subtle yet satisfying, this Burley, Virginia and Black Cavendish Blend is a pressed ribbon cut. Always smooth and bite free.

SPS #2005 Mimosa - This wonderful concoction of Orange and Champagne, added to a base of flavored Black Cavendish, Pressed Virginia and Burley, is the perfect companion for its cocktail namesake.

SPS #2006 Apricots & Creme - This succulent dessert is the inspiration behind this blend. Black Cavendish, Virginia and Burley flavored are flavored with Apricot and Creamy Vanilla.

SPS #2007 Bourbon - Among connoisseurs of Bourbon, taste denotes both quality and subtle nuances among brands. The lasting flavor of SPS 2007 Bourbon begs for such comparison. From first to last puff, this rich mixture of Black Cavendish, Virginia and Burley is sure to please.

SPS #2008 Frosty Mint - If ever invigorating could be used to describe a pipe blend, this surely would be the one. Chocolate and Mint, applied to Black Cavendish, pressed Virginia ribbon and rich Burley.

400300 Cherry Bon Bon - A blend of fine Cavendish tobaccos flavored with cherry. Full aromatic and full-bodied yet remarkably gentle. Guaranteed mild and no tongue bite. A must for any shop.

400303 Black Cherry - An all Black blend of fire-cured tobacco. A touch of prune accentuates the cherry. A pleasing blend.

400341 English Oriental - Formulated for the most discriminating English smoker. Superbly descriptive: smooth, subtle, sweetly aromatic, flavorful and satisfying. Fantastic base: Lemon Virginias, AAA Burleys, best available Latakia, genuine St. James Parish Perique and fine Smyrna.

400411 Peaches and Creme - You won't find a smoother and tastier aromatic. Creamy vanilla and malt top dressing mixed with natural peach melba flavorings. Sweet Black strap molasses insures no bite and unbeatable even smoking. Ideal for after dinner or social engagements. Tangy peach notes fill the air upon light up.

400500 Sangria - A delicious concoction of assorted fruits and wine flavors this mixture of Burley, Virginia and Black Cavendish.

400513 Aged Maduro Cavendish - Maduro is usually associated with a cigar. Now the same robust flavor can be enjoyed as a pipe tobacco. An all Black Cavendish consisting of steam sweated and fire-cured tobaccos. Flavored with chocolate and vanilla.

400669 Black Vanilla Cavendish - Fire-cured Black Cavendish sprayed with a Vanilla flavor to give a a soothing light smooth taste.

Also available from Sutliff Private Stock:

Danish Style Aromatics - SPS-7 Golden, SPS-3 Marzipan, Black Bird, SPS - 2/2 Black and Tan, SPS - 2/3 Twilight Cherry, SPS - 1/2 Cherry Cavendish, SPS - 4/0 Vanilla Gold, Black Cavendish, Virginia.

Black Cavendish Aromatics - Black Cherry Cavendish, Aged Maduro Cavendish, Black Vanilla Cavendish.

Dutch Style Cavendishes - Natural Dutch Cavendish, Royal Road.

Blending Tobaccos - Virginia Longcut, Pressed Burley, Black Base, AAA White Burley, Premium Latakia.

English Mixtures - Mild English Mixtures, English Oriental.