Best Selling Tinned Pipe Tobaccos

Escudo is well represented in my cellar and for good reason. This blend ages with the best of them. Although, I really enjoy this blend with just a year of age on it. At this time when you crack a tin it has an incredible tin note of muscadines. The smell takes me back to my childhood and stopping at fruit stands on the side of the road with my mom. The blend not only smells great but it also taste pretty darn good too. The blend supports a wonderful mix of fruit, spice and a touch of hay (particularly when it is young). Give this one a try if you have not done so already. Read Less

Starts off strong and spicy, then comes the right amount of sweetness with a hint of nuttiness in the back end, and sweet on the exhale.i Not overwhelming, but sip , don't puff. Another home run by GL Pease. I tried it out in my 1900 Bronze edition MM Grandpa Cob, truly amazing blend. One you want to enjoy after a long day or at the end of a great dinner. Just now trying it iny Salem Woodsman, definitely a bit milder, this blend demands a Churchwarden! *For Best results, rub out and smoke in a Churchwarden pipe!* Read Less

Yeah, I said it - this is quite similar to penzance but better - smoother & great rich flavor. Thoroughly enjoying this one as the cold is starting to hit the midwest Read Less

I don't write reviews often, but this one seemed to be a given. As is my usual practice, I opened a tin of Peterson EMP, the day after I got it, and the day before I smoked it. The introduction of air to a vacuum sealed tin always tends to excite the poor tobacco that has been deprived, and it gets it pretty excited. Well I must say I was incredibly happy to have EMP back. From the moment I opened the tin I could remember the wonderful scent of Dunhill EMP. From the moment of the 1st burn, everything was right in the world again. Thank you Peterson for picking this back up, and keeping it exactly the same!! Read Less

First of all, I want to apologize for my behavior because next I start cursing people. I am from China. I apologize for the stupid behavior of my compatriot "蓝一斗". I also advise "蓝一斗", please don't come out to embarrass the Chinese people again.别提别人就说你自己，你说的闻香师是个职业对吧？那么你是从事这个工作的吗？你有拿到相关执照或证书吗？如果不是那你不就是纯意淫吗？造一堆词出来显摆自己跟警犬似的你觉得很光荣是吧？Anyone with eyes can see you're ripping off Jim.Inks Read Less

First of all, I want to apologize for my behavior because next I start cursing people. I am from China. I apologize for the stupid behavior of my compatriot "Lan Yidou". I also advise "Lan Yidou", please don't come out to embarrass the Chinese people again.别提别人就说你自己，你说的闻香师是个职业对吧？那么你是从事这个工作的吗？你有拿到相关执照或证书吗？如果不是那你不就是纯意淫吗？造一堆词出来显摆自己跟警犬似的你觉得很光荣是吧？Anyone with eyes can see you're ripping off Jim.Inks Read Less

First of all, I want to apologize for my behavior because next I start cursing people. I am from China. I apologize for the stupid behavior of my compatriot "Lan Yidou". I also advise "Lan Yidou", please don't come out to embarrass the Chinese people again.别提别人就说你自己，你说的闻香师是个职业对吧？那么你是从事这个工作的吗？你有拿到相关执照或证书吗？如果不是那你不就是纯意淫吗？造一堆词出来显摆自己跟警犬似的你觉得很光荣是吧？Anyone with eyes can see you're ripping off Jim.Inks Read Less

Ugh, I hate saying it... It's easily in my top 5 favorite tobacco of all time. If I only had this to smoke for the rest of my life, I would die a happy man. Bit, don't buy any of it because YOU will probably hate it. I'll bear the burden of trying to buy and smoke it all so you guys dont have to. No need to thank me. Just move right along. I heard 10 Russians is a close match! Cheers!!! Read Less

Under the solemnity of Westminster Abbey, Time accumulates, years like paintings.The magnificent building soars to the clouds, The echoes of history resound at this moment.The fragrance of Westminster pipe tobacco,Rising gently, like dreams and veils. That scent, rich and intense,Like aged wine, enchanting the soul.And like the forest after rain, fresh and bewitching.The bells of the church toll leisurely,Through past and present, witnessing vicissitudes.The smoke of the pipe tobacco drifts with the wind,Thoughts fluttering, minds reaching afar.In this sacred and serene place,The charm of Westminster unfolds infinitely.The majesty of the abbey, the aroma of the pipe tobacco,Intertwined into poetry, engraved in the heart forever. Read Less

This tobacco is absolutely perfect. Orlik is like an old, dear friend or slipping into some comfy clothes. I prefer the smaller tin, which is probably mental - but it just tastes better to me this way. This tobacco has saved angry pipes who didn't like anything, and broken in some new pipes excellently. A standard; a classic. So terrific when your pipe aquires a taste for it after a few bowls. I cannot state enough how beloved Orlik Golden Sliced is. It is as perfect of a flake as one can hope for. A+ Read Less

This, in my opinion, is a firmly "middle of the road" VaPer. Tin note of raisin bran, smokes sweet and vaguely fruity. No particular flavors stand out from the constituent tobaccos. The perique is barely noticeable and the virginias are very mild. I suspect the flavors will improve with age. EDIT: I smoked another bowl this afternoon from a cob after letting the tobacco sit in a jar for a few weeks. You know, this blend isn't too bad. I still think it's middle of the road, but it packs enough mellow flavor that I added another star. I could see myself going to this tobacco for afternoon smokes when I'm not craving anything in particular. Read Less

Smokey, rich, and everything you want a on a brisk fall night. I was given a sample of this from a friend, and once finished I immediately ordered some and brought it into my rotation. Heavier on the Latikia side than I would have thought, but still those orientals find their way into the mix. I've heard this could be an all day smoke, but I usually like to end my day with it. The strength of the nic isn't going to push you over however, if you're looking for that I'd go with nightcap. This is my "sit by the fire and contemplate writing the great american (or english, I guess?) novel" blend. Full flavored, and feels like you're sinking your teeth into a rich, and savory treat. Read Less

Much upset for the guys who cellared 100+ tins of Dunhill tobacco to flip, only to find Peterson bought the rights to Dunhill's excellent blends.
Same factory, same blend, same process as Dunhill's Flake.
The only thing that's changed is the sticker on the front.
Great solid Brown Virginias, sweet grassy smoke which gets much better with age. Read Less

A nice almost tropical fruit tasting blend. Almost a papaya flavor and a touch of burley. I dont know what a star fruit is but I do taste lemon grass and maybe dragon fruit. Room note is very good. Read Less

Beautiful presentation: nice tin which doesn't require a coin or pipe tamper to open. Beautifully pressed flakes wrapped in gold foil paper - similar to MacBaren. A little too moist straight from the tin but a few hours of drying and exposure to oxygen made it perfect. Semi-fermented figgy flakes steeped in their own juices is the base note. It has a Juicy Fruit gum kind of vibe going on. Its sugar content isn't terribly elevated, and the traditional effervescent herbal and floral notes experienced with Izmir, aren't here. I suspect it was topped and then pressed with a fruit extract and a type of Rosolio Wildflower liqueur. The spiciness comes on halfway and reminds you it's a sun-cured. It reminds me a lot of Savinelli 140 Casa Fondata Nel 1876 - 2022 Edition, though much fruitier. Won't bite but the spice prickles. It's a medium flavor and body flake with plenty of meatiness. For those that enjoy Oriental... this will be a treat. Nicotine is 2 out of 5. Read Less

This is one of C&D's core blends for a reason. Throw a rock and chances are you'll hit 1 or 2 pipe smokers who've tried it. And at the end of the day, it seems to elicit a love it or hate it response. I love it for many reasons. Firstly, I'm a burley man through and through, and BF delivers. Secondly, it brings the nic and the strength without blowing out my palate for the day. And last but not least, this is a very simple blend that takes very little thought. It's best sipped, especially in a Missouri Meerschaum cob of absolutely any size. I can smoke bowl after bowl of this while drawing up spec sheets and doing paperwork. Awesome blend again C&D! Read Less

Now I'm the first to admit that this review may be quite subjective - but this tobacco has made it to the top of my list and has become my all-day smoke; to the extent that I'm hesitant filling my pipe with any of the other great tobaccos in my collection.

I love everything about Presbyterian, starting with opening the tin, feasting my eyes on the coarsely cut mixture of bright and dark leaves. This is accompanied by the delicious musty, earthy, and spicy aroma. The cut is ideal for the way I fill my pipe (similar, but not identical, to the 'air pocket' method).

The tobacco lights easily, even when slightly moist from a freshly opened tin. When it has dried out just a little, it can be smoked all the way down from the first light, although I would rarely smoke a bowl in one sitting; that is no problem though, as it maintains its delicious taste and aroma, even after cooling down and sitting for some time before a relight.

As a lover of Orientals, I find these tobaccos to be the star of the show, perfectly complemented by the Latakia and Virginia. I have always loved Latakia, and still do, but these days I prefer its use as a condiment rather than a major ingredient (as found in many English and Balkan blends); and in this regard, Presbyterian really shines. The components combine to give the tobacco a somewhat sweet, almost aromatic note, but one can sense that it is all natural, without any casing or flavoring.

I love retro-haling, and this brings out even more flavors, adding a delightfully pungent note to the smoke; and to me that must be Presbytarian's greatest achievement - providing so many delicious flavors without resorting to anything artificial.

As a previous reviewer has mentioned, my main regret is the fact that it is not available in bulk.

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A lot has been said comparing the latest version of (Bell's) Three Nuns and it's predecessors, but all I've ever had is the modern take. And that I can tell you, is pretty good. It's dominating character is some tasty dark-fired Kentucky. The Virginia and Burley fall in behind the DFK with Burley coming in second most but not all of the time. The cut is curly, a.k.a. coin, and they are not tightly spun. The coins are small and fragile, basically lending themselves to an easy rub-out and they have a good moisture level. You could try to stack these but they're too small to fold. If you've had Mac Baren Dark Twist, the cut is the same. In fact, the two tobaccos are very similar. In my experience the Bell's is fuller bodied and a bit stronger in the nicotine department, but the flavors are the same...smokey without the Latakia campfire. I enjoyed this one fresh off finishing a Dark Twist 100g tin to make a side-by-side comparison for myself and I think I prefer the Mac Baren, but because they are so similar this could just be the tins I had. The Mac Baren was 7 years old, and the Three Nuns only a few months and I know that can make a big difference. If either of these sound good to you, get a tin of each. Three nuns should be tried by all. Tobaccos with pedigrees as old as this one that are still around deserve a try. Enjoy. UPDATE: Since I posted this review, Three Nuns has expanded to a nine nuns lineup: Red, Green and Yellow. It's worth mentioning that the Green tin contains Perique like the original version by Bell's. If you're looking for something akin to older versions, you may want to start with Three Nuns Green. Read Less

I wasn't blown away by this at first. However, the more I smoke the more I reach for it. This is a nice mild blend, burns well to a nice ash and takes to a flame easily. I will be buying more, this is really started to grow on me. As a follow up to this review, I just bought a larger tin, this has really grown on me and moving it to 5 stars. Read Less

I’m primarily an English smoker, and this blend has made it into my regular rotation of four blends. It’s well balanced, medium in body, and complex.

The orientals are the star of the show here. They taste strongly of incense, such as frankincense and myrrh. This is the primary taste that everything else orbits around. There’s a dry, pleasant sharpness to this blend, which is once again imparted by the orientals. At times it almost feels fresh and menthol-like in a pleasant way in the retrohale. The general impression is that of resinous Mediterranean wood. Fantastic!

The Latakia is quite present, but remains as a backdrop to the orientals. It has its usual smoky taste, with a mild leathery flavor to it. I occasionally get a slight mustiness in the flavor, which I assume comes from how the Latakia interacts with the orientals.

The Virginias also remain in the background. I occasionally get a mild buttery toasty flavor, which I attribute to the Virginias. Sometimes you may get a slight fruity flavor from the Virginias such as fig, but this is very subtle.

There’s absolutely no bitterness in this blend. Just balanced English deliciousness. Nicotine is just a bit passed medium, but it’s not excessive by any means.

If you want a good, complex English blend, try it! Read Less

I've only been pipe smoking for 3 months now, after hand rolling for 2 years and then smoking Marlboro's for 25 years before that. I don't bother to give a review unless I feel it's worth 5 stars.... I was a real tobacco snob at first and resisted this stuff when I saw it in a smoke shop because the pouch brought back childhood memories and I figured if my Grand Dad smoked it, there had to be something better out there by now. I've been having great fun sampling various Lane and Sutliff aromatics, but did eventually get curious and buy a pouch. After just two bowls I jumped here and ordered a big ol' tin to make sure I never run out. This stuff provides just enough of a back-of-the-throat hit, along with nicotine satisfaction to keep this former cigarette smoker happy, without any cough or burn. I've been packing a bowl before bed every night so it's ready when I wake up. Get some and try it. Read Less

This has been my go to blend since ever I opened up my first tin. The sweet smell of the “dressing” or topping initially entranced me to light up bowl after bowl. The complexity of Virginias and that sweet taste. It doesn’t disappoint! For me it does best in a smaller pipe. If you pick up a tin, get ready to set sail on the Royal Yacht. Read Less