Customer Reviews (126 Total)
Fond Memories
November 02, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
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 ... Read More
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
A good reissue
December 23, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This blend compares well with the original Escudo that I smoked in the 1960,s . It uses the perique in the right way , it adds to the taste but does not knock your sox off . I compared a 30 year old can with this new one and it showed very well when ... Read More
compared . An example of a re-issue that they really god right , maybe even better. Read Less
New favorite
December 14, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Let me preface these observations by stating that the tin I opened had aged 11.5 years and I really need to try a new tin to compare. I really like the tin note, for me is was an earthy, old hay, coffee, and fresh baked cinnamon bread. The thin coins... Read More
folded and packed very nicely. About a quarter of the way down bowl the sweetness just busts through along with exceptional taste. Keeps getting better as you smoke down the bowl. No bite and excellent taste. Read Less
Escu-sed its way into my rotation!
November 11, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Best VA-Per I've ever had straight out of the tin. It has both the savory and grassy flavors just right. Tin note is a rush of fresh fruits, dried fruit and hay. There's no doubt it'll get better with age but it's great right from tin, and that's an ... Read More
excellent quality to have in the world of VA-Per's. Also, it's light on nicotine. I'm absolutely in love with this stuff! Makes a great all-day smoke; never leaves me feeling sleepy. The one & only downside is not having a bigger tin available. Read Less
"Scrumdiddlyumptious"
February 18, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
My title says it all; this VaPer is by far my favorite of all time. I've smoked a pipe nearly 20 years now (4th generation pipe smoker), and my family and I have yet to find a blend of the same components that tastes, smokes and smells as good. Deep,... Read More
rich flavors straight out of the tin ~ but 1-2 years of age makes this tobacco sublime. Do yourself a favor: buy 2. Guard your heart, because if you enjoy Virginia-Perique blends, you're gonna fall in love with this one. She's one in a million. Read Less
My go too VaPer
January 06, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I can not begin to tell you how much i love Escudo Navy Deluxe. It is a creamy smoke that will not give you tongue bite like most Virginias. The tin note is fantastic, i relate it to my childhood growing up on a horse farm with hints of hay, sweet-... Read More
feed. You cannot go wrong with Escudo Read Less
Oh boy, this will be a tough one.
June 03, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I sure hope I don't upset fans of Escudo, but I try to give my experience as best I can and let readers ultimatley decide for themselves. Part of how I feel about Escudo is based on built-up expectation. When I finally tried this, I was expecting so ... Read More
much more than what I got. I initially thought I must cellar it, which I did. I tried it after a week, then after a month, then I decided I'd cellar it for a few more months hoping to let it age a bit. It's getting there, but it's now in the cellar for the forseeable future as it'll obviously take a year or more. So, what was really wrong? Nothing really. It's pretty good. I tried the fold/stuff, I tried it rubbed out, in both briar and cob...it smokes good, not at all difficult. The taste was nice, but it seemed a little harsh. I had a similar experience with Dunhill's Elizabethan. I do enjoy other VA/Pers; I've had Stokkebye's Bullseye Flake which is often compared to Escudo and I liked that rubbed out. I also enjoy C&D's Bayou Morning which is stronger and yet not as sharp. Perhaps my favorite would be Murray's 1921 Cunningham which is near perfect fresh from a new tin. The Murray's may not be an apples-to-apples comparison though since it also contains rum, which I also like. We each know what we like. Escudo isn't bad - it's quite good. But, it's just not my go-to VA/Per. Read Less
An All Seasoner
October 31, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I was looking for something I could smoke all year, indoors and out, and in my car. Escudo's balanced VaPer blend does it all for me—a staple in my rotation.
My First Va Per
March 30, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Normally a virginia/latakia smoker, wanted to give something new a try and saw that Escudo was on the top of the sales list. Gave it a try, and it is incredible. Upon opening the tin, I was greeted with a sweet, almost apricot smell, and the smoke ta... Read More
stes wonderful. Never tried a VaPer blend before, and think this one may make me explore the other options. Very highly recommended. Read Less
Benchmark VaPer
July 19, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Plain and simple, this is the benchmark VaPer blend. It has some grassy hay and fruit bites from the Va’s and some peppery and figgy notes from the Perique. The Perique has a solid punch to it. Highly recommend this if you’re getting into VaPers
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is a ole classic vaper how is sippose to be blended. I like the natural taste of this old school vaper. I highly recommend this blend.
Perfect with Age
May 10, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Fresh out of the tin, Escudo isn't much to write home about, but with a little age (even under a year) this tobacco transforms into a great Va/Per. I will always have a few tins aging in my cellar. This is one of my favorites!
Sweet and Spicy Bread
April 27, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I am a huge va/per fan. Elizabethan, Scottish flake, Regency flake, Telegraph hill (I realize a couple of those aren't pure va/pers), and others are all well represented in my cellar. So how on EARTH did it take me so long to get to Escudo? Stupidity... Read More
? Arrogance? Falling into a dimensional gateway that led to a world without access to smokingpipes.com? I don't know! This is the first blend that I have ever had where I tasted the 'bready', 'bakery' virginas! The smoke is subtle, not like some of the others I mentioned, but if not pressed too hard you can find some deep, and rich flavors. Bready, sweet, and of course spice! I cannot stop smoking this blend. Do yourself a favor and buy a tin. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is a truly wonderful mild blend. A bit young at frist, so I highly recommend ageing it for at least a year. Otherwise it is a perfect blend for morning pipes for the experienced pipe smoker, or excellent all day for a newer pipe smoker. It has ... Read More
an essence of honey which I found to be enjoyable, and no tongue bite what so ever. Read Less
Body is light to mild
March 24, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is a blend that will be better with age if you are a Virginia fan but being a light body with little nicotine not as strong as others I prefer.
I was lucky enough to receive a tin of the early two thousands A&C Petersen Horensen blend the same... Read More
name but the A&C is a medium body smoke more stewed fruit note as the Virginia's have age a more earthy grass flavor show in smoke that must be sipped or a burn will occur apon your tongue. Keep in mind as with all blends the product is Harvested and the profile will change slightly from batch to batch..... Read Less
One of the all time Great's
November 05, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
All Time Classic Superior!!!!!
Excellent ageing tobacco.
October 23, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Excellent ageing tobacco. this blend has been a favorite of mine for many years and found the older it gets the better it is. I do not think it is spot on when comparing to the original Escudo from years back, but it is damn close, This is in my cell... Read More
ar and in my top five of Vap/Pers Read Less
Its Fine...
October 20, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
After all the hype, I had to try it. I was a little let down. It packs fine, smokes fine. Its fine. But, that's about it. Maybe I'm missing something...who knows. Solani Virginia Flake 633 is better.
beautiful pipe fuel
October 04, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Such a great blend of tobaccos, beautiful tin note, flavor and a great smoke.
The taste on my first smoke really surprised me
September 27, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The pepper! Tin note was a light sour with underlying tobacco hay and fruit. Smelled very interesting. After rubbing it the note changed to a bit of the barnyard, but not in a detracting sense. The first smoke straight from the tin was very moist. Mo... Read More
re than I was expecting as it did not feel that damp when rubbed out. Subsequent bowls further my absolute love of this presentation. Holds its moisture very well and the flavor is always a treat. This is my new #1 smoke.
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THE BEST
September 13, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
If you told me I could only have one tobacco for the rest of my life this might be it. I cant really think of any negatives for this. Flavor is fantastic. Dark sweet virginias, just the right amount of perique. Bready sweetness with just a hint of pl... Read More
ummy perique spice. Goldilocks on body and strength. Has a mature taste even when fresh and is even better with some age on it. Everyone needs to try this tobacco at least once even if you are not a virginia or va/per person. Read Less
A plesant smoke
September 06, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
As a rather new pipe smoker I was surprised at the difference between the smell and taste of this tobacco. The smell is sweet and pungent, but the taste is good and more earthy. The powerful nicotine level caught me off guard a bit and had to pace ... Read More
myself a little more until I got used to it. Over all a good tobacco. Read Less
Excellant Va/Pr
September 06, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I've just recently started expanding my pipe smoking to include Va/Pr blends and have tried several. This one is Excellant. Just ordered a few more tins to have one hand.
I wish I hadn't tried this.
August 09, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I was perfectly happy smoking bulk navy rolls from an unnamed company. I had always meant to try these and the Dunhill Navy Rolls and what with Dunhill getting out of the business I figured there's no time like the present. Such depth to the smoke... Read More
.. Sweet, sour and spicy.. somewhat ketchuppy tin note. Real heady stuff. Really not so different than Orlik golden sliced, but deeper. Richer. I swear there's a plum or raisin topnote, but it could just be the prominence of the perique. This is rich like a chocolate croissant and just as delicious.. Read Less
Good but....
August 05, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
It's still a good Va/per but not like it used to be. Smokes cool and burns well. Lacks the sweetness it once had, needs aging.
A Gold Standard In Pipe Tobacco
July 30, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I don't imagine one smoking pipe for long before finding themselves with a tin of Escudo. A staple in any cellar. I have smoked this blend fresh as well as with five years age. It only gets better.
Hall of Famer
July 30, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Talk about your "hall of fame" tobaccos! Legendary. This is not my favorite Va/Per blend, but it is the blend that got me into vapors. I cant describe all the nuances here, but it is absolutley worth checking out! The reputation is gold her... Read More
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Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I’ll keep this short...
Full flavored musky tobacco goodness!
Tasty-tasty Rich Virginia with aged Perique dark-fruit muskyness and hell yeah I’ll buy again!
Gold standard
July 02, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
It is one of the va/per blends bench marks, not as overwhelming as other vaper blends the perique is a tad higher than orlik golden sliced. Very similar to dunhill navy delux and in my opinion its the same blend. Burns slow and well and the taste dev... Read More
elop as you go down. Sweet and satisfying with mature virginia dominating the profile. Try it if you like flakes and vapers. Al janabi Read Less
Worth the Wait
June 24, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
In my search for a replacement for my beloved Dunhill Dark Flake I was directed towards Escudo. I bought a few tins in May of last year and as recommended set them aside. I cracked the first tin last night and was struck by the delicious aroma. I fol... Read More
ded and stuffed a coin and got it going. I was rewarded with a slightly brighter cream and sweet tea flavor than I have with DDF. Absolutely satisfying! I'll definitely be stocking up on Escudo. My last tin of DDF will sit quietly aging until it's time to enjoy it. Read Less
Perique mouth
May 26, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I was adamant that I didn't like VaPers until I tried Escudo. This is the first VaPer that I have liked. I'm not just saying I like it, as in I can tolerate it, I'm saying this is a fantastic smoke. It does well in pipes of all sizes for me. You defi... Read More
antly need to sit down and relax when you smoke it or you will miss the complexity of taste. It has a very subtle sweet cooked/buttery fruit finish. No bite at all. I'm going to stock this one in the cellar. Read Less
Escudo Has Stood The Test Of Time
May 25, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Escudo is still one of the biggest sellers of tinned tobacco in the world today & those of us who like it understand why. I'm not going to waste time explaining the smoking characteristics, tastes & subtle nuances of Escudo as it's all been w... Read More
ell covered by many more brothers of the briar who are far more experienced in sampling tobacco flavors than I. For me, it 's much simpler... I either like it or I don't & the reason/reasons why matter not to me. Escudo is the sweetest & number one VA/Per in my rotation.
I bought a roll of the vintage Copes version of A & C Petersen Escudo... you know, the stuff in the smaller tins but of the same weight. It was ten years old when I purchased it about ten years ago for a hundred dollar bill & needless to say, it was sublime. I didn't have enough sense at the time to put any aside and because it tasted so good & mellow, what did I do? That's right! Smoked it all up in no time... seemed like it only took about two or three weeks to burn it all up. I think back what they might be worth today... priceless! I still had several new tins in the cellar, so, I really did a number on the old stuff. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Ribbon-necessary to cut into small pieces to make filling easier. Burns rather slowly but tends to leave more tar in the pipe and wet residue. Tongue bite is there and can reduce the pleasure a bit. Okay for occasional use...
Virginia and fresh bread
March 24, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Escudo is one of my go-to Va/Pers! Smells and tastes like quality leaf with an undertone of bakery counter full of fresh bread on Monday morning! Blends fantastically at a 1:1 ratio with Orlik GS for added complexity. I always have a few tins on hand... Read More
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Excellent Taste! Relaxing Smoke!
March 21, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I opened my first tin of Escudo: Navy De Luxe yesterday evening at my local brick and mortar store. As this is a VA/Perique blend I was pleasantly surprised by how mellow it was from the aroma to the taste! The smell was amazing, I was expecting some... Read More
kick because of the Perique; but it was a mixture of a very earthy fresh cut hay smell mixed with dried fruit. The taste was just as surprising as the smell! A very smooth and soft fresh cut hay taste with hints of dried fruit and toast! Very enjoyable and relaxing smoke. Some things to keep in mind though are that because of the VA content you need to be mindful of your cadence while smoking. VA tobaccos have a high sugar content which make them burn hot. I was enjoying my pipe so much and puffing so fast for the taste I got the thing so hot I had to put it down to rest for 10 min. So although it is very enjoyable I would be careful if you are a new/inexperienced smoker in that you should pace yourself. This is definitely one of my new favorite tobaccos and I will most assuredly be buying more in the future! Read Less
Rich, smooth and sweet
February 23, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A consistently rich, smooth and sweet smoke. Highly recommend you use a longer pipe, or a Meerschaum for a slightly cooler smoke. Really good with sweet coffee or tea.
Since it's such a rich smoke, I've found that I tend to have fewer bowls in gen... Read More
eral if I smoke a bowl of Escudo; it's akin to a dessert tobacco. Read Less
Spicy Earth Bread Goodness
February 15, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I am new to pipe smoking and this was my first quality tobacco. This being the case I don't have enough experience to pick up on the nuance within this blend. I can say I have love every second of smoking this. I never imagined that tobacco could tas... Read More
te/smell this good. Would recommend to new pipe smokers who want something that is robust but not overwhelming. Read Less
Apricots and sweet hay
January 20, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The freshly opened tin smells amazing, like apricots, sweet hay and a pleasant sour fermented like undertone. It’s quite easy to smoke and tastes as good as it smells. I love looking at the coins and I let them dry out for an hour after rubbing them ... Read More
out before I load my pipe. It’s definitely a staple in my rotation. Read Less
A Real Treasure
January 14, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is my favourite VaPer. I bought my first tin last summer and I liked it so much that I bought a second tin as soon as I could. That second tin is now ageing, waiting for a special day. It's good fresh out of the tin. I've folded and stuffed, and... Read More
I've rubbed it out. I've used a variety of pipes to smoke it. This stuff is consistent and it's consistently good. Pick yourself up something nice. Pick up a tin of this. Read Less
New Number One for Vaper!
January 14, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Just edged out Golden Sliced for me. Awesome smoke. Reviews are right on point.
#1 for a reason
November 22, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Tin sales rank is #1 at the time of writing, and I can see why. I enjoyed this straight from the tin when I first bought some, but now with a little age on it, it seems to be improving immensely. Escudo really turned me on to VaPers, and I think it w... Read More
ill stay in my regular rotation permanently. Read Less
Very mild vaper
October 25, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A little sweet coming from the Virginia and a hint of spicy from the perique . Very mild tobacco for me
Spicy VaPer
October 09, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Lots of peppery spice here. Virginia’s are of high quality and mild. A bit moist in the tin and needs some drying out. Easy to rub out. If you like VaPers start here.
The best!
August 21, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is the by far the best tobacco I tried. I love it. I tried before other vapers but with no success, this is what I was waiting. Five stars is not enough.
Delicious Coins
August 05, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Fold and stuff these delicious coins and you will be rewarded with a long, bready, fruity, sightly sour and spicy smoke that burns beautifully. It's not as delicious or interesting when fully rubbed out but it's still above average even then. Nice ... Read More
Perique presence that isn't overdone. GL Peases Navigator reintroduced me to the fold and stuff method, and I'm not looking back. Sometimes we need a reminder to slow things down and relax, and since this is a basic tenet of pipe smoking it is something we should always keep in mind. The benefit to slowing down scales disproportionately between blends, but in general Virginia and dark fired blends benefit greatly from a slower cadence, and the same is true for Escudo. One thing that's nice about Escudo is that it tastes pretty good fresh out of the tin. It tastes even better with a little age, getting deeper with just a little time. Also, though im praising the flavor with the fold and stuff method, it still tastes great when rubbed out and it really comes down to preference. I'm just really into folding and stuffing right now. For my tastes, Escudo is up there in terms of flavor and flavor profile, and when combined with overall availability of this blend I think it should not be ignored if you enjoy VA/per blends. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This isn't highly rated for no reason
Good, But Something Artificial About It
April 11, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is a good VaPer, but like most tobaccos that are not from C&D, I could detect something artificial in it. Maybe some slight artificial flavors and / or propolene glycol.
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is some good stuff. It's as good as everyone says. If I was going to give someone a va/per to try as an example of the style this is what I'd recommend. Rubbed out, let to dry a few mins in a shallower bowl I found it to have a lot of toasty hay... Read More
and pepper. Folded, pinched and stuffed into a very tall and narrow bowl RIGHT out of the tin, slightly moist, I found the perique tends to be a touch less spicy and the virginia a bit richer. Really well behaved, smokes easily, tastes great, doesn't need drying, and is fantastic with a cup of coffee. High quality great smoke. Read Less
Good tabaco
April 01, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This tabaco Is one of the kind that at least in my case I prefer to smoke it after a hard day outside of my house, the room note at less for me was kind of strong, but it works incredible with a good coffee or a cup of tea.
Essential
February 26, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Best Va/Per I've smoked thus far! Due to it's subtle flavors I would not recommend to the novice. That being said, to all ya seasoned smokers, if you haven't tried this you're missing out.
Edit 02-08-2016 What I said above still stands but I am upgr... Read More
ading this one from a 3 to a 4 star. I had an epiphany smoke tonight. This is a golden, classic blend that is nearly impossible to top. Yes, it took me 6 years to truly understand and appreciate this blend but it was worth the wait. This is what pipe tobacco should taste like and it is an absolutely essential mainstay in my rotation. Read Less
Can I Afford 100 Tins?
February 22, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
...this is my "stranded on an island" tobacco. Rather than trying to describe the amalgamation of flavors in this stuff, I'll just say that if you love Virginia-Perique blends, this is ambrosia.
Shane wins
February 14, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Its confusing when Shane reviews a blend and I actually agree with him. Escudo was on of my first vaper tries and I liked enough to order several tins. Then I got sidetracked by Stokeby’s navy flake and the escudo tins just sat for several years. ... Read More
Opening a tin now I find a pruney sweetness and the perique has tamed a bit - replacing some of the pepper with depth and a dash of a taste that I can only describe as oatmeal with brown sugar. The only place I disagree with Shane is that aged Haddos is now milder than Escudo. Not by much though. Read Less
King of them all!
February 13, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Escudo is wheaty yeasty bready with slight pepper richness and a gentle touch of sweet from the Virginia’s. It’s smooth and flavor packed. It’s light enough to smoke all day but flavor enticing enough to feel satisfied. It’s my favorite but don’t buy... Read More
it all because I love it. Enjoy Read Less
Lovely coin
February 13, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I am a fan of flake tobacco, and this is a nicely balanced VaPer flake. Fold and stuff gives a great smoke.
Excellent quality
February 12, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Excellent quality tobacco I normally tend to favor English blends but this is very good. The perique is a little strong for my taste but isn’t too overwhelming. I can see where this would be a great one to put in the cellar for a while as it seems it... Read More
would be much better with a little aging. Read Less
A fine fella.
November 07, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Tin note, wonderfull. I was smelling this tobacco out of the tin after opening it for the first time for a long time before doing anything else. the taste is nice overall, maby alittle sour? earthy, alittle sweet, and a good room note. For my opinion... Read More
, alittle moist to smoke out of the tin, needs abit of drying time. Read Less
Not as good as the prototype
October 30, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is very good.Although i didnt smoke the original like pete r i did which was kinda a reissue i was lucky enough to smoke the prototype for escudo which i was kinda the original which my grand father had 2 of only 10 tins produced.This tobacco is... Read More
so very close to the prototype way more than the first reissue pete r smoked so your not missing anything by not smoking that first reissue.Anyway the current escudo is really great you should try it.Oh and the tin of the prototype i smoked was 100 years old.Oh and also im sorry for comparing this to the very first escudo not the one pete r smoked but the one before that.I know how some people hate hearing about how the original was better especially when the original is so old most smokers will never get to try it thus leaving new smokers to think well maybe im not smoking the best made escudo therefore mildy ruining there enjoyment of the tobacco.So next time insread of bragging about me smoking the oldest tin of escudo made ill keep the elitist part of my brain quite and reveiw the tobacco everyone here wants to hear about which is the current escudo.Which again is very good you should try it Read Less
Very good
October 10, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Great taste, smokes slow for me. Smells good too. I let it dry a bit, then packed a smaller pipe.
First pipe of the day
September 19, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is most excellent. It is something I really enjoy early in the day before I get into wanting something stronger. The flavor has a perfect balance between the Va and perique they work together so well. I find it light in flavor during the first f... Read More
ew minutes but it becomes more of a medium as the bowl starts to progress and very low in nicotine. I don't normally eat breakfast and this is fine on an empty stomach. Between how great it tastes and smokes it is the breakfast of champions for me. I find it does the best in a smaller pipe. I get so much flavor out of this and I don't get the pepper from the perique like I get in many vapers, just pure goodness that hints more of figs and citrus. Only thing that could be better if the volume of smoke was a little more but it's still one of the tastiest vapers out there. I like how the flavors are there in perfect harmony but there are layers of subtle flavors that seem to hit you in every puff once it gets going good. There's not enough strength or fullness of flavor to satisfy me in the evening or especially after a meal, But that's exactly why it's so perfect for my mornings when some other blends would be too strong. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Won't let you down
Times Change
August 18, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The current manufacturer's take on Escudo Navy De Luxe is a surprisingly mild and well-mannered VA/Per that exhibits near-perfect balance. The tobacco is well-behaved in the pipe, either rubbed out or simply stuffed. However, it is a quite middle-of-... Read More
the-road smoke that lacks any real distinction in either the Virginias or the Perique. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
One of the best VaPers I've smoked. Like the excellent Deluxe Navy Rolls, but a bit sweeter and more fragrant.
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This one is complicated-a bit tricky as it seems to smoke differently under different times and conditions. sometimes hard to tame, other times superb. either way the flavor is a winner: the tones have been described in detail by other reviewers--i... Read More
n the rotation and will remain there. Read Less
Beginning to replace Navy Rolls as a favorite.
June 26, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I remember a time when DNR was my standard and replaced escudo as my top roll. But since I think they changed the formulation last year Escudo imho is better. At least to me. Sweeter with good spice, burns consistently albeit a little warm if broken ... Read More
up too fine. I usually take it out of the tin and rest for 2 weeks. Then it's good to go. An man is it good. Should be in every Virginia Smokers rotation. Read Less
So very good
May 14, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I am a very big fan of this VaPer. I have smoked several others including Dunhill but I keep finding myself drawn back to this blend and its coin cut greatness.
Yes, it is that good
May 02, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Pretty much THE standard for VA-Pers. The undisputed champion. Escudo is what I measure every VA-Per against, and so far they've all come up lacking.
Gold Coins
March 18, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A wonderful blend of Virginia and Perique. If you are on the fence about trying this, then go ahead. No disappointment ahead.
Believe the hype
March 03, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Escudo is considered by many to be one of the best VaPer's out there, and I would be inclined to agree. Tin note is about what you'd expect from a VaPer, strong hay notes with some citrus, particularly orange. The coin cut is very uniform and easy to... Read More
rub out, but does come fairly wet. Once properly dried, this tobacco smokes very well with few relights required. Sweet but also with a little more depth than I expected. Moderate amount of perique. The more I smoke it, the more subtle flavors I detect. Leaves a clean white ash in the bowl with no moisture. Believe the hype and grab yourself a tin, this is a high quality tobacco. Read Less
Mmmmm... Escudo!
February 28, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
What a treat! I've been smoking primarily English blends lately, and Escudo is a great change of pace. Balance, is the best word I can think of to describe it. Delicious tin note, and the taste and room note are just as pleasing. It might be one of t... Read More
hose love/hate kind of smokes, but I definitely fell in love with it... My only disappointment, they don't sell it in a bigger tin! Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A very well-balanced, mild VaPer. The Perique is there, but not hot-peppery, complementing rather than overpowering the Virginias. The coins crumble easily into thick ribbons which load and burn well. A very pleasant break from my usual spicy Balkans... Read More
. Made my rotation after one bowl. Read Less
Amazing with Age
January 16, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I buy multiple tins of this each year to age. Really 3-5 years is my favorite age - it's hard to sit on it longer because I'm dying to smoke it.
A top shelf Va/Per.
December 26, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I have not smoked ESCUDO NAVY DE LUXE for many years. The only fact I remember, is that Escudo changed producer several times in the past, and that the taste of this mixture changed considerably each time. I shall not go into this, though. My review ... Read More
is based on the presently available edition.
Neatly arranged Curly Cut discs and flavourful smell of Virginia-hay and fruity Perique out of the tin. Moisture is on the damp side, some may want to give it a short drying time. For me it’s ok to smoke straight out of the tin. I do not rub it out, I break and stuff the coins into my pipe for best results. Cool and excellent burning conditions. First class selection of robust Virginias, without being too strong. Typical Virginia flavours with a distinct note of earth. I miss a fuller development of the Virginia flavours though. In the second half of the bowl the Perique becomes more obviously present, eventually taking the lead towards the end.
ESCUDO NAVY DE LUXE is obviously a sibling of DE LUXE NAVY ROLLS. Both are manufactured by STG Scandinavian Tobacco Group, by the way. It is very interesting to compare these two! You will find many subtle differences. But I am not going into this here.
No doubt, ESCUDO NAVY DE LUXE is a high end Va/Per generally deserving 4 stars. I personally prefer mixtures with a fuller aroma from the Virginias and I’d also prefer to have the aromas of Perique released more regularly from the beginning on. Read Less
De Luxe Indeed...
December 13, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Easy to light slow burning tobacco with pretty notes of figs. Excellent sweet mild VaPer and a very satisfying must try. In my rotation with pleasure. No bite. A+
My Favourite VaPer
December 12, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is the tobacco blend that secured my interest in smoking pipes. This flavours are fantastic. Some describe the perique as peppery, but I find this blend to be quite sweet overall. It burns evenly through to the bottom of the bowl. This is better... Read More
than Dunhill Navy Rolls though they are similar. Read Less
Classic.
October 31, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Could smoke this comfortably all day. It's basic and satisfying. Like potatoes; delicious and you can eat them every day and never get tired of them.
Very Tasty
October 07, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I've heard the name escudo in many reviews and have not found any really negative ones. I gave it a go and now it's part of my regular rotation. This stuff is very good and the perique is in just the right ratio to the Virginia.
Great and big taste
October 01, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The perique is present from opening the tin to burn. Unique flavor and aroma. Its smoke adorns the palate and delivers a pleasant smoked. Very rich tobacco and excellent blend...
Will satisfy not matter what you smoke it out of.
September 11, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
When I first started back smoking my pipe I bought this , Mac Baren old dark fired and Nitecap. This blend is why I smoke VaPers. I've tried a lot of blends since my first run in with Escudo and I still crave it even though I haven't smoked it in aw... Read More
hile (I have an addiction to Dunhill Navy Rolls). But the one thing that makes this tobacco rise among many others is its ability to shine in just about any width tobacco chamber you throw at it. .70 bam. Amazing. .90. Bam still smokes amazing. I've tried 4 different width chambers and it smokes like a champ everytime. That my friends is the mark of a classic. So out it in whatever you have and be sure you'll have a great experience everytime. Happy smoking everyone. Read Less
Bready Smell
August 28, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
It has a smell of cream and bread, but there is a problem, it has a smoky smell on your tongue.
페릭+버지니아의 탑
August 25, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
더닐 딜럭스 네이비, 럭셔리네이비, 다비도프 메달리온도 훌륭하지만 에스쿠토가 탑으로 생각 됩니다.
데일리 주식으로도 훌륭합니다.
적극 추천...
Just to have around.
August 24, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I kept seeing the good reviews , so I gave it a try. My tin had 27 coins ! It was an interesting blend that I'd like to just have around in the rotation. I was kinda sad when I crumbled the last coin. So I enjoyed it slowly.
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Since I ordered my first tin of Escudo, I have been very pleased with my purchase. When I first cracked the tin several weeks ago, I was greeted with the pleasant smell of a mixture of plums, essence of orange, and some other pleasant odors. I separa... Read More
ted the coins and counted out 26 coins,in contrast to an earlier reviewer who only found 17 or so. I guess it depends on the thickness of the cut of the coins. The coins are about the size of a 50 cent piece. Here's the important part: It is a dream to smoke. Sure, it may take a few lights to get it lit and keep it going, but this is one premier smoke. You can easily get an hour out of each coin. This is a very smooth tobacco in the bowl. There's no bite - if you're patient. The only reason I did not give it 5 full stars is I believe that the price point is higher than, say, Samuel Gawith's Cabbie's Mixture (see my review of Feb 12). If you haven't tried Escudo, I believe you're really missing out. Read Less
What Else is there to Say?
March 15, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This is what tobacco tastes like. It is very very good. That is all.
Wonderful Navy Flake
March 02, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Just got the tin this morning and took a pipefull this afternoon. Smooth, tasty and just a very good, traditional tobacco that has no bite and no nasty side issues at all. I also have tried Peter Stokbye's version which is also excellent but like thi... Read More
s one better. Read Less
Hated it at first.
February 07, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Did not care for this at first opening, tucked it away for about one year and its a winner. My go to in this style is Robert Mcconnell folded flake but this Escudo is growing on me.
Lived Up to the Hype
January 08, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Read all of the rest, they do it justice. This is the apex of VaPer blends, along with the bite warning for puffing too fast. The coins are very manageable and will remain in disks for stuffing or easily shred into ribbons. Give it a try.
The "I get it" tobacco
January 06, 2016
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I am smoking this tobacco for the first time. It is great. I am smoking it in a size 3 Dunhill and I will say it is the best I have ever smoked in this pipe. Mild and not bite at all (at least yet) I believe this will be my everyday, go to, smoke... Read More
from now on. Incredibly cool smoke. I am even trying to get it to smoke hot and can't. I will be ordering more. Read Less
great all day smoke!
November 27, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This subtle blend does not overwhelm. The perique touches in the flavor, but does not come screaming out to assault the tongue like other va-per blends ive had. Easy to pack and easier to smoke i could roll through bowls by the dozen on this stuff. P... Read More
erfect for a day at sea, or a stroll through the park as the navy flake title suggests. Will reorder. Read Less
No Wonder!
November 19, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Wondered why this blend sells well. Very mild, burns very well and without a hint of bite. An all-day smoke that will keep your attention. It's a well-deserved standard and very much worth trying.
good coin.
October 23, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Gooooood
the standard
September 27, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I dont know about the original but as a VaPer fan I can say this is the standard. I like reading reviews but always remember that everyone's tastes are different. This is the perfect mixture to finding a balance that you like.... if you dont like thi... Read More
s one you probably won't care for any Va/Per blends. Try it.....its a classic! Read Less
I agree with Beibi y.
September 25, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
It does fall a little short of the original, but it is well worth the experience of enjoying freshly mowed summer grass with the sharpness of it that a cool morning brings. I love both the old & the new in my pipe or, when I have very little time... Read More
, twisted up in a paper. Read Less
Recommended for both new and seasoned smokers.
August 14, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I filled a bowl of this tobacco after a long day at work on Friday evening, relaxing on my porch. I gotta tell you it was a great surprise. Medium strength and full falvour of this wonderful smoke made me totally relaxed and satisfied.
ESQUDO ranks... Read More
on top of my chart now as, so far it has never disappointed me :)
I definately recommend this blend to both new and seasoned smokers. Read Less
Excellent va/per.
July 25, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Ages beautifully, in my opinion until reaching perfection at around 9 years. Exceptional presentation in the tin, and always a delicious treat.
Classic All-Day Smoke
July 08, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
What I really love about this tobacco is how easy it rubs down to a beautiful thin ribbon (better than Luxury Bullseye). It just packs and lights so well. The taste instantly hits me as a classic; the virginias provide sweetness, and the perique open... Read More
s it up with stewed fruits, chocolate, and some spice. Just the right amount of vitamin N, too. Read Less
superb, intense
May 20, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
OK, everyone loves this one, so many comments in forums.
17 wheels of delight per tin? It is weight I guess, but lasts forever in the bowl. The gold standard, but luxury bullseye wins on quantity, price and everyday use.
one of the better VaPers
April 02, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
If you smoke it fast it really doesn't reward you with anything special. that's probably why it didn't initially click with me years ago. but when you sip it, you're thoroughly rewarded with a slightly sweet and complex flavor. I have to highly disag... Read More
ree with the "high quality cigarette" review, but everyone's palate is different. try different draw cadences with your blends if you find that it's not smoking as nice as you expect, it just might help. Read Less
MUST HAVE!
December 25, 2014
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A definitely must have for va/per smokers!
Escudo
September 19, 2014
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Far and away my favorite Vaper. Extraordinary with age but more than acceptable fresh. This is the tobacco by which all other Vapers are measured.
Love it ...
July 25, 2014
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Thats one of the best virginia tobaccos .
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
One of my favorites. Subtle, grassy, with a slight fig tin note, and the spice of St James Parish Perique. I've had some aged for a dozen years that keeps getting better.
It's a staple of my cellar. There's always twenty or more tins on hand.
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I know why people rave about it. It's a wonderful, relaxing smoke. I haven't decided if this or Three Nuns is my favorite thus far in my month or so in of pipe smoking.
Great Smoke!!
September 01, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I just tried my first Escudo and WOW what a smoke!! Had to follow it up with a second bowl just make sure. The room note is pleasant and has a good flavor. Got so excited I had a mild hot spot to the back of my throat but that was my doing and not th... Read More
e blend. I'll deffinately keep this in my regular rotation. Highly recommended to anyone looking to begin with a flake as it has some of the flake characteristics of other blends that are harder to master for newbies. Read Less
Good smoke
August 02, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Years ago this was my first tip toe into the world of tinned tobacco. Years later, dozens and varieties later, I still keep a tin or two of this about.
It's good, little more need be said. Smokes nice with little to no bite, good tobacco flavor wit... Read More
h a bit of peppery spiceyness, yet mild enough to smoke all day, every day.
If I weren't such a wandering soul, I'd just smoke this, every day, all day.
Other's are close, and some are almost as good and cheaper but for me, this is the best I've found in VA/Per. Even compared to the venerable Three Nuns, I prefer Escudo, it's a little milder and after completing a full tin of Three Nun's, I'd have to say it at times can be harsh. Read Less
OH MY!? out of stock?
July 15, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
argh! i have only 1 and a half tin of it left! THE vaper ... and sure as *oops* one of the best belends of all times ... this awesome smoke is a real must and true keeper ... when will it be back in stcok?
Awesome Smoke
May 24, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This has to be one of the best VaPer's that I have ever smoked. Escudo has a natural sweet taste of lovely virginias with a touch of peppery spice from the perique, and is a nice all day smoke. There is no tongue bite at all, just a smooth earthy and... Read More
smokey flavor. Don't miss out on this wonderful smoke! Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Saw it recommended for lovers of the Dunhill Royal Yacht. I tried it today and I'm truly impressed with the subtle flavor and burn. It's climbed to the top of my list. I am late to the party, regarding trying this blend, but this is a classic and n... Read More
ow we will become best friends. Read Less
Best VaPer
February 28, 2013
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The best VaPer out there, and I've tried them all. Only negative is that it dries fast, so smoke it quickly or put it in a jar.
Beautiful simplicity
November 22, 2012
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
The traditional VaPer formula with a decent body and level of nicotine, very natural tasting, balanced, earthy, smoky, perique-spiced but gentle and with no tongue bite at all. A great choice for a casual smoke.
just one word: AWESOME!
October 11, 2012
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
this is by far the best blend i have come across for a long time ... it is not on sale in my country, so i wondered about the reviews i read about ESCUDO ... now i KNOW why it is praised ... its ... DELICIOUS! fresh from the tin; it smells like bread... Read More
(serious, come to germany and smell some handcrafted bread!) with a slight touch of leather (distant) ... ok, rubbed ub the smell only gets better - a touch of fruit adds itself to the flavor ... bowl filled ... first puffs ... oh my ... so mild and somewhat slightly nutty ... no bite to the toungue ... after half of thew bowl the taste gets a lil more intense and -- only better ... three thumbs up for this superb blend !!! account bad english to my german roots, D'OH! Read Less
Very pleasant blend.
September 28, 2012
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This may not have the full bodied depth that many experienced smokers desire, but its milder flavours and pleasant aroma are excellent for all level of pipe smoker. The value for such a fragrant, tasty blend cannot be denied, and it beats its contemp... Read More
oraries easily. Also, this reminds me of the Navy Flake blend that my grandfather smoked, and I think that old style is attractive to many. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Common as a blend of Virginia and Perique.
Compared to the McClelland, shadow complex flavor is mixed.
However, it is easy smoke is very curly cut.
The tobacco to Every-day smoke very nice.
Its good
January 04, 2020
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Quality Va/Per
MODEDAS DE ORO
December 26, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Es de estos tabacos que ya no son fáciles de encontrar, no porque no este en stock, sino porque se nota la dedicación
The Royal Va-Per
November 30, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
After so many glowing reviews finally i pulled the trigger and ordered a tin.When i opened it the very first impression was mazement,coins neatly arrange in circle like flower petals (not just showeled in the tin.Tin note ;purest Virginia goodness ma... Read More
rried with perfect amount of Perique.I left the rubbed coin to breathe for few minutes (perfect moisture levell straight out of the tin)i lit up the pipe and.......orgastic nasal feeling couls shivers ....by the Gods this is just awesome ...im smoking it when i write this review and im afraid that it will be no chance of aging.Highly highly recomended. Read Less
tasty va/per
November 14, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A tasty va/per that really shines on the retrohale.
Irresistible Pleasure
April 30, 2019
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I have been smoking this tobacco since a long period of time. The thing I like most about it is the kick. It gives me such a great pleasure when I smoke it with my Expresso coffee. In addition to that the peppery taste of the Perique that I can not d... Read More
escribe in words which is a mixture of different combinations. When it comes to the Virginia, do not ask. It is so high quality that adds more than expected to the taste. Smoke Escudo. Enjoy the taste of the music and relax in a different world. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
非常好的一款草口感完全可以代替登喜路豪华海军切片,供应稳定价格适中在我的窖藏中永远是第一位的。
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
非常好的一款草口感完全可以代替登喜路豪华海军切片，供应稳定价格适中在我的窖藏中永远是第一位的。
Very mild vaper
October 25, 2018
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
A little sweet coming from the Virginia and a hint of spicy from the perique . Very mild tobacco for me
Not a fan
February 24, 2017
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Packaged very neatly. It just wasn't for me. I will admit I am more of a Latakia guy so... This was a strike out for me with the Virginias. Update: I have been smoking a bit more it has begun to grow on me! Although, Three Nuns is beating Escudo out ... Read More
right now. Read Less
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
可以即开即抽，当然你要是耐心放上几年会有更大的惊喜。虽然比老版本差了一点，但表现还是足以打高分。喜欢V草的朋友们不可错过的一款草。
Primo Cigarette
February 08, 2015
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
This tobacco had a slightly sweet ashy note as it burned. I smoked it in many different pipes and meerschaums. Still, it always tasted like a high quality cigarette. I thought it was nasty.
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Nice, but I prefer the added touch of sweetness in LBF.
Beautiful with Age
January 18, 2014
Product: A & C Petersen Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
I've been smoking Escudo off and on for a dozen years now. While it's excellent young, it is extraordinary with a few years of age on it. I recently found some that I'd cellared a decade ago. Wow. It's softer, mellower, sweeter, more rounded. An extr... Read More
aordinary smoke. Read Less
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