Customer Reviews (50 Total)
Granddad and I (Part 2)
April 07, 2019
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I loved my Granddad. He remains my watermark of a real man. A Bataan Death March survivor, he came home from WWII determined to make the best of life. He retired a Lieutenant Colonel and moved to the open country of Texas where he raised two sons and... Read More
loved my Grandmother unending. I was his only grandchild and he would do anything for me... anything. He had taken up the pipe and it gave him much joy. But, sadly I was a kid in the 70s brainwashed by PSAs every Saturday morning. I used to cry every time I saw him smoke and I'd say “Granddad, I don't want you to die.” Eventually, he gave up smoking entirely. When I was in High School he passed away of cancer anyway. I choose not to cry over this memory. It makes me mad because he had every right to do whatever he wanted and he loved the pipe. I blame the anti-smoking campaigners for using a naive child to do their dirty work. He deserved to smoke his pipe and love his grandson and not to have to choose between them. I choose not to dwell on it, I'd rather look forward. Granddad always said, if you want to do something “Just do it.” (he had a way of cutting through the BS). What I wanted to do after I began smoking a pipe myself was find and try what he had smoked. After a lot of searching the only tobacco I've found that seems to be the one is SWR Regular. I tried SWR Aromatic too, but it's the Regular that brought back memories... the smell of Granddad's wood working shop, of the Summer air riding with him on the tractor, of all those Christmas mornings, and yes, even the Saturday mornings watching cartoons. Everywhere he smoked his pipe I have fond memories of today. He was a man that lived life to the fullest on his terms. That's the sort of man that would like Sir Walter Raleigh Regular. I have no way to know for sure, but my gut says “That's the one.” every time I taste it. A SIDE NOTE: If you've read some of my other reviews, you know I also struggled for a long time with Burley blends, so it was quite a shock that I liked this one at all, let alone more than SWR Aromatic. Since then I can't get enough of it and smoke it on a daily basis. I can't believe it took nearly three decades to try this classic. Life is funny. Enjoy. Read Less
Perfectly good smoke
November 18, 2014
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Like complex lat forward blends? Do you revel in the subtlety of Virginias blended with just the right amount of Perique resulting in a lovely grassy, raisiny tin note and a spicy, layered smoking experience? Do you crave English blends, with the O... Read More
rientals giving you a different taste on every puff?
If so, then take yourself someplace else fancy boy, Sir Walter Raleigh isn't for you. What you get from SWR is the expected Burley nuttiness with a little bit of something else. A lot of people say cocoa, but for me it's just a bit of sweetness behind the Burley. Not layered, not complex, just a decent all day tobacco.
It isn't fussy about how it's packed. With SWR I generally use the "stick the pipe in the pouch and cram it full" method and that seems to work just fine. Doesn't really need a charring light, and will generally burn through with a minimum of fuss and bother. If you're an unapologetic puffer then it MIGHT burn a little hot for you, but no one else need worry.
It's a good choice for smoking when you can't devote your attention to the pipe...when doing chores, driving, times like that. Read Less
OTC Of Choice
July 06, 2017
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
Sir Walter Raleigh has been a staple smoke of pipers in my family for 3 generations including myself, what higher endorsement can I give it? If your after a classic American burley blend, this is a fantastic choice.
Carpet slippers for the pipe
January 31, 2017
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
I've recently returned to this one after smoking a lot of top shelf Burleys over the past couple years. I have to say that it seems a lot better to me now, although it wasn't bad before. Since Scandinavian Tobacco Group has taken over production this... Read More
blend, and other classics have very much improved and I believe they have returned Sir Walter to its original recipe. You get a chunky ready rubbed/ cross cut blend of white and dark burley with a light molasses topping which I believe comes from dark rum. People mention licorice and or anise but I don't get that. There is mostly just the nutty, dark chocolate notes you find in any quality Burley. The tobacco also comes on the dry side but that works in its favor because it seems to taste better the drier it is. If you liked Edgeworth or Lane Limited Ready Rubbed this is very similar, maybe better. Read Less
Good Smoke
October 13, 2016
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I tried this back in my aromatic days,and did not know what to make of it.Now,I've tried it again,and I find a good tasting,one dimensional smoke.One dimensional smokes are not a bad thing,as long as they don't bite.Easier on the mouth than Half N Ha... Read More
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Biggest Surprise of 2015
June 08, 2015
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
This is a classic all-day smoke. Definitely better than average. Dry right out of the pouch, so it lit and burned easily. Very mild, nutty flavor. At one point I got a hint of that charcoal taste that usually signals (to me, anyway) that a tobacco is... Read More
done. So I turned the bowl upside-down, the ashes and a tiny bit of dottle fell out and....that was it. It had burned almost down to the bottom with zero re-lights. Burned fairly quickly, but didn't burn hot. Perfect for camping, chores, driving or anything else that doesn't require paying careful attention to what you're smoking. I would never buy a huge quantity of this to store, and I think that's part of its charm. What you see is that you get, and what you get is pretty darn good. I think I now understand why this brand has been around since before my grandparents got married. Read Less
Simplicity in a Smoke
May 08, 2019
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I gave SWR a lesser review when I first smoked, but as time progressed and I smoked more of it, I had to improve my review. And then I had to improve it even more later on.
This old All-American burley codger blend is slightly sour initially with su... Read More
btle hints of complexity over a very basic burley blend. The cut makes it easy to light and burn without relights. Over time I’ve realized that the complexity I detected initially is an anise note. Further smoking also brought a brown sugar taste, especially deeper in the bowl. Additionally, it’s a very smooth and silky smoke for me, almost as much as a straight black cavendish.
This is a pleasing simple tobacco, and there isn’t a thing wrong with that. This is my morning smoke! Read Less
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Legendary Codger OTC blend from the 1920's. Super simple and rather tasty. Take your pipe, scoop it through the bag filling up your bowl with this weird granola cut. Tamp a little... and you're ready to smoke. Typically only takes one light. Flavor r... Read More
uns steady through the whole bowl, lightly nutty, with hints of cocoa, coffee and molasses. Pretty well behaved and cool smoking if you keep a good 30 sec between puffs. Not goopy or suffering from harsh spots or chemical taste. Just cool sweet nutty burley. Makes a great companion any time of day. I prefer it in a small cobb like the Missouri Pride. The OTC pouch is pretty sturdy and I like to use it as a poor man's carrying case. It will hold a small pipe (stem and bowl separated), Czech tool, lighter, and several bowls of tobacco and still roll up nice and tight and fit right in your coat or shirt pocket. Very handy! Taking into consideration the blends history, simplicity, great price, wide distribution, pleasing flavor profile and cool smoking all day attributes, I give it 5 stars. Simply lovely! Read Less
SWR Reg.
October 05, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
I've been smoking a lot of this lately. To put it another way, the number of canisters I've gone though could fulfill the role of waste paper baskets for a small business office building. Is it a perfect blend? No. It can get nippy if you smoke it to... Read More
o hard and a slow cadence is more rewarding than steam engine puffing. But it is dependable, with a nice molasses/ coca/ mystery favor hints but, above all of them, a passable burley. Read Less
Classic, All Day Burley Blend
March 30, 2015
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
To me, this comes off as the classic "comfort" blend. It's sweet, easy-going, and gives you that nostalgic feeling. I just smoked it for the first time in a fresh MM legend, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. The pouch aroma is candy-li... Read More
ke sweet with a little liquorice note. Smoking it, it has a chocolatey/marshmallow flavour, with, oddly enough, a finish similar to black tea. I was expecting an earthy burley presence, but didn't find any. The cut allows for easy packing, and though it did burn a little hot, I can look past it. Overall, a really nice blend I can see coming back to. Read Less
Wonderful Surprise
February 13, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Ordered a packet on a whim, and I do think I love it. I’ve been looking for a good all-day smoke for a while, and I think this might just fit the bill: smokes cool and easy and tasty. Everyone says how humble and simple this blend is, but I have def... Read More
initely payed more for tobacco that ended up being much more boring. The anise can be a little sharp when you first light up, but once you’ve got it going, it balances delightfully with the cocoa. Makes me think of those little chocolate-covered anise seeds they have at restaurants in Italy sometimes, or of an almond mocha. Read Less
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
OK before all you elitist lose your damn minds hear me out. I’m not giving this 4 stars because it’s the most high-quality tobacco out there or because it’s room note is the best or because its taste is the best. I am giving it five stars because I l... Read More
ike it, it is affordable it is high-quality and I’ve never had another tobacco that taste even close to it. It has a very unique flavor. I don’t know how I would explain it acorns, coco and black currant maybe? Back to the point though the reason why I’m giving this 4 stars is because it’s my was daily smoke for years I probably smoke 5-10 bowls a day seven days a week and 3/4 or so of them were Sir Walter Raleigh. I will add, full disclosure like I said it’s a very unique tasting tobacco if you’ve never had it even if you like straight burley non-aromatics buy a pouch before you buy a tin. It’s definitely not for everyone. Read Less
Like an old friend
December 14, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
The older I get, the more of this tobacco I smoke.
This Sir Walter Raleigh pipe tobacco is the consistency of Grape Nuts cereal. It’s easy to load and light. The flavor is akin to a good cup of coffee. It doesn’t taste like coffee, it just gives the... Read More
same good satisfaction. True burley chocolate flavors. This was my first pipe tobacco and it looks like I’ll be ending with it. Read Less
Simply the Best
December 03, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I waited a long time to write a review of swr regular. I couldn't quite grasp the experience until getting through a few tubs of it. I'm still not sure what to say except I think it's great. It's an easy going tobacco that smokes well and tastes grea... Read More
t. I get why it's an OTC that has withstood the test if time. It's a mild burly blend that to me smells of chocolate cake in the tin. There is a hit of alcohol to it, so it's got a note of rum cake. Honestly the course cut of it took some getting used to for packing, since it is a bit dryer too. But I found that codger scooping packed the best for this blend. There is an amazing earthy quality to it, and a creamy texture to the smoke. It smokes like coffee. Not that it tastes like coffee but it hits the same comfort feeling for me. It smokes easy, tastests like how I "think" pipe tobacco should and is a rewarding and comforting experience. There are hints of anise but it isn't overwhelming. I find there are hints of baking spice but mostly it tastes like good burly tobacco. The room note is not intended for others but to be frank it smells like what pipe tobacco burning should smell like. I think you do yourself a disservice if you don't pick up a pouch and try it out. Truly swr is a comforting, easy smoking blend that is easy on the mind, toung and pocketbook. Read Less
A Classy Vintage!
November 20, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
It's an unique classic blend. It's quite relaxing and burns nice and slow. The mesmerizing flavor of anise makes all the difference!
This was my gateway to pipes
February 11, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
When I first started smoking a pipe it was Sir Walter and a cob. I now smoke Sammy G, Escudo, G.L. Pease, ect. However good old Sir Walter has never left my rotation. It is beautiful in it's simplicity. I love it most out of my fountain style old Ger... Read More
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Second time around
January 30, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
When I was a young teen, the first tobacco I ever tried was SWR and one night it made me as sick as a dog so I swore to never touch it again. So, 50 circles around the sun, on a lark I decided to give it a shot based on reviews. I love a good English... Read More
, and keep a supply on hand, but my heart longs for burley tobacco. Now, obviously, an experienced pipe-smoker, I simply appreciate this rather uncomplicated blend after buying a pouch and giving it a go. I like the cube-granola cut of it and the taste. After all these years, I am glad that I tried it again. A just-opened 14 oz tub sits in my tobacco closet, SWR burning in the bowl of my Peterson as I type. Read Less
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
but not good. I found the cut to be odd and crumbly. The top note was distracting for me. I've smokes far worse tobaccos, but I don't plan to revisit this one.
Interesting taste and smell
August 05, 2020
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
I like this it is an interesting room note out of the can and the flavor and smell are the same as the out of the can smell. I will continue to buy this and it mixes well with Carter Hill and half an d half.
STG has done an excellent job improving this blend
February 15, 2020
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I've tried SWR a few times during my 55 years of pipe smoking. All with disastrous results. I recently bought a pouch for blending purposes and decided to try a bowl solo. I was amazed at the improvement. It was a cool and delicious experience. The q... Read More
uality of Burley used is far above what I remember from the past and the molasses and anise casing is wonderful. Now I'm a fan and will always have some on hand. Read Less
Anise, Molasses, Cocoa... Alkaline
February 03, 2020
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Tastes like a cheaper version of Russ Ouellette’s Hearth and Home Burley Kake. Lacks depth and the burley’s been sublimated by the toppings. The anisette is sharp while the molasses provides a depth of sweetness. The Cocoa is dark and mildly bitter.... Read More
This is more alkaline than Carter Hall and Prince Albert, and also stronger. It’s lacks the smoothness and can bite, whereas CH and PA are smooth and mild... almost cavendish like. Mild nicotine with mild to medium body. The flavor is sharp and medium-full, but it’s VERY artificial. Read Less
Suprisingly Good
June 19, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Got one of these locally and was very pleased, good strength, good flavor, stays lit the whole time, was very dry out of the pouch but didn't burn as quick as I thought it would. The cut is also something I had only seen once before, small grains tha... Read More
t packed really nicely and easily. This wold certainly be a go-to Drug Store brand. Read Less
Old Time Simplicity
April 29, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Great tasting burley with a mildly sweet topping reminiscent of cocoa. This blend will not bite. I prefer SWR Aromatic to this, but both are decent old fashion drugstore blends.
Sneaky (Good)
February 08, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
So easy to take for granted, the more I smoke, the better it gets. Cellared some for 12 years and it is off the charts good and the contemporary blending is fine too.
Timeless!
November 19, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
What can I say about this tobacco that hasn't already been said? Is it nutty... yes and smooth with lots of tasty, mellow billowing smoke. I smoke this in my workshop and then come back in an hour later and the smell immediately takes me back to my c... Read More
hildhood. It has that old time, pleasant room note that people reminisce back to their father or grandfather smoking a pipe. I have been smoking this ever since I started smoking a pipe, 8 years ago and I'll continue to smoke it until I go to meet the Lord (I hope he doesn't mind if I have a pipe and pouch of SWR in my pocket). I love it most in the morning with a strong cuppa joe or in the evening sitting in my lawn chair on the porch with a finger or 2 of good bourbon whiskey. This tobacco is truly timeless! Read Less
It's just a smooth, clean burley with a hint of nutty.
October 08, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Another Burley. Actually, I did not expect an outstanding taste and special pleasure from each puff from this tobacco. It's just a smooth, clean burley with a hint of nutty.
I would recommend this blend for a new pipesmoker looking for an easy-to-smo... Read More
ke, non-aromatic blend, and for an experienced pipesmoker looking for an easy, daytime, yard-work type of blend.
In conclusion, SWRs are basically comfy old pipe tobacco slippers. Read Less
Daily smoker
September 14, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
This is my go-to at-work pipe. Smoke it on my lunch break and smoke 1/2 bowls on my smoke breaks. Great codger blend with a pleasant taste and room note. Will be buying again in the big tin.
Ol’ Reliable
August 25, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
This is and has always been my default go-to for a nice reliable smoke.
You, sir are a gentleman and a scholar!
August 21, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Fantastic otc blend. In my opinion , the best. Easy to smoke, easy to light and kept lit , with an excellent Spicey flavor that is reminiscent of baking spices. A wonderful OTC blend considering the value and pricing.
Still here for a reason
August 05, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I imagine most of the country smelled like SWR during the 50's and 60's. The amount of tin these folks used for their packaging back then rivaled that of Chrysler back in the day. This tobacco has been a mainstay for many generations of pipe smokers ... Read More
and will continue to do so as long as there's pipes and people to smoke them. Out of all the aromatics I've tried, I find this to be in my top five. It can bite at first but once you learn how finesse the bowl into burning just right you'll understand why Sir Walter isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Read Less
Only "Half" as good
April 14, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
OK so this is the second OTC blend in my tobacco comparison. Simply said, this was mild, middle of the road and "found wanting." It wasn't bad, just a mild, non-challenging smoke. It would definitely be a codger all-day-smoker since it is s... Read More
o middling. Not as good a Half and Half. Read Less
Wonderful Surprise
February 13, 2022
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Ordered a packet on a whim, and I do think I love it. I’ve been looking for a good all-day smoke for a while, and I think this might just fit the bill: smokes cool and easy and tasty. Everyone says how humble and simple this blend is, but I have def... Read More
initely payed more for tobacco that ended up being much more boring. The anise can be a little sharp when you first light up, but once you’ve got it going, it balances delightfully with the cocoa. Makes me think of those little chocolate-covered anise seeds they have at restaurants in Italy sometimes, or of an almond mocha. Read Less
One of my "Go To" Smokes
September 13, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
SWR regular is one of my "go to" pipe tobaccos. It's a very singular experience of cocoa, earth and spice make for a wonderful all day, any day tobacco. What it lacks in complexity it makes up for in comforting familiarity. I've never had a... Read More
n off pouch of this stuff and it's always a satisfying smoke. Like some burleys, this can wrestle with your nose a little, just to remind you you're smoking something. But if you like the burn of a coca cola then you'll love this. Read Less
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I finished my first pouch of this and it is simple and consistent. Won’t go on my favorites list, but it holds its own. I will certainly order it in the future, but not with regularity. I’m a burley fan and I recommend any burly fans out there try i... Read More
t at least once. Read Less
A great smoke.
June 06, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
This is a great smoke for breaking in a pipe or if you just want something to puff that wont overwhelm your taste buds, or to help you reset after a heavy aromatic binge. I would recommend always having a pouch around. Yum.
Good if you like Burley
June 01, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
I like the "granola cut" a lot. I would smoke it just for that reason alone, actually. Field and Stream is similar and, I think, better, but as a straight burley, SWR is a very enjoyable, cool, smooth and clean smoke. No stench or nic hit to speak ... Read More
of, if you need to get on with your day afterward. Read Less
A pretty good OTC
May 10, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
A friend of mine introduced me to Mr. Raleigh and I am happy to meet him. I don't smoke this often but when I crack open a pouch, I am reminded why I stocked up on some of it. It is a good burley that never leaves me disappointed. Its definitely not ... Read More
my favorite burley but for its price you can't really say no to it. Read Less
Basic but reliable
February 06, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I prefer the aromatic variant of SWR but the original is what it is. A nice solid Burley hit. This is designed for guys who had to work and pick up a pouch on the way to do that work or on the way home. A working man's tobacco for a simpler age.
Ol' Reliable
January 26, 2021
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
You never forget your first, and it's nice when your first holds up. Nothing mind blowing here, just a really solid, easy smoking burley.
Caught me off guard 😄
October 01, 2019
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Great smoke . Took a walk this afternoon and this smoke went perfect with a cool fall afternoon . Will get a tin and some Sir Walter aromatic too .
The Old Man’s Brand
March 23, 2019
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
SWR is probably the best “drugstore “ brand currently available. It’s not a high end tobacco by any means but it does have a unique cut, a nice burley flavor (without the heavily applied glycol), and a big time nostalgia factor! Try smoking some in a... Read More
cob while listening to Elijah Wood narrate Huck Finn on Audible! Read Less
Sir Walter Raleigh
September 20, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I know that this blend has been out for a very long time, but there is something with it that just doesn't mesh with me. While others seem to enjoy this blend, I do not like it at all.
Sir Walter Raliegh
March 25, 2018
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Best over the counter Burley my grandfather smokes this regularly and loves it if your looking for a cheap Burley with a good price this is for you
Alright, I suppose
December 30, 2016
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Very plain. A solid smoke but temperamental in regards to moisture content. Simply would not stay lit in some of my pipes, regardless of how dry/moist/packed it was. Room note reviled by my loving wife.
Works best with a corncob pipe....
June 16, 2016
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
This is one of those pouched tobaccos you keep around because it's not a bad smoke.
The flavor is mild and a bit nutty, and it works well enough on it's own.
Also it's inoffensive enough to blend well with other types of tobacco. I usually add a p... Read More
ouch of this to bulk up my tobacco jar filled with odds and ends. Read Less
Where's the flavor
April 29, 2016
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Says it's a burley. I'm not getting it. An ashtray has better flavor.
Mildly Enjoyable
November 20, 2013
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
I stumbled upon Sir Walter Raleigh, and saw the tradition statement, and simply had to give it a go. Upon opening it and smelling the tobacco (my personal "new tobacco" tradition) the immediate aroma that struck me was very fruity and sweet... Read More
. I thought it burnt a little hot, and that may have just been how I packed it in, but the flavor and the aroma were pleasant enough. It wasn't my personal favorite, but it certainly wasn't the worst that I've had. Read Less
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
物超所值物美价廉，真的很不错的一款烟草
I don’t get it....
August 15, 2017
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
So i know this is like one of those old tyme tobaccos that have been in families for eons.... but I don’t get it. It was a nice smoke, mild flavor and nice room note but there wasn’t anything that would make me want to keep reaching for it. It lac... Read More
ked the complexities that I’m currently looking for on my journey. Read Less
Rather Plain
January 30, 2016
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
Smokes with a bit of spice from the oriental and a slightly sweet nuttiness from the burley, but ultimately tastes like a very mild cigar and smells a bit cigarette-y. If you just want a nice plain tobacco taste, this is for you. If you want complexi... Read More
ty, look elsewhere. Read Less
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