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Sir Walter Raleigh: Regular 14oz Pipe Tobacco
Product Number: 003-538-0003
An Aromatic Burley blend with hints of cocoa and oriental spice, Sir Walter Raleigh Regular mixture has been a popular favorite of countless smokers for generations.
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- Family: Burley
- Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews (55 Total)
Granddad and I (Part 2)
April 07, 2019
By:
Smokebacca
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
hierophant
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
John H.
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
By:
KYBURLEY
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
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
Biggest Surprise of 2015
June 08, 2015
By:
GFGraham
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Nicholas T.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
OTC Legend
July 20, 2020
By:
DK Acolyte
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Carl J.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
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
By:
Paul S
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Samuel H.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
Great
January 15, 2022
By:
RemyB
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Billy Rubin
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
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
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
By:
TK
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
man clay! Read Less
Second time around
January 30, 2021
By:
Brian B.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
, 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
Not bad
August 07, 2020
By:
Brian C.
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
By:
Daniel1972
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
By:
Allan S.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
James Marc R.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
PipeBlank
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
t packed really nicely and easily. This wold certainly be a go-to Drug Store brand. Read Less
Old Time Simplicity
April 29, 2018
By:
PhantomWolf
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
By:
truculentfrogs
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.
Ol' Trustworthy Pal
April 09, 2023
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
t tired of this cut or its flavor. Read Less
Timeless!
November 19, 2022
By:
Markus
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Vladimir Zeev
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Alexander R.
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
By:
Jordan B.
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
By:
Branon B.
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
By:
MoDiggler
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
Professor Fate
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
o middling. Not as good a Half and Half. Read Less
Wonderful Surprise
February 13, 2022
By:
Samuel H.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
By:
novaki
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
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
Simple
July 31, 2021
By:
Andrew C.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
t at least once. Read Less
A great smoke.
June 06, 2021
By:
snafeer
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
By:
Jason K.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 14oz
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
my favorite burley but for its price you can't really say no to it. Read Less
Basic but reliable
February 06, 2021
By:
The Manfather
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
By:
Cowboy Dan
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
By:
Benjamin S.
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
By:
A Natural Man
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
cob while listening to Elijah Wood narrate Huck Finn on Audible! Read Less
Sir Walter Raleigh
September 20, 2018
By:
Bob T.
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
By:
Micah H.
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
By:
nmandrus
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
By:
D. K.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
ouch of this to bulk up my tobacco jar filled with odds and ends. Read Less
Where's the flavor
April 29, 2016
By:
Old Sea dog
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
By:
PrincelyPirate
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
. 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
Ok Blend
August 10, 2023
By:
Woodsman_piper
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
On my codger blend journey that I have slowly taken as of late this is so far the best. Can't say much good about it but I may still smoke a pipe if this is all I could get which is my best observation of codger blends so far.
Never without it!
June 29, 2023
By:
Morg
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
wait until it’s on sale and stock up.
If you haven’t tried it please do. Note: The Sir Walter Aromatic is completely different! Don’t confuse them. Read Less
风味不错，燃烧平顺
May 14, 2023
By:
Zilong Z.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
凑单买的这个，还不错，可以尝试下，价格不贵还不断货
nice surprise
April 07, 2023
By:
Robert m.
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
a bit on the sweetnut side then has a nice kiss of flavor that gives a dark sugar hint.
The pepper in the nose is mild and can be considered almost a spice.
The right pipe, smartly filled, with a measured cadence will give a lovely flavor from top to bottom of a bowl.
I was skeptical as I do search for only the sweet or nut style burly and I rarely find it so this blend is a nice surprise.
So I join the ranks of Enthusiasts who have rediscovered a blend in revival.
I say revival as there is a basic quality underlying the entire blend.
Tobaccos seem high quality and topping are lightly applied and quite appropriate.
Recommend to all Enthusiasts and all newcomers.
This is an accessible blend on many levels and creates a good starting point when exploring burly blends.
My personal note to STG is “Well Done!”
UPDATE:::
I have some Esoterica Tillsbury that frankly has way too much PEG applied and is still “damp” with over a year in a jar. Being hard to come by, I have been saving it for the day it finally dries out.
What Luck I find that Sir Walter Raleigh is a great counter to the Tillsbury.
Mixed 50/50 to find a smooth flavorful taste that is better together than each is separately.
A soft sweet cinnamon appears during a bowl!
I find it piquant irony that such a supposed top tier tobacco as Esoterica is made so much better by a “lowly” OTC blend.
Enjoyable!! Read Less
I don’t get it....
August 15, 2017
By:
poppabear
Product: Sir Walter Raleigh Regular 1.5oz
ked the complexities that I’m currently looking for on my journey. Read Less
