Customer Reviews (87 Total)
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
冷火慢抽，越抽越有味。
When two nuns aren't enough and four nuns is too many...
June 08, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
A lot has been said comparing the latest version of (Bell's) Three Nuns and it's predecessors, but all I've ever had is the modern take. And that I can tell you, is pretty good. It's dominating character is some tasty dark-fired Kentucky. The Virgini... Read More
a and Burley fall in behind the DFK with Burley coming in second most but not all of the time. The cut is curly, a.k.a. coin, and they are not tightly spun. The coins are small and fragile, basically lending themselves to an easy rub-out and they have a good moisture level. You could try to stack these but they're too small to fold. If you've had Mac Baren Dark Twist, the cut is the same. In fact, the two tobaccos are very similar. In my experience the Bell's is fuller bodied and a bit stronger in the nicotine department, but the flavors are the same...smokey without the Latakia campfire. I enjoyed this one fresh off finishing a Dark Twist 100g tin to make a side-by-side comparison for myself and I think I prefer the Mac Baren, but because they are so similar this could just be the tins I had. The Mac Baren was 7 years old, and the Three Nuns only a few months and I know that can make a big difference. If either of these sound good to you, get a tin of each. Three nuns should be tried by all. Tobaccos with pedigrees as old as this one that are still around deserve a try. Enjoy. UPDATE: Since I posted this review, Three Nuns has expanded to a nine nuns lineup: Red, Green and Yellow. It's worth mentioning that the Green tin contains Perique like the original version by Bell's. If you're looking for something akin to older versions, you may want to start with Three Nuns Green. Read Less
Better with age
June 09, 2017
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I have never had the original Three Nuns, so I have no basis for comparison, however I can tell you this is a superb tobacco that has a lot going for it. Would it be better if it actually had Perique in it? Probably... but it is still very good. I pu... Read More
t away a tin of this for about a year and it mellowed a little bit and got a little sweeter, this blend is definitely worth your time. I like to smoke it slow and easy for more flavor, enjoy! Read Less
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这是一款可以轻松一斗到底的烟草，但是请小心你的烟斗不要变成暖手炉，至于口感我不大好评价只能说这款烟草不大适合我口味，也许放一放味道会更适合我
好！good！
December 29, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
这款调配其实很长情……第一次抽它还是没变配方之前的方盒，到现在这么多年了，一直都在点缀着我的烟斗钵。不过加入了肯塔基和白肋后，甜度降了，香气开始向一个奇怪的方向一路下去，而且斗温略高。总的来说，是一款很好的零食！对新手不是很友好
Absolutely Superb
March 17, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I have never left a review for any tobacco product I have purchased, not because they weren't good, just never did, BUT....I HAD to write a review after trying Three Nuns. This tobacco, in my honest opinion, is the greatest tobacco that has ever been... Read More
in my pipe! My new go to for sure. I hardly smoke anything else anymore and will be getting plenty, plenty more of this! If you haven't tried it I can't express enough that you need to! Simply the best! Read Less
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the Three Nuns. Very smooth with just a bit of a kick to it.
I must confess
March 19, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I'm not a huge fan of Virginia's. However, I love this tin. I like how the coins pack. The flavor is just awesome. It's one of my absolute favorite pipe tobaccos.
Not Bad, But Not Good, Either
March 15, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Has the world run out of Perique? No?
Then why oh why in God's name would you take the Perique out of Three Nuns?
Let me be clear. I've had the old stuff. Now, I know it was like fifteen years old and that had something to do with it, but this is utt... Read More
erly unrecognizable. This tastes like MacBaren Roll Cake, except even hotter-burning. The old stuff tasted like a library. This tastes like leather. The old stuff tasted like class boundaries. What have you done? Read Less
Truly, None Nicer
January 31, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Elegant, dark, luxurious. If you adore DFK blends, this is your new favorite desert smoke. I like to end on this one because it has a subtle sweetness that is more apparent on the heels of a piquant VaPer or smokey English. It's just a shame it's so ... Read More
expensive. Note: The pictured tin is no longer accurate as the tin has been censored by the government tin art ruiner. Read Less
Three nuns
January 31, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
A classic, terrific blend right from the can. But with a little age, the greatness really shines, definitely add it to your cellar!
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
烟草比较干燥，很容易保持燃烧。阴燃时的味道最好，大口抽吸时是浓郁燥热的烟雾，需要提高对抽烟节奏的控制才能有好的感受，不然舌头会一直疼。
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
清甜，室韵尚可，前段有花草香气，尾段也不辣。海泡大气室，轻松一斗到底，大火球也不烫嘴～好评～
Like a good Irish whiskey.
December 27, 2019
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Three Nuns is as different to many other Virginia tobaccos as a fine Irish Whiskey is to Bud Light, which is to say this will not be for everyone, but if you prefer something different occasionally this is certainly worth the try. Sipped slowly from ... Read More
a tall- bowled dublin or billiard, this is a true delight. Read Less
Better than before
October 10, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I tried this years ago when it still had perique. For my taste, this is much better.
I guess I just don't have a love of the perique boost. I'll put Three Nuns in my regular rotation now.
Well, what else can I say
October 26, 2013
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
The coins are beautiful. The smoke is full bodied. The aroma is quite appealing for a non-aromatic tobacco. Delicious.
Classic Three Nuns
March 30, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Smoke it slowly and you will find its amazing three nuns taste. Especially smoke during the nighttime just right for you.
Bela Lugosi's Dead
March 25, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I sat on my porch last night with a bowl of Three Nuns. Listened to Bauhaus Bela Lugosi's Dead on repeat. This is good tobacco. Sipped it for an hour or so. Then I put on Tami Neilson for the finish. This is REAL tobacco. So good. Enjoy.
Holy Smoke
January 27, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Burn was smooth top to bottom. Smokey notes, mild woodsy, toasted bread notes. Comes ready out of tin. Needed five minutes to breath. I went for twenty more tins. This is very pleasing tobacco. I like to have some of the English family, Burley famil... Read More
y, and then switch to Virginia family during the day. Variety is the spice of life. I have yet to find a tinned best seller that was displeasing. Read Less
Dependable DFK Blend
December 11, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Three Nuns is an old DFK standby. I always have a few tins tucked away. Always a comfort to know I have a few tins tin on-hand. Never disappointing.
关于新草喝陈草
November 09, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
如果你入手后发现是新草，那么建议放一放再抽，味道不错。
Invaded by a hairy white fungus after 5 weeks
July 29, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
On 06/23/2021 I received my first tin of Three Nuns. The tin note was boring, the taste was terrible, and the room note was unidentifiable. Throughout the next four weeks I attempted several more bowls. Today on 07/28/21 I noticed it was now invaded ... Read More
with a hairy white fungus. Upon arrival the coins were very dry, so I do not believe it was a mold. Nonetheless, I was happy to toss this can in a trashcan. Perhaps a red biological receptacle would have been more suitable. 😞 Read Less
C.S. Lewis Knew A Few Things—Like “Three Nuns”
February 07, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This underrated medium-bodied blend is surely worth ordering, even if only one tin. It was a favorite of C.S. Lewis for good reason, after all. These coins seem simple in composition—sweet Virginias with a center of dark-fired Kentucky—but it produce... Read More
s a simple enjoyment that’s worth recommending. Your first contact with Three Nuns regular will probably involve a sniff or two of the product upon cracking the tin. Notes of figs or fruit cake hit your nostrils. But it’s the char light that reveals the blend’s true character: fig bread mixed with the nut-like quality of the burley fused with the coffee and chock flavor that is borne of the dark-fired Kentucky (without the smoked meat flavor that often comes with DFK).
I can’t help imagining in a Danish cloister, called the Mac Baren Convent, three nuns are having a grand old time enjoying a breakfast of fig cake, nuts, coffee, and a bit of chocolate. And you can, too. 4.5 stars. Read Less
Smokey, nutty, slightly sweet and leathery
February 05, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Just as the title says this is everything that you’d expect from the contents. Easily one of my favorites.
Only thing is, don’t expect the kind of coins like you get from Escudo or Davidoff. It’s almost as though they pressed a bunch coins firmly ... Read More
into a cake, dried it out, and put the lid on the tin. Good luck if you want to separate them out. I just rubbed out the whole thing and put it in a jar. Read Less
Surprisingly good
January 15, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I'm not much into review writing, but seeing how polarized the opinions are, figured I'd say a few words...
I just received, popped open and tried my 1st tin of 3 nuns. While I'm a Virginia guy, never had this one before, never tried the original stu... Read More
ff either.
This is a very interesting and surprisingly good tobacco. It's Virginia-forward but it's difficult to tell where Virginia ends and other components begin. I'd attribute this to a well-concocted but somewhat prominent casing which is a bit too sweet for my liking (hence the docked 1/2 star), but not too intrusive to make it an aromatic. It doesn't burn hot for me at all, it burns well (1 relight per bowl) and is very forgiving when it comes to packing techniques.
I also think this is a perfect 1st tobacco for new pipe smokers: it tastes great and is full-flavored and since it's not too complex, doesn't require a developed palate to enjoy.
Great tobacco, will buy more and will add it to my rotation. Read Less
Totally none nicer
May 01, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I used to love Dunhill’s (Peterson’s now) all the way, but one day the tobacco store next to me was out of Dunhill's so I went for Three Nuns, of course based on the salesman recommendation.
Honestly, I have never teased a pipe tobacco that good. T... Read More
o me it is the best tobacco in the market. Read Less
Catholic Convert!
July 24, 2019
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Smoked a 7 year old tin of this... and man this ages well! Put a few tins into the time capsule and you will be rewarded with a smoke that will make your loins quiver!
Simple, but amazing
May 10, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I like a lot of heavy, latakia, orientals, but i always find myself coming back to this one. I honestly don't know why i like it so much. Very smooth, and nutty. Not your typical virginia. Kinda spendy, but even spendy pipe tobacco is cheap reall... Read More
y. Read Less
Absolutely Superb
March 17, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I have never left a review for any tobacco product I have purchased, not because they weren't good, just never did, BUT....I HAD to write a review after trying Three Nuns. This tobacco, in my honest opinion, is the greatest tobacco that has ever been... Read More
in my pipe! My new go to for sure. I hardly smoke anything else anymore and will be getting plenty, plenty more of this! If you haven't tried it I can't express enough that you need to! Simply the best! Read Less
Changed my taste buds
April 13, 2017
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
So my first Virginia was Escudo. It was pretty good. This though is more to my liking! Grassy and a subtle sweetness to it. Im a fan and will be getting more.
love it
February 19, 2017
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
If you like a strong tobacco, this is for you. Garwith Hoggart is too strong for me. But this Three nuns is great. It has first taste of wine followed by whiskey. Great and great.
An easy light English
February 01, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I am relatively new to pipe smoking, but my palate has been expanding over these past few years. I just received this and have smoked it for the first time. It's light, sweet and fruity with a little spice/pepper to it. I see all these posts about... Read More
it not being like the original mix, would have loved to tried the version the C.S. Lewis used to smoke and wonder how different it really is. Regardless, it's an easy, everyday smoke and is at the top of my rotation. Very enjoyable. Read Less
Excellent!
January 06, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I know this isn't exactly the original blend. I never smoked the original and I suspect few here have. That aside, this Three Nuns is excellent. The flavor is pleasing and induces relaxation. There is a full-bodied dried fruit note that seems to ling... Read More
er in background. The room note was received very favorably. The roll-cake makes for easy packing, lighting and smoking. Combustion was good and no re-lights were needed. I have smoked this in briars and cobs with good results from both. Well worth the money and time. Read Less
So Good!
February 27, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This is my favorite tobacco. It's very smooth and it tastes good too. I will always try to have this on hand whenever I can. The coins are so cool too!
Glad to see it back!
June 16, 2013
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I absolutely adore Three Nuns! I have 400 grams from before its US hiatus and it's a challenge to keep out of it! Looking forward to seeing what the "new" stuff is like, If you love a good VaPer this just might be your blend! One word of wa... Read More
rning though. Go slow or your tongue will regret it... Trust me! Read Less
Excellent stuff!
November 11, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Wish I hadn’t waited so long to try this. This tobacco is superb! The perfect blend of Virginia and Burley tobacco’s. I highly recommend this to anyone.
Delicious
October 26, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Great flavor, nice coin sized perfect for any bowl. Good aroma and taste. No relights for me when smoking. Good smoke “mouth feel”
A classic name.
October 17, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
It is a legendary pipe blend, Artificially high priced. $18 a tin?
Why leave out the perique? Seems there were different versions of this blend both with and without perique.
I tried GLPease Six Pence, which seemed to describe a style similar to ... Read More
what I expected from 3 Nuns. I like that one.
I didn't think much of this. Read Less
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
与常见的明亮果脯风味不同，这款烟草带有明显的木质风味，口感柔顺且厚重。十分特别。
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
A full flavored blend. Earthy notes. Extremely satisfying.
Age it a little and it gets better
May 26, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
The best thing you can do for this tobacco is age it in a mason jar for about six months. It cuts some harshness and makes it a nice springtime/summer smoke.
Theres always one..
April 07, 2022
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Why does it smell like smoked oysters? Smokes alright though. *Update* So I tried again to enjoy this blend and it just isnt great, its not even that good at all. There are better mixtures and blends for a much better price out there, GLPease gaslamp... Read More
being one, cobblestone king being another. Then Presbyterian, and Peterson balkan. Then C&D John Marr. The list sort of goes on and on but yeh. It just isnt for me. And it still smells like smoked oysters?? Maybe i have a bad batch? Read Less
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永远的经典！！值得你去试
Good.?
September 23, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This is a good tobacco, however it has a strong taste and a bite that do not really enjoy.
스모크! 찐한 향
August 04, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
훈연의 향이 찐하고. 달달한 향은 플러스
the mixture is not bad
June 03, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Today I discovered the Three Nuns tin from J. & F. Bell which has been in production since the 19th century.
This tin is remarkable in that I withstood it for three years (from November 2018). The tobacco blend is softer and not as strong as the fre... Read More
sh one. In principle, the mixture is not bad, it smokes well, but not mine due to the presence of Burley. I'm not a Burley fan. The declared strength of 4 out of five is too high for my taste, 3 out of 5 will be. Read Less
Dry and Bites
March 01, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
The tin I received came fairly dry, almost too dry. I packed a bowl and lit it up. It has very forward coffee taste with hints of toast. Room note is cigarettes. Not much on the dark fired or burley and the virginias aren't that sweet. Strength is mi... Read More
ddle ground. Tends to burn hot and bite, supposedly due to how dry it came? Maybe I received a bad tin as I'm not getting the flavors and room note everyone else seems to be getting. I let it set a couple of days and rehydrated it a bit, seemed to help some, but still bites some if pushed a little. Gonna jar it up and cellar it a few months and see what happens. As it stands right now, it's hard to smoke or even like this blend. Read Less
Nice catch phrase, but...
February 17, 2021
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
It’s very close to NM Superior Round Slices. Someone took the time to take out all the stems which accounts for its price tag, but it’s missing that little bit of maple sweetness I get out of SRS. Unfortunately, the burley in this also burns my mouth... Read More
at the halfway point. Read Less
Lovely Virginia
December 10, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This one is not my favorite Virginia blend, but it is one I would buy again after finishing a tin. It is not overwhelming or strong but does have a lovely taste, and a bit of interesting history to the enjoyers of the blend.
Modified it
November 04, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I can't say that I enjoyed this one. It is definitely forward on the dark Kentucky with some notes of rum or whiskey. Ultimately though I thought it was too sweet and burned way too hot. Instead of throwing it out I mixed some red Virginia ribbon and... Read More
dark burley. The addition didn't overwhelm the original flavors, but it did add a nice woodsy taste to it which I enjoyed a lot more. Ultimately though I don't think I will be buying it again. Read Less
Fine Morning Smoke
August 02, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
No bite. Tastes like tobacco. Lights easily and burns well. Medium nicotine hit. Goes nicely with coffee.
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Nothing special.. Will not be buying again especially for what it cost
Disapproval
April 05, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I do not like this tobacco. It is a mediocre tobacco, and apparently a seriously inferior product compared to it's well-respected previous version. I suggest you skip it, end of speech. Ron Swanson
Not as good as the original but a great tobacco
March 01, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
If I go back 40+ years ago my goto tobacco was Three Nuns Empire blend - as I recall it was a little cheaper than Three Nuns. While this is somewhat smoother and I miss the perique, it’s still a wonderful blend and smokes amazingly well - the wife al... Read More
so likes me smoking it! Just went to order more and disappointed to see it’s out of stock! I also tried the yellow but not as impressed! Read Less
A perfect blend to cellar
February 20, 2020
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I picked up a tin of Three nuns and it is currently aging in my cellar collection. Smokingpipes.com has great offers on this wonderful blend.
A Very Good VA/Per/Bur Blend
May 25, 2019
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This newer mix is pretty good but the vintage tins are otherworldly. However, I did note a similarity in taste to the original Bells Three Nuns on occasion. The quarter size coins rub out easily & burn cool & evenly. They require a little dry... Read More
ing time which was not the case with the "old" version & the coins seemed to be smaller "back in the day." The initial tin aroma was a nice, smoke fired tobacco smell with a bit of sour note. One might notice a slight acrid taste initially but after a little is burned off, you will get a little burst of sweet, natural tobacco flavors that meld together fairly well.
Three Nuns has not earned legendary status for no reason & this newer blend works OK for me. As good or better than most blends of this genre. Mac Baren's Three Nuns is strong enough to satisfy and delivers a semi-sweet smoke well above mid strength. It starts tasting pretty good a short while after the charring light to the end... not much waiting for the flavor to develop. It can be smoked right out of the tin if one desires to do so. I'm sure it would be much better with a little age & will cellar some for later consumption. It smokes/burns well all the way to the finish.
There's a lot of tobacco packed in a 50g tin and it is a fairly good value as the leaf is not weighted down with excessive moisture & I haven't noticed any stems thus far. Read Less
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Sorry to be a naysayer here but this stuff was so bad I could not finish the bowl. It is nothing like the old 3N which had not Burley or KY tobac in it that I could ever taste.
My favorite
February 14, 2019
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I like it
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
3 nuns is better than nun
Better after storage
December 12, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Stored for 3 years, I find the berry taste shows more. Love to recommand it
Not for me
November 26, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Maybe I just expected too much after hearing the hype around this blend, but I found this extremely disappointing. It does have a some bright Virginia flavors, and some earthy/nutty flavors from the Kentucky's, but they're very light flavors and do ... Read More
not make up for the poor smoking mechanics. I've tried smoking rubbed out loosely, rubbed out very fine, and just folded and stuffed, but none of them worked well for me. It was an infuriating combination of refusing to stay lit and smoking harshly/biting my tongue when it actually stays lit. The jar that I have has been almost completely untouched now for probably a year, because there's never really a time when it sounds appealing to me. Read Less
Legendary
November 24, 2018
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There is a reason why this blend has been around so long. It's an all day, everyday smoke.
Worth the try
November 10, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I have not had the original Va-Per blend (or any of the recent new releases), so this review is not a comparison.
At first, this blend did not appeal to me. I liked the tin note; it reminded me of rich fermenting hay with notes of dark fruits. My... Read More
first few bowls did not deliver on that unfortunately--it smoked hot and gave me an ashy palate profile.
However, after a break and some patience, the blend redeemed itself, showing dark fruit notes throughout the bowl, with a nutty aftertaste. I find it a very pleasant flavour now.
Mechanically, this blend burns well from first light to fine white ash, if it's handled properly. This blend seems to like smaller pipes or at least shallower bowls. Nicotine content is light/medium.
I recommend this blend to English smokers and adventurous aromaticons.
Cheers to all! Read Less
Great with some age
February 25, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Great tin, even better with a little time on the tin
A good Smoke.
February 01, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This Blend has grown on me. I love a lot of Virginia/Perique Blends And was interested in trying this. At first I was not to impressed. It’s not as sweet as I was hoping and the dark fired does give it some spice but not exactly like Perique. But a l... Read More
ittle over a week of smoking this in my rotation it has grown on me. It’s mild compared to a lot of the “va-pers” I smoke but it is a nice smoke for me in the morning and goes great with coffee thanks to the Dark Fired. Sweet hay notes mixed with crushed dry walnuts. It doesn’t sound to appealing but it really works in this Blend. Came ready to smoke right out of the tin. I also love the small roll cut coins. In short this didnt blow me away but I did have many moments of relaxation. Worth a Try! Read Less
Pleasing
January 02, 2018
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I had to try this blend because Lewis and Tolkien are some of my favorite authors. It is an enjoyable blend and I’m sure it will stay in my rotation.
like it more with time
April 26, 2017
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I'm not talking about aging, though it probably would age well, I'm an escudo fan, and at first I wasn't a fan of three nunns, but after smoking a few bowls, I find my self going to it more often. Therss something in it I like, something different.
Very enjoyable
December 29, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
There is a time for this smoke, I loved it during the colder months, but have no interest in it during desert summers.
A real vintage blend. Characterful.
December 26, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This is definitely a vintage blend, one of the Hall of Fame of pipe tobaccos.
Origin: 19th century, J & F Bell, Glasgow, Scotland, which later founded the famous “Imperial Tobacco Group” together with six other tobacco companies in 1901 (now “Imp... Read More
erial Brands PLC”, Bristol, UK). TREE NUNS was produced until 1980 and was available until the late 80s. THREE NUNS is now blended and manufactured by MacBaren, and still sold under the old, original brand of BELL’S. I am sure there is a story or an explanation behind the weird name of this blend, since nuns do not normally smoke pipe-tobacco.
Loose spun curly cut discs in the size of small coins. Surprisingly, the moisture in tin is quite low and the tobacco therefore rather dry, but still ok to smoke right out of the tin to start with. Later you may keep it under a little moisture. Nice for a change, since pipe smokers nowadays usually struggle with too high moisture in tin and wet tobacco. Stuffing and lighting is easy. Occasionally hot but steady burning. Very skilfully selected Virginias; most is dark and robust. They release aromas of bread, yeast and a scrumptious natural tobacco flavour. The Dark Fired Kentucky donates tasteful spice, wood and earth flavours to the blend, no camp-fire smokiness, though.
In earlier times, I guess before 1980, THREE NUNS always contained Perique. What a nuisance that Perique has been taken out now! I am sure a touch of Perique would fit in perfectly. I may try to add some myself one day. Nevertheless, even without Perique, THREE NUNS is a fantastic and tasteful mixture, even if it must be fairly different from the original. The sweetness is on my limit. Slightly less would make it more vintage like. And there is this pleasant, hidden, kind of outmoded, dark, soury touch, typical to so many real vintage blends. I love this. Over all THREE NUNS is an outstanding blend with great character and taste that I highly recommend to all Virginia, Va/Per, Va/Ky and Va/Bur smokers. Read Less
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Nothing Special, though I have no reference to the original Bell's blend. It burns hot. Tin note is great, like figs. Presentation wise, this has got to be the ugliest looking tobacco I've opened. The coins don't really maintain there shape, and half... Read More
the tin rubs itself out. Mild flavour, strong nicotine dose. Read Less
Still number one.
December 05, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I like the rich, earthy tobacco taste not dressed up or topped off. Always the staple when returning from my side bar mixtures.
Just okay pipe tobacco
August 11, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Bought this because I have heard it's the best stuff in the world. Burns dry and hot. The room note isn't wife approved and tasted like old man's Cologne smelled like. Won't buy again.
Not bad.
February 07, 2016
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Relatively smooth with some pepper notes, seems to burn hot. Bought mine when it was $9.99 a tin, now $16.15 no thanks as there are better cheaper options out there. Escudo comes to mind.
not every try works
December 23, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This is clearly nothing like the old Three Nuns . Bland and tasteless with no perique . Not even worth a nun and a half.
Bland Virginia
May 31, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I had to give it a try and unfortunately I wasn't too impressed. It's not a terribly bad blend. The tin note and room notes are both subtle and pleasing. Only real complaint is it isn't bursting with any real flavor just a mild sweetness start to fin... Read More
ish. It does burn well for being coin and there isn't a lot of bite. I'm still on the fence as to whether I'll buy any more or not. 👎 Read Less
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This is not what my dad used to smoke. I was dissappointed, ugly spindly messy coins, bland smell. Flavour from beginning to end dull and lifeless. Burn poor, to fast.
An every day smoke
April 03, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I tried Three Nuns out of curiosity, and wasn't particularly impressed by the first few bowls; it was certainly good, but not astonishingly so. I wasn't even certain I'd buy a second tin.
Having said that, I found after a few more bowls that I was t... Read More
urning to Three Nuns increasingly frequently as my day-to-day smoke, and now consider it first choice amongst my current selection.
It's not too strong, but has a robust enough flavour that it satisfies my tastes. It's a very relaxing smoke, and forgiving of being too tightly packed, or smoked too swiftly.
Highly recommended. Read Less
A Good Smoke
February 27, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I'd heard a lot about Three Nuns, but since I'd never tried it I brought a tin with me on a recent trip to the Caribbean. The tin note was strong but pleasant, and the taste was quite full-flavored. The nicotine seemed (to me) to be a bit of a punch ... Read More
to the head, but on the beach with a cool drink in one hand and a pipe in the other it didn't seem to matter too much. This won't be my everyday smoke, but I will definitely save it for times when I want to smoke a pipe the way one ought to enjoy a very fine whiskey: slowly. Read Less
Some Nicer
February 08, 2015
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This stuff is OK. The blend gives you a good tin note which is pleasant, pleasant room note, but an OK flavor. It is a dark campfire taste, not quite like an english but similar. The Va's give it a sweet base with the kentucky adding a dark nutty smo... Read More
ky flavor. Nice, but there are some nicer. Tends to have an ashy taste. Read Less
My Favourite Coin Tobacco
November 08, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
...relative to Escudo and Dunhill's coins. Given me druthers, I'd rather not be punched in the face by the Vitamin N and I don't with this one. Yes, Dunhill's rolls make for a very smooth, full-bodied smoke, but I think Three Nuns is just right. I... Read More
prefer being punched out by a strong latakia and prefer to keep the Virginias smooth and mild. I'm not so much concerned about flavours here so much as I like for my smokes to be smooth. Read Less
Definitely Growing on Me
May 06, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
While most of the blends I've smoked are aromatics and Cavendish blends, I've been venturing into Va's now. I was personally drawn to this tobacco due to it's long history, and by respect of C.S Lewis. I have only smoked a few bowls of this so far- 1... Read More
st bowl was a tad harsh by my fault of packing a bit too tight and smoking it too quickly. the next couple bowls I smoked I eased up and really let the flavor come to me. And I have to say it was truly relaxing and therapeutic even. This mixture is ridiculously smooth and has a subtly sweet taste to it. I look forward to getting to know this blend better. Read Less
OK at best
March 24, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
This blend is Ok, mine tasted soapy out of the tin. Dried some out and smoked in a new cob and it was a fairly decent smoke. Not a big Wow factor here.
Fantastic
January 26, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
Easy to light and keep lit…
Love the size of the coins, can be used as is or rolled out..
Interesting!
January 05, 2014
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I'm sure it is a classic, but not for me. It burns great, smokes great, but not the flavor I'm looking for. I never tried the original, but I won't re-order.
Good Stuff
November 21, 2013
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
I did not know much about Three Nuns when I purchased it. I just knew that it was one of C.S. Lewis' favorite tobaccos. I have to say that I love it. It has this nuttiness to it that I just can't get enough of. This is my current favorite everyda... Read More
y smoke. I would kill to get it in bulk. Read Less
Not Bad!
September 04, 2013
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
While I've never had the original I did enjoy the new formula, as it smokes well and for me didn't require any time to dry out.
Good smoke.
July 18, 2013
Product: Three Nuns Three Nuns 1.75oz
The coins are just lovely. They're the absolute perfect size.
Good flavor, nice quality. Stays lit, smokes to a fine ash. A little harsh to inhale. Overall I'm not sure it's worth the price, when compared to Stokkebye coins or Escudo. Still, a very ... Read More
good smoke. 5 stars for flavor and quality, 4.5 because of price. Read Less
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