Customer Reviews (4 Total)
Not full Latakia...
March 29, 2019
Product: Astley's No. 99 Royal Tudor 50g
This is my second favourite blend behind Westminster. The Black Cavindish and Latakia work very well together. That being said, I am a lover of Cavendish, however many people are not. Just be aware that this is Cavendish forward and not Latakia as th... Read More
e name would suggest. Read Less
Agree A+ S.P.
March 24, 2019
Product: Astley's No. 99 Royal Tudor 50g
A gentle smoke, luxuriant texture. Another tobacco to learn from.
nice change of pace
February 08, 2023
Product: Astley's No. 99 Royal Tudor 50g
Tin note of sour wine, mildly sweet and smoky. Tobacco is a ready rub with ribbon cut that black and dark brown with a little tan mixed in. Moisture content is great. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild to medium. No ... Read More
flavoring detected. Taste is medium and somewhat consistent, with notes of floral, spices, tart and sour fermented tangy fruit, smoky, leather, wood, spicy, musty earth, mildly acidic, dry herbal vegetation, orange peel/zest, incense, a citrusy background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Virginia and Oriental/Turkish supporting. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
Smooth As Silk
February 03, 2022
Product: Astley's No. 99 Royal Tudor 50g
I don't have a refined palate that can give you all the little nuances of this blend but I believe it is one of the smoothest English blends I have tried. Smooth as silk all the way to the end.