Customer Reviews (57 Total)
It's okay to be a hillbilly
June 03, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I come from the foothills of Appalachia. We are the descendants of English, Irish, and Scottish settlers. It's always been fashionable to hate us.
Do you have Prince Albert in a can?
March 22, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Well, then you better let him out!!
Simple pleasures,
August 14, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Made up of the finest Tennessee and Kentucky white burley tobacco, this is quite a simp,e blend. Nutty, chocolate, and not a bite in the whole tin. One of the best to break in a new pipe.
Like grandmas quilt,
July 31, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Here’s a tobacco that has weathered the test of time. It’s still around because it’s that good. Pure Tennessee and Kentucky, white burley tobacco with just a smidgen of season. You will not find a bite at all in this tobacco as it burns cool. Has a p... Read More
leasant chocolate flavor that burley tobacco is known for. Soft, and comfortable, just like grndmaw’s quilt. Read Less
Hillbillies?
April 01, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Hillbillies indeed. Prince Albert has been around since 1856 and is still here. That says a lot about the blend. It packs nice and it's a blend that you can sit back, enjoy and meditate. It is a good OTC. I wonder when SmokingPipes will stock Velvet.... Read More
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Everyday Smoke
July 07, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Its my everyday smoke worked for my grandpa and works for me. It's a working man's blend. I'm a hard working German And Scots Irish blooded American.
Simple, comfortable and relaxing
October 26, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
I find this blend simple and uncomplicated. But there is something in this that is very comfortable and relaxing. It's that feeling of sitting in your favorite chair, wearing your slippers and sipping some nice brewed coffee while your wife and kid b... Read More
eside you. I can't explain, but believe each and everyone of us pipe smokers should at least once try this classic Read Less
Prince albert
March 29, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Despite what some person said ill concievedley about hillbillies this is a good otc
Simply Good
November 28, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
You can't go wrong with Prince Albert. A simple, straightforward smoke. Basic, reliable, something you can smoke on a daily basis.
an American classic
March 30, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
This blend should be compared to a cup of coffee at a diner. No bells and whistles, no exotic flavors,and not trendy. It is a wonderful Burley tobacco when you are in the mood for a simple but good smoke. I always have this old codger blend in my cel... Read More
ler right next to my dunhill and c&d blends. There is a reason thistobacco has been around as long as it has! Read Less
My Grandpa's Favorite
December 08, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I vividly remember grandpa giving us his empty tins, I have his favorite kaywoodie pipe In my collection. And not a bad smoke 25 years later when I tried it !!!
Time-honored traditional Burley.
August 18, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Prince Albert Pipe Tobacco is one just about everyone's heard of. So much has been said already, but there are still so many pipe smokers that have not tried it. The basics are Burley, nutty, cocoa... but there's more to it. This blend strikes me as ... Read More
representing the phrase “What's old is new again”. Recently, there have been some entries onto the market being advertised as new ideas. The John Cotton's Double Pressed and Sutliff's Crumble Kake tobaccos come to mind. If you've had any of these you are familiar with their softness. They can be as soft as cotton candy and come apart so easily they truly are easy to load, light, and enjoy. But, this is an old idea, and one that Prince Albert seems to have been using a long, long time. Yes it is a nice mild Burley. Yes, it has nutty flavors and a powdered cocoa taste. But, equally important is just how soft and easy to work with Prince Albert is. I recently fell in love with Sir Walter Raleigh regular. And, while they have their differences, they share much in common. Both are Burley, both have a similar flavor profile, but Prince Albert has that feel, that softness. Prince Albert is also lighter on the flavor, making it easier for first-timers or for an anytime blend. It's just so darn easy to smoke. If you've read this far, through all the reviews... seriously, you should have ordered some by now! Read Less
A Comforting Burley with Molasses & Cocoa
April 13, 2020
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
***Updated 4/8/2021. I recently opened an unopened tin of Prince Albert from 1929, and compared the two. Tough decision, but I don't live with regrets. The older version wasn't as PH-neutral and came across harsher than the newer, smoother cavendis... Read More
hed version. More noticeable, however, was the taste; the 1929 version had a VERY assertive pure cocoa and bourbon flavor, with just a touch of molasses. It was STRONG cocoa and bourbon... made my eyes water when I opened it. Not only was the flavor full, but the body was too. It tingled the nostrils, bit the tongue a little and filled the mouth and provided a round finish. Obviously, the casing used on the old version wasn't as good in adjusting PH. Nicotine on the 1929 version was strong at 3.5 out of 5.
Modern Version: The soft and smooth burley/cavendish blend has a sweet toasted grain profile. You'll taste a sweet molasses-laden brown sugar, mild cocoa and a smidgen of bourbon. It's mild in body and nicotine, and you'll never experience bite. PA is the ultimate comfort tobacco. Best enjoyed under the shade of a large oak overlooking the broad expanse of landscape undulate with the autumn breeze. If I had to choose only one... Prince Albert would be it. Nicotine is 1 out of 5. Read Less
The Best Codger Mixture
April 14, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Simply the best. Nutty burley with pleasant raisins on top. Easy on all counts.
This will be the last mixture standing at the end of all things.
Great for a new pipe smoker
June 30, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Great OTC. I own several 14 oz tubs. This is a great tobacco for a new pipe smoker. It packs easy, lights easy and stays lit with little effort. My grandfather always smoked PA cigarettes he rolled himself.
A Steady Old Friend
June 01, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
My friendship with the Prince goes back about 50 years. Yeah, I smoke all kinds of blends on a day-in-day-out basis. Latakia and Virginia and what not… (I don't dabble in aromatics). But sometimes you just want a good, plain, simple smoke and this is... Read More
the one. I like it, too, for breaking in a new pipe. Be it briar, cob, or meerschaum. The first week, or two, of a new pipe and "it's PA all the way." I don't know if, "It's PA all the way!" was ever a Prince Albert slogan, but maybe it should have been? Read Less
Best All Day Smoke
June 27, 2020
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
On my 10 year Brother of the Briar anniversary I decided to come down out of the heavens of luxury pipe tobacco blends and try a couple OTC blends for the first time. Some were as bad as everyone says, couple have been okay, but Prince Albert blew my... Read More
hair back! I love this blend. It has taken the title belt of best all day smoke in my rotation. Read Less
One of life's simple pleasures
December 09, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
As a fussy old guy who is very particular about plenty of things, this blend is a pleasure to smoke.
Unpretentious, pleasant taste, no tongue bite, burns well.
The only problem is SPs refuse to post to Australia any more. And we are paying $90AUD ... Read More
for two ounces/50 grams of leaf here!
So fellas enjoy a good leaf blend. Be grateful! Read Less
Nice and Simple
July 11, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Pouch note of cocoa and powdered milk. Taste is simple, yet satisfying. Cocoa wheats, graham cracker, with a touch of hay and a slight buttery note. Darker, more earthy flavour towards the end of the bowl. I am happy to find that none of the terrib... Read More
le casing issues I have found in other classic OTCs persist here. This burns cool without bite. Don't be afraid to pack a little tighter than usual, as this blend is a fine cut and fairly dry.
Four star rating here is taking price into account.
For the price of admission, I'd say you have nothing to lose in trying a pouch. Read Less
Is what it is
January 23, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Not a complex blend but a solid performer. Lights easy, burns steady but can get a bit hot and bitey if you are busy doing something. Taken on a week-long fishing trip and the smell in the pouch or lit recived positive feedback from the guides and fe... Read More
llow fishermen. Cheap enough that I didn't feel bad spilling some in the boat. Read Less
Tried to give it 4 Stars
December 11, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
I bought a pouch of this just to see what it was all about. I didn’t expect too much. 4 dollars isn’t a heck of a lot. I was pleasantly surprised by the alternating chocolate (almost like a cocoa puff) and spice (like a hint of pine almost). I didn’t... Read More
figure I’d smoke the whole pouch but now I’m pretty sure I will and probably many more at this price point you can’t go wrong. Read Less
This should be mandatory starter tobacco
November 28, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Good tobacco that stays lit well which helps build confidence for a new guy starting to smoke a pipe. It’s also a good gauge to how dry your other tobacco should be before smoking.
Excellent starter tobacco
June 25, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Classic pipe tobacco my grandfather smoked. Excellent tobacco for a beginner. It packs easy, lights easy and stays lit without much trouble.
Comfort Tobacco
April 02, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
This is the ultimate comfort tobacco. When you need a break from complexity, bite, and nic-hits, this is the place to land. Whatever topping it may have, it is so light as to be virtually nonexistent. I taste burley, which is fine by me. This is just... Read More
a plain, pleasant smoke, and for me, a great way to start the morning. Read Less
So long to an American iconic blend.
May 21, 2021
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
No longer made in U.S.A. production went to Dominican Republic. I feel Middleton sold us out.
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Okay, let's be totally honest, at times we all get a bit wrapped up in the pipe smoking game. There's a dizzying array of options and it's very easy to burn yourself out just wandering through the untracked wilderness of pipe smoking looking for som... Read More
ething you're not really sure of but constantly feel like you're getting real close. I've found that at times like this, going back to basics is the thing to do.
For me at least, that would be Prince Albert, the National Joy Smoke, Burley 101. Tobacco snobs who will only smoke finely selected Virginia and Oriental aged in an alpaca's uterus high in the Andes, this is probably not your thing but there really is a lot to love about PA.
You absolutely will not find a pipe tobacco with better smoking manners. This alone makes it the perfect new guy tobacco. It will not bite- period. Sipped slowly or puffed vigorously, technique or no technique, it's all the same to the Prince.
If Mama's chicken and dumplings was a pipe tobacco it would be PA. Not fancy, not complicated, just comfortable and satisfying. And by the way, this is the quintessential morning cup of coffee smoke. Many years ago a good friend told me a 50/50 mix of PA and Five Brothers was the smoke of the gods. After years of smoking both straight, I finally mixed them. My friend was right. I've dubbed the mix Bionic Codger and I can totally see it becoming my all day smoke. Read Less
Plain but good
April 25, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
One of my favorite codger blends. Nothing fancy, just really good taste and aroma. If you are looking for a tobacco to sit with and experience all the subtle flavors look elsewhere. If you want an all day smoke that goes well with any activity, espec... Read More
ially outdoors, this is it. Read Less
Oldie but goodie
March 29, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
I like it. It’s s great everyday all day smoking. One of those blends you don’t have to think about. Kinda like your lawnmower cigar. You just want something to smoke. But you enjoy it.
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Not going to win any awards but there's a reason it's been around forever. Easy burning. Great to smoke while driving or when you just don't want to have to pay any attention to your pipe.
Plastic Tin
June 29, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Nice simple and good tasting. Thought the tin was actually made of tin but its plastic.....bit of shame since its a classic.
Tastes good for me
June 11, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
it's like anything else, a question of your own taste, i like it very much.
Steady Eddy
March 28, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
No change noted in formulation. Its predictability is a strength. A change up smoke for me after CH & SWR.
Prince albert
March 25, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Good everyday smoke not the best but breaks a pipe in good and doesn't give you tongue bite
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
味道古典，一百多年以来，它陪伴了一代又一代的人。建议多尝一下这种性价比高的草
Americana
January 28, 2023
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I believe that Prince Albert was amongst the working American men that built this great nation. PA rode alongside pipes in pockets of these historical men and saw the expanse and labors of our fathers, and their fathers too. Easy to pack, stays lit ... Read More
forever, and consistent roasted nuts, dark cocoa, and Nutella in every bowl. When I smoke PA, especially in a corncob- I feel connected to the rich histories of the dying blue collar workforce, and it makes me feel that much more American. Contemplate that! Read Less
Prince Albert
September 17, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
This tobacco actually came out in 1907 not 1856. A German scientist invented a system on how to steam, press and crimp burley to help take the bite out of smoking tobacco. This is my everyday blend. Piedmont burley with a bit of Turkish. The tobaccos... Read More
are or were the same exact blend as Camel cigarettes. Prince Albert has a topping which Camels don't. The casing is liquorice and molasses and the topping is cocoa. This is probably the best American classic otc style burley pipe tobacco. This was also given to our military along with Velvet and Edgeworth Ready Rubbed during WW2. This isn't Wessex burley slice, but it's a perfect pipe tobacco for the morning pipe through the afternoon. I usually smoke a strong blend after supper like Gawith Hoggarth flakes, but during the day it's PA. The aroma/room note is very nostalgic, think "Poppop" or an old diner from the 1970s. It has that typical old fashioned "is some one smoking a pipe' smell. Read Less
Old Codger talking
August 28, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Grew up with this blend, smoking and being with others who chose nothing else. It is an old time classic and classics never die.
A Daily Favorite
November 29, 2020
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
My default tobacco for kicking back with a good book and a cup of coffee. It isn't fancy and it certainly isn't complex, but it's delicious and easy to smoke. It has a nutty, creamy taste with occasional glimpses of cocoa. Don't let the haters dissua... Read More
de you. Every pipe smoker should try Prince Albert at some point.
If you're looking for a smooth, uncomplicated Burley blend, look no further. I can smoke this all day long, and frequently do. It's easy on the mouth, has a great room note, burns down to a clean ash with minimal hassle... what more needs saying? I love this stuff, and I'll always have a can around. Read Less
It’s okay.....but....
September 19, 2020
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
I’m a newbie pipe smoker and this was my first blend I tried. It’s okay to learn to get the hang of packing, tamping, lighting, etc... After smoking for about a year now I prefer their Soft Vanilla blend more. Lately I have been rotating between Lane... Read More
1-Q and Velvet. I prefer those two more. Of course the Lane 1-Q is an aromatic and not in the same classification as regular Prince Albert.
I really did not get much flavor from this. My guess is that’s from being an inexperienced pipe smoker. My plans are to revisit this after a few years to see if I can tell how my taste buds have changed. Read Less
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
if you had someone in your family that smoked this, then you def understand.
If not, have a smoke and think about all the settlers that enjoyed that same simplicity.
Cocoa and Hazelnuts
December 30, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
A simpler version of something like Aged Burley Flake. Great in the morning with coffee or any time of day. I’m pretty sensitive to casings and toppings, but I don’t notice any real “chemical” taste as some have noted. Just good honest burley cocoa t... Read More
aste with a bit of nuttiness. A faithful companion when you don’t need something complex or challenging, but still want an easy going pipe. Read Less
THE Codger Blend
October 20, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
When I want an over the counter/drug store/codger blend, the Prince is what I reach for. Its a classic American burley that works every day of the week.
My Friend the Prince
July 10, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Tastes good. Lights easily and burns to the bottom of the bowl. Doesn't bite.
Basic Burley
May 08, 2019
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
I was excited to smoke Prince Albert as I’ve drifted back to an appreciation of American burley and codger blends. My great grandfather smoked Prince Albert in his pipes and he rolled it in his cigarettes.
This is a very mild and basic blend, which ... Read More
isn’t bad at all, but I was not really a fan of its tin note and I was disappointed with the lack of burley nuttiness and caramel notes. There was a subtle nuance of chocolate which was pleasant and for that reason and the nostalgia of this blend for me personally, I place Prince Albert slightly above Carter Hall, but I place it below Half and Half and well below my favorites, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic, and Smokers Pride Cherry. Read Less
About time!
March 22, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
Hard to believe this is only being sold here as of now. One of the best smokes out there for everyday, or for breaking in a new pipe easily. Thanks for picking this up.
very pleasant
October 24, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
like christopher,from the same area. the selection was limited back in the day. from the price it commeands i suspect it is still quite popular. as good and better than alot of boutique blends made today. a simple yet tasteful smoke. enjoy it with co... Read More
ffee or tea. Read Less
Everyone should have some around
August 26, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
There's a reason Prince Albert has been around so long. Yes, it's a great Burley. Clean burning. Wonderful room aroma. Just the right amount of cocoa and molasses to add a bit of flavor to the smoke without overpowering like some aromatics can do... Read More
. If you want a no nonsense, easy smoking burley, this is for you. If you're reading this, try it. You won't be disappointed--no matter what "they" might say. Read Less
My all day smoke
August 03, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I will always love this tobacco. Its absolutely perfect for me. Great taste, packs well, burns great, and I can put it in any pipe and its going to taste great. I dont use all my pipes to smoke PA, but I use PA to break in every single briar pipe I b... Read More
uy. I cannot recommend this enough. Read Less
Long time Smoke
June 03, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
Been Smoking PA since early 1960s. Great smoke back then hasn't changed much, still my everyday.
A burley from your Grandaddy's time
April 24, 2022
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
The good ol' days of moistening your tobacco with an apple slice. A single whiff of this in the air will take you back to a few generations.
Prince Albert in a tub
December 02, 2021
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
This is a very basic, entry level aromatic. I bought simply for nostalgia's sake, and was a bit disappointed. The flavor barely comes through, but if you were looking for a decent all day smoke, I suppose you could do worse. It's a good tobacco if yo... Read More
ur friend comes over and wants to try pipe smoking for the first time, but once you'll learned to smoke properly, you'll probably move on to something better. Read Less
My first pipe tobacco
August 29, 2021
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I bought a tub of this as soon as I was of legal age and years later, having tried all types of blends I still always have a fresh tub around. It's like very light lemon water, not that there's a taste of lemons in it, but rather having a clean and r... Read More
efreshing quality to it. I don't always want a flavor/strength bomb and thats where this shines. You do have to sip it but that never bothered me. It has a clean burn with no goop at the end. Hardly any relights and rarely a bite. I can smoke it all day, even multiple times with the same pipe. Tasty nutty burly thats great with coffee and has just enough strength to cure the itch. Read Less
Buried treasure
June 23, 2021
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
After my Dad's passing I was the only one knowledgeable enough to sort his pipes and tobacco and sure enough the old man had several of these Prince Albert cans stored away, sealed, and unopened. I have mostly smoked more modern tobaccos but have fon... Read More
d memories growing up with my Dad packing his pipe with good ol' PA. These cans have sat for probably close to 10 years, and upon opening they were still moist, smelled great, and were ready for action.
Now for the review. The can note is a lovely woodsy sent with a hint of chocolate wafting through. Not too dry and not to wet, it was a perfect moisture level for packing instantly and lit well. The room note was pleasant, and smelled sweet and smoky as was the flavor. This was a fantastically enjoyable smoke, that remained lit for the entire bowl, burned cool, and brought back some great nostalgia. As stated above I have several of these cans, but rest assure that once I blow through these I will be replenishing the stock. Read Less
Nutty Buddy
June 02, 2021
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
I don't understand all of the bad reviews. I find this tobacco delightful. Nutty, smooth, no bite, lights right up. I also don't get any of the purported negative aspects of the casing that others have noted here. It's a perfectly solid burley. ... Read More
No problems here. Read Less
What's THIS doing in here?!
March 29, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 14oz
The default blend of the proletariat, and hillbillies. Once upon a time, this was about all you could find at the local General Store next to the now-defunct Kentucky Club, which itself was far superior. (And if you had a hankerin' for a chaw, then... Read More
it was either Mail Pouch or Red Man.) I see they've now gone and made this stuff in "soft" vanilla and cherry vanilla while my back was turned. I haven't been to the States in four years, but the vast drug store arrays of yesteryear are long gone. Remember, Old Timer, when you could buy tobacco that smelled of cherries, peaches, burnt sugar, walnuts, menthol, anise, citrus, chocolate!, maple syrup, port wine, brandy and rum? The aim was twofold: (1) To "lead women around by the nose" according to a 1960s Playboy ad (which might actually have been by Amphora) and (2) to disguise what would otherwise be a godawful taste. So who would import this from South Carolina? Read Less
What's THIS doing in here?!
March 28, 2018
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
The default blend of the proletariat, and hillbillies. Once upon a time, this was all you could find in the General Store next to the now-defunct Kentucky Club, which itself was far superior. (And if you had a hankerin' for a chaw, then it was Mai... Read More
l Pouch or Red Man.) I see they've gone and made this stuff in "soft" vanilla and cherry vanilla while my back was turned. I haven't been to the States for four years, but the vast drug store arrays of yesteryear are long gone. Remember, Old Timer, when you could buy tobacco that smelled of cherries, peaches, burnt sugar, walnuts, menthol, anise, citrus, chocolate, maple syrup, port wine, brandy and rum? The aim was twofold: (1) To "lead women around by the nose" according to a 1960s Playboy ad (which might actually have been by Amphora!) and (2) to disguise what would otherwise be an almighty godawful taste. So who would import this from South Carolina? Read Less
Product: Prince Albert Prince Albert 1.5oz
As good as this blend may have been once upon a time, that is sadly no longer the case. Smoking this tobacco left a very distinct ammonia-like aroma in my mustache.
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