Peterson: (Dunhill) ROYAL YACHT 50g

About 15 years ago, I decided to quit chain-smoking cigarettes and dusted off my old poser pipe from university days. I started with brands I recognized from cigarettes, such as Dunhill and Davidoff. I picked this one at random and it became my personal standard from which to judge all subsequent blends, especially Virginias. Although I generally prefer bulk tobacco blends, I often come back to this one (now courtesy of Peterson) for a “palette reset”. Smooth, simple and even, but strong and rich compared to the usual Virgina blends (apparently it has plum flavouring added, perhaps plum brandy?). It pairs nicely with good whisky.

This is a medium tasting tobacco that will sneak up on ya, and bop you in the bloody noggin! Nice aroma and taste. Put your seat belt on mate.

Great prices great service .

The tin has ‘original recipe’ printed on the tin and I think that it is a sincere statement as this distinctive mix of Virginias still has the strength and flavour I remember when it was a Dunhill product.
This is a tobacco to be packed with extra care and smoked quite slowly.
It is of the right moisture and cut and the high quality of the leaf is apparent.

If you like a full body Virginia look no further. Be carful on an empty stomach, the nicotine level is high.