Lane Limited Paladin Black Cherry

This was better that expected. Better in a cob or meer (quite nice in fact in the meer) than briar. Tends to be hot if puffed too fast but there is a nice cherry LifeSaver flavor. It fades in and out (possibly due to my smoking technique). However, the underlying tobacco is not bad at all. No off tastes. Not sure I would buy it again, but it was not a bad experience.

This is a good tobacco to use as a mixer. Another reviewer has mentioned the blend called "Papal." That is a mix of 50% Paladin and 50% Prince Albert. You can also mix other blends with black Cavendish or vanilla. It is an inexpensive but very smokable tobacco, especially if it is smoked slowly. I don't think anyone will object to the room note. I have purchased the large 12 ounce tin because the pouches are sometimes dry.

I bought some Paladin during my vacation trip in Vermont. We have the typical OTC cut that packs very easily and lights up without any issues. But the taste is chemical, confirming first impressions at pouch opening, and does not make it an interesting experience. I can understand it's very inexpensive - about three dollars for 1.5oz. I understand, also, that some people will smoke, on a regular basis, and sometimes only that, tobaccos like Paladin, Prince Albert, Carter Hall, Half and Half, etc, in a cob because they are inexpensive. My opinion, honestly, is that even if Paladin was the only tobacco available for a short period of time - a couple days - I would rather abstain than smoking this. My conclusion: life is short; enjoy it; smoke good tobaccos and stay away from Paladin and its counterparts. Don't do this to yourself.

This was fairly pleasant smoke. The taste was a little more than I cared for, as being an aromatic smoker. If I buy a drugstore blend, it tends to be one i am more familiar with. it was not a terrible smoke, and the ambiance was decent. it is a good choice for beginners desiring aromatics.

If you're a fan of non-sweet aromatics just avoid this blend and save the anguish. But for me inexpensive and relatively plentiful Paladin from Pinkerton is just the "nutz on the sundae." Especially if you: a) desire your cherry blend on the sweeter side and/or b) want a tobac you can mix with genetic burley or non-aromatic leaf to give it just the bit of cherry flavour you crave.

For all intents and purposes Paladin is most useful as a condiment type cherry flavour additive tobacco. A previous reviewer suggested mixing it with Prince Albert or other burleys and that's an excellent alternative; I've done the same with Carter Hall and Mixture 79 to great satisfaction. Even mixed it with Red Cap, a coarsely flavored tobac concoction that tastes more like cigarette than pipe tobacco. For me it managed to make the rest of the Red Cap pouch smokable.

So I puff Paladin straight as I am right now in a Great Dane Bent cob reserved especially for cherry blends. Or, keep it around as a trouble shooter mixer just like you would Tabasco or Frank's RedHot Sauce on the kitchen table.

Some of our purist non-aromatic reviewers rate Paladin as a pouch of "glop" but for we lovers of sweet aromatics its a cheap, pleasurable if not versatile date. Happy hunting.

Greetings brothers and sisters of the briar. My daughter purchased 2 pouches of this stuff as part of a birthday gift for dear ole dad. I just chuckled and tossed it into my desk drawer. 6 months later, and a family dinner she inquired as to the tobac she had gotten me. Not to hurt her feelings I dug it out and in a grabow i fired up. WOW. the aging did wonders!! The drying removed most of the preservatives. Bare in mind that OTC tobaccos are treated to withstand long shelf lives. Nice cut, not sticky as when new, the strong aroma deminished. First lighting, cherry aroma but not strong. Mid bowl, nice smooth burly. Bottom of bowl, still flavorful but not wet goopy or bitter. The room note is very nice. All in company loved it. All I can say is get a pouch and let it age in its opened pouch, you will be in for a treat. I have 5 pouches brewing away in its mason jar. I have tried much higher priced aromatics that I didnt enjoy nearly as much. I will report back when a year or so aging is completed.

Typical mass produced sticky tobacco. You'll see what I mean if you try it.

This blend tastes exactly like it smells, sweet black cherries!

It is extremely mild and cool. The stoving keeps this from biting the tongue, even with the casing. I found a pouch at a drug store a few months ago, and had to revisit this classic old blend. Yes, it is of drug store quality, but should be given a fair shake. If you want a really sweet, light tobacco taste, and don't want to purchase a goop laden aromatic, then take up with Paladin for a nostalgic ride. I smoked it in my 20's, 30's and 40's...and one pouch every ten years seems to be enough for me. Uh oh, I'm getting worried. I turn 50 later this year. Gulp!

Bought my first pouch of this after smoking luxury pipe tobacco for 10 years. Apparently its under new management with Lane Limited. Personally I'm extremely pleased. The black cherry note is awesome. This is my favorite aromatic flavor from the old time OTC blends. Delicious Burley with nutty, creamy coffee notes enveloped in a strong dead on black cherry topping. Delicious! The flavor rings true through every bowl. This is the perfect black cherry top note. Pairs gorgeously with the Burley. Perfect for lazy summer days or anytime really. Room note is a crowd pleaser. Topping seems to weaken slightly off over time but only serves to showcase the Burley a little more. Lots of sugar here so be smart about your cadence.