Mac Baren Three Nuns

Tried this last night and this was my first time ever trying pipe tobacco out. At first i was a bit disappointed because i couldn't really feel any particular taste at all, after about 1/4 of the bowl i realized that i was just drawing small puffs so I then tried to really dig into it and really fill my mouth and make sure that the pipe outlet was directed at my tongue and i must say, this was rewarding!

Ignoring the powerful tingle on my tongue i started to feel a definite strong sweet, nutty/butter-nutty(though the smell of butternut but as a flavor) flavor with definite hints of a tar licorice. This was really surprising to me because i've smoked some cigars in the past such as Trinidads and this tobacco was completely void of the grassy peppery taste of cigars.

I had no idea tobacco could be so different!

So here is my experience with Bell's Three Nun's..... I have enjoyed it most of the tins I have had (around 5 or six with one in the cellar)... BUT, (and yes it is a big 'BUT'), I had a couple tins that I questioned if it really was Three Nuns. Those that were good tins were Great!!!! Almost creamy smooth and so different than any other tobaccos (I have tried) I questioned why it wasn't being produced and carried by another blender. (I am sure that blend recipe is out there somewhere LOL) But then, the tins that weren't great were so off-putting that I could understood why this is soon to be a blend of the past. My overall take on it? I still buy tins when I see them and keep my fingers crossed it contains the savory creamy delicious smoke I know it should be. It's that great when it is the right stuff in the tin!

I bought this tobacco because it was included in the hall of fame of the website and even my doctor, yes my doctor (bad bad doctor) recommended it.

I had never tasted a tobacco with Kentucky in it. I have to say that I felt much more the presence of the Virginia as I still don't know how Kentucky should taste like. However, the "other" taste was absolutely fabulous blended with high quality Virginia. I really would not know how to describe the taste, but it is very pleasant. This tobacco is really top quality and I just loved it.

The smell from the tin is fruity, and I thought, hmm, is it going to be aromatic? Thank goodness it wasn't. Just a nice dry and cool tobacco. My pipe and my taste buds are happy!

I always felt guilty, as I haven't smoked this famed round cut tobacco. Sooooo, it wasn't much of a loss all these years. A very strong tobacco, heavy. A single bowl per day is more than enough for me. It's VaPer, with high density of Perique. The room note is amazing. Once you open the tin, the scent resembles to something like chocolate or raisins?? Not sure. It also has a bitterness that others like. But not me. Without being fond, in general, of VaPers, I'll say that this one is not something exceptional for me. And to think that I smoked the tin and not the pouch, which everyone says is dreadful.

The taste is hayish with a nice aftertaste.

I just rub the curlies and stuff it for a small pipe and fill them on top of each other in bigger bowl.

In my rotation for long enough and i'll just keep it that way.

im not good at reveiw's at the moment so this what i'm going to say about it. i brought a packet of three nuns today tuesday. when i opened it's a bit dry and no smell to it aswell but on the plus side it smoke's well and there is a nice smell when you light it up.if i enjoy the packet i'm going to buy some more off it.

I tried the pouch version that was, according to my tobacconist, made in England and more affordable than the tin version made in Denmark.

But then the pouch variety was a loose cut, not curlies.

The pouch aroma was rather intriguing, displaying spicy notes.

The taste was kind of full but smooth at the same time.

It was certainly a different experience...

You like or note the taste, but you have to try this magic blend. It's not a complex tobacco, with different taste during the bowl. But if you like the taste like me, this tobacco makes you relaxed, happy and satisfied.

Perique? Did not find any...

Coin cut not any more? In Holland it still comes coin cut in a square tin.

Taste: Nice pure tobacco taste, but for 14 euro a 50 gr tin,Silver Flake at 22,70 for 100gr is a much better deal IMHO.

Use: Stacks nice and easy, burns easily.

In short: Nice but pricey, I'm aging a few tins to find out if it will become something special.