Mac Baren Three Nuns

Opening a 1 year old current production tin of Three Nuns I was greeted with a mix of light brown coins with some lighter flecks mixed in and dark centers. There were loose shreds of mostly brown with some black all mashed into the tin together. The moisture tended to the dry side, but not too dry, and was just about perfect for me. The smells were dark and sweet like molasses, there was a hint of sour cider, and it reminded me of the smell of Cup Plug Chew. An unlit sip was oily and nutty, and the initial light brought caramel and molasses along with a hint of spice. As the bowl progressed it tasted mostly of a smoky nuttiness with a light and quick sour finish. There were notes of sweet hay and molasses with the faintest hint of a peppery spice. This blend had a moderately rich combination of flavors. There was a short sour finish and it left a pleasant room note. I pretty much enjoy everything about this blend and recommend it to anyone who likes Dark Fired Kentucky as an accompaniment to Virginia.

This blend comes in great medallions that pack nicely and make a a long cool smoke. They seem smaller then other medallions which I prefer. It gives more airflow it seems.

The taste is very good and also very different. I always love a blend that's different then the rest. I get a strong Perique taste, which is why I recommend this to others. You can really single out flavors, and learn to pick it out from other blends.

The wife enjoys the aroma. The strength is decent and could make it an all day smoke.

No, it doesn't have perique and it should have had. But, it is a full bodied somewhat "dark" flavored Virginia with natural sweetness. It has a rich smokiness which I suppose is from the dark Kentucky. It's probably too expensive, but it is good and worth a try.

I had my first bowl of Three Nuns - and was very pleased with it indeed - I did not experience any tongue bit – I found it very Pleasant in my MM corncob pipe – while I was out walking the dog on a cold December afternoon – I will have it again – and I have no doubt that it will soon become one of my favourite smokes... give it a try – you will be surprised how you will like it....

Like many reviewers I had seen Three nuns around since I was kid and gave it a go with out thinking it would amount to much. However, I loaded up one of my pipes and what a suprise. I like to take big mouthfuls of smoke and blow it out of my nose to get the flavours and the three nuns never bit me and the tast of quality tobacco only increased as one smoked further down the bowl. A great all round smoke. Only wished I could have tried the tinned version before it disappered from the baccy shops of England.

I'm smoking it right now as i'm writing my first impressions of three nuns. I bought the tin last month. not the stuff from 30years ago some people talk about here. For me this is just a straight forward clean tobacco. When u like pure tobacco flavour. this is it! After lighting the pipe it starts with a natural sweetness, i'm halfway through the bowl now and the taste becomes more and more earthy, malty & nutty. just delicious. Warm Chocolate is encasing my palate. Overall it's a very "deep" tobacco, smokes smoothly. Definitely worth a try, only big downside - the high price

***Update***(after smoking half of the tin) this tobacco made it on my Hall-of-Fame-List!!! Three Nuns set the Benchmark high, indeed...very high! This tobacco has character, personality...you name it, Three Nuns has it all! Enjoy it with a cup of coffee...I'm melting away in pure pleasure...Three nuns just heavenly...

..make sure u keep this tobacco moist! i smoked a bowl with very dry leftovers of my latest tin...and the coolness and richness of this wonderful blend just vanished. It will burn too hot and becomes very harsh. This is a sipper-blend!

IMHO,the tobak is "THE" benchmark for all Va/Per blends! With only 2 tins remaining it will be brought out only for special flights to destinations only known to you in search of more "coins". Enjoy the journey!!

After much searching, I acquired 2 tins of Three Nuns on Ebay. Both tins are at least ten years old. I have never smoked Three Nuns before, and having missed the opportunity when it was readily available back in the early 1990's, I was looking forward to the experience. Now, I lucked out and bought these tins for $25 a piece,(the same tin as the picture above) and seeing how much some are paying for the same, I thought it a very good deal. Upon opening the tin I was greeted by the many small spun discs of tobacco that I have heard so many good things about...and seeing the sugar crystals that have formed on the discs, I knew I was in for a treat! I rubbed the discs out and filled a old Peterson "K Briar" and sat back and lit up. Ladies and Gentleman, this has to be the finest Va/Per I have ever smoked! The flavor remained consistent all the way down the bowl and required few relights. It burned to a fine white ash and left me wanting more! Now I love Escudo, but this is a whole two flights of stairs up, IMHO! I am just sorry this fine blend is no longer readily available! Highly Recommended!!

These curlies are a treat. I would describe the taste as sweet, compact, spicy and well belanced with a hint of cinnamon. Three nuns is simply outstanding.