Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic
(3.01)
A unique blend of aged tobaccos moistened with imported French and Dutch liqueurs for a rich aroma and a mellow, comfortable smoke. Our unique combination of tobaccos is aged just long enough to ripen to maturity. Then, it is lightly sprinkled with three imported liqueurs to provide this blend with its distinctive aroma and a satisfying taste.
Notes: Production in the United States was moved overseas in 2021.
Details
| Brand | Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) |
| Blended By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Manufactured By | Scandinavian Tobacco Group |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 1.5 ounce pouch, 12 ounce can |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.01 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 68 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 27, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic is a real bargain for those who smoke aromatics either occasionally or often. As an over the counter pouch tobacco it outshines virtually all of the much pricier tinned aromatics. (SWR Aromatic is also available in a canister, currently downsized to 12 ounces.) It is, in my opinion, far superior to the other over the counter aromatics such as may be found in the Captain Black and Borkum Riff lines. Specific aromatics engender fans in an uneven manner because of the differences in individual palates, but for me SWR Aromatic is an outstanding product that is far more desirable than the price note might indicate.
This is not the SWR Regular with added flavorings. Regular bills itself as "mildly aromatic" (it has noticeable anise/licorice and some more evident sweetening that I would imagine to be sugar water) although I personally rank it as semi aromatic. SWR Aromatic is most definitely an aromatic, although I rate it as only mild to medium in that regard. The Regular has a broad ribbon chopped into an almost cubed form. SWR Aromatic is a very fine ribbon, chopped into what is nearly a shag or crimp cut.
The cut allows easy lighting and presents no problem in keeping a light, even with restrained puffing cadence. I find no problems with tongue bite when the gentle puffing cadence is used.
No aromatic is completely goop free, but the tendency to produce gurgle in this offering is as low as you are likely to encounter among aromatics. Likewise, this has a restrained ghosting tendency among the roster of aromatic smokes.
SWR Regular is all burley. SWR Aromatic, I strongly suspect, has some Virginia in it, although that is not stated anywhere. The pouch advertises that the aromatic flavor comes from three imported French and Dutch liqueurs. What are they and just what flavor do they impart? The room note doesn't answer those questions. The aroma is pleasant, but it does not have the toasting marshmallow nature of blends heavily dosed with vanilla. I would characterize the taste as mildly fruity. It is a pleasant taste, and because it is not overwhelming in strength it does not tire the palate. Personally I almost never smoke the same tobacco in successive pipes, but I can with this without difficulty. The tobacco flavor creeps through the flavoring.
The nicotine level is moderate, somewhat light for a burley heavy blend.
In smoking my last pouch of this I made heavy use of my one brylon pipe, which rendered the taste nicely, although I despise the overheated bowl which makes hand holding a brylon pipe difficult. (In many decades of pipe smoking I have had two brylons, and I consider that to be my lifetime allotment.) Because SWR Aromatic ghosts less than most aromatics, I sneaked some bowls into one of my Petersons which I normally do not subject to the aromatic blends while consuming this pouch.
Although aromatics are by far the biggest selling class of pipe tobacco, there are some who eschew them completely. This board probably has a greater percentage of these individuals than the population at large. Aside from aromatic haters, I give a thumbs up for SWR Aromatic.
This is not the SWR Regular with added flavorings. Regular bills itself as "mildly aromatic" (it has noticeable anise/licorice and some more evident sweetening that I would imagine to be sugar water) although I personally rank it as semi aromatic. SWR Aromatic is most definitely an aromatic, although I rate it as only mild to medium in that regard. The Regular has a broad ribbon chopped into an almost cubed form. SWR Aromatic is a very fine ribbon, chopped into what is nearly a shag or crimp cut.
The cut allows easy lighting and presents no problem in keeping a light, even with restrained puffing cadence. I find no problems with tongue bite when the gentle puffing cadence is used.
No aromatic is completely goop free, but the tendency to produce gurgle in this offering is as low as you are likely to encounter among aromatics. Likewise, this has a restrained ghosting tendency among the roster of aromatic smokes.
SWR Regular is all burley. SWR Aromatic, I strongly suspect, has some Virginia in it, although that is not stated anywhere. The pouch advertises that the aromatic flavor comes from three imported French and Dutch liqueurs. What are they and just what flavor do they impart? The room note doesn't answer those questions. The aroma is pleasant, but it does not have the toasting marshmallow nature of blends heavily dosed with vanilla. I would characterize the taste as mildly fruity. It is a pleasant taste, and because it is not overwhelming in strength it does not tire the palate. Personally I almost never smoke the same tobacco in successive pipes, but I can with this without difficulty. The tobacco flavor creeps through the flavoring.
The nicotine level is moderate, somewhat light for a burley heavy blend.
In smoking my last pouch of this I made heavy use of my one brylon pipe, which rendered the taste nicely, although I despise the overheated bowl which makes hand holding a brylon pipe difficult. (In many decades of pipe smoking I have had two brylons, and I consider that to be my lifetime allotment.) Because SWR Aromatic ghosts less than most aromatics, I sneaked some bowls into one of my Petersons which I normally do not subject to the aromatic blends while consuming this pouch.
Although aromatics are by far the biggest selling class of pipe tobacco, there are some who eschew them completely. This board probably has a greater percentage of these individuals than the population at large. Aside from aromatic haters, I give a thumbs up for SWR Aromatic.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is a pleasant mild OTC aromatic that is an easy smoke. The exact flavor is hard to identify, and I claim it may be tonka bean in one of those liquors. The taste is a nutty, sightly sweet burley with the mystery topping. This is not a strongly aromatic blend, and I find it works very well. I get a little of the burley bitter at the end of the bowl, but otherwise there is a consistent taste. Room note is good.
FWIW, other than the name, it bears no resemblance to SWR. It is not as if they have a topped and untopped version of the same tobacco.
FWIW, other than the name, it bears no resemblance to SWR. It is not as if they have a topped and untopped version of the same tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 21, 2013 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
***Please note this is my first ever tobacco review***
This is a fine cut tobacco by pipe tobacco standards. Reasonably moist with a sweet fruity smell emanating from the bag.The tobacco packs well, with a good spring to it allowing for a free draw on the pipe.
This blend takes a light very well, with the initial taste being smooth and mellow. One has to be careful not to puff to hard or fast as I found it to bite quite easily.
The room not on this is pleasant enough, more a case of being un- offensive: certainly smoke this among those less inclined to our ways.
As the bowl progresses I find the flavour of the tobacco doesn't change, it has a generic pipe tobacco flavour though it is nicely mild, and keeps this the whole way through. The only risk of being smoking this too hard or fast.
I don't smoke for Vitamin N so as a result I can't comment on the levels.
Most certainly recommended.
This is a fine cut tobacco by pipe tobacco standards. Reasonably moist with a sweet fruity smell emanating from the bag.The tobacco packs well, with a good spring to it allowing for a free draw on the pipe.
This blend takes a light very well, with the initial taste being smooth and mellow. One has to be careful not to puff to hard or fast as I found it to bite quite easily.
The room not on this is pleasant enough, more a case of being un- offensive: certainly smoke this among those less inclined to our ways.
As the bowl progresses I find the flavour of the tobacco doesn't change, it has a generic pipe tobacco flavour though it is nicely mild, and keeps this the whole way through. The only risk of being smoking this too hard or fast.
I don't smoke for Vitamin N so as a result I can't comment on the levels.
Most certainly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 22, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Best OTC blend I've had to date... Don't let the aromatic lable fool you, this is a quality ribbon-cut burley. Easy to pack, light and enjoy. Taste and satisfaction is there. Like most burley blends I enjoy this in a cob. There can be a slight harshness to it, but, I think this is due to the use of some young virginia in the blend. I believe that if a can of this aged for a few years it would probably smooth out a bit. I give this three stars because of the quality and value for being a drug store blend. Happy Smoking...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 20, 2015 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Unlike SWR regular this one has flavor, and a nice flavor at that. Not much in the way of natural tobacco flavor, but the topping is delicious. This one I can enjoy.
Mild in body. Mild to medium in flavor. Burns well straight from the pouch and burns cooler than the regular. Probably because I'm not huffing it trying to get some flavor.
Mild in body. Mild to medium in flavor. Burns well straight from the pouch and burns cooler than the regular. Probably because I'm not huffing it trying to get some flavor.
Pipe Used:
MM Diplomat 5th Ave, MM Morgan
PurchasedFrom:
http://wvsmokeshop.com/
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 12, 2013 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Now be it stated I am not a connoisseur of pipe tobacco and wouldn't know a fine English blend if you threw the tin at my head, but I have smoked a ton of dime store burleys. This is one of the better aromatics I have bought- burns well, not too hot or goopy I recommend this to anyone wanting to try an aromatic out.
Pipe Used:
MM Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
wvsmokeshop.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 12, 2015 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is just a classic. While this blend is aromatic it is not a goopy type of aromatic of black Cavendish soaked in god knows what. This is a good burley blend that is topped IMO. The topping that is here is a liquer type topping. Which ones, I do not know nor do they disclose. While it does accentuate the burley there is plenty natural burley nutty "chocolatey" notes that consistently make their presence felt.
Although it is not heavily topped it is more so than Sir Walter Raliegh thus the need to add the moniker aromatic one would suppose. Still both of these blends would qualify as codger burleys. Both of these are as old timey Americana as a blend can get IMO. While I would say that I still would prefer Carter Hall to this one, this is right there. and I really can't decide whether I like this better than regular SWR. I think they are similar and both are good.
If you like a cool easy burning, easy smoking no nonsense blend that also smells fantastic, this is the one for you.
Although it is not heavily topped it is more so than Sir Walter Raliegh thus the need to add the moniker aromatic one would suppose. Still both of these blends would qualify as codger burleys. Both of these are as old timey Americana as a blend can get IMO. While I would say that I still would prefer Carter Hall to this one, this is right there. and I really can't decide whether I like this better than regular SWR. I think they are similar and both are good.
If you like a cool easy burning, easy smoking no nonsense blend that also smells fantastic, this is the one for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 22, 2011 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
I probably can't write a review on par with many of those I read here on the site. I will give my opinion as best I can.
This is a drugstore aromatic. It works. It smokes well, doesn't goop up the pipe and is positive to bystanders.
I use this as a daily smoke in the aromatic category. I would also recommend it to someone just starting with pipe smoking. It's also inexpensive which helps if you smoke throughout the day like I do.
This is a drugstore aromatic. It works. It smokes well, doesn't goop up the pipe and is positive to bystanders.
I use this as a daily smoke in the aromatic category. I would also recommend it to someone just starting with pipe smoking. It's also inexpensive which helps if you smoke throughout the day like I do.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 16, 2008 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
After smoking the Regular Sir Walter Raleigh I was expecting the same weak and bland tobacco. Much to my surprise I was greeted with a gentle lightly flavored smoke. The ribbon cut Burley packs and lights well. I required only two relights for the whole bowl. The liqueurs that are said to be applied to this blend are done so very delicately. I normally avoid aromatics due to there over casing and goopy gurgling they produce, but this was a pleasant surprise as it did neither. At $2.90 a pouch it's a bargain! I would highly recommend this to anyone new to pipe smoking. You really have to push this hard to get it to bite. The only thing that kept me from giving it four stars was the lack of strength. I'm not a big Burley fan but this wasn't bad. If your looking for something mild and an all day smoke this is it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 03, 2016 | Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Not what you expect from SWR, the cut of the aro is more of a semi cored ribbion and the addition of Va. is quite noticeable. The addition of liquor aling with The famous SWR anise is alluring to say the least. Packs a pipe well and burns like a champ. Very consistent flavor too to bottom. No problem with bite or funky taste when smokes at a reasonable pace. Good smoke indeed. Looking for a blend that can be had almost any where that is a good smoke, this is your blend. It is one of the standards I enjoy while in the tractor, cutting wood and other such farm chores, and the dogs and the cattle say it smells good to boot. Because it is a old codger blend doesn't mean it not good smoke!
Pipe Used:
Cobs and old Grabows
PurchasedFrom:
Various brick and mortars
Age When Smoked:
New and well aged
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