John Middleton, Inc Prince Albert Soft Vanilla Cavendish

i am new to pipe smoking. i like anything vanilla flavored so generally i leaned towards trying something vanilla flavored so i went to my local smoke shop and purchased a bag of this. i was pleasantly surprised with pretty much every aspect of the smoking experience. it definitely was not a harsh smoke it was very soft and smooth. i enjoyed the taste. the vanilla was not overpowering but it was still there. the price was very low considering the value i put into this tobacco i plan on trying many other kinds of Tobacco as im sure all of you do but i will keep some of this stuff around. oh it also goes great with coffee =)

Pretty much what you would expect if you have had PA. Its just PA with a "little more than subtle" vanilla topper. everything mild, burley and vanilla, both soft and unassuming. Great smoke for mowing the grass but solving the problems of the world will require a more robust blend.

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y better than any of the Captain Black blends. Other than CB Gold. Just a little better than CB Gold. In fact, CBG + PASV might mike a pretty good smoke.

This review is to the novice pipe smoker, this blend of pipe tobacco first off is a liberal amount of burley and Cavendish which I am sure is pressed and steamed burley and they toss in some Virginia to smooth it out but by the looks of it the Virginia is in there so its not a pinch amount. With that being said this is Prince Albert and is a all American pipe tobacco aimed to satisfy the all day smoker. Middleton makes this tobacco blend so no matter what you here about the so called OTC pipe tobacco it is top quality tobacco and is designed to please which it does hands down. It has a mild topper of vanilla and some form of whiskey and is on the sugar side of casing so it will give you a smooth smoke with a sweet tone and will have character plus it will not bite of you don't smoke like a chimney. Its mild on the nicotine but if you inhale will satisfy and if not will do the job after about 15 mins or so of smoking and it taste good all around. Its basic but good and its not to moist or to dry, some old school smokers prefer this blend dry giving a nutty taste with a velvet feel and maintains its sweet notes of vanilla but not to strong. If your looking for a good smoke this will do the job. Its worth trying and I would recommend it because I know its a good smoke and don't be thrown off by bogus reviews because its good tobacco. Prince Albert Soft Vanilla Cavendish is a good product thumbs up go for it!!!

One of the first blends I smoked ever. I really enjoyed it. I still have some on hand and smoke it regularly. It is a simple, cheap, OTC vanilla aromatic, but it gets the job done.

It was recommended to me because I was a new pipe smoker, and I'm glad that it was. I feel if another cheap OTC had been recommended (for example something like Red Cap, which I now enjoy but only because I have more experience with smoking and tobacco) I would have shied away from the hobby.

In the pouch it smells like any other vanilla aromatic does to me, although it does seem a little lighter of a scent, but not by much. Was easy to pack and light, stayed lit for me very well.

It tastes a little sweet to me, with some vanilla undertones, but the vanilla was light. It wasn't overpowering and was enjoyable to sit down and smoke a bowl. The flavors tend to mix well and I enjoyed every minute of smoking it.

The room note was pleasant and undisturbing, and I had some friends ask me what I was smoking, due to the smell which they liked. Not loved, but liked.

Overall I would recommend this blend to anyone who is a fan of John Middleton blends, Prince Albert, or vanilla aromatics to try, as well as any new pipe smokers.

I have tried the cigar versions of these Prince Albert pipe tobacco's and do enjoy them when I do not have the patience for a pipe, they are very convenient on the go. PA Vanilla does indeed have a vanilla taste and aroma but also has a faint fruitiness that makes its presence known from time to time. Very mild with no nicotine or tobacco taste. A good value at under $2 an ounce and I think a great beginners tobacco as it is very forgiving of lack of technique.

Pretty soft when smoking. Soft smoke, not very strong. Very small hint of vanilla with combination of what tastes like bread or a cookie when smoked very slowly. It has a good, mild taste and to say the least, it pleases me for a few dollars less per pouch than other brands.

I recommend this blend to anyone who wants to try Vanilla Cavendish the cheap way. I must warn, do not get Smoker's Pride vanilla...you will hate yourself. I thought it was a good deal and to say the least, I have an entire jar of it. I might smoke it if the world ends and I can't get any other blend...that's how bad I hate it.

Prince Albert in the can. HAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHAAHHA. I bought this tobacco for that reason. All joking aside. Over all this is a nice tobacco. When smoking it gives you an "old world" feel. As a historical side note Prince Albert and King Edward are the same person. He is quoted as saying "Gentlemen you may smoke" when he became king. I belive Prince Albert pipe tobacco and King Edward cigars are named in his honor. Correct me if I'm wrong.

This was not one of my favorite tobacco's until I tried another pouch of it today. Usually when I would open the package I would find it to be too dried out. When I tried it again today, I really seemed to enjoy it. This time is was not too moist but just right for my liking. It burned very well and did not have any bite at all. I would really recommend this to someone who wants a cheap but pleasant pipe tobacco.

All in all a good smoke. No bite, burns well, and is inexpensive. The pouch note is not as pronounced as I would have imagined, very little vanilla scent which worried me a bit. Upon smoking, there is just a hint of it so if you are looking for a vanilla "kick", this isn't it. I like this much better than PA's Cherry Vanilla, it is more mild and easier to smoke and no aftertaste. I was quite surprised by this blend, it really is my favorite of all the Prince Albert products. I will definitely add this to my regular rotation and I look forward to using it to blend with. Really a good value and a just plain decent smoke.