Lane Limited Captain Black Royal

This is one of the drug store blends I started with when I bought my first Grabow. As time went forward I grew out of it and started smoking more complex blends like Vapers and Englishes. I have come full circle and have started to enjoy some aro's again and this one became a big hit with the first bowl. Maybe it's because I bought the bulk version but the flavors seem more complex than what I recall several decades ago. I love the vanilla and caramel overtones and the nuttiness of the Va's shines through the toppings making it that much more enjoyable. Rather a desert blend that burns will without a bite.

I Really LOVE this Tobacco, was my first and became my Passion. I've been tasting it whenever possible, and what impresses me is the aroma and flavor in Smoked.

I started out with this blend close to 50 years ago. Over that time, I've smoked hundreds of blends and varieties, but I keep coming back to this. Most boutique blends are a one shot. Good or bad. This blend has been consistently good over time. I switched to cigars about 12 years ago, for convenience and the wide variety of new flavors. I like rich, dark, especially Nicaraguan tobacco. I'm not a snob, but I know what I like. Rich, dark, strong. I've had lousy $22 cigars, and great $5 ones. Same with pipe tobacco, and alcohol. Smoking is personal. It's not about being a snob. Smoke what you enjoy, and I've enjoyed this blend longer than any other tobacco blend. That's the point, isn't it? And best of all,, it's [was?] easy to find. And that makes it that much more enjoyable. Might not be for everyone, but I've enjoyed it for a long, long time. My favorite cigar blends have come and gone, but this has remained consistent. I took a break for a couple of years, so I hope my next pouch is as good as I remember. 🙂

My all time favorite pipe tobacco, I used to blow through a couple canisters a month of this stuff before I cut back and started to really try other things but my true love in pipe tobacco, I also love Lanes 1-Q which is similar to Royal (there not the same) but dang near close. Royal is a top of the line aromatic hands down thats not even a debate, I think the sales and its place in the pipe world says enough and it does NOT have a chemical smell to it at all period for all you new pipe smokers that are curious about Royal. It taste like Captain Black Gold except it has more of a Cavendish presents to it obviously and topped with a nouget because it leans more torwards a chocolate rather than a vanilla approach, its really close to 1-Q if you have smoked that but not Royal. The golden Cavendish is really pronounced and very smooth with a wonderful taste that does not bite the tounge, I'm sure it could if you smoked it like a locomotive, the nicotine level in all the Captain Black product are low to medium and does not pack a punch in that regard. Many pipe tobacco companies have gone out of there way to either copy or produce a pipe tobacco blend that is close to Royal which makes sense of course, a few examples would be~~~ 1M by Sutliff 7 Seas Royal by Mac Baran Nougat by Peter Stokkebye These are just a few examples of blends that are close to CB Royal but not the same for example if you smoked and like Royal go try the blend Mark Twain by Sutliff, if your a new pipe smoker this is how you branch out with pipe tobacco blends to learn and see what's out there and what you like or dont like. Captain Black Royal is one of those blends you could smoke all day every day very easily. Royal is no more topped out then lets say 1-Q on the contrary to what you read its moisture level is actually perfect its not to dry by far and not to moist (goopy) and does not leave a mess in your pipe, you should let your pipe rest anyway after a aromatic smoking session to dry out as a good practice and habit. I would highly recommend Captain Black Royal because its good tobacco and a wonderful smoke. It taste as good as it smells and I have been smoking it for 21 years and still loving it and will continue to smoke the stuff until Lane goes out of business or I go to be with the Lord, I hope Lane out lasts me with the way things are going these days. I want to encourage new pipe smokers to try pipe tobaccos that are freaking good and to be able to over look the pipe snobs who degrade and say the most retarded things about all American pipe tobacco that are worth there weight and do taste good, ignore this OTC talk and chemical crap because some of the best smoking pipe tobaccos in the world are blends like, Carter Hall, Prince Albert, Captain Black and Velvet etc. I could keep going and going with this trust me lol!!! Go pick up a pouch or canister today and enjoy one of the best aromatic pipe tobacco blends hands down, dang I sound like a freaking commercial or something. God bless all you pipe smokers and have a blessed day...

This tobacco, as it is for many, was my first to try. It was a good tobacco for a first-timer, but it still holds strong for experienced smokers. The room note is excellent with pronounced vanilla. Taste is direct vanilla, too. To my senses, it is much more pronounced than with Lane 1-Q. The vanilla isn't chemical to me either. Lights well and stays lit. I recommend allowing it to air out for about 5-10 before smoking. Probably my top vanilla, especially for the price.

Clearly become my favorite tobacco. Taste is consistent from top to bottom, mild in everything just nice blend. Sweet, no tongue bite can do good for all day smoke. Room note is very nice. Highly recommended.

This is one of my favorite aromatic pipe tobacco's. It's my favorite Captain Black tobacco. I have a mm cob dedicated to just this. I like this the most in the morning with a coffee. Taste good and the smell of the smoke is amazing. No issues at all. This is a good one. I buy it all the time. Always have a pouch in my tobacco cupboard. I enjoy smoking this when I'm fishing and when I go walking in the woods early in the morning with my dog and a travel mug full of coffee.

A very good blend. Captain Black is an aromatic blend. It does not compare to English blends or Va/Per. It packs well, lights easily, and smokes without bite or moisture in the bowl. I sense vanilla and taste quality tobacco. I would recommend this to any beginner and to any aromatic lover.

My ex’s grandmother once described Cracker Barrel restaurants as “a good standby place.” When you’re traveling in a new place and want a good meal without being adventurous, it’s the place to go. Captain Black tobacco is like that for me. It’s what I always recommend for new smokers. For the price and availability, there’s just nothing better, and Royal is a nice alternative to Original (“White”) if you want something a little milder and less vanilla-ey. It will bite, but only if you smoke it wrong. Smoked all the way to the bottom of my MM cob with no relights. Easy to pack.