D & R Tobacco Three Sails
(3.10)
A light bodied, British style Virginia Blend. Special leaf selection and processing, and an extra-fine cut give this exceptional blend its unique character and elegance. An impressive presentation of color and appearance, and satisfying flavor and aroma makes Three Sails an unforgettable blend. contains 100% flue-cured Gold Leaf tobaccos with natural preservatives added.
Details
| Brand | D & R Tobacco |
| Blended By | Mark Ryan |
| Manufactured By | Daughters & Ryan |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Shag |
| Packaging | 40 grams tin, 3.5 ounce tin, 16 ounce bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.10 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2015 | Extremely Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Summary: Not a good match for "Three Castles," which was a sweet-sour thin cut Virginia mix, but a pleasant sweet Virginia.
I smoked "Three Castles" for many years. "Three Sails" entirely misses what made Three Castles great: its balance of flavors making for a pleasurable smoke in and of itself. "Three Sails" is straight sweet Virginias in a shag cut -- although half of my order was shake that is entirely unsmokeable -- and has none of the depth or the sweet-sour flavor. Instead, this is merely sweet and dry and smells like a cigarette when burned. If you add it to "Five Brothers" in a 50-50 mix and then toss in some Perique, it makes a decent albeit acidic and sweet Va/Per.
I smoked "Three Castles" for many years. "Three Sails" entirely misses what made Three Castles great: its balance of flavors making for a pleasurable smoke in and of itself. "Three Sails" is straight sweet Virginias in a shag cut -- although half of my order was shake that is entirely unsmokeable -- and has none of the depth or the sweet-sour flavor. Instead, this is merely sweet and dry and smells like a cigarette when burned. If you add it to "Five Brothers" in a 50-50 mix and then toss in some Perique, it makes a decent albeit acidic and sweet Va/Per.
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2019 | Medium | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant to Tolerable |
D & R Tobacco - Three Sails.
Inside the tin sits a VERY fine shag; finer than I remember cigarette tobacco to be. I can't fault the moistness, and the colour's medium and light brown.
The smoke? On the plus side it lights easily and burns steady, but I don't like the flavour. I find it vacuous and empty. Sure, there are a few light qualities, hay, grass, etc., but nothing which I find entertaining. No richness, sweetness, or fruitiness, just a bland character. I guess if this is what you're looking for in a pipe, a cigarette-like/shallow/unostentatious flavour there'll be no complaints, but it doesn't suit me. Sorry.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not good.
I hate to sound miserable, but this isn't for me. Not recommended:
One star.
Inside the tin sits a VERY fine shag; finer than I remember cigarette tobacco to be. I can't fault the moistness, and the colour's medium and light brown.
The smoke? On the plus side it lights easily and burns steady, but I don't like the flavour. I find it vacuous and empty. Sure, there are a few light qualities, hay, grass, etc., but nothing which I find entertaining. No richness, sweetness, or fruitiness, just a bland character. I guess if this is what you're looking for in a pipe, a cigarette-like/shallow/unostentatious flavour there'll be no complaints, but it doesn't suit me. Sorry.
Nicotine: medium. Room-note: not good.
I hate to sound miserable, but this isn't for me. Not recommended:
One star.
Pipe Used:
Altinok Lee Van Cleef; my Friday pipe.
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
09/05/19
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