I figured I had to try Middleton's incarnation of this venerable tobacco, just to appreciate it as a benchmark. My socks are not knocked off, but it's quire decent. This serviceable burley is on par with Carter Hall, but noticeably different. It packs, lights, and burns nicely. I can see why it has lasted...
My Evening In Company of Prince Albert
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Same here. It pairs perfectly with a cob and long days. Thus, both fun and useful. They just need to make a high Nicotine version.
I broke out of my FVF binge and smoked PA all day. I didn't smoke it in cob, I didn't smoke it with the intent to rob.....oops.
Had some family issues out of town this week, and bought a tub each of PA, CH, and SWRA in a tobacco store I found there. All good in cobs!
I just got my first pouch of Half & Half today. So far so good. Prince Albert is next on my list of OTC's. SWR and CH do just fine for me. I've not the stomach for Borkum Riff; Paladin Cherry has quickly worn out its welcome. So, do any of you have Prince Albert in a can? :wink:
I gave PA a try, but it scorched my throat. Anyone else have this happen? CH on the other hand does not hate my body chemistry...
I actually like Paladin. One I don't think I'll ever be able to master though is anything Borkum Riff.
I wouldn't feel proper w/o some SWR, CH, PA, Halfx2, burley to select from.
I buy them in tubs, and have found that each has its own flavor profile, while being similarly pleasant tobacco experiences.
There are lots of other burley blends worth smoking, within this sort of middle of the road, straight forward, easy loading cut tobacco.
One I found to be right there with em is PS 702.
I buy them in tubs, and have found that each has its own flavor profile, while being similarly pleasant tobacco experiences.
There are lots of other burley blends worth smoking, within this sort of middle of the road, straight forward, easy loading cut tobacco.
One I found to be right there with em is PS 702.
The last time I smoked Prince Albert was two years ago. I smoked I think 4 bowls back to back in my Grabow Duke while driving. I split the shank from the stem, about a half inch, and tobacco liquid was leaking out onto my hand. Strange day...
Prince Albert was the second pipe tobacco blend I tried 50 yrs ago and it is still one of my favorites. I like to mix it 60/30 with 5 Brothers for that extra kick.
This is also good advice. If you have an extra pinch of Five Brothers, putting it at the bottom of the bowl absorbs any extra moisture. Perhaps the reason that Prince Albert tastes so good from the pouch is that it dries out a bit.
@aidecaker 60/30? What's the other 10%?
Sorry, must have had a Brain Fart. That would be 60/40. 60% PA to 40% 5 Brothers.
Sorry, must have had a Brain Fart. That would be 60/40. 60% PA to 40% 5 Brothers.
This is the optimal formula for Five Brothers mixing in general. It strengthens and mellows most blends, which paradoxically allows the original flavor to shine more than it did on its own.
Sometimes this is reversed, for especially bitter blends for example. I have a jar here of 50-50 Straight Grain Flake (SGF) and Five Brothers, and next time might err on the side of more of the latter...
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