My First Bowl of Dunhill The Royal Yacht

hawke · Nov 13, 2015

Ive started doing monthly orders now saving a little on shipping and applying it to a bit more tobacco. Bedsides my regulars I got my first tin of
...Dunhill The Royal Yacht.
Pure Virginia with a real Nicotine Punch. Oh yeah! This is the strongest Va Ive smoked so far. Seems to get really bad reviews or really good. Looks like a regular for the late night rotation for me.

deathmetal · Nov 13, 2015

Welcome to the "We Love Royal Yacht" club. Like most yacht clubs, it has a dress code: you must smell like burned Royal Yacht at all times.

fitzy · Nov 13, 2015

You mean Royal Yuck? Actually I've never smoked it. Not sure I want to after what I've heard about it.
Is it as bad as some people say?

deathmetal · Nov 13, 2015

It's definitely a no grey areas blend. I think it's excellent.

cosmicfolklore · Nov 13, 2015

It's interesting how you only ever hear love or hate stories for this blend. No grey areas at all. Put me in the love category. The flavor is unreal. If someone was going to design a strong blend especially for the Virginia or VaPer lover, this one is it. And, my whole family loves the aroma.

fearsclave · Nov 13, 2015

I'm in the Yachtsman camp too...

mso489 · Nov 13, 2015

I've owned a tin for a year or two. I like strong blends, but how I will do with the "secret sauce" flavoring, I don't know. I mostly smoke non-aromatics.

beerandbaccy · Nov 13, 2015

It seems to what is called a "marmite" Tobacco!

iamn8 · Nov 13, 2015

I've yet to try the stuff. Just as I get interested I'll read hateful reviews and swerv at the last minute. Hey cosmic, if you think about it, please bring some for the next meeting! I'd love to finally sample some!

cosmicfolklore · Nov 13, 2015

Sure, just remind me, Nate.

davidintexas · Nov 13, 2015

I haven't tried it yet either. I bought two tins year or two ago, but have been wanting to let it age some before giving a first attempt at it. I love burley so it would be great if it was just up my alley. I even have a Yachtsman pipe to smoke it in, when that time comes.

iamn8 · Nov 13, 2015

Gah Dave!! Get with it!! We need more insight!

twangthang · Nov 13, 2015

I have two tins in my cellar. Sounds to me like I need to give this one a try.

twangthang · Nov 13, 2015

I have two tins in my cellar. Sounds to me like I need to give this one a try.

cosmicfolklore · Nov 13, 2015

It's a straight Virginia from what I understand and taste. But, the African and dark Virginias are much stronger varieties. Another strong but un-topped Virginia is GH&co Birds Eye Virginia. It's about like a cigar, flavorful with a nic kick. It comes in a shag cut, so pack it tight and smoke it sloooooooow.

derfargin · Nov 13, 2015

Royal Yacht is awesone. I don't smoke it often, but when I crack a tin, it doesn't last long.
I hear the Murray's version was much stronger than the Orlick interpretation. I've always been tempted to buy a old tin and compare.

derfargin · Nov 13, 2015

Damn it!!!

deathmetal · Nov 13, 2015

The topping, MSO, is somewhat controversial but I find it inoffensive. Kind of plum with a citrus undertone, or maybe just bitter; I don't know. It evaporates a lot during the first few days a tin is open and burns off quickly in the bowl. I would not consider RY an aro for this reason, unless we also consider lakelands, University Flake etc to be aros.

rfernand · Nov 14, 2015

It's a treat for me - I don't have it often. But when I do, :worship:

deathmetal · Nov 14, 2015

The first tin I got made me highly skeptical. The tin note smelled like a raisin, and the leaf looked like it might have once gone through a lawnmower. The first bowl was also sort of bracing, with a strong tarry tobacco taste and a fruit burning somewhere in the mix. I did enjoy the smoothness of the smoke and its strength, great for early mornings when the world seemed to move in slow motion. Over time, especially as the tobacco lost some of its topping, it grew on me and when the tin was done, I realized I would miss it horribly. $0.02

My First Bowl of Dunhill The Royal Yacht

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