Prince Andrew - First Impressions

natibo

Part of the Furniture Now

Nov 10, 2013

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Cincinnati, OH USA

• Apr 10, 2015

• #1

I will admit, I have never tried Prince Albert. Its nicotine content is always listed as mild and that is a turn off for me unless it's aromatic in which case I mix it with 5 brothers. However, Russ's new match bled for PA called Prince Andrew was listed as having a medium nicotine content so I though I would try it.
Got to say, I really enjoy this tobacco. It has a very light topping (which I like in tobaccos) and a very full burley flavor. The price is just a bonus. I bought the 14oz tin and plan on it being the only tobacco I will take on an upcoming trip to China.
Try it!

 

settersbrace

Lifer

Mar 20, 2014

1,565

5

• Apr 10, 2015

• #2

Prince Albert and Carter Hall are righteous American staples and in a post apocalyptic world us pipers could easily cache enough of these otc's to ride it out. Even with all the pursuit of all these La-dee-da premium blends that we/I spend so much time and money procuring it's still great to occasionally pull out a pouch, fill the pipe and enjoy some basic, tasty OTC. The longevity of these blends speaks volumes. For Russ to make up a match blend is IMO a compliment in the highest sense. I've got to get some of his match blend and give it a go.

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

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15

• Apr 10, 2015

• #3

I have never tried Prince Albert.

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Well ... now you have to. A full comparative report is expected! :D
I have some of the CH match arriving this weekend.

Having smoked copious amounts of the original, I can't wait to try it! ::

... the pursuit of all these La-dee-da premium blends

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That made me almost spit out my coffee ... LOL! :rofl:

 

tarak

Lifer

Jun 23, 2013

1,528

15

South Dakota

• Apr 10, 2015

• #4

Those blends are intriguing me! I wonder if they have as much poly glycol as the actual OTC blends...that's what kills it for me.

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

6,109

6,594

Florida

• Apr 11, 2015

• #5

Codger blend burleys have been the backbone of my rotation. Each, although considered to be basic, has its own flavor and they all eventually taste good to me.

I started with SWR and 'progressed' to PA, CH, and Half'n Half. Whenever my tubs get below the halfway mark, I start to get anxious.

I've got a couple of the MidTowns...Andrew was first because my PA was lowest...it isn't PA, but it's a great tasting burley blend in its own right and a great addition to my Burely cellar.

The Chatham gets Jiminks nod, from what I've gleaned, as his favorite of the group. I think you'll enjoy it a lot, too, cobguy. I do. Surprise!

I'm waiting on some Chestnut and I also ordered some PS 702.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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60,454

• Apr 11, 2015

• #6

Haven't tried these (yet) but it sounds like, though these are based on the old codger blends, they are designed for the more experienced, sophisticated smoker, so may actually offer a better experience. I enjoy Prince Albert, Granger, Carter Hall, and Half and Half, but I can see that less casing, flavoring, and processing, and quality tobacco could make them decidedly better, and it sounds like P&C has done this.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke

Aug 31, 2012

61,174

561,694

• Apr 11, 2015

• #7

Newbroom: Yes, Chatham Manor is my favorite of the Mid-Town series, chestnut being number two.
Mso489: P&C has done that! It's for the better, too.

 

zekest

Lifer

Apr 1, 2013

1,136

9

• Apr 11, 2015

• #8

Why is there no "codger blend" that is Virginia-Perique?
Always with the Burley...

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

3,742

15

• Apr 12, 2015

• #9

Chatham Manor ... I think you'll enjoy it a lot, too, cobguy.

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Well, the verdict is in ... I don't care for it.
It's not really a match for CH if you've smoked A LOT of CH.
CM smoked more like an aromatic ... a huge turn-off for me.
So ... 2 oz are up for grabs. (I'd recommend that you like aro's though)
If you want a chance, pick a number between 1 and 20. First to guess right wins it! ::

 

newbroom

Lifer

Jul 11, 2014

6,109

6,594

Florida

• Apr 12, 2015

• #10

cobguy, sorry that your experience was not what you had hoped for with the Chatham Manor.

You're more experienced than I with tobacco blends, and while I concur that CM and CH are not a match, I still think that the MidTown 'knock off' is a very acceptable burley smoke.

Its hydration is not the same as CH, and its flavor is not the same either. I didn't expect it to match but rather to suggest and to that end CM is an adequate occasional substitute.

I like its blending qualities too.

As for an aromatic codger blend, I think Half and Half is the most aromatic of my current brood of burleys.

 

brass

Lifer

Jun 4, 2014

1,840

7

United States

• Apr 17, 2015

• #11

Another Russ blend on my wish list. I usually have a pouch of PA in my car. I don't smoke it everyday but it is my backup baccy. If I happen to want a change of pace from whatever blend I'm trying at the moment, I have PA as by fallback.
Pax

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,950

75,591

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Apr 17, 2015

• #12

I think it's ironic that a premium tobacco company would make a high grade blend based on the flavors of a low grade convenience store blend. Would that be like an artisan beer company making a high quality replacement for PBR or Natural Light? ha ha.
I know, I know, these have become classics for many. I understand the appreciation for them, but I also appreciate the irony.

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,454

• Apr 17, 2015

• #13

cosmic, ironic it is, but probably still a good idea. There was an old budget beer in Chicago called Meisterbrau, that had a highly distinctive flavor, but kept fading into oblivion until it stopped selling it's long standard large bottle (multiple servings) and went instead entirely to cans. I don't think it is made anymore. But now that artisan beer has become a sustained trend, I keep hoping someone will rescue the brew from oblivion. It had the liveliest, hoppiest, most unique taste and it should be brought out as a specialty item for the enjoyment of beer lovers everywhere. These codger blend revivals, with less of the casing and preservatives (presumably) elevate these good old blends to a new level for the enjoyment of all.