Prince Albert Needed Right Now

[admin]

Prince Albert is obviously one of the most popular old-time blends, and I need some right now. PA, as it is frequently referred to, sometimes gets disrespected as an inexpensive “drug store” tobacco, or a 1-dimensional pipe tobacco without a lot of different subtle nuances that many other blends have.
So, why do I need some PA right now?
Find out here:

Prince Albert Needed Right Now

 

[gecko13]

My go to blend when I need something is SWR.

 

[hobie1dog]

and I had already reached for my newly opened pouch of it to send to you thinking...."Doesn't he have a Walgreen down on the corner?" :crazy:

 

[admin]

There's a CVS on the corner that I can see from my balcony, but they only stock Captain Black, which I already have. Instead of opening the new Carter Hall, I realized I had an opened Sir Walter Raleigh, and I am smoking it now.

 

[hobie1dog]

Kevin: If you want this pouch of PA, I'll send it to ya...I'm camped out on the English side and may be there for awhile. Just can't do the normal baccy anymore..Penzance is starting to control my life. 8O

 

[cortezattic]

Thanks for the props, Kevin. ::

 

[bootlegbonvivant]

Lol, I think the grocery store I frequent might carry it as well. I've noticed Capt. Black and Carter Hall there as well. All of these I still haven't tried yet.

 

[admin]

However, last night, after dinner and getting smashed, I had two bowls of C&D Billy Budd, and boy did that one come through.

 

[tedswearingen]

In addition to how tasty Prince Albert is, it's dirt cheap too. Last time I bought some here in South Carolina I only paid $1.89 for a 1.5 oz pouch.

 

[brian64]

Kevin: I recently ordered some Billy Budd based on the strength of the reviews at tobaccoreviews.com. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm planning to soon when I get through some others I have opened. I understand it's supposed to be a real kick in the ass! ::

 

[unclearthur]

For great old time flavor you don't have to think about The Prince and Sir Wally Can't be beaten. THOUGH! I am about ready to review H&H Steamroller. Buttkickingly nice! Very old school high octane tobacco.

 

[juni]

Never had it and never seen it in a store here in scandinavia.

 

[admin]

@brian64

Kevin: I recently ordered some Billy Budd based on the strength of the reviews at tobaccoreviews.com. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm planning to soon when I get through some others I have opened. I understand it's supposed to be a real kick in the ass!

I had some Billy Budd that Bob gave me and it was over a year old and I loved it.
Then I got a new tin, and it is VERY strong. It was too strong to smoke during the day if you have anything to do.
So I let the new tine site for a couple of months. It mellows out a little with age, and I like it better that way, however, it is still pretty strong with only a couple months of age on it. I still have to smoke it late at night.

 

[maduroman]

jot to jonesing for some PA the other night when in i was in wally-world, (the only place that carries it locally). the price has trippled in the las 2 months!

 

[brian64]

Kevin: Thanks for the feedback...maybe I'll let my BB age a little before opening then. I've got a few other English blends to try out for the first time as well...Dunhill London Mixture, GLP Maltese Falcon & Caravan...I think I'll open those first.

 

[jsharp]

Nice article Kevin. I have honestly never tried PA. I remember my grandfather smoking it when I was a kid. I may have to stop and get some tomorrow.

 

[whitebriar]

PA is a good honest smoke--no frills, nothin' to really search for--just smoke it and enjoy yourself-
my favorite is SWR mainly for nostalgic reasons i suppose; it was the first blend i bought--(still have the freebie willard pipe that was a premium with the tobacco--that was my first briar also)
i could live having only one or the other blend--having both would be even better--

 

[julesholling]

Never seen Prince Albert in the UK, Sounds like a good one for a noob like me to try.

 

[bronxbriar]

I really have to give this guy Prince Albert a try. It's not like cigarette tobacco is it?

 

[admin]

@bronxbriar

It's not like cigarette tobacco is it?

Yes and No.
I think it says for pipes or cigarettes on the package.
However, it doesn't taste like cigarette tobacco to me, like some other all Burley blends do.