I'm working my way through my first tin of Royal Yacht. I picked it up on the order where I was looking for blends that Mrs. Rookie likes the smell but also has nicotine. So far I don't dislike it at all. It hits every box except for tastes good with coffee, but I have 5 Brothers and Haunted Bookshop for coffee paired nic. For me, the nicotine hit isn't bad at all, very pleasant actually for someone just coming off 2 packs of nails a day. It's not 5 Bros or Irish Flake but if I'm in the car for hours with the kids, it holds the demons at bay while not causing complaints from the back seats.
I hear the more seasoned members talking about how it's not what it used to be. Well, what is? The current iteration isn't bad at all if you like stronger Virginias and that apricot topping. I've never had Murray's, just the STG make, so I have nothing to compare it to. And on its own, for me, it's something I might not anyways smoke but I'll never run out.