What Makes Dunhill RY Such A Nic Monster?

[bpftc]

I am pretty sure I have smoked Virginia pipe tobacco every which way there is. What makes RY such a nic monster? I mean are they adding nicoteen to it? I can't figure out what makes it so much higher in nicoteen than every other blend I have had. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
(Edited title, please see rule number 9.

Thank you, Robert.)

 

[andrew]

It uses different african Virginia's which have alot more nicotine than american Va's.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

My general understanding is the same as Andy's. The Murray era stuff is basically black out of the tin and tastes more like burley to me than a typical US Va.

 

[shutterbugg]

The current version is a medium to light brown and tastes nothing like burley. It also tastes nothing like a straight VA or VA-Per, and it's not the casing I'm talking about. RY is an enigma, that's for sure.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

There is one Virginia strain that permeates what most of us think of as a Virginia tobacco, and that is Virginia Gold all from the same seed stock. This one is the most prevalent because of it's use in the cigarette industry, and seed stock is cheap and readily available. However, the category of Virginia is actually a derivative of Orinocos, a naturally aromatic plant. These range from very perfumy to rank in flavors. And, some very pungent Orientals comes from these varieties. The African, darker, or a few other various strains are all in the same family, but have deeper nicotine content and flavor. A Virginia smoker is usually one who explores these various strains. But, with the industry culling it down to just Virginia Gold seed stock... we pretty much just know one plant nowadays.
The varieties used in RY is of the darker strains. However, I am letting my curiosity guide me through trying other Orinocos and the darker strains in the garden. There has to be more to life than just Virginia Gold. :wink:

 

[bpftc]

These replies have been very helpful. Thank you all!

 

[cigrmaster]

Cosmic, does RY really deserve such an impressive post? You could have just said they add nicotine just like the cigarette industry does to their foul products. There is a reason this blend is called Royal Yuck. :lol:

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Ha, so you're one of them Virginia Gold guys, Harris. No strong GH&co ropes or Royal Yachts with "manly" Virginias for you? And, by manly I mean, you know... not that girls cannot smoke them... or that only some sort of false bravado or ball scratching gender role thing... But, that these Virginias have a penis.

 

[cigrmaster]

cosmic, lolol, the stongest blend I smoke is Irish flake and I only do that while wearing my high heels and thong underwear.

 

[peteguy]

 

[kaboom]

I must have grown desensitized to niconite... A lot of people seem to feel this is a really high-nic blend, and although certainly stout, I don't find it'll knock me on my ass, even on an empty stomach.

 

[skraps]

I have come to really enjoy RY. I know others disagree, but to me it has a more Burley character than a VA. As far as the nic goes, I would not call it a monster, but suitable enough to satisfy the craving.

 

[shutterbugg]

To me it tastes nothing like burley. If it did I wouldn't smoke it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Tastes nothing like Burley. To get an idea of what a strong Virginia tastes like, try some of the GH&co ropes or their Birdseye. Some of the strongest blends are actually dark Virginias.

 

[skraps]

First, what it tastes like to anyone else doesn't mean squat to me. Taste is subjective, which is why some people like Brussels Sprouts and some don't.
Second, I didn't say it "tasted" like Burley, I said it had a Burley like character. Rich and full with more bass notes and lacking the commonly known VA sweetness. That's simply my observation. You don't need to like it, I don't need to care. :wink:

 

[bpftc]

To be sure, RY is one of my favorite blends. However it is the only blend I have smoked where I can tell the Nic is present. I never get spins or anything but on occasion I do get the nicups. It is certainly nothing like any VA I have smoked which now makes sense to me thanks to your insights.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

I agree with skraps, though I think taste is the right word. It certainly tastes more like burley than a typical US style VA. That's also my opinion (which is never wrong by the way, lol).