Prince Albert by John Middleton Inc.

[Haebar]

Prince Albert is an old standard Burley-based pipe tobacco. My Dad's favorite pipe tobacco was Sir Walter Raleigh but if he couldn't find it, he would smoke Prince Albert. The appearance is a consistent reddish-brown fine ribbon cut; it is fine enough to roll into cigarettes. Because of its fine cut, it packs into a pipe and is lit easily. The flavor of the tobacco is of typical, unadorned Burley: a bold, nutty and somewhat cocoa taste. It tastes the same throughout the bowl and finishes dry and tasty. The smoke is of medium intensity; you don't have to puff hard to be satisfied. The nicotine strength is mild/medium. This is a simple tasting tobacco, not complex. It is of moderate richness but not sweet at all. I smoked it in a Missouri Meerschaum General, a tall stacked bowl.

[Bruck]

I'd be interested in your thoughts on how new PA compares to the old stuff.

[Haebar]

I'd be interested in your thoughts on how new PA compares to the old stuff.

It's been a while since I've had some of the new stuff, but it had more of an edge to it, crisper and sharper. Not better, just different. The old stuff is mellower and more mild. The color of the new stuff is slightly redder; I guess it fades as it mellows. Thanks for sending it to me.