Sail Regular Pipe Tobacco Reviews

An intense anise aroma wafts out of the little yellow pouch. There's got to be some chocolate in there too! This brown cavendish has a few shreds that aren't completely rubbed out and it sure smells like it's going to taste sweet... Once fire hits it though, it gives a clean, dry tobacco taste right away, with a just a nice hint of sweetness in the background.

The simplicity of this is mellow and charming at first, but it soon becomes apparent that the burley in the blend provides a good kick that isn't going to let up. I find that I forget about that hint of sweetness after a third of a bowl or so. A denser, more peppery sensation starts to dominate.

No amazing, refined flavour comes out of this, you just get more. Sometimes I find it develops a little sweetness near the bottom of the pipe, but more often than not, I mostly notice the strength it has amassed. I really like a plain and refreshing smoke like this from time to time.

This burns quite well, so I pay special attention to not allow it to overheat―if my tongue is sensitive, I find it can bite a little. I love the musty old-time pipe aroma that this leaves in the room as it smoulders away to a fine, grey ash.