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Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

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Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish is a classic American-style Cavendish blend. A mixture of slowly-steamed black Cavendish and golden brown tobaccos, this is a smooth and pleasantly sweet combination that has notes of toasty vanilla, and is very easy on the tongue. This Admiral’s Choice pipe tobacco has a wonderful room note and is gentle enough to enjoy all day long. Smooth and consistent, the Admiral’s Choice Black & Gold Cavendish lights easily and burns well. Relax with Admiral’s Choice Black & Gold pipe tobacco and your favorite pipe on any occasion.

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$12.29

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

8 Ounce Bag

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Admiral's Choice

Nov 02, 2022

Admiral's Choice is a smooth smoking and great for the price.

Just right for me.

Jul 07, 2022

Just right for me.

Good for the $, but

May 25, 2022

Good for the $, but a bit quick burning. Could afford to have more black in for slower burn, better aroma.

never bites...mild smoke, burns nice

Feb 04, 2022

never bites...mild smoke, burns nice and long and is appreciiated by non smoking frirnds...price is right tool.. smoked it for over 40 years...not a fetish item...

I like it. I used

Nov 08, 2021

I like it. I used to buy it at CVS before their stopped selling tobacco products.

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Satisfying everyday blend.

Oct 11, 2021

Satisfying everyday blend.

smooth smoking

Oct 08, 2021

smooth smoking

used for years, best I

Aug 12, 2021

used for years, best I have found

Good price

Jul 26, 2021

Have always liked this. Was angry when CVS stopped selling tobacco. Glad I found this website

I purchased this tobacco because

Jul 08, 2021

I purchased this tobacco because it was recommended by a gentleman on YouTube. I have used many of the popular brands and in my opinion this admirals choice is as good if not better than all I've tried. The taste to me is a chocolate and vanilla, and it has a nice room note. It seems to burn well if packed lightly. This was my first order from pipes and cigars and I received my package quickly. Highly recommend. Danny D.

So Smooth

Jun 17, 2021

One of my favorite tobaccos, that has a heavenly room note.

Good Buy, Good Product

Jun 13, 2021

A really great smoke. Will buy again!

The best

May 26, 2021

The best

very good

May 05, 2021

very good

Balanced and good.

Feb 22, 2021

Balanced and good.

Black & Gold Cavendish!

Jan 25, 2021

I smoke this to step in for the Captain Black regular I usually smoke! Has a pleasant room note as well.

Admiral's Choice Black and Gold Delivers

Nov 03, 2020

For the price point it is an exceptionally fine tobacco. Smooth toasty.

Fav’ tobacco of a lifetime

Sep 21, 2020

Fav’ tobacco of a lifetime of pipe smoking.

great aroma

Sep 20, 2020

great aroma

I have smoked it for

Sep 17, 2020

I have smoked it for years, but I do now add some of your chocolate supreme for some flavor.

I will be buying two

Sep 15, 2020

I will be buying two more Big Pots soon. Thanking You in advance.

Admiral choice

Aug 31, 2020

Nice and smooth smoking.

Aug 08, 2020

Very wet and long strings with many stems. Does mix well with a dryer flake type such as Virginia Gold. Mixing the two seems to burn more even.

Smokes Fine

Aug 08, 2020

Inexpensive aromatic for smoking in a corncob when my usual Balkan mix would be...inappropriate, or so I am told. I'll buy it again. It's mild, smokes fine and leaves a relatively clean pipe. My wife tells me it reminds her of her father, so you get the idea.

Very good tobacco.

Jul 30, 2020

Liked it a lot but tried Virginia Gold and thought it had a better aroma and flavor. Both are good choices. Being retired, prices are a reason for shopping for value.

Pleasant

Jul 28, 2020

A pleasing, light smoke. Smooth cinnamon and berry-like flavors.

Great bargain

Jul 27, 2020

For the money, this is an awesome daily smoke. I’m glad I gave it a try

good tobacco period !!!!

Jul 20, 2020

good tobacco period !!!!

Very nice, but dry it out...a LOT

Jun 24, 2020

Very smooth and sweet tobacco. Doesn't burn hot, and the cut lets it burn consistantly and without need to relight more than once maybe. The reason for only four stars is because it's so moist that it *MUST* be put out to dry out before one can use it at all. I mean this stuff is really, really moist! lol

Pipe

Jun 17, 2020

Excellent

Tobacco smokes great

May 01, 2020

tastes and smells great

Admirals choice black and gold.

Feb 08, 2020

Nice satisfying smoke. Kinda toasted coconut and vanilla... Mellow and relaxing

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Feb 06, 2020

Excellent product and very reasonable priced.

Very mild tabbaco

Jan 22, 2020

Very mild tabbaco

Nice and mild.

Sep 15, 2019

Nice and mild.

Excellent

Jul 09, 2019

Excellent smoke

Admirals Choice

May 29, 2019

Love it.

Not Bad

May 17, 2019

Mild vanilla flavor. Somewhat moist. Does not pack well due to the very long cut of the tobacco.

Best of the bunch!

Mar 15, 2019

I've only been smoking pipes for about a year and along with several tins that I ordered to try, I put this in the cart. It was the best of the bunch - even against more established brands. Very nice flavor, but also doesnt get too hot or smokey.

Excellent 🤗

Feb 27, 2019

GOOD 👍

Always Good Service

Feb 13, 2019

So easy to order and have never had a problem.

mellow

Dec 19, 2018

a good, mellow smoke, easy on the tongue!!! great price too

Great Smoke!!!

Nov 27, 2018

Can not beat it for the price, smokes great!!

Good price

Nov 20, 2018

Nice tobacco

like the brand

Nov 19, 2018

like the brand

Easy smoke, good flavor

Nov 19, 2018

Easy smoke, good flavor

My captains choice

Nov 16, 2018

Excellent

tobacco review

Nov 14, 2018

Great smoke

Nice mild

Oct 23, 2018

Nice mild

Black Cavandish

Oct 20, 2018

Very mild and burns cool. A great smoke!

Admirals Choice

Sep 25, 2018

Smooth, Rich, nice smell.

Simple but right

Aug 07, 2018

Pleasant, easy and inexpensive.

good blend

Jul 21, 2018

like the black cavendish, but would have ordered tne natural cavendish if it had been in stock.

It is a really amazing

Jul 12, 2018

It is a really amazing blend but it is rather damp

Great Smoke

Apr 30, 2018

Have tried multiple tobaccos and Admiral'c Choice Black & Gold is the best for me. No bite, great taste and easy smoke

Buy it.

Apr 16, 2018

Best big bag smoke on the market.

Great smoke

Feb 22, 2018

I'm new to this site. But man this tobacco did not disappoint it is very easy and enjoyable, i'm definitely an Admiral's Choice man now.

Found it!

Nov 06, 2017

An old favorite, found again! Thanks P&C!

Admiral Choice

Nov 03, 2017

reasonable tobac and a reasonable price

Admiral's Choice Black and Gold pipe tobacco

Sep 16, 2017

It was a fresh nicely cut tobacco. The has a mild smoke and pleasing aroma. There is very little burn to the tongue or palet. A tobacco one can smoke often.

It is what it is, and that isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Jun 23, 2017

I ordered AC B&G mostly because of the price. I wanted to see if an inexpensive tobacco can be any good. Well, Lane 1Q it ain't. What it is is a nice smoking tobacco for a great price. The vanilla hits you like a ton of bricks upon opening the bag. Sweet smelling, and it's got enough PG to keep it moist till the turn of the next century. No tongue bite with slow and careful puffing. Room note seems acceptable. There are more expensive tobaccos that have similar negatives, but why pay more when you don't have to? I was undecided between giving this a three or four star rating. I settled on four star as I'm halfway through the first bowl of this new arrival and it's actually getting better. It'd probably ghost the heck out of any pipe it's used in, so be mindful.

good tobacco for the money.

Jun 21, 2017

This is a very nice mellow flavored smoke,,not heavy in the sweetness dept.burns well,,no bite(so far,,after 1/3 of the bag smoked).a nice room aroma and nice flavor.i like this better then the A.C. van cavendish.a good tobacco for beginners or the smoker who likes a mellow aromatic once in awhile.im glad i decided to try this one.

I mix with the the other, when pipe is clear just love the smoke and people like the aroma

Mar 12, 2017

I mix with the other when pipe is clear I LOVE the smoke people admire the aroma

...meh.....

Jan 24, 2017

It's Pipe Smoke ,Little to No Discernible flavor to distinguish it,You might use it stretch your Good stuff when running Low if that is tolerable until your next order arrives.

Great Gift

Dec 31, 2016

Got this blend for my dad for Christmas. He absolutely loved it. Will definitely buy again.

Black and mild

Nov 10, 2016

Enjoyed as a first time/beginner pipe smoker. Reminds me of the flavor/taste of smoking a black and mild cigar.

Mild, Mellow,Sweet

Nov 09, 2016

Mild, with a mellow hint of sweet. It only bites if you smoke too fast.

Excellent smoke

Nov 05, 2016

As expected, top quality.

the best at any price

Oct 10, 2016

absolutely the best smoking black Cavendish I have ever purchased! The quality and price are unmatchable by anyone. If you like a mild, smooth tobacco, this is it!

Best tobacco buys for the buck

Sep 17, 2016

I am a big fan of all the Admiral's Choice tobacco blends. There are better blends, but for the price you pay, nothing beats Admiral;s Choice. As for the Black &Gold Cavendish specifically: of their blends, it is the richest and strongest. Like all their blends, it is also smooth and never causes tongue-bite.

Great Value for the Money

Sep 10, 2016

I've tried a lot of pipe tobacco but this is the one that stands out.

Good product at reasonable price

Aug 15, 2016

Good product at reasonable price. Fast delivery

Admiral Choice

Aug 05, 2016

descent smoke for a descent price.....all day use.

Very Tasty...

Jul 25, 2016

Excellent tobacco....nice aroma...and lasts a long time....

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Jul 23, 2016

OK for a value-priced tobacco but certainly not high on my list. It burns quickly and leaves an unpleasant aftertaste. It doesn't like to be packed tightly, either

Absolutely can't be beat

Jul 22, 2016

I just received my order , and quickly too! It seems to me you can't find a much better smoke than this. I smoke many different types and flavors but I always come back to this one. No, bite, wonderful on the nose and burns great right out of the bag. I personally like a bit more black cavendish blended with it, but that's just my taste. So whether you smoke it just like it comes or mix with your favorite blend, I know you'll find a great smoke. Thanks again P & C.

Good taste, good price

Jul 04, 2016

Good taste, good price

Great !!

Jun 13, 2016

I have smoked the B&G Cavendish for years and was elated to find it online a couple of years ago after CVS stopped selling it. Thanks!!!

A+

May 16, 2016

A+

Very good budget smoke!

Apr 23, 2016

This is a excellent budget smoke. Its mild, fairly smooth, and fairly cool burning. It remind me of a mild 1Q. I keep this tobacco around always as a backup between orders of my premium tobacco. Its a excellent backup or a knock around smoke.

Very good cheap tobacco

Apr 18, 2016

Very good cheap tobacco

Great

Apr 13, 2016

It's been my favorite for years. The store I bought it from quit selling it. I was glad to see you all started selling it.

OK Tobacco. Good Value

Apr 07, 2016

OK pipe tobacco. Slightly moist. I wish they would list one more category. Whether a tobacco is moist or dry. This one is slightly moist. The reason is a dry tobaccos BURN TOO HOT and ruined many of my pipes. They burn fast too and have a BAD tongue bite. Looking for tobacco that is moist and flavored only now. This one didn't burn too hot or have a nasty tongue bit. The aroma was OK.

Best value tobacco

Apr 04, 2016

For ten bucks you get 8ozs for a tasty,no frills pleasant smoke.The blend lights easy,and smokes sweet.I like the re sealable bag also.You can't beat it,what more can you ask for?

No good

Apr 01, 2016

Way to damp.

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Mar 14, 2016

A very enjoyable value tobacco that can be smoked all day without tongue bite. Nice aroma and room note. My everyday favorite value pipe tobacco at a great price.

Easy smoking, good blending base

Mar 09, 2016

Black and Gold generates clouds of sweet, pleasant smoke. By itself, it is mild but not very flavorful. I blend in judicious amounts of Latakia, cigar leaf, and/or Perique. The result is a great, complex smoke with low bit that stays lit.

A sweeter, less fruity Lane 1Q & Captain Black Royal

Mar 06, 2016

I decided to give this one a test drive since I'm a Captain Black Royal/Lane 1Q man and was pleasantly surprised by this mix. It's a pinch sweeter in taste to CBR/1Q and I absolutely love it. Less of the raisin aroma of 1Q and more of the sugary/confection variety of sMell ftom the bag and bowl. Just take your time with it so you don't get it too hot and get tongue bite and this will be so satisfying. Even though it's an aromatic, the goopiness at the bottom of the bowl, characteristic of these blends, is almost non existent, I was shocked. Optimal if tobacco is left to dry a bit before smoking, but great either way. Beautiful ash layer. I've been reaching for this more and more lately, and since it's less than half the price of CBR, this will be a new favorite of mine from now on. If your blend of choice is 1Q/CBR, this is a must try.

Delicious!

Feb 16, 2016

Black and Gold has a sweet and savory flavor that keeps me wanting more even at the wee hours of the morning. It's so flavorful in fact, that the only time I won't smoke it is in the case of eating or drinking something with too subtle a flavor that I can't taste both! I'll definitely be buying again.

Up there with the best

Feb 12, 2016

I'm shocked. Great smoke at a bargain price. A bit more umph would make it perfect IMO.

Excellent

Feb 09, 2016

I love it

Was a really smooth smoke

Feb 01, 2016

I just enjoy the vanilla kind more

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Jan 30, 2016

When I first sampled Black & Gold, I was a little disappointed. It was much more 'aromatic' than I like. However, after several bowlfuls, I find my opinion changing. Also, the aromatic aspect tends to diminish further down the bowl. I now find that I am reaching for it more often. I am looking forward to trying the Natural Cavendish as a comparison.

Inconsistant quality

Jan 15, 2016

The second time i ordered this it was nasty,unlike the 1st time I ordered it. So the inconsistancy is a mystery. It got bitter and stinky the deeper i we t into the 2nd bag. So you take your chance with ordering this cause there is a problem with quality control or the type tobacco is not consistant from one bag to the next. The two weren't even close !

Delicious Flavor!

Jan 13, 2016

Excellent Aroma and Taste ! A superb value for the money...Believe me!

Found after all these years

Jan 11, 2016

I have been a pipe smoker for about 40 years. There was a tobacco that I loved named black and gold Cavendish. It had a great aroma no tongue bite and I could smoke all day. It was carried by CVS drug stores. Well they stop caring all tobacco products so I went in search or replacement. Most tobaccos I smoke or aromatic and a blend of Virginia and barley. I always seem to get terrible tongue bite I actually gave up the hobby for a long while. But when I saw the name black and gold I said let me give it a try. It is the exact tobacco I used to smoke. I am so happy that I found it again

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish.

Jan 03, 2016

Wonderful, helpful, supportive service!

Amazing!

Jan 03, 2016

My first time buying pipe tabacco, and I am not dissapointed. This is incredibly tasty and delicious with an incredibly earthy flavour. Must try!

Everything was perfect.

Dec 19, 2015

The shipping was fast and everything arrived just as ordered. We got the catalog in the mail and my husband enjoyed picking out what he wanted from that catalog. He is old fashion and knows little about the internet so I helped him put in his order. The actual paper catalog was great though. He probably would not have ordered without it. He is now going to order all his pipe tobacco from you guys. Thank you for making an old man's day!

Amazing!

Dec 17, 2015

This tobacco is a wonderful mixture of taste and smoke. I dare anyone to find a better smoke for the price. And people tell me it smell's delicious. This is my second order of this brand and it really is better the longer you smoke it. It seems to keep the flavor all the way to the bottom of the bowl. It's a bit damp, so a few hours drying should improve it for you , but I don't mind a relight or two. Thanks guys!

FC Eugene, OR

Dec 12, 2015

This tobacco has a rich, nutty flavor and aroma. A nice change of pace from the CB Royal and Lane 1Q that I normally smoke. It burns a little hot so I blended 30% 1Q with it and soon discovered I had created another personal favorite.

Excellent Tobacco blend

Dec 04, 2015

nice smooth mild smoke

Just the blend I've been looking for.

Nov 27, 2015

I'm a causal pipe smoker (a few times a week, mostly on weekends) and have been looking for the perfect blend for a long time. When I first started smoking, there was a local bulk blend that was great, but for some reason it got discontinued. Since then I've bought several others and have always been a bit disappointed. But then I found Admiral's Choice Black & Gold. This is the perfect blend for my palate: not too sweet or bold, and no bite. It is smooth and enjoyable for the entire bowl. Do try this wonderful blend; I highly recommend it.

Delicious and Priced right!

Nov 19, 2015

Very sweet taste and excellent aroma. Won't bite your tongue either. The price of this very tasty tobacco is absolutely FANTASTIC! Virginia Gold and Black Cavendish is a Great combination of blends. I smoke it daily. Buy a pound. You won't regret it!

My first Cavendish experience

Nov 05, 2015

I start to smoke pipe tobacco 2 months ago. My first tobacco was Virginia and Burley. This is my first Cavendish tobacco I try and I can said the difference in flavor and aroma is really noticeable. The Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish seems to be a good tobacco. I can't make any comparison until now but I read about many others products with excellent reviews who let me think there is more and better choices. But this one is my first experience and I'm not disappointed. This s good tobacco at an excellent price.

Admirals Choice Black and Tan

Oct 12, 2015

Enjoyed this tobacco very much , a light smoke, not too moist, had no trouble keeping it lit. Looking forward to trying the Vanilla also. Will purchase more of this in the future, is a good all day smoker and the ladies like the aroma too.

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Sep 30, 2015

I've smoked this tobacco for many years. It's a value priced tobacco that gives a satisfying smoke all day without a bite. It smokes best when allowed to dry out for a few days. Not a connoisseur's tobacco for sure but enjoyable none the less. This was my first order from P & C and was impressed with the way they handled the order....efficiently with excellent communications, packaged well and shipped fast. My new go-to tobacconist!

An affordable favorite

Sep 26, 2015

I have smoked this blend for many years and find it mild and aromatic with no bite and a pleasant taste.

Admiral's Choice Tobacco is the

Sep 17, 2015

Admiral's Choice Tobacco is the best mass-marketed tobacco. The price is great, and the quality is far superior to any of it's competitors. As for Pipes and Cigars, I now have ordered from them three times and am very pleased with the quick and easy service, and I have had NO problems recieving the orders accurately and promptly.

Kudos

Sep 14, 2015

Great service all around

Admiral's Choice Pipe Tobacco

Sep 09, 2015

Excellent Quality. Excellent Value.

Not very happy

Sep 08, 2015

Has a nice aroma, but doesn't smoke well. Too moist.

Admiral's Choice Black and Gold Cavendish

Sep 07, 2015

Nice mild tobacco with a pleasant aroma and flavor.

My review

Sep 03, 2015

Excellent tobacco.

Very Good Review

Aug 13, 2015

I am very pleased both wite product I purchased and with this seller!

Loved it

Aug 12, 2015

This was a great buy for me. Really enjoyed flavor.

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

Aug 10, 2015

I've been smoking this for years. A great value for the money.

mrs george butterworth

Aug 08, 2015

great service

Admiral's Choice tobacco

Aug 04, 2015

A descent smoke and the price is good. It's not top-of -the line but more than adequate for everyday puffing. I find it best to let it dry out for a day or two before use.

Customer Testimonials

Excellent tobacco. Quick shipping.

JT of Saratoga, CA

I remember this brand in CVS Drugstores but never tried it. That was my mistake. It's a wonderful smoke and no bite. I'm retired and a heavy smoker so taste and cost is important to me. This one suits me just fine. Thanks P & C.

TC of Bay Minette, AL

Have half a bag left from a CVS purchase and was delighted to learn that Pipes and Cigars is carrying it. My wife loves the aroma and I like the mild non-tongue burning characteristic of this tobacco. Thank you Pipes and Cigars.

GD of Clifton, VA

The smoothest and most consistent ever.

JA of Fort Worth, TX

For a value blend this is pretty good stuff. I consider it a light aromatic. It's not heavy on flavor or aroma. No tongue bite which is always nice. I found out this is the exact same blend as Super Value Black & Gold! It smells the same and looks the same. It's distributed by the same company. Which is probably why I like it because I like the Super Value blend.

BW of Pomona, CA

The pouch note is very similar to play-doh. and it pretty much tastes like play-doh smells.

RR of Greer, SC

This was my first real venture into pipe smoking and I really like this tobacco. Just let it dry out a bit before you smoke and you shouldn't have any issues. I'll be getting more of this in the future.

JJ of Havelock, NC

A pipe smoker for more years than I like to count, happy to find that I can still buy Admirals Choice. I tend to stick to one brand rather than experiment. I like the mild flavor of this Black & Gold Cavendish and the aromatic scent doesn't offend non smokers. I don't find this blend to be overly sweet or give any unpleasant taste or bite. Very happy to find this on-line store for all my future pipe smoking needs. This was a brand that CVS use to carry.

SV of Duarte, CA

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Tobacco	Cavendish
Style	Aromatic
Room Note	2 - Mellow
Cut	Coarse
Top Flavor	Sweet, Vanilla
Packaging	Bag
Country of Origin	United States
Package Size	8.00 oz
Flavor Intensity	2 - Mellow
Item #:	AD2-TP-1000

Admiral's Choice Black & Gold Cavendish

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