Daughters & Ryan's Three Sails is a light bodied, British style Virginia blend. The fine cut allows you to pack more firmly. This incredibly sweet flue-cured tobacco has citrus and hay-like notes - smooth and flavorful.
Joining the original Three Sails is Three Sails Green, The same great tobacco is treated to a minty note. A great addition to D&R's fabled Three Sails lineup.
No one understands about Three Sails Pipe Tobacco - it's not unlike the Isle in "The Mists of Avalon" - the very last place to find & re-enter the magic of the past. Or something like that.
I started in the seventies, w/American cigarettes (I didn't even know people rolled their own, back then; the past had been erased). The Internet first tempted me w/the anything-goes sales of all internet products, up to the early aughts--then quickly legislated a ban on anything I couldn't get at the corner market--so, I've known struggle & disappointment.
In the midst of my denial (about the denial of my online/postal freedoms) I had managed to retain one scrape of useful info—that Three Sails was suitable for RYO & a close approximation of the world's finest blonde shag (Virginia Gold Leaf) rolling tobacco: [Three Castles].
So, suddenly, in my middle-age, I finally discover:
1. the "TOP"® stainless-steel filter-cigarette Injector
2. the TOP"® Cigarette-Case Strong-Box (King Size)
3. "Ramback"® Tubes [Prestige Gold] (King Size)
4. Daughters & Ryan’s “Three Sails” pipe tobacco
& I’m paying a fraction of retail—but more importantly, having a real cigarette, instead of a factory-stewed one.
Caveat: It’s not for the busy or rushed. One does have to sit and ‘roll-your-own’ for a half-hour, just to get two-packs-a-day to travel with. But I think I’m one of the lucky few, who found better & better cigarettes, and cheaper & cheaper ways to buy them….
It's shocking to think, after all the changes from mid-last-century to today, my cigarette supply is still reliable & hi-quality!
4 out of 5
Great tobacco but watch out for beetles
Apr 08, 2023
We will continue to order this tobacco because it is really good (by US standards - European options are finer and lighter) but a couple of packages we ordered were found to contain larvae and beetles (not native to where we are). It was a bit annoying to have to pick them out!
5 out of 5
this is my favorite so
Feb 24, 2023
this is my favorite so far.
5 out of 5
is good
Feb 19, 2023
solid choice for daily ryo smokes
4 out of 5
Good enough
Feb 19, 2023
Good enough
5 out of 5
A very good tobacco. It
Feb 02, 2023
A very good tobacco. It has a stronger full bodied flavor than my usual RYO brand.
5 out of 5
perfect mild smooth moist.
Jan 21, 2023
perfect mild smooth moist.
5 out of 5
nice smoke
Dec 18, 2022
Very nice smoke, the best for the p[rice.......
5 out of 5
Affordable Virginia
Dec 11, 2022
I like to use this mixed with Ryback or on its own for both pipes and roll ups. The shag cut is easy to roll or load and burn easily. It also makes it easier to hydrate or dry out. Great option for the cost.
5 out of 5
D&R, British style
Dec 07, 2022
My Favorite MYO tobacco
5 out of 5
Outstanding
Nov 23, 2022
For me it was the perfect cut and taste. Really rich!
5 out of 5
Good for RYO cigarettes
Nov 08, 2022
Technically a pipe tobacco but the fine cut and mellow flavor make this particular tobacco perfect for RYO cigarettes without all the RYO taxes and shipping restrictions.
5 out of 5
Go-to brand for over a year
Nov 06, 2022
The cut and smell of this tobacco has been a favorite of myself, spouse and son. It is our go to brand and we have tried at least 5 others until we hit this one. Love it!
5 out of 5
It’s a keeper!
Sep 15, 2022
No fancy aromas here! Smokes pleasantly and burns to a Fine ash with no goo left in bowl.
5 out of 5
British Style RYO/MYO
Aug 30, 2022
D&R has always been my GO-TO..from back in the day when the kind older lady answered the phone to NOW.
I still miss buying direct from the Manufacturer, But ...this is 2022..Three-Sail's British-Style for MKO and RYO #1.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Aug 11, 2022
Excellent
3 out of 5
Just OK
Jul 17, 2022
Light, smokable, but not memorable
5 out of 5
good taste for the money.
Jul 15, 2022
good taste for the money. well worth it
5 out of 5
Great Mellow Virginia Blend. I'll Be Buying More :)
Jun 11, 2022
Excellent. This is a great, mellow Virginia. Burns easy, plumes of fragrant smoke. It is much nicer than you would think based on the price. Puts some pricier blends to shame. Sweet hay and grass notes. Little toastyness.
5 out of 5
Best
Jun 08, 2022
This is all I roll with. Steady. 44 oz and 2 lb = 99 ish
5 out of 5
Best
Jun 08, 2022
This is all I roll with. Steady.
5 out of 5
Good quality consistency in this
Jun 03, 2022
Good quality consistency in this tobacco.
5 out of 5
good tobacco, mild flavor. the
May 31, 2022
good tobacco, mild flavor. the ribbon cut works best for my powermatic mini machine.
5 out of 5
good
May 17, 2022
good
4 out of 5
My First Choice
May 15, 2022
Three Sails is my first choice for my RYO tobacco. I've tried many of the other Daughters & Ryan tobacco, but I always go back to Three Sails. Recently Three Sails was on back-order, so this was a good time to try some other tobaccos. I sampled three different - highly rated - tobaccos. They were fine tasting, but did not have the taste I was looking for. Now I know this is my Go-To tobacco. Knocked off one star because the tasted can be inconsistent; maybe I need to 'stir' the bag. However, very glad to have Three Sails back in stock!!
5 out of 5
good smoking!
Apr 03, 2022
the very best!!
5 out of 5
Best one
Mar 17, 2022
One of our go to tobacco!
4 out of 5
Smooth full medium
Mar 12, 2022
Nice decent full medium flavored tobacco for RYO.
Just the right amount of moisture to make good cigs and not too many stems.
Since D&R Sigaretta is no longer available this makes an almost perfect substitute.
5 out of 5
Very mild…..I really like it
Mar 03, 2022
Very mild…..I really like it
5 out of 5
In a good tube it’s
Mar 01, 2022
In a good tube it’s one of the best smokes I’ve ever had.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco.
Feb 12, 2022
Great tobacco.
5 out of 5
Very mild smoke, great for
Jan 26, 2022
Very mild smoke, great for ryo
5 out of 5
Not fancy but reliable, a new era of "drug store" tobacco
Dec 29, 2021
I jumped out of an airplane with a bag of this into Latvia when I was training in the Army. It is a pure virginia blend thats good in a small bowl. I appears to be a uncased virginia ribbon that burns easy. smoke it slow and enjoy. i used it in small cobs and even as a cigarette while in the military. i recommend it. now that i dont live in a foxhole i only smoke my pipes again and am thinking about revisiting D&R. As they are one of the only american brands that own their own supply of perique and show quality and at a price that doesn't include heavy big brand tobacco casing and chemicals. hope they stay around for a long time.
5 out of 5
Smooth organic smoke 👌🏻
Nov 16, 2021
Smooth organic smoke 👌🏻
5 out of 5
Pleasant, lighter smoke that will satisfy your taste and wlyour wallet.
Oct 27, 2021
I wasn't sure about buying this lesser expensive tobacco but P&C made it available by the oz so I ordered 8. Will certainly be ordering more, too. This is a very pleasant, lighter smoke than my usual Lane 1-Q, and while it burns fast (which means more repacking), that's only a minor drawback. I don't like to pack too tightly, also. Lights quickly, burns consistently, and makes for a good everyday smoke. I like the fact that this is so good as a lesser expensive alternative to my usual Lane, which I can enjoy more on occasion (and appreciate that much more). No wonder in the past I've seen this out of stock from time to time -- it ranked among the most popular on the website and it's easy to smoke why. ;)
5 out of 5
Quality tobacco with pleasing taste
Oct 21, 2021
Quality tobacco with pleasing taste and burn.
4 out of 5
Preparing Daughters and Ryan sail pipe tobacco
Oct 08, 2021
Daughters and Ryan three sails is a real good smoking tobacco, pipe gets hot when smoking because tobacco is dry when you get it , but ad some distiiled water sprinkled on tobacco, let it saturate a little and when you smoke it again, there is a difference, the tobacco smokes good and pipe does not get that hot, otherwise the tobacco taste is very good and the aroma is great, try this three sails and you wont be sorry you bought it. Sal: thank you for your advise on how to prepare it for a smoking pleasure.
5 out of 5
the best tobacco the smoothest
Sep 30, 2021
the best tobacco the smoothest taste
4 out of 5
Nice shag cut VA blend
Sep 28, 2021
A good, solid choice for this that like light and smooth Virginia blends for RYO. The cut is a fine shag cut that is perfect for RYO. If you buy oz in bulk make sure to rehydrate with a ceramic humidor stone for a smoother burn and enhanced flavor. Highly recommended for RYO.
5 out of 5
The only tobacco I smoke.
Sep 25, 2021
The only tobacco I smoke. Real fine cut, no riff raff. Flavor is enjoyable as the European style really comes trough. This tobacco is part of my morning ritual.
5 out of 5
The best I have found
Sep 23, 2021
The best I have found for rolling my own cigarettes. My little machine loves it too. It rolls evenly and consistently.
4 out of 5
First time user
Sep 17, 2021
It is wonderful and tasteful
5 out of 5
Love three sails, smooth blend.
Sep 03, 2021
Love three sails, smooth blend.
3 out of 5
We all have different tastes and that is good
Aug 26, 2021
Not a ship I will be sailing on but I gave it to a co-worker and he is thrilled with it.
5 out of 5
great for you RYO enjoyers
Aug 14, 2021
I've been trying out a lot of D&R for ryo, came across some that weren't really suited for it but stuck to it nonetheless, and this is a solid choice. Decent flavor and not too strong. Easy to remove stems since it's shag cut and lasts a while too.
5 out of 5
Great Product
Aug 12, 2021
Always consistent quality. Have been using this product for 10 years
5 out of 5
Great texture love the taste,
Aug 04, 2021
Great texture love the taste, and burns exceptionally well. Love the fine shag.
4 out of 5
Really smooth tobacco but a
Jul 20, 2021
Really smooth tobacco but a little strong
5 out of 5
Thanks
Jul 16, 2021
Thanks
5 out of 5
Smooth mellow taste, perfect for RYO
Jul 12, 2021
Smooth mellow taste, love the fine-cut shag. IMO, this is the best option for Virginia shag I've found for rolling (RYO)
5 out of 5
Good stuff, very fine cut.
Jul 04, 2021
Good stuff, very fine cut.
3 out of 5
It is a little on
Jun 20, 2021
It is a little on the bland side. Used it to mix with another tobacco for RYO
3 out of 5
I think I prefer aromatics
Jun 09, 2021
I think I prefer aromatics after all, plain tobacco isn’t that great, too harsh
5 out of 5
great mild tobacco
May 31, 2021
nice mild tobacco for cigarette. I like to mix it with something with more flavor like the norwegian blend
4 out of 5
Worth a try
May 25, 2021
Really surprised at how much I liked this tabbabco flavor not to mention how well it smoked .the fine cut let it burn at it's on leisure
5 out of 5
Great RYO choice
May 23, 2021
This is a perfect smoke for someone that is looking for a ryo tobacco. I'm sure it would be nice in a pipe as well, with the lighter taste seems to be more suited for rolling. For rolling I have only tried this tobacco and Peter Stokkebye 83 Amsterdam. If you want a lighter smoke get this if you want a stronger tasting smoke get the Amsterdam.
5 out of 5
Absolute favorite
May 17, 2021
Hands down, my go-to tobacco. Shredded nice and thin, with a pleasant mild grass, or hay, sweetness. Perfect for blending with a stronger-bodied Cavendish or perique
5 out of 5
Excellent service, and prompt delivery.
May 12, 2021
Excellent service, and prompt delivery.
1 out of 5
Worst tobacco I have had
May 07, 2021
Worst tobacco I have had in some time. On the bag there is a warning this product is a pipe tobacco lest you mistake it for hamster bedding or moss for a potted plant!
5 out of 5
The fine cut is best!
May 06, 2021
The fine cut is best! Low sticks and stems... which is a huge time saver. Wish all the tobaccos we're fine cut who wants to sift through for hours cleaning tobacco? Not me I am trying to have a life. Flavor is a bit harsh but worth the time I save. Will just have to blend more to save the time, cause buying cigarettes will bankrupt me.
5 out of 5
Smooth Great Tasting Tobacco!
Apr 30, 2021
This tobacco has a great texture and smooth flavor!
5 out of 5
👍👍
Apr 24, 2021
👍👍
5 out of 5
Excellent product and efficient delivery!
Apr 10, 2021
Excellent product and efficient delivery!
3 out of 5
D&R sold to Inter-Continental Trading USA - a review of sorts
Apr 09, 2021
I have been concerned about D&R for a while due to inconsistent quality problems. The sale of D&R to Inter-Continental Trading USA was something I did not know about until an order came in with Inter-Continental Trading USA labeling and the absence of the compressed/vacuum packed package that D&R was known for. https://tobaccoreporter.com/2020/11/02/daughters-ryan-sells-majority-stake/
Inter-Continental Trading USA is also known for marketing Ohm tobacco.
Well, so far so good. I usually order 3 Sails and although it is called a "shag", don't let that fool you. It is a short fine cut tobacco suitable (as it was originally intended) for making cigarettes. It always has been.
I have not sampled any other D&R brands since the sale to Inter-Continental Trading USA, so I can only hope that my beloved Ramback line is still as good. Or better? Crossed fingers!
Losing the vacuum pack seems to have helped, but I truly wish they would lose the short cut and make this a truly "shag" tobacco by leaving the strand long enough that they aren't so close to "shake" right out of the bag.
As to flavor, in a stick, so far Inter-Continental Trading USA is doing a much better job than D&R was doing for the last few years.
I am sad to see Mark Ryan getting out of this end of the business, but given the improvements, it was due.
Mark still owns the Perique production, so AFAIK he has not totally gotten out of the tobacco business, just out of the D&R end of it apparently.
My best to Mark Ryan.
3 out of 5
Not bad
Mar 23, 2021
Not bad
4 out of 5
I have been smoking this
Mar 15, 2021
I have been smoking this for years,good blend.
4 out of 5
Nice fine cut
Feb 25, 2021
Nice fine cut
4 out of 5
Very smooth -
Feb 20, 2021
Very smooth -
5 out of 5
Quality Product!
Feb 20, 2021
I love it! Nice, basic tobacco that’s fresh, cut well, and not overwhelmed with too many chemicals or flavorings. Fantastic and I mix with Penhooker for a serious, arsenic/formaldehyde-free smoke!
5 out of 5
Good!
Feb 11, 2021
Good !
4 out of 5
Flavorful and smooth. More stems
Feb 10, 2021
Flavorful and smooth. More stems than I anticipated.
5 out of 5
Best rolling tobacco
Jan 27, 2021
Best rolling tobacco
5 out of 5
My first experience with this
Jan 24, 2021
My first experience with this blend and I am not disappointed.
Great all tobacco flavor and a pleasant aroma.
I found the cut to be a little thin so it does burn faster than expected. But it can be overlooked for the taste.
I'll be buying it again.
5 out of 5
Delicious!
Jan 05, 2021
Delicious!
5 out of 5
Response time from order placed
Dec 31, 2020
Response time from order placed to being shipped is impressive. Order has never been wrong and orders have always arrived on time. Cuddos to the customer service department and to all that work there to provide top notch service
5 out of 5
daughter & Ryan Three sails
Dec 22, 2020
Bright woodsy consistent flavors alway a great smoke.
5 out of 5
Awesome product
Dec 18, 2020
Quality tobacco, at a great price. You can’t beat that Comby
5 out of 5
great tobacco, my favorite
Dec 14, 2020
great tobacco, my favorite
5 out of 5
I've been rolling my own
Dec 12, 2020
I've been rolling my own cigarettes for 5 years and finally came across this British shag cut smoking tobacco and it is a dream. I have to clean it up of twigs and such, and unpack it, but it's worth it. A really fine smoking experience of pure tobacco. Thanks Three Daughters...
5 out of 5
Good
Dec 09, 2020
Good
4 out of 5
Nice smooth, medium body taste
Nov 17, 2020
Nice smooth, medium body taste with enough of a hit to know it’s in your pipe. Nice room note. Very finely shredded, nice pack, easy light, stayed lit throughout to a fine ash. I’ll be buying more.
5 out of 5
keep it in stock
Nov 13, 2020
keep it in stock
5 out of 5
good
Nov 10, 2020
good
4 out of 5
Cut was great, blend was
Nov 07, 2020
Cut was great, blend was darker then I have had in the past, burns well!
5 out of 5
great smoke
Oct 26, 2020
great smoke
5 out of 5
Fest delivery
Oct 25, 2020
Fest delivery, good product , thanks
5 out of 5
pipes and cigars
Oct 23, 2020
best deal best quality great service
5 out of 5
Three Sails
Oct 17, 2020
I could not be happier with Three Sails Pipe Tobacco. I use it daily. It packs well, burns evenly and has the smoothness I enjoy.
5 out of 5
Nice mild morning smoke and refreshing retrohale
Oct 15, 2020
Mainly a cigar smoker for years, not a cigarette smoker. So, what do I think of 3 Sails? I like it, a lot. Why? It's a great mild morning smoke. I enjoy it in the morning. As for all of these reviewers complaining that it's not a pipe tobacco and that it's "just" a cigarette tobacco, well, it's a tobacco without the extra ingredients that make cigarettes nasty. I don't think this stuff is nasty at all. It's mild and nice and pleasant on the retro. Sometimes you don't want a heavy or aromatic pipe tobacco, and the shag cut is a really nice departure from all these thick ribbon cuts. At night I prfer things like MM American Patriot or C&D Haunted Bookshop, or maybe a nice flavored vanilla or cherry cavendish, but in the morning, when I can smoke, I love 3 Sails. Variety is the spice of life, so if this isn't your variety, then buy something else!
4 out of 5
Cool burn and good mouth feel
Oct 05, 2020
Very nice morning blend. Just the right mixes of tobaccos. Burn cool and has goo mouth feel. Would buy again.
5 out of 5
Mild but satisfying
Oct 02, 2020
Mild but satisfying
5 out of 5
This is a very good
Sep 29, 2020
This is a very good ryo tobacco. Very smooth and a consistent burn. The turkish blend can be compared to camel blue. This is my go to tobacco. I highly recommend it.
5 out of 5
Very nice!
Sep 23, 2020
Nice for a brief smoke. Puts me in mind of the old Three Castles Virginia blend from when I was a younger man.
5 out of 5
Three castles
Aug 28, 2020
If you remember the old three castles cigarette tobacco, this is the very same thing in pipe tobacco form. The only thing that has changed is the cut. It doesn’t really do much in the bowl, but it does great when it is rolled up as a cigarette. The flavor is much more complex than your basic Virginia Burley. If you’re looking for a taste to blow the back of your head off, this is not it. But, if you want one of the finest smokes you can have while rolling your own, this is definitely up there in the top five.
5 out of 5
Awesome
Aug 17, 2020
It’s as close to American spirit as I’ve been able to find. I smoked the turquoise a.s for years.
5 out of 5
Great taste
Aug 14, 2020
Best so far of the ryo tobaccos. At first I did not care for it as it seemed to lacked flavor, but over time the flavor did come thru. It is subtle in taste but once you have accepted that, it is the best. Just pure tobacco here so other tobaccos with fire curing, fermenting, flavorings added, will seem more tasty at first.
4 out of 5
It's straight
Aug 09, 2020
I bought this for a RYO shag, but find I like it in a pipe better.. Not very flavorful, but gets the job done.. A straight forward Virginia
5 out of 5
The Best
Jul 26, 2020
My favorite.Great quality,and great price
5 out of 5
Rolls good. Tastes good
Jul 20, 2020
Rolls good. Tastes good
5 out of 5
Great flavor and smell
Jul 18, 2020
Great flavor and smell
5 out of 5
Thanks
Jul 14, 2020
Thanks
5 out of 5
Top-Quality Virginia Shag
Jul 12, 2020
This stuff is top-quality Virginia shag. Due to the extremely fine cut, it works best as a cigarette tobacco. If you're buying it for that purpose, you won't be disappointed. It can be smoked in a pipe, but you must pack it very firmly. When smoked in a large bowl, it tends to bite, but it does work quite well as a short smoke in a small bowl. I find this tobacco convenient to carry around in my tobacco pouch when I am out and about, as I can either roll it into cigarettes or smoke it in a small briar as circumstances dictate. It's certainly worth buying, especially given the low price per ounce when purchased in bulk, but just keep in mind that you're buying what is, in all but tax bracket, a cigarette tobacco.
4 out of 5
Three Sails? How good is it?
Jul 03, 2020
Three Sails is a close knockoff of Three Castles. Like it's originator, it has a level of inconsistency. Nevertheless, it's the best sweet Virginia tobacco I know of.
P&C offers this at prices that make me seem like a whiner considering the value proposition.
You pick your style and flavor, that's your choice. The best value is always at P&C
5 out of 5
Love the extra fine shag
Jun 26, 2020
Love the extra fine shag cut. This tobacco is a lot cleaner than most. Fewer sticks, stems, etc. Worth the price.
5 out of 5
Committed RYO Smoker
Jun 15, 2020
I am a RYO smoker and have tried several different types of tobacco from various outlets along my local main street. They simply could not hold a candle to the variety and quality of the products offered by P & C. The vacuum seal is always in tact and the tobacco is always as fresh as it can be. While I have tried nearly all the Daughters Ryan products and was pleased with all of them but the cut of Three Sails puts it above the rest. It makes machine rolling a breeze. Most importantly P & C is the only way to go for great service, freshness and quality. Their customer service people are knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. They are the best!
5 out of 5
Smooth Virgina
Jun 03, 2020
This 100% Virginia tobacco is great for a smooth smoke. There is no harshness or throat irritation and the thin cut allows for packing any way you like. All in all a god deal.
5 out of 5
Tobacco purchase
Apr 21, 2020
easy ordering, fast shipping, great product
5 out of 5
Good, Tasty Medium Blend
Apr 11, 2020
Excellent medium blend. Very mild but without being weak. Very tasty, a little bit smokey. There are some stems, but they are very easy to pick out -- only maybe one stem every ounce or so, so no big deal. Tobacco comes in ziplock bag and is at perfect humidity when it arrives and continues to remain very well humidified due to the ziplock bag.
5 out of 5
Very good
Mar 02, 2020
Found my new brand. Light and smooth
5 out of 5
A flue cure for what ails you!
Feb 03, 2020
My go-to smoke both in my cigarettes and pipes. The fine flavor has the best hints of flue-cured English, Dutch, and Canadian with an emphasis on Canadian tobacco, and the super-fine shag cut is a joy to work with. A truly great Virginia smoke!
5 out of 5
Love it
Jan 13, 2020
Arrived promptly & much fresher than any shag I find at the stores here. I mixed in some sample size aromatics from P&C for pipe, then dried & chopped chopped up a separate batch with cloves. Never tried it on its own in a pipe. Will purchase again.
5 out of 5
Three Sails
Nov 29, 2019
Very smooth, shag cut tobacco. It’s all that I smoke.
5 out of 5
Best I remember
Oct 24, 2019
I've been smoking pipes since 1966, and I don't remember a tobacco purchase that gave me such consistent pleasure. Since 1970, I've smoke a pipe with a pyrolytic graphite bowl liner, which stands high heat and doesn't absorb moisture. This the first tobacco I've smoked since boring my homemade wooden stem from 17 caliber to 22 caliber. A bigger bore cools smoke better, which means the bowl can be hotter, to prevent condensation and the pollution it causes, and to distill more of the flavor before combustion destroys it.
5 out of 5
It's the best smoke
Oct 20, 2019
It's the best smoke
5 out of 5
long time buyer
Oct 12, 2019
Excellent quality for a great price.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco
Sep 30, 2019
This is a very smooth shag tobacco.
5 out of 5
One of the best
Sep 22, 2019
One of the best
5 out of 5
Prompt service have never made
Sep 13, 2019
Prompt service have never made a mistake in 3yr
4 out of 5
Great smoke
Sep 05, 2019
Overall it’s a great smoke, tobacco was sealed good and fresh. Good for rolling. There’s some stems and big pieces that keeps it from a 5 star rating.
5 out of 5
Really good tobacco
Aug 30, 2019
As far as ryo goes......this is the best.......consistent.......well cut.....delicious
5 out of 5
Got it for ryo
Aug 25, 2019
Got it for ryo. Taste amazing
5 out of 5
Great Product
Aug 08, 2019
The tobacco is delicious & the price is perfect!
3 out of 5
Decent but not great
Aug 05, 2019
Of the tobaccos I have tried recently, this is the one I cannot say I am really all that enamored with.
It seems a little dry and burns rather quickly, which is okay if you just need a quickie, but if you want to kick back and enjoy a nice, long smoke, this one doesn't quite cut it for me.
It has a decent flavor but is a little on the mild side for me, but it is in no way objectionable.
Works better if blended with other slightly stronger tobaccos - and it burns longer, too.
5 out of 5
Wonderful
Aug 01, 2019
I recommend smoking all daughters tobacco in a corn cob pipe. It makes a great big different taste.
5 out of 5
Always a winner
Jul 31, 2019
Great product!!
5 out of 5
Love this
Jul 25, 2019
This is the only tobacco I buy. Great taste and best for RYO cigarettes. Used to only smoke Camel Blues, this is fresh, clean and smooth.
5 out of 5
Excellent pipe tobacco
Jul 20, 2019
Excellent pipe tobacco
5 out of 5
three sails
Jul 11, 2019
i enjoy smoking three sails , it is smooth and has a nice taste, i mix it with most all of my other tobacco’s….it blends really well with anything….five stars.
5 out of 5
D&R 3 Sails
Jun 24, 2019
This all VA blend is naturally sweet and doesn't tend to give you the typical tongue burn of some VA's. It can be enjoyed alone or mixed with another blend to add that nice VA flavor. Versatile.
4 out of 5
Feell ok
Jun 11, 2019
Ok
5 out of 5
Comparable to American Spirit
Jun 09, 2019
I buy this and roll it up for my snobbish "American Spirit only" friends and they can't tell the difference.
5 out of 5
Light & Easy
May 26, 2019
Probably the smoothest blend. Not harsh at all.
5 out of 5
It's the best
May 24, 2019
It's the best thing of its sort available. Period.
4 out of 5
Easy fix if a little dry
May 18, 2019
The tobacco arrived on the dry side, which I admit is not unusual for large bags. A couple of pieces of tissue soaked in some alcohol and paced in the bag and resealed does a good job in giving the tobacco that slight touch of `not dry anymore`and yet not moist enough to stop a perfect smoke. The smoke has a good texture without the bite. Excellent value. A small soaked tissue in dark rum is my favorite
4 out of 5
Sailing on the blend
May 11, 2019
Works or blending or stands alone, quality at a good price; And I will buy it again
5 out of 5
Three Sails
Apr 24, 2019
I love this blend, very smooth and tasty. Not an overpowering smoke
5 out of 5
3 sales pipe Tobacco
Apr 18, 2019
I have been smoking 3 sales pipe tobacco for years Very fast delivery and great product thank you very much
5 out of 5
I've been smoking it for
Apr 17, 2019
I've been smoking it for years now. I love it and will continue buying it.
5 out of 5
Best Virginia
Apr 06, 2019
This Virginia tobacco is everything it is described to be. This golden fine shag cut tobacco is citrusy, grassy, and sweet.
5 out of 5
Great value.
Mar 20, 2019
I like the quality of this product and at this price it has no competition.
5 out of 5
Really great
Feb 20, 2019
Really great
5 out of 5
best tobacco
Jan 26, 2019
great tobacco great price will be ordering more!!!!!
4 out of 5
Beware, but enjoy.
Jan 26, 2019
I understand people using Three Sails as a roll-your-own tobacco, but as the name suggests It's also a most delightful and unique pipe smoking mixture. She's a light, yet bright smoke that leaves you wanting to burn another bowl. Puff her too fast and she'll bite a bit. But if you sip on her softly, like a fine wine, she'll show you what she's made of. My only qualm is that she burns out too quickly, no matter how hard I pack her. So beware, but enjoy.
5 out of 5
Smooth
Jan 05, 2019
An excellent dual-use pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Roy
Dec 26, 2018
Great alone or blended with granulated perique for a nice mild ryo tobacco !
5 out of 5
Enjoyable
Dec 24, 2018
I like this blend in a corncob as a replacement for cigarettes. Smokes cool and even. Great flavor and the cut packs nicely.
5 out of 5
Best tobacco quick delivery
Dec 12, 2018
Best tobacco quick delivery
4 out of 5
Need to order More!
Nov 12, 2018
They really need to double up on the supply of this product, they rarely have it in stock!
5 out of 5
Good taste
Oct 28, 2018
good for everyday smoking
3 out of 5
Extra fine cut
Oct 23, 2018
Not used to such a fine cut with packing and burn speed. I mixed it half an half with Ohm yellow and got a smoother burn and nice taste.
1 out of 5
3 Sails was a good tobacco... a long time ago...
Sep 08, 2018
I have been a devotee to Three Sails for over 10 years. Sadly, That was the run...
This blend is no longer consistent, but the character changes dramatically from batch to batch. The latest bags I have used were obviously "chocolate" "flavored" and the ones before that were sprayed with the same "flavoring" that is used on Bugler tobacco... after it was really considered "good".
IS Mark Ryan really still in charge of these things? I sincerely hope not, as that would severely tarnish my opinion of D&R and Mark Ryan.
5 out of 5
BEST PRODUCT EVER!!!!
Aug 23, 2018
Best Product ever, you will not be disappointed for a smooth taste if you role your own cigarettes.
5 out of 5
A++
Aug 22, 2018
Not a single problem or con. My #1 choice!
5 out of 5
Good smoke
Aug 06, 2018
Good smoke
5 out of 5
Great virginia
Jul 21, 2018
A great straight virginia, sweet smooth
4 out of 5
Pleasant Surprise
Jul 20, 2018
Tried this on a whim and was pleasantly surprised.Nice grassy virginia flavor.Stays lit easily due to the nature of the cut.You can get a bit of a nicotine hit if you don`t take it easy.No bite.The price is right.I will buy more in the future.
5 out of 5
Great tobacco!!
Jul 20, 2018
Love this tobacco......best D&R makes!!
5 out of 5
thanx
Jul 14, 2018
Shipped in a timely manner.
5 out of 5
Fine Cut
Jul 08, 2018
A very pleasant all occasion tobacco. It is my go to blend. Light hay and very earthy tobacco. Great with the morning coffee.
5 out of 5
good taste
Jun 23, 2018
good taste
3 out of 5
pretty good
Jun 23, 2018
its shag cut which i like, i think the moisture content could be improved maybe its the packaging. this variety is very commonly out of stock which is annoying, cause i try purchase this regularly. this is my go to for afordable tobacco
5 out of 5
Best tobacco
Jun 23, 2018
Some of the finest RYO tobacco you can buy. The tobacco is cut very small and perfect for a injector. The tobacco is fluffy and seems to stick together when you get it out of the bag, so you might have to play with the tobacco a bit to make a perfect roll. Other pipe tobacco I've tried taste like pipes and seem to have a ton of burley in them. This taste like a normal cigarette, and most importantly smokes like one. If your hesitating getting this because of the price, I would atleast try it out and you most likely will not be sorry. The bag came in at an 8% moisture level from the mail, so I hydrated it a bit to about 13%, and it is a great experience in a roller.
5 out of 5
Love it
Jun 18, 2018
Love it
5 out of 5
Love this stuff. Perfect for tubes.
Jun 02, 2018
I really love this stuff for RYO. It's a bit too bright and bland for me though by itself, after awhile.
I prefer to mix it with about 1/3 Ryback Gold. I assume the "Gold" part of Ryback Gold is 3 Sails, based on the descriptions.
Ordered Ryback Regular by accident last month to complement the 3 Sails, and WOW is that stuff potent.
Just needed a small pinch of it for each tube.
A little Ryback goes a long way. But adds a dark deliciousness to my 3 Sails that I can't do without.
I'd highly recommend giving the mix a try if 3 Sails alone isn't cutting it for you.
Ryback Gold is too much for me by itself, but really sets this tobacco off.
And this tobacco is Amazingly perfect for RYO. Which seems to make a lot of pipe smokers mad (?) :(
5 out of 5
Best tobacco!
Apr 23, 2018
Best tobacco and fast delivery. Thanks P&C!!
5 out of 5
Three Sails
Apr 22, 2018
Similar to Bali Red but in some respects better - and far less expensive. Mild, tasty and easy to handroll.
5 out of 5
Smooth
Apr 21, 2018
Good for making cigarettes because it is finely cut and quite smooth.
5 out of 5
Simply Excellent
Apr 19, 2018
Its great, high quality completely enjoyable.
5 out of 5
The Best
Apr 12, 2018
Excellent Customer Servce, Great Merchandise, Fast Delivery !!!
5 out of 5
Wonderful
Mar 30, 2018
I'm very pleased with my purchase of the tobacco and will be ordering again soon. Glad to have found you
5 out of 5
Nice
Mar 18, 2018
Everything you want in RYO tobacco.
5 out of 5
Light and well suited for mixing for pipe and rolling
Mar 04, 2018
Very good
5 out of 5
Is This Pipe Tobacco or RYO Tobacco? The Answer is YES!
Mar 01, 2018
You guys that claim this is not pipe tobacco need to be educated on what shag cut is. It was a finely cut almost matted tobacco that sailors would wad into a bowl because the tangled mess would not blow out of their pipes. Yes, it also makes a fine cigarette but shag cut was invented WAY before cigarettes. And by the way, plenty of tobaccos absolutely revered in the pipe community also make great cigarettes. So, get off your high horses and experience a fine 100% flue-cured Gold Leaf tobacco. Redydration helps the blend as does a reasonably tight pack in the bowl.
4 out of 5
A nice smooth puff
Feb 28, 2018
This is a great tobacco for RYO. Bright, yet mellow. Fresh, but just a little thick to its smokiness.
4 out of 5
Pretty good
Feb 17, 2018
First go at the legendary MYO. The cut is what sets it apart. It is a very fine shag and it stuffs beautifully and can make a tight cigarette easily. Flavor is nice and there's nothing offensive about it but not mind-blowing. Very smooth and medium-rich but to me lacks a little edge. High quality. Has some kind of casing that is vaguely alcohol-like, and I wonder how the raw tobacco would taste without it. Richer than a, say, AS standard cigarette but missing some of that brand's sharpness. Good all-day smoke. Will buy again and want to try others.
1 out of 5
Its cigarette tobacco. Trust me, an ex-cigarette stuffer.
Feb 01, 2018
I'm an ex-cigarette smoke. D&R was the greatest gift to those of us who stuffed our own tubes. This is cigarette tobacco and always will be. They don't even try to cut it for pipes, its the same stuff I used to buy love and inhale. If you like a cigarette, this is good stuff. I cant imagine its any good as a pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Nov 22, 2017
This is a mellow sweet tobacco that works excellent as RYO or in a pipe. I will be buying this again.
5 out of 5
For those that say it is not pipe tobacco give it another try.
Nov 15, 2017
For those that say it is not pipe tobacco give it another try. I found it to be a bite free, few relight, sweet tasting moderate nicotine delight. It's also nice to pack at the top of a flake to help hide my poor flake technique.
1 out of 5
Cigarette tobacco
Nov 10, 2017
C'mon guys, this is not a pipe tobacco. I should have read the reviews closer. Not too terribly bad but definitely a RYO.
4 out of 5
Gentle
Aug 14, 2017
Nice and light. Exactly as described. Actually smoking right now.
5 out of 5
Happy with purchase
Aug 10, 2017
Happy with purchase
3 out of 5
Three Sails.
Jun 29, 2017
Bought 8 ounces bulk of this and recently finished it off. It's not bad to be clear, but it's definitely not great. I found it to be smooth with a slight sweet undertone. This Virginia was smooth to the point of feeling as though I was drawing no smoke. No bite whatsoever. If that's your preference then you're looking at the right tobacco. The flavor I found was almost non-existent, taking it after or with coffee or tea allowed me clear my taste buds enough to taste the sweet undertones, they are there just very subtle. This tobacco does come very dry while rehydrating is simple enough, smoking this beforehand it will burn very fast. This may be attributed to the cut. This does make a great blend when mixed with Burley which makes Three Sails shine and will bring out the best in Burley blends. All in all not a great tobacco, but not necessarily bad.
3 out of 5
Better for ryo than pipe
Mar 18, 2017
A sweet-ish, overall somewhat underwhelming but not bad smoke. Best rolled into a cigarette. Tried smoking out of a filterless pipe and ended up sucking hot ashes. If rolling your own cigarettes, this is a good tobacco for it.
5 out of 5
Solid, Sweet, Strong Smoke
Dec 21, 2016
Great for RYO. Good flavor. Grassy strong.
2 out of 5
very dry and fat burning
Dec 12, 2016
very dry and fat burning
4 out of 5
Alright
Dec 09, 2016
For a cheap tobacco, it's not bad. When I'm in a pinch this is the go to. Not really anything to right home about, but all in all it gets the job done when all else is out. Would I buy again, probably; would I be thrilled about having to do so, not really.
1 out of 5
Disappointed
Oct 10, 2016
My 1st disappointing pipe tobacco. I bought it based off the number of reviews but did not enjoy it, myself.
4 out of 5
A decent smoke
Aug 22, 2016
The flavor profile is what you would expect after reading the description. I found it rather plain, but that's not a bad thing. It's a good middle-of-the-day smoke or a palate cleanser
2 out of 5
Not for me
Jul 30, 2016
Hey! I think I just smoked a bale of Hay! or Straw, or dried lawn grass. This is definitely a roll your own cigarette tobacco. In the pipe it is not so great. Very mild, no backbone, no flavor other than grass. Citrus? That's a reach. Stuck with an "in case of emergency" bag of tobacco. Or I will give it to someone who smokes roll your own cigs.
3 out of 5
D&R 3 Sails
May 13, 2016
I like the aroma and flavor when smoking 3S; however, the cut is too small for a pipe, doesn't pack and is really more for RYO cigs. I get that, but if 3S wants to get more of a wallet share with pipesters they need to make the cut more hefty like ribbon or shag. It's a mellow smoke, doesn't bite, has a low nic hit, and is generally an okay smoke for all day... if you don't mind dealing chaff now and again. I won't buy it again unless D&R change the cut.
5 out of 5
Three sails
Apr 24, 2016
Very cool smoking
4 out of 5
Good bang for your buck.
Apr 02, 2016
For the price, it's hard to beat. Good, sweet Virginia, that's at home in a pipe or a paper. Nothing fancy, just an easy packing, EASY to keep lit smoke.
5 out of 5
It a good fast burning
Mar 28, 2016
It a good fast burning tobacco. I mix it with some others if I won't a quick smoke
4 out of 5
DR- Three Sails
Mar 24, 2016
Real good smoke,love the thin ribbon cut!
3 out of 5
Disappointed
Feb 13, 2016
It is very fresh and good quality, it just doesn't taste very good
3 out of 5
Daughters & Ryan Three Sails
Feb 08, 2016
not fond of it. has a bit of a bite and not as mellow as I perfer
5 out of 5
One of my favorites.
Jan 18, 2016
A tobacco I find myself constantly reaching for.
4 out of 5
Earthy, smooth smoke
Jan 02, 2016
Very smooth smoke. Not very much taste, but it smokes very nice. Seems very natural.
3 out of 5
Prefer Aromatic
Dec 28, 2015
It's a decent tobacco. I realize I would stick to an aromatic tobacco.
2 out of 5
D&R three sails
Dec 23, 2015
Since I use this for rolling cigarettes, I was very disappointed in the smell, the thin, feathery cut and dryness of this tobacco. I've been using PS Virginia and Turkish and have now kicked myself in the keester for trying a cheaper brand. Not a fan...
2 out of 5
Very plain
Dec 10, 2015
no taste or aroma.
5 out of 5
Pure, clean tasting smoke
Dec 05, 2015
Love 3 sales. It smokes great in my clay pipe. Only one light needed. Easy smoking, pure full flavor.
5 out of 5
The Results Are In: Best All Day Smoke-Daughters & Ryan Three Sails
Dec 03, 2015
After weeks of taste testing everyone's favorite tobaccos I found Daughters & Ryan Three Sails to be my favorite all day smoke. I reasoned that the tobaccos on P&C's Top Seller's pages just had to have my favorite too. It took me a couple of months to finally try Three Sails but the more I thought about what tobacco I wanted to smoke out of a big tobacco order, I kept returning to and liking the Three Sails best.
5 out of 5
Great service, nice prices
Oct 19, 2015
Great service, nice prices. Especially excellent sale prices on tins.
5 out of 5
3 sails
Jul 21, 2015
Tastes great!
Customer Testimonials
This is great RYO tobacco. It's very mild and pleasant on it's own, but also makes the perfect blending component to add "condiments" to. You can add a little bit of basically anything to change up the flavor and still maintain a smooth, well burning smoke. Anyone searching for the perfect RYO smoke should start with this as the base. I like to add a tiny bit of Ryback, Ramback, or Perique.
CS of DURHAM, NC
This tobacco is great! I decided to give it a try and it payed off. This tobacco like another reviewer said is a great night time smoke. I used this to roll come cigarettes and they actually turned out pretty good. They get you a really nice buzz and the aroma is perfect for a nice cool night. Great tobacco!
GS of Center City, MN
I like it. it is the closest thing I could find to the original bali shag golden shag which if I am correct, was sold out by peter stokkebye to another company and promptly went to crap. I noticed the quality of thee sails lately has come down a bit since it first came out. for example, it looks like the last batch I got had stems which is not preferred. perhaps someone should mention it to d&r??? overall it is still a top choice, a close 2nd to the original golden shag and so far unmatched other than maybe the danish export from peter stokkebye.
RK of South Daytona, FL
Just got this tobacco in today and I got to say this is a very good night time smoke its on the strong side but very tasty. It has a classic American tobacco taste to is its nutty and semi sweet to me. If your looking for a nutty tasting tobacco this is a good choice or looking for something to bled your other tobacco's with to make stronger this is a good choice.
KJ of Aiea, HI
A great tobacco. I have used it for years and it has never disappointed. Aromatic, full bodied and very smooth. Highly recommended. Jr
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