Prince Albert is an American pipe smoking staple, but those of you who prefer to buy in bulk have a dilemma - pay the higher price of tubs or do without. Now you have another option. This Match blend contains rich, reddish Burleys and a bit of Virginia with the same mellow, lightly-sweet flavor you've come to know, at a great price.
This tobacco has a tin note, that I remember from when I was a kid. It came a little moist to my liking, but after a smidgen of drying time, this tobacco was a good all day smoke. As an aromatic, I found the topping on the shy side. I feel like there are better aromatic matches here, but if you are on the fence about ordering it, pull the trigger on an once. I feel you will find this tobacco decently pleasing.
5 out of 5
Prince Alblert match
Nov 05, 2018
A very interesting blend. I was amazed at how close to the original this blend is.
5 out of 5
good tobacco
Sep 26, 2018
i mix prince albert match with bourbon street and get a good mild smoke it stays lit better than if you smoke bourbon street by itself very satisfied with quality of both tobaccos i will buy more when i get low
4 out of 5
Worth The Money
Aug 08, 2018
Not quite as sweet as PA, but a very good substitute at a reasonable price.
5 out of 5
Good likeness of old standard
Jun 07, 2018
Tastes like your father's smoke
2 out of 5
not the prince
Apr 13, 2018
not a bad tobacco but it is the prince . the tobacco arived fresh nicly pacaged and on time iwill mix it with some thing i have on hand probably let it rest in a mason jar for a while
3 out of 5
Missing something
Mar 12, 2018
It was very decent, but was missing a few notes compared with Prince Albert...
4 out of 5
I like it
Mar 05, 2018
It’s better than Middleton’s.
2 out of 5
MATCH Prince Albert
Mar 01, 2018
Nothing will match Prince Albert original. It's an American burley classic. Anything other is just a poor imitation.
5 out of 5
Good smoke
Feb 22, 2018
A nice alternative to PA. Has a little more of the cocoa flavor and less anise aroma/flavor than Prince, thumbs up.
5 out of 5
Good smoke
Feb 09, 2018
This stuff is awesome. I enjoy the smell and the flavoring of this tobacco.
4 out of 5
Nice enough, but no match.
Dec 24, 2016
Milder and sweeter than Prince Albert. It seems to have a fruity flavoring. PA has a cocoa topping. You can smell it in the can or pouch. The original formula for PA was Piedmont Bright, a flavored and sweetened Burley from Kentucky, and 10% Turkish leaf. I have no reason to believe it has changed. Camel cigarettes still use that formula.
So, nice enough tobacco, but by no means a Prince Albert match. Try again, P&P!
4 out of 5
Nice tobacco, but not a close match
Nov 03, 2016
I am a long-time Prince Albert smoker.
Prince Albert is flavored with cocoa. You can smell it when you open a fresh container. The Match blend seems to have a fruity top note. Originally, Prince Albert was 10% Turkish leaf, in addition to Piedmont bright and sweetened Kentucky burly. I have no reason to believe it has changed. The Prince Albert finish seems to suggest Turkish to me, particularly when the smoke is properly "sipped." Prince Albert is not a strong tobacco, but it is distinctly stronger than the Match blend.
Putting all that aside, the Match blend is quite pleasant, and, like Prince Albert, is not overly aromatic and does not bite.
4 out of 5
Good all day smoke
Dec 14, 2015
Nice all day blend, no bite smooth and stready
5 out of 5
Excellent tobacco!!
Oct 29, 2015
Have smoked PA for years so had to try this Prince Albert Match. Seems a just a bit sweeter and for me I like that. Overall excellent match. Think I like it maybe even a little better than reg. PA. Excellent smoke, taste and burn. Will buy more. Thanks P&C.
4 out of 5
prince albert match
Sep 17, 2015
This blend is as good or better than the original.smooth not too sweet and lacking that chemical taste. Will order more.
Customer Testimonials
I am a daily Prince Albert smoker, so I had to try this just out of curiosity--and the fact that Middleton discontinued the pouches. This didn't taste anything like Prince Albert to me. It was much sweeter, too moist, and it gave me tongue bite. I've been smoking Prince Albert for years, and it never gave me tongue bite. I tried drying it out, but it was still too sweet and bit me. I ended up throwing a few ounces away. I was disappointed, because I've had some great P&C matches that I liked more than the original. I'll pay the extra money for a tub of the real thing.
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