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The Black Knight

The Black Knight, not to be confused for the cape crusader movie. This battle of the blends puts up two black Cavendish blends from two very well known names in the pipe tobacco world to determine who is the best of the best. Captain Black Dark is a pure black Cavendish made from premium Green River Burley that has been steamed and richly flavored. A classic in the Captain Black family. Borkum Riff Black Cavendish features aromatic dark Kentucky and cool-smoking burley. A rich and smooth smoke is what you will receive from Borkum Riff.  Now we call on our P&C Faithful to help determine which is the The Black Knight battle leader. At this time you can purchase both tobaccos at a low price and be able to smoke them side by side. Once you have tried them, come back and leave your review and tell us who the clear winner should be.


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Pipe Tobacco SamplerIn Stock$15.99
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Overall Rating4.61 out of 5 Based on 232 Ratings

Customer Reviews of “The Black Knight”

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5 out of 5
GET THE BLACK CAVENDISH IN THE 7.5 OZ GREAT
Pipes and Cigars should add to the Original and Bourbon Whiskey the big can. The Black Cavendish in 7.5 oz would be great.....
5 out of 5
A Mellowed Coolness Super Selection
I'm always on the lookout for a good Cavendish selection. I don't think I've tried this before. But I been doing this a long time so perhaps, maybe? However, I bought this recently in an order, and gave it a try last evening. Oh my gosh, it was so good; and filled with the mellowest and smoothest flavors and, to me, better than most Cavendish products I've enjoyed to date. The whole process was, I want to say, cool! And I don't mean cool as in; "hey man, this stuff is really cool", you know, like way back in the 60s?? And i was born in 1950 and that makes me oaf, but I'm not so old that I can't appreciate a very very good Cavendish smoke. And this one from Borkum Riff, surprised the heck out of me. It's good, really good.
5 out of 5
The best Capt Black except
The best Capt Black except for one problem - it doesn't come in cans.
4 out of 5
Capt Black Dark Goes Head To Head With Other Great Black Cavs!
I bought this to compare to Lane-Q Black Cav. Although I still prefer Lane-Q Black Cav., the Capt Dark will do in a pinch. I noticed that aroma was less pronounced than Lane-Q's sweetness but I think that depends on preference. Both were very smooth long lasting smokes.
5 out of 5
One of the big hits
One of the big hits in the great lines of Captain Black tobaccos. I like the smell when burnt or not burned (even better) and tha fact that burns cool
5 out of 5
Very satisfied!!
Exactly what I was looking for in a pipe Tobacco without having to mix. Very, very well, balanced, smooth smoking, and a pleasant taste. This is my new go to for tobacco. Exceptionally pleased.
5 out of 5
Awesome smoke
Very nice smoke. Love the smell of the pouch! Has a wine like smell to it and is very smooth taste. Does gurgle if you smoke too fast. Mixes well with cherry tobacco.
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
Good room note and mild. Very enjoyable smoke.
5 out of 5
Always been my favorite pipe
Always been my favorite pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
great smoke
great smoke
5 out of 5
great
great
5 out of 5
My favorite
My favorite
5 out of 5
Exactly as required.
Exactly as required.
4 out of 5
Not to bad on the
Not to bad on the flavor, I smoke Captain Black mostly, and this is a close second.
5 out of 5
Smooth smoke.
Smooth smoke.
5 out of 5
Great flavor.
Great flavor.
5 out of 5
Excellent blend good smoke
Excellent blend good smoke
5 out of 5
Becoming my favorite black cavendish
Becoming my favorite black cavendish
5 out of 5
I enjoy Borkum Riff Black
I enjoy Borkum Riff Black Cavendish pipe tobacco very much, a wonderful flavor.
5 out of 5
Just the right stuff for a newb like me.
I am very new to pipe smoking and am enjoying the journey immensely so far. I've been smoking semi-regularly for about two weeks and my good friend, an experienced piper, has been helping me learn how to pack, light and smoke. He's a big fan of Captain Black so I bought him some of the cherry blend to thank him for his guidance. I enjoyed that immensely and was very interested to try other Captain Black blends. I stopped by the local tobacconist tonight and they had the Dark blend for a good price and I just had my first bowl in my Whitluck's. I love it! The aroma is pure spiced rum and the taste is mild, smooth, sweet with a faint vanilla spice. Delicious! It smokes easy and cool and I didn't have to relight it at all, a big achievement for a newbie like me! I will definitely be getting some more of this and next I'll try the Captain Black Royal.
4 out of 5
Very good
Very good
4 out of 5
Very nice, but I wish
Very nice, but I wish they also sold this one in cans
3 out of 5
I've been ordering the Cavendish
I've been ordering the Cavendish until you get the Bourbon Whiskey, my 40 year staple, back in stock. It is a tolerable temporary substitute.
5 out of 5
Mild, my favorite Captain Black
Mild, my favorite Captain Black
5 out of 5
Good feel when loading my
Good feel when loading my pipe. Excellent flavor. Suggest more attention be given to the quality feel of premium blends.
5 out of 5
Perfection
Perfection
5 out of 5
New to Pipe Smoking and Found a Winner
I am trying different tobacco and blends and decided to try the Captain Black brand. I must say, I am REALLY pleased with the Captain Black Dark. OMG! I'm sure I'll keep exploring but... this one is a definite keeper!
5 out of 5
Very Smooth
I'm a Black Cavendish kind of guy. This always meets my expectations. Of course, smooth compared with many value blends.
5 out of 5
Smells great. Aroma is wonderful.
Smells great. Aroma is wonderful.
5 out of 5
This tobacco is very enjoyable
This tobacco is very enjoyable and a nice cool smoke. I start my morning with it in my Church Warden or Corn Con pipe. A great way to enjoy the Sunrise
5 out of 5
Enjoyed Smoking Borkum Riff Black Cavendish
The Flavor was a mild smoking outside watering my yard in the evening time about 7:00 pm C\ST. Love smoking it in my Big Ben pipe from Holland...Wish that I still had this pipe.it was an Alligator. green. It was a great pipe that I smoke the Borkum Riff Black Cavendish Tobacco.
5 out of 5
Outstanding!#
Outstanding!#
4 out of 5
Ordered by accident, was trying
Ordered by accident, was trying to get Blue. Very mild and enjoyable, though a bit hard to light at first.
4 out of 5
When will it be available in the 7oz tin?
Very enjoyable smoke. Great vanilla and rum taste. Lights easily out of the pouch. Great room note that gets compliments from those around you. Big question is when will it be available in the 7oz. tin?
5 out of 5
Great product when can I
Great product when can I get it in a can????
5 out of 5
Another winner from Borkum Riff
First of all, this is not an all-black cavendish, like CB Dark or Lane BCA. It's a mixture of Virginia and about 50% black cavendish (as the package says, but more like 35-40%). Having said that, wonderful aroma off the pouch, mellow, no bite, an all-day smoke. Another plus, not much humectants/chemical coatings here, and just right moisture level, as pretty much all BR tobaccos. Can mix it with harsh too moist/too dry tobacco to mellow it out.
4 out of 5
CB Black
Okay, but not my favorite.
5 out of 5
Love the aroma, taste
Love the aroma, taste
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
This is the best tobacco I have smoked. I was a pipe smoker for many years and quit. After a long time span I started smoking a pipe again, to find out that my favorite tobaccos were no longer available. With the help of P&C and trying many different blends and brands, I tried Captain Black dark, which is the only tobacco that I smoke. It has a great taste,no bite,extremely mild and has a great room note.
4 out of 5
Pleasant Smoke
I was going to give this 3 stars, but the farther down the bowl I got the more flavor came through. Smooth, pretty much single note flavor. As others have noted it seemed to require excesive relights, but not enough to be a detriment to enjoying a good smoke. I'll let it dry out a bit before the next bowl.
5 out of 5
Pleasure to smoke Borkum Riff!
Pleasure to smoke Borkum Riff!
5 out of 5
Like this very much.
Like this very much.
5 out of 5
Great aroma for the room,
Great aroma for the room, taste is excellent, nicotine hit is mild, over all a tobacco blend that I will go back to time and again
5 out of 5
I alway keep this one on hand.
Just bough two more pouches if that tells you anything
5 out of 5
Bris' Other Ol Fav w 'New' added Flava!
Ditto!! One of the 1st Blends I started w 40 yrs ago!! Once again... A ' Twist', giving the sweetness of the ' Dark' Blend addition. Great Taste!!
5 out of 5
HAPPY WIFE- HAPPY LIFE
I've been a menthol cigatcrette smoker for 54 yrs. now. My wife said all your clothes stink like cigarettes. I decided to try pipe smoking, did'nt think I would enjoy smoking without inhaling, but actually really enjoy it and quite satisfying. My wife really likes the aromatic smell of Captain Black Dark. Happy Wife, Happy Life.....
5 out of 5
Very nice, very mild and sweet.
This tobacco is very very mild and sweet, it burns well and not a bite in a bowl. My wife loves the smell of it and the flavor is very nice. I would buy it by the can if I could.
5 out of 5
An unbelievably robust, satisfying tobacco.
An unbelievably robust, satisfying tobacco.
5 out of 5
No Hassel Bowl Full
Easy smoke, doesn't work you keeping it lit, room note excellent, a bit mild but for a relaxing smoke, it is fine.
5 out of 5
nice dark tobaco smooth
nice dark tobaco smooth
5 out of 5
Good mixed with regular
Good mixed with regular
5 out of 5
Very nice tobacco
Very nice tobacco
5 out of 5
Tasty
A subtle yet rich vanilla blend. It’s not as sweet as og captain black but it is very nice. It’s a tasty blend that smells and smokes good. It’s not over the top in its sweetness which makes it so pleasant.
3 out of 5
Pleasant smoke
The smoke is pleasant and the blend is decent. I prefer captain black due to it tasting more rich to me in its flavors.
5 out of 5
Aroma
Aroma
5 out of 5
Earthy
This is not like American Black Cavendish. The taste is less sweet, but just as smooth. It is earthier and the aroma is more like simple tobacco. There are flavorings, but they applied lightly. This is my absolute favorite of the Borkum Riff blends. I find the others to be a bit too light.
5 out of 5
Oh Captain my Captain
As a lover of dark blends this one is my every day "go to". A no nonsense tobacco with a hearty flavor that is sure to bring a smile.
5 out of 5
I love having BRBlack Cavendish
I love having BRBlack Cavendish among the tobaccos in my rotation. Relative to the other varieties I've tried so far, it's bold but not overpowering.
5 out of 5
Nice to smoke and the
Nice to smoke and the aroma is great.
5 out of 5
Aroma mild,smoke good, bite if
Aroma mild,smoke good, bite if you smoke to much at one time you get bite
5 out of 5
Great Aroma
Great Aroma, very smooth
3 out of 5
Nice smoke but difficult to
Nice smoke but difficult to keep lit and gets a bite about half way through.
5 out of 5
All these were so great
All these were so great truly ok ram rods are great thank u
4 out of 5
1q/captain black Royals better cousin.
To me it's the same as 1q minus the sour grape that 1q/royal has that annoys me no end. Only half of the raisin taste.
5 out of 5
Im a newbie and I've
Im a newbie and I've only tried a few things so far. This is the best smoke I've had up til now. The only thing i've had that was better was a blend i bought at the tobacco store. Its well worth the money. Thats the good stuff.
5 out of 5
A Pleasant Smoke
I taste the flavor of the tobacco subtly after the prune and plum which, has mixed well balanced between the cavendish and, a light colored tobacco. I find the consistent burning also, steady flavor throughout a bowl burn time has, a satisfying, cool pleasure that, suit me well.
5 out of 5
Love the Dänsk
Exactly what I expected of Danish tobacco
5 out of 5
A great match; a clear winner
I didn't realize I enjoyed black cavendish so much. Now I know. While I enjoyed both, very much, Captain was a clear winner for me. I preferred some of the sweeter elements that's usually always present in CB products.
5 out of 5
Good Smoke
Good Smoke
5 out of 5
Excellent mild smoke. Perfect for
Excellent mild smoke. Perfect for a cool autumn day.
5 out of 5
If you like aromatics, you
If you like aromatics, you can’t go wrong with any Captain Black product. This tobacco smoked cool without any bite at all. The moisture of the tobacco was just about right. Great tobacco for every day or as an aromatic treat. Excellent!
3 out of 5
Not bad not great
Is this the best thing ever…no. It is a decent aromatic though with a mild taste and a very enjoyable room note. I would buy it again.
3 out of 5
No bite, too aromatic.
No bite, too aromatic.
5 out of 5
Fine
Fine
5 out of 5
More vanilla flavor than BCA
More vanilla flavor than BCA less than Lane Vanilla Black Cavendish. Cool, non-biting, pleasant smoke.
5 out of 5
The aroma was nice not
The aroma was nice not to strong, a nice burn no dry or funny feeling on my tongue, and a good product..
5 out of 5
Great smoke great aroma!
Great smoke great aroma!
5 out of 5
Take my money!
I love Captain Black Original, but this stuff... This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m a cavendish family for sure, and this hits the the spot. An amazing room note with vanilla, raisins, and a little bit of spice as it burns down the bowl. This is my new favorite daily smoke.
5 out of 5
My new favorite blend
This has become my favorite blend. Rich and delicious, the vanilla and raisin flavor are blended well. No bite either.
5 out of 5
Another winner!
Love this blend, as with all Captain Blacks I've tried so far. It reminds me of BCA somewhat--very smooth, tantalizingly aromatic and easy on the palate.
5 out of 5
Best Black Cavindish
My go to tobacco, mild cool smoking and mellow. I use other black cavindish for mixing, but keep Captain Black Dark for my quiet time
5 out of 5
Will buy again
Good aroma, nice smoke
5 out of 5
A wonderful addition if one
A wonderful addition if one mixes it with other cavendish brands. In my case, with Captain Black Gold. I really like the taste of pure tobacco without additives as whiskey, different fruits and so on. That's why 32 years ago I found out that Borkum Riff Black Cavendish corresponds to my needs. Dr. V. Gorshenin
5 out of 5
Capt Black Dark is yummy
I love this stuff! I like to dry it for an hour or so. I find it helps with keeping it lit. I am a big fan of Cavendish tobacco, and the darker the better. a mild, and cool smoke with subtle notes of vanilla, raisins, and sweet cream. I often mix this with other tobacco blends... a small pinch in C&D haunted bookshop was a nice addition!
5 out of 5
it was a total great
it was a total great experience
4 out of 5
Nice !
Nice !
4 out of 5
Very nice aroma. No nite
Very nice aroma. No nite
5 out of 5
Haven't Found Better Yet
So far, this is my favorite Black Cav. Never any tongue bite. Great, smooth flavor with a good sweetness to it. It gives off a nice thick blueish smoke, but doesn't ash up your bowl too much. Consistent burn when packed right. Great aroma that hangs around in my beard all day, which is a nice bonus. If you like sweet & mild smokes, this is definitely one of the best ways to go. I'll let you know if/when I find better...
4 out of 5
Very good smoke
Very good smoke
5 out of 5
I like it,
I like it,
5 out of 5
My favorite blend. Really rich
My favorite blend. Really rich and aromatic
5 out of 5
Enjoyable
Enjoyable
4 out of 5
Fine quality pipe tobacco.
Fine quality pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Very mellow smoke that does
Very mellow smoke that does not have that bite or rough after taste! Love it and will be smoking more of it!
4 out of 5
An enjoyable, comfortable tobacco.
An enjoyable, comfortable tobacco.
5 out of 5
Thank you.
Thank you.
5 out of 5
Nice pleasant smoke and good
Nice pleasant smoke and good aroma.
5 out of 5
Good for price. easy to smoke
Nice smoking tobacco, always have enjoyed most of the captain black line of tobaccos.
5 out of 5
Great mild cavandesh
Great mild cavandesh
5 out of 5
My boyfriend loves dark Captain
My boyfriend loves dark Captain black but loves white more. A little variety
5 out of 5
Love it. Good quality tobacco.
Love it. Good quality tobacco. Just as I remember it from the past.
5 out of 5
He Loved it n good prices
He's in love it
5 out of 5
Always Good
My go to tobacco
5 out of 5
A smooth blend, all-day smoke.
A smooth blend, all-day smoke. Stands out among the Borkum Riff selections.
4 out of 5
Simple dark cavendish aromatic
Nice simple dark cavendish aromatic. Pros: tasty, sweet, burns well, priced right, good in a corncob. Cons: pretty one-dimensional / uncomplex.
5 out of 5
Rich aroma, wife likes it.
Rich aroma, wife likes it. Very smooth, no bite; if anything,too light. Royal is a little stronger and slightly more complex aroma, not just straight vanilla. Both are 5-star, prefer Royal.
5 out of 5
Nice
Nice
5 out of 5
Awesome Pipe Tobacco
The Captain Black Dark Tobacco has a wonderful aroma when burning. I experienced no bite or aftertaste. It provides voluminous amounts of billowy clouds of smoke. Not overly wet in its case. It could become one of my favorite pipe tobaccos. I really enjoyed smoking this tobacco.
4 out of 5
Great Smoke
The soft warm vanilla is complimented by dark coffee flavors. What a great smoke.
4 out of 5
Full And Fantastic
A dark, roasted, full body flavor and smooth burn, Borkum Riff’s Black Cavendish brings excellence to your smoke.
5 out of 5
Good Smoke!
See above.
3 out of 5
Average
Average
5 out of 5
nice touch of flavor
strong but nice flavor,cant go wrong with Captain Black tobacco.
5 out of 5
Was going to use as blend but...
Ok so I bought some Squadron Leader because I wanted to branch out into English blends (plus the tin is cool). Well, to me, it smells like the South end of a northbound mule and tastes even worse. Too cigarette like. I hate to waste tobacco so I thought I'd mix in some black Cavendish to sweeten it up. I chose the Captain Black Dark for the experiment and tried a bowl before mixing. Wow, what great tobacco. Plumes of billowy , white, cool, tasty, fragrant smoke. Burned down to light ash with only one tamp and re-light. I tugged away at it almost trying for tongue bite but it wouldn't. So smooth. No way will I mix it with the horse poop. It's just too good on it's own. The Squadron Leader will just have to wait in the cellar. Who knows, maybe it will improve with age. Or maybe my palette will evolve to appreciate the fine English blends like Squadron Leader.
4 out of 5
Not bad , I'll probably
Not bad , I'll probably buy it again !
4 out of 5
Smooth, rich and mellow
I am very pleased with Borkum Riff Black Cavendish. Smooth, rich flavor and a mellow room note!
5 out of 5
CB Dark
Basically BCA but not as wet... burns very well. I usually have left over tobacco in bowl when done smoking. CB burns to the bottom even. I recom to beginners cause it’s easy to pack. No bite and burns great and cool
4 out of 5
Black Cavendish
I like the taste and very smooth.
5 out of 5
I remember the time in
I remember the time in early 90s when suddenly my favorite Borkum Riff Black Cavendish disappeared at all. I was in despair and with great difficulties found a pair of packs in Prague (existed at that time such a country as Czechoslovakia). Thank God, finally it reappeared again. For me it's important as an additive to the Captain Black Gold, and for smoking it separately is too strong. Among other Borkum Riffs it's the only one made by "Cavendish cut" which I consider to be the most pleasant for smoking. I wish this product will return to it's first primary look as it came to the market: Black was in a black nice pouch and recognizable at once!
4 out of 5
aroma is great
Just a little to moist!
5 out of 5
Very smooth
This tabacco has a very good aroma and is extremely smooth. I have had other tabacco that gave me tongue bite and I did not like it. I really enjoy captain black dark.
5 out of 5
Fast service
Fast service
5 out of 5
Smooth tobacco.
I enjoy smoking this tobacco, it’s cool burning and stays lit.
5 out of 5
old reliable !
the borkum riff tobacco is a pleasure to smoke and i enjoy all the borkum riff tobaccos for over 30 years. and still a great value.
5 out of 5
Best I've found. So far
I've tried all the different varieties of Captain Black and my favorite has to be the DARK. For me it's a smooth smoking all around any time of day tobacco. I will be ordering more very soon.
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
The first pouch was great. I have since purchased more. Very smooth, no bite, burns fine,great flavor, subtle. Will be one of my steady smokes. Thumbs up on CB Dark.
4 out of 5
Good taste profile and good
Good taste profile and good aromatics
5 out of 5
Good smooth smoke
Very pleased
5 out of 5
Please add cigarette rolling tobacco
I use this tobacco to mix with other pipe tobacco, to roll cigarettes. This is the THIRD time I have suggested that cigarette rolling tobacco be included in your lineup of various tobacco. Please ask the Tobacco King to include these tobaccos as well. How about an answer from the CEO .
5 out of 5
Tried the DARK Captain Black
Very smooth and tasty -- one of my favorites now.
5 out of 5
The best tobacco I have tried to date
This is my first smoke of this tobacco and in my opinion it is simply superb. Its taste is just right for my palate and my nose likes it even more. It burns well but slowly - obviously your conditions may vary from mine there's no way to quantify burn rate - and with the same caveat, it doesn't burn the tongue. Its an ideal 'sipping' smoke, for taking time to enjoy it in a relaxed atmosphere such as reading a book, LOTR is my favourite pipe smokers read for obvious reasons! One might almost describe this as a voluptuous smoke, it has depth, richness and evokes fond memories.
5 out of 5
Yay
I have yet to try the Dark, but with this amazing offer, I will be!
5 out of 5
Dark and Flavorful
Novice smoker. I have tried many different blends; but Captain Black dark is working very well for me. This is the first aromatic that I have been able to detect the Suttle flavors in. Smooth, flavorful with no tounge bite, and no chemical flavors that I have found in Lane 1q and other aromatics. I will get more.
4 out of 5
Bodkum Riff Black Cavendish
Not really a true cavendish. Not really black. Looks like some Virginia, something brown, no black! Not that it's bad, but it smokes a bit harsh. Closer to smokers pride than, say, Lane Ltd BCA. Worth a try but I wouldn't buy it bulk!
5 out of 5
Captain black with another winner!
captain black dark tastes soo good and vanilla-ee, im new to pipe smoking, and of captain black tobaccos, ive now only tried royal and dark and they’re both delicious. I feel like otc brands get a bad wrap because they’re mainstream, but if you think about it, at the end of the day, it’s tobacco, its made in the same process as house blends from tobacco shops, its just otc. To me, idk... it tastes delicious. I love aromatics, and captain black defines a smooth, easy to smoke, great smelling, aromatic
5 out of 5
Great Black
Very good and rich black cavendish I love it alone or giving strong and sweetness in poor mixtures
4 out of 5
Old time favorite
Love the taste
5 out of 5
Very Good!
One of the first tobaccos I tried when I began pipe smoking and it will always remain in my collection!
5 out of 5
A good balance of sweet and spice
A perfect fall blend that would go well with hot apple cider. As you sip your pipe, the tastes of cinnamon and prune come through. It reminds me of the traditional Christmas puddings served in Ireland.
5 out of 5
great service at time of order and prompt delivery.
I've used the Borkum Riff Bl. Cavendish with the Original blend as my own blend for years. It's a great combination
3 out of 5
One Note
This tobacco is very "one note." I get the sweetness right away and the room note is very pleasant, but that's it. Not a bad tobacco though, I can see how it could be good for mixing into other blends as a sweetener. It would also be a good starter tobacco for those who are new to the hobby.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Black Cavendish - Excellent
This tobacco has been a favorite for a long time......by itself, or as a blend mix. My favorite blend is mixing it with Sir Walter Raliegh Aromatic....pleasant to the taste, very little bite, and non-smokers often comment on how pleasing the aroma of the smoke ls to them........try it..........
2 out of 5
Aweful
I have tried over 20 different types of tobacco in my pipes. Hated this mixture, Better off smoking something else, anything but this. Save your money and buy something better like Lane BCA if you like Black Cavendish.
5 out of 5
Cap black dark
Brillant smoke....love it B.M
5 out of 5
Smokeable Dessert
Oh man, where do I start!? This is by far the sweetest tasting CB variety I have ever tried. Flavors of cinnamon, apple, pecan and clove always come to mind. It's an ideal choice for after dinner. I have one pipe dedicated strictly to this tobacco. First time pipe smokers might find this to be an ideal choice to start their palettes.
5 out of 5
borkum riff
Got this for my son and he lives in Ireland and is used to many Petersen's blends. He loved it and was very pleased with this gift!
5 out of 5
Winner is Borkum Riff Black Cavendish
The Borkum Riff Black Cavendish has an odor of a chocolate liquor. fresh out of he pouch. The flavor tasted like chocolate but natural. On the other hand, the Captain Black Dark had a straight chocolate flavor with a forced chemical chocolate flavor. I did not care for the Captain Black Dark. The Borkum Riff Black Cavendish was the winner here.
5 out of 5
Great flavor with nice aroma.
Great flavor with nice aroma.
2 out of 5
Borkum Riff vs Amphoria
I prefer the Amphora as it has a better flavor. Borkum is too dry and burns hotter and faster.
5 out of 5
Great Service
Fast & timely shipment. Great service and very affordable.
2 out of 5
Not Loving It.
Another one that many people seem to really love but I thought was disgusting. Yuck! (I didn't care for Royal either, so make of that what you will.) My favorite CB is Copper thus far. That said, it packs well and burns evenly without much need for relighting.
5 out of 5
The Captain wins
I'll preface this by saying that I just returned to pipe smoking after a twenty-five or so year hiatus, and before only smoked Sir Walter, because it was about the only thing you could get in rural Mississippi back then. I found the Captain Black Dark to be much, much more satisfying to my taste. I have been pretty much buying small quantities of a number of blends over the last couple of months and will continue to try as many different ones as I can, but for right now this one, along with Captain Black original and Stanwell Vanilla are my top three.
4 out of 5
Captain Black Dark beats Borkum Riff Black Cavendish
Captain Black Dark beats Borkum Riff Black Cavendish rather soundly. Cap Black was pleasant with no bite and good taste. Might be a tad moist out of the pouch, I had to do a little more than normal re-lighting, but of the two in "The Black Knight" duel, Captain Black wins, hands down.
2 out of 5
Captain Black Dark beats Borkum Riff BC
Not sure what went wrong as my opinion of this does not agree with many others: I found Borkum Riff BC to have a lot of tongue bite, seemed to burn pretty hot if you keep puffing, but would not burn well at all if you take your time with it. I bought this as part of "The Black Knight" duel, and found the Captain Black Dark to be way better than the Borkum Riff.
4 out of 5
good smoke
tried several bowls and was satisfied
5 out of 5
I love it, I believe
I love it, I believe it's the best.
5 out of 5
Captain Black "Dark"
Surprisingly mild! I will be purchasing more!
4 out of 5
Pretty good
I really enjoy Borkum blends, they always deliver a satisfying smoke for me and I'm able to get the base tobacco taste despite the flavoring. This one was no exception. I did notice that the pouch made no mention of Dark Fired Kentucky and the label looks slightly different. Wonder if its been tweaked. Tho I still prefer the Whiskey blend the most, the Black Cavendish was similar enough to hit the spot. It tended to burn hot and was definitely better the more it dried. I suggest leaving the opened pouch sitting around for a week or two for maximum results. The taste varied between raisin/plum to dry red wine. A sipping smoke that did not burn me but I am used to Borkum and have learned how to draw it without bite. I recommend trying it and would not discount this blend just because it comes in a pouch. Better than a lot of tinned tobaccos I've tried.
2 out of 5
Seemed right up my alley, but...
This was a blend I thought I would enjoy, and I did, until something went off the rails. I liked the cut, the aroma in the pouch was very nice, it smoked cool and produced nice thick smoke. Everything was fine until about half way through the bowl. The nice nutty plummy flavor suddenly turned to a harsh chemical taste. It was sharp and kinda sour and stung my nose. It wasn't burning hot and there was no bite but the pleasant rather mellow flavor became harsh and acrid. I thought that maybe it was a reaction with my personal chemistry but my wife asked me if I was still smoking the same stuff I had been because now it really stinks. So it wasn't me. It was the tobacco. I was getting a thumbs up for aroma and it suddenly went wrong. I tried it again the next day in a different pipe with the same result. It's a shame too because from the first light to about the halfway point I thought it was enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Wonderful
Husband went back to pipe smoking and really enjoys the Borkum riff
5 out of 5
Everything I thought it would
Everything I thought it would be!
4 out of 5
Big island has no selection
Ordering borkum riff is wonderful
3 out of 5
Try something better instead of smoking it again
Harsh! CB Dark is amazingly good, but BR BC is pretty rough. I like to let the smoke linger in my nostrils and sinuses to get a great sense of the flavor and aroma, but this one just won't let me. It burns well, but there are other tobaccos to try before going back to it.
5 out of 5
My New CB Favorite
It's hard for me to pick a single Captain Black blend as a favorite, but right now CB Dark is at the top of the list. If you already like Captain Black blends and have not tried this, then you owe it to yourself to give this a try!!!
4 out of 5
Aaarrgghhhh matey!
Very nice. Delightful smoke, excellent room note well after the fact.
5 out of 5
"Snifffff" THE BEST!
First time I tried this i fell in love with captain black. This is tied with my favorite smoke and is threatening to become my #1. At times I haven't even lit this properly and it's burnt practically to the bottom without a hitch, maybe one relight. I just can not say enough about this now I'm fixing to try royal and the black knight challange, can't wait to see how that goes
4 out of 5
My favorite is still the
My favorite is still the BR Whiskey
3 out of 5
Good
Good but not great. Drugstore brand widely available. Lane 1q is better but costs more. Try Capt Black or super value black cavendish. Nobody has matched Flying Dutchman. Nobody.
5 out of 5
Five Stars
Great Tobacco
4 out of 5
Captain Black wins.
In my opinion Captain Black Dark beats Borkum Riff Dark Cavendish. Equal in a lot of ways, but the Borkum seemed to burn a bit hot for some reason.
5 out of 5
Capt Black Dark
Good Tobbaco,smooth,and nice room note.
5 out of 5
The CAPTAIN'S Done It AGAIN😉👍!
I FIRST Tried ORIGINAL Captain Black In LATE Summer Of 1976. I Began Blending It With Yachtsman👍! A NICE Vanilla Blend! The ROYAL Dark🤔? The CAPTAIN'S Done It AGAIN😁👍! THIS Time🕰A LOT BETTER😃! A SMOOTH Vanilla & Fruity Blend😋! I've Blended It With 5 OTHER Vanilla Blends👍! It's 4WD VANILLA With OVERDRIVE🏎🚀!
5 out of 5
Good tobacco.
I am new to pipe smoking and my view on this tobacco comes from very limited experience with tobaccos. I purchased it to try - this is it. I like it but again, I have nothing to compare it to or have a firm view on this tobacco. I probably will buy it a few more times to be able to form some rational view and compare to other tobaccos I plan to try.
4 out of 5
Good tobacco.
I am new to pipe smoking and my on this tobacco comes from very limited experience with tobaccos. I purchased it to try - this is it. I like it but again, I have nothing to compare it to or have a firm view on this tobacco. I probably will buy it a few more times to be able to form some rational view and compare to other tobaccos I plan to try.
5 out of 5
good price great taste
great smoke nuff said
5 out of 5
awesome
Wow, this stuff is awesome. Smokes like a unique flavorful dream from top to bottom of the bowl. Highly recommended from this seasoned Pipester.
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
A long time Captain Black fan, this was my first time trying Dark and I’m glad I did.
3 out of 5
BR Black Cavendish
Mild enough with excellent flavor- a good all-dayer, a fine outside tabak. Dependable, not as rich as I'd hoped, but you won't be disappointed if you're a Cavendish man.
4 out of 5
First Try, Pleasant Surprise.
My first Captain Black. For some reason, I didn't think I'd like this, but I was wrong. Mellow, sweet flavor, almost like cherry but not quite. Very pleasant room note, which is easy to disperse. Relaxing, and probably pairs well with whiskey. Because of this, I will probably try other Captain Black blends.
5 out of 5
Rich and Smooth!
A great smooth and rich smoke! This is my go to for after dinner and while sipping a fine bourbon.
5 out of 5
Captain Black original
The most mild tobacco I've ever smoked
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff
The best!
4 out of 5
A good smoke.
A bit sweet, but a good smoke. It's nice to have this in rotation for a subtle change from the Latakias and other blends.
5 out of 5
Pleasantly surprised. Good quality, smokes
Pleasantly surprised. Good quality, smokes great.
1 out of 5
Not great at all
Terrible!!!
5 out of 5
Very engoyable
Very engoyable
5 out of 5
Thanks
Thanks
5 out of 5
SMOOTH!
Straight from the pouch this tobacco delivered a very smooth smoke. It also lit easily and stayed lit with very little effort. This is a new go-to tobacco for me.
5 out of 5
Black & Gold
Do an equal mix of Captain Black and Gold and it's my favorite go to pipe blend
5 out of 5
Another hit! Captain Black Dark
Many years ago I almost gave up smoking my pipe until I found Captain black Gold. I've been with Captain Black Gold up until recently. New to Pipes and Cigars, which is an awesome site. I decided to try original and Royal and now Captain Black Dark, which is awesome smoke also. Good room note and bite free. I also tried mixing it with other Captain Blacks. Awesome all around. Thanks CB & PC.
4 out of 5
Good!
I thought this was good, different from other cavendishes. It is a tastey change.
5 out of 5
Excellent Black Cavendish.
Very close to Lane's BCA. Excellent Black Cavendish.
5 out of 5
Smells wonderful!
The first 100% black cavendish that I have tried. It's very pleasant, not harsh at all, smells wonderful. It's the cavendish flavor component of Regular Captain Black only more of it.
5 out of 5
Great taste, and smell
Captain Black Dark is my go to tobacco, due to the good taste it has, and the wonderful smell that people around compliment on. IMO the pouch is just better than bulk!
5 out of 5
smooth
it's smooth. the smell of the tobacco is wonderful
5 out of 5
Great
Great everyday smoke
5 out of 5
Good and rich ; you
Good and rich ; you can almost chew it!
5 out of 5
Black Cavendish
One of my go to blends. Mild, smooth and with no bite. Always satisfies.
4 out of 5
Yummy!
Similar to the Original, only just a tad less sweet and a bit more dry so it stays lit a bit easier. Pleasant!
5 out of 5
STARTED SMOKING THIS IN COLLEGE
STARTED SMOKING THIS IN COLLEGE 52 YEARS AGO. GREAT!
2 out of 5
Plain Black
Not much flavor, nothing stands out.just average
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
Excellent smoke and seller
5 out of 5
Wonderful
Wonderful taste and smell. I can't recommend this flavor enough.
4 out of 5
Continued confidence
I've smoked Borkum Riff for years. I've been happy with the Black Cavendish.
4 out of 5
Very good Black Cavendish
If you like Black Cavendish you will love this one. My only knock on it is you can get other black Cavendish blends that are just as good for a little less. But if your at your local tobacco shop and you come across a pouch of this I would recommend that you give it a try.
4 out of 5
Aromatic daily smoke
Pleasant, rich smoke, if a tad hotter than expected. Nicely aromatic. Really quickly shipped too!
1 out of 5
perfumey and tasteless
All one tastes is a perfumed, artificial smoke.
5 out of 5
Nice mild tobacco
A very mild tobacco with a hint of vanilla. There was no bite and burned to bottom of the bowl without a relight!
5 out of 5
My search is over!
My favorite of all the Captain Black Tobaccos. Taste great, smells great, Smokes great!
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
I like this blend. Good taste and aroma. No tongue bite. Very relaxing smoke. This one I'll buy again.
5 out of 5
Great aromatic
I really enjoyed the taste and smell of this tobacco
4 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
I think I like Captain Black Black little better, but nevertheless it is great tobacco
5 out of 5
good cavendish
cheap sweet tobacco. plain and simple. good stuff if you have nothing else on hand.
5 out of 5
I love it!
I love it!
5 out of 5
Another Good Cavendish
Enjoyed the Borkum Riff Black Cavendishand will buy it again.
4 out of 5
OK But Just OK.
First Captain Black Blend that I have tried other than the original. While there is nothing wrong with it, I just did got get much from it. Still prefer the Original. May or may not try some of the others, but will not order this again.
5 out of 5
Great Smoke
Packs good, great taste.
5 out of 5
Catinan Black (Dark)
Honestly I need to sample a few more oz.'s to give a fair feedback. Unfortunately a cold disrupted my olfactory senses to truly distinguish and fully enjoy it's taste and aroma. I can say CBD is extremely mild and palate friendly. I'll touch back on a later date to review CBD more extensively. From: Nickname ( The Old Piper)
5 out of 5
OUTSTANDING!!
If you like black cavendish, you have to try this!! It is truly a GREAT product! I used to smoke regular Captain Black, but this is my new every day smoke. Great taste and aroma.
5 out of 5
Hands down! Best Black Cavendish for the money.
This is by far the best Black Cavendish out there. Price is an added bonus! There are not enough O's in "smooth" to descibe how nicely this smokes. In my personal opinion this makes 1Q look overrated. The total package. Tastes great. Burns cool. If you're new to the scene and looking for a great not good Black Cavendish? Look no further. This is it.
5 out of 5
The Holy Grail of Black Cavendish Pipe Tobacco
Friends, ther4e is no need to purchase or consider any other Black Cavendish pipe tobacco! Scandinavian Tobacco Group has finally provided us all with the Holy Grail of Black Cavendish pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Borkum Riff Black Cavendish
They were pretty dry. I mixed them with vanilla cavendish to compensate for the dryness. Other than that: they were good but not great.
5 out of 5
GREAT TOBACCO BLEND AT A REASONABLE PRICE!
I recently purchased this Black Cavendish for my tobacco rotation, and I have,to say that I love the smooth sweet flavor. This one is a keeper!
5 out of 5
captain black dark
Good stuff!
5 out of 5
Another one great cavendish!
Great aroma taste, cool and smooth smoking. Highly recommend for cavendish lovers.
5 out of 5
On time; excellent products
My first order of a pipe and some tobacco samples can on time. The quality of the pipe met my expectations--it was excellent.
5 out of 5
Dark is better
Toasting it makes the most of it. Smooth and wonderful.
5 out of 5
Love the black
I am new to pipes, but this is great tobacco. I am looking forward to trying different brands of BC to find a favorite.
2 out of 5
Capt. Black Dark
It was okay. I just didn't like the taste. Better than the original.
5 out of 5
borkum riff
this brand has become unavailable in my area recently.thanx for offering it
4 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
I am new to tobacco. I have tried and enjoyed English blends and am now branching out into aromatics. This stuff is nice. Smells like candy. Pretty wet. Let it dry. Smoke it very slowly. Just get a good light in the center of your bowl and it will treat you well. It is as the name and reviews suggest. Rich, sweet, molasses... Lingers pleasantly.
5 out of 5
Captain Black Dark
Hello, I have been smoking pipe Captain Black white pack for many years and I must say that I am very pleased with Captain Black Dark. It is perhaps one of the coolest, No bite tobaccos I have yet to try. Very pleasing!!
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