I thought I didn’t like the Gold, but on my second try with just a glass of water, I enjoyed it much more. There are lots of sugars in this, and it can bite you if you push it too hard, but it is still a nice sweet Virginia. In summary for a new smoker with numerous options available to smoke, I would avoid these. For an old hand who is looking for an intro to aromatics, well, again I’d not recommend Captain Black at all. However for those hard up, in countries with limited tobacco distribution, or if you are in the sticks without your tobacco, there is good flavor in these blends, but be ye warned about the burn. BURN EXPERIENCEThis is the true downfall of the Captain Black Blends. Of these three I am most likely to smoke the Original more than the other two, as the mix of warm, comforting flavors and some real tobacco flavor. I think the Gold is technically superior, but it’s lemony-vanilla taste is so close lemony Virginias like MacBaren VA No 1 that I’d be more likely to reach for the latter. The Cherry was not for me, but as my first cherry it was good enough that I’m intrigued to try other, hopefully more forgiving blends in that direction. If you’re looking for a sweeter smoke, Captain Black Gold Pipe Tobacco offers a sweet golden Virginia taste produced by matured golden cavendish tobaccos. The tangy citrus and grassy hints of the gold cavendish accompany a mildly sweet, consistent, and one-dimensional flavor. While it’s not a complex blend that will challenge your pallet, it is a smooth smoke with an enjoyable aroma. Captain Black Gold is an excellent option for a nice, plain old smoke. Its simplicity and room note make this a classic standby for everyday smoke. Shipping, taxes, and discounts will be calculated at checkout. SIMILAR BLENDSI’ve not had any of them, but there are fairly similar bulk Lane equivalents for each of the Captain Black offerings. Captain Black Original is based on Lane RLP-6 while Gold is based on HS-3. There’s not a direct equivalent for Captain Black Cherry, but you may be able to blend something very similar using Lane Very Cherry and RLP-6. Captain Black has that pipe tobacco smell that instantly brings you back to simpler times. Captain Black cigars are often appreciated for their smooth, mild taste and affordable price point. Crafted from carefully selected, high-quality tobaccos, they offer a pleasant aroma and a distinctive flavor profile. If you want a quick and easily portable way to enjoy the smooth flavors of Captain Black, take a gander at Captain Black Filtered Little Cigars. The online store is always open - you can shop with confidence at all hours of the day, from anywhere in the world. Signup to receive special deals and offers delivered to your inbox. A rich mixture of traditional matured, broad-cut Burleys, bright Virginia and toasted Black Cavendish tobaccos. Pipes and Cigars do not sell products to anyone under the age of 21. If you do not meet the minimum requirement, please do not enter our site. Captain Black is probably the most well known pipe tobacco brand. Captain Black offers a variety of  flavored pipe tobaccos that are very well valued among their class. Pipe tobacco from Captain Black comes either in cans or pouches of different sizes. Unlike some other aromatic tobaccos, this Captain Black Regular Pipe Tobacco stays lit for a long time, so you don’t have to worry about constant relights. It has a sweet vanilla flavor that isn’t overpowering and resembles a roasted marshmallow. Its undertones of vanilla, chocolate, and nuts make this a perfect slow smoke that you can exhale out your nose for enhanced flavor. Experience its pleasant room note and consistent burley flavor with a seven-ounce tin, one-and-a-half-ounce tin, or a pack of five one-and-a-half-ounce tins. It’s really hard to find anything bad to say about Captain Black Regular. Many "drug store" tobaccos and aromatic tobaccos get panned by reviewers as being too sweet, artificial tasting, tongue-biting, hot burning, tasteless disasters. Captain Black Gold is great for when you are in the mood for a sweet VA, but watch the bite, smoke slow. Captain Black Regular (White) is great when you want a sweet black Cavendish that doesn’t bite, and Captain Black Royal is slightly toned-down on the sweetness, great for smoking all day. Captain Black Gold has next to no development, sticking with a hay-berry-salt-vinegar-lemon Virginia profile with just a touch of Vanilla on top.