Savinelli Doblone d'Oro Pipe Tobacco

Once you get over the tin note of chef boyardee SpaghettiOs, it's quite a rather pleasant smoke. Definitely an all day smoke

Updating from 3 stars: After I smoked a bit more of this, I have a new view on it. I still hate the tin note. However, if you rub it out and dry it for a few days, it really transforms. A fine smoke for warm weather relaxation, and the smoking notes are excellent. It reminds me of some nicer cigars, and I think cigar smokers would really like this one. I will be ordering more. Its not in my top 5, but its quite good. Note: there are very few in-tact coins in the container I have, but it is full-crammed with tobacco instead. the tobacco is more in stringy thick cords (compared to many) which take a bit of time to rub out. The leaves seem of excellent quality.

For me, the tin note is quite unpleasant. Reminds me of potlucks with too many old, canned foods, some of which were clearly past their prime. Presentation is not as pictured, more like a pressed, shredded mystery meat. A hair over moderate nicotine of high quality. The flavor begins with the tin note when smoking, but develops nicely and is quite good by the end of the bowl. I can see why some folks really like this one, but I really don't care for the smell of it. Will be loved or loathed, depending on your preference.

I'm an infrequent smoker. This is strong enough that I can enjoy it late in the evening. Delicious smoke, just as described.

This a must-try for VaPerKy fans. Although it is generally classified as a VaPer, it is so much more. Expertly blended, the different tobacco's weave in and out of the voluminous clouds of cool smoke like a string quartet. The perfect dose of smoky Dark Fired leaf makes its presence known without overpowering the other components. The touch of burly is mostly condimental and adds body, but also makes its presence known in the background from time to time) with ephemeral notes of rich earth that will catch your attention (think aged burley flake). The broken coin presentation seems to generate some negative comments out there on the world wide web but I think the presentation serves a purpose. Just scrunch the intact and broken flakes and pack your bowl and different amounts of the different tobacco will be burning at any given time, contributing to its complexity. Medium to full body, strength, and flavor with the perfect dose of nicotine.

Real Natural tobacco flavored.

Very nice vaper with an extra kick where dark fired is added. Similar in presentation to 3 nuns and Mac Baren twist cut (same manufacturer) taste wise is similar to 3 nuns original but with perique. Smooth and packs a moderate strength. Pack easy and burn evenly. A must for vaper lover. The guys at tobacco pipes are awesome too. Al janabi

Tastes "for me" indicates a flavoring of brown sugar or molasses & maybe some Curry. The Kenyan leaf is akin to a dark fired Kentucky Burley. Whatever the flavor additives were, it produced a similarity to the old Bell's Three Nuns. The fermented fruity aroma from the tin in itself was a salivating treat. This will most likely be the closest any blend will ever come to the original Bell's Three Nuns. Moreover, we know not what happens & who converses in the procurement & blending craft. They all retain their secrets in code. The flavor improved after a little had burned off... a delicious semi-sweet flavor with some "kick." The Perique also produces some fruity sweetness that is complemented by the VA sweetness & enhanced by the nutty, earthy flavor of the Kenyan Burley. It seemed to smoke just as cool toward the end but about halfway through the bowl is when this mixture really starts to shine. This is a fairly strong blend that won't bite & provides abundant, creamy smoke with a perfect burn rate. I think this will become sweeter with a little more aging. After sampling just one tin, I purchased three extra rolls to the cellar. Needless to say, I really crave this relatively recent offering from Savinelli. I don't inhale any form of tobacco but still received a decent Vitamin N blast from this blend. Got my head right & it will be an all-day smoke for me as long as I'm above ground. Right now, the way I feel about this mixture is that it's a blending masterpiece. These coins are about the size of a quarter and the tin also contains some loose strands... you might say partially mixed. There are no stems & the tobacco is well behaved & requires little maintenance. It's not too moist which makes it a relatively good value & can be smoked right from the opening & produces very little if any condensation. I noticed that the tin aroma from this and the MacBaren Three Nuns is different... similar but not the same animal. Doblone d'Oro smells well cured & more enticing. I feel confident that this blend will go from excellent into the nirvana stage as time flies & will become as legendary as the original Bell's Three Nuns. If this were the only pipe tobacco in the world, I would still be a happy camper. This might possibly reach the epitome of a classic blend. Anyway, this was just as enjoyable to me as the original Bell's Three Nuns blend & I will rate Doblone d'Oro off the chart... five stars plus! Pipe Used: Cavicchi C Dublin, D.S. Huber, 312 Sterling Pete, Country Gent Cob & a Cavicchi CCC Dublin. Age When Smoked: 6 months Similar Blends: Original Bell's Three Nuns & other VA/Per/Burs but provides a much better flavor & value for the $$...

I am a fan of Three Nuns and this is the perfect recreation of that tobacco, strong, spicy yet smooth, figgy with real tobacco flavor. Perfect!