I’ve just finished a tin of this tobacco and I thought I might share my impressions.
It’s beautiful packaged unwrapped reveals remarkably thin cut coins that are just gorgeous. I love this kind of cut anyway, also being partial to pressed flake tobacco. Both are convenient to carry around and they look sharp.
A Tin of Escudo Navy De Luxe
The mix of perique here is spot on, lending itself a nice color to the coin as well as filling the tin with fig notes and other dried dark fruits.
The coins are easy to rub out and fill up. I didn’t find the tobacco prone to burn too hot or bite, nor did it leave behind much dottle. It’s really a consistent smoke, from top to bottom.
I think the high opinion of Escudo Navy De Luxe can be found in the taste. It’s rich without overreaching itself. It’s sweet enough for those moments that deserve a sweet smoke, but it’s so pleasant and subtle that it can be smoked in every day-part like any sturdy Virginian.
I would recommend this tobacco to any smoker, whether they be novice, amateur or expert. But don’t take my word for it. This is so highly recommended by so many smoker’s; trust your fellows, I say!
A single coin of pressed and cut Virginia and Perique tobaccos
Brand: Peter Stokkebye
Blender: Peter Stokkeby
Tin Description: A combination of full bodied Virginia from North Carolina and Virginia blended with Perique from Louisiana are the cornerstones in Escudo. The blend is pressed and matured before it is spun and cut into coins. This process ensures the unique character of Escudo.
Country of Origin: DK
Curing Group: Air Cured
Contents: Virginia, Perique
Cut: Flake
Packaging: 50g Tin