And so it is for this combination. To me, Johnny Walker Red Label may not be the Black Label, but to me is very much underated. This of course is a product of premium-priced prejudice. The same can be said of Prince Albert and their now famous red can, a classic old-timers burley forward, nutty tobacco.
Some pipers reject these old-timers smokes, but at their own loss. Tobaccos like PA or say Carter Hall were the choice of untold hundreds of thousands of our forefathers, for many decades. There's a reason: they are solid, predictable and very pleasant tobaccos, as is JW Red among blended whiskys.
Having a bit of a stressful morning, what I needed was this nice relaxing combination that was no doubt enjoyed by our fathers. And so it was... the nutty, good burning and Price Albert Red Can was a perfect match for the slightly smoky and well blended and classic Red Label.
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Beautiful. I tied them together with my new Big Ben stubby - only 3" long - (which still needed a bit of breaking in) for its smaller bowl and shorter smoke. Prince Albert - over a hundred years old - is known for it easy lighting, easy burning and pleasant burley taste. I've found JW's Red Label to be equally well integrated and pleasant. All together, they just work and work well.
My goal of stress relief was well served, as this combination is fail safe. I should add that my new packing method and focus on sipping carefully brings it all together with its Zenlike focus - slow, calming, bite free and facilitating the merging of the entire experience.
Lovely. Our fathers and grandfathers had it right...
