Made under the Lane Limited name — a tobacco manufacturer with roots dating to Dresden, Germany, in 1890 — Captain Black is among the world’s most iconic lines of pipe tobacco, having made its debut in 1956 and eventually becoming America’s best-selling pipe tobacco brand. For many pipe smokers, Captain Black’s blends represent the archetype of Aromatic mixtures, redolent of nostalgia and conjuring memories of times when pipe-smoking was more commonplace in society.

Marked by a royal-blue color palette, Captain Black’s aptly named Royal mixture combines Black and Gold Cavendishes with toppings of vanilla, molasses, caramel, and subtle liqueur for a delightfully complex flavor profile and enticing room note.