Captain Black - the best-selling American tobacco discovered in the desert

I first came across this tobacco in desert Jordan, and where else but in a shop specializing in water pipes, which prevail over classic pipes in all Arab countries. I was surprised that I managed to find any classic tobacco at all; Captain Black in several variants was the only one they sold.

Another surprise was that I didn't like it at all; it was very moist and gunky. I actually came to appreciate the taste of Captain Black only after returning home, when it dried out a bit and became one of my favorite tobaccos.

Later, when I looked up information about Captain Black tobacco, I found out that Captain Black is the best-selling tobacco brand in the USA.

The base of Captain Black consists of a blend of Virginia, Burley, and especially Black Cavendish, which is characterized by its darker color and slightly sweet character. Thanks to fermentation processes, its flavor is more pronounced and the smoke is gently creamy.

The most popular variant is Captain Black Original (White), which is the one I got, with hints of vanilla and a pleasant sweet aroma. However, there are also other flavored blends available, such as with cherry tones (Captain Black Cherry), vanilla (Captain Black Royal), chocolate, or spices. A specialty is Captain Black Dark, which is 100% Black Cavendish. The individual tobaccos differ in their fullness and aromatic qualities.

An alternative to Captain Black tobacco should be Mac Baren 7 Seas.