RLP-6 by Lane Limited
Blender description:
Blended with just the right prportion of Golden Virginia and Burley`s, the basic blend of Toasted Cavendish tobaccos takes on a zesty dimension. This mixture gets better as you smoke it all day long
This ubiquitous industrial bulk aromatic goes by almost as many names as there are shops selling pipe tobacco across North America. Pipe smokers who dislike bulk aromatics of this sort may find they dislike this one the least.
RLP-6 packs and smokes very nicely, has a clean flavor and finish, and I can't get it to bite my tongue. Many compare it to its over-the-counter cousin, Captain Black White. It has been a while since I've sampled Captain Black, but I can say my memories of it are not as fond as my appreciation for the bowl of RLP-6 I smoke as I write this. I'm pretty sure there are differences between the two.
This is no boutique blend by any stretch of the imagination, but it never pretended to be. There is a reason this has been around for ages upon ages and outsells more refined pipe tobaccos pound for pound.
I make out a good deal of the underlying heavily processed tobacco flavor and its not in the least unpleasant, nor is the top flavor applied more subtly to this blend than most other aromatics of this caliber. Its pleasantly sweet but won't make you worry about cavities as you smoke it.
You've likely smoked this before. What were your thoughts on it? Please add them to the comments below. Just for fun, if you know, I'd be interested to know what your local B&M names this blend.
I think RLP-6 is a very pleasant utilitarian blend for anytime use that is frequently disrespected and scorned by “sophisticated” forum members. It can be smoked anytime and is not obnoxious in any way…..it doesn’t burn the tongue and tastes pleasant. This blend deserves a place in the “everyday smokers hall of fame.”
I happen to like this blend, though not on a daily basis. When I want a decent aromatic tobacco, with a noticable sweetness, this one does the trick. Something a bit less sweet but similar in quality is the MV-1000. Try the RLP-6. It’s even better in a Cobb…
A nice, dry burning aromatic that is faintly reminiscent of Captain Black White but of much higher quality. The rough cut of the tobaccos in this blend assist in it’s slow burning. An every day smoke for me and it always satisfies.
RLP-6 is my standard. I recently moved from Houston to Tulsa and I can’t find it here. Ted’s Pipe Shop in Tulsa is the best, and they have their version, but it’s much harsher, biting the tongue at the first puff.
I am having it sent to me from The Smoke Ring in Houston, but Texas recently imposed an additional 50% tax on pipe tobacco, so it is now outrageously expensive.
Can anyone tell me where else I can get Lane RLP-6?
Got some RLP-6 today. At the local b&m, they call it Navajo. I like it. It is similar to Captain Black White, but much smoother. To me it tasted more buttery and less bitter than CB. For an aromatic, I liked it. I cut some 50/50 with Carter Hall, Now that was a good smoke! The Prince would work as well. RLP-6 left the pipe a little moist at bottom but not too bad. Sip it slow, so it will stay cool. Good stuff. Smells great!