Three Nuns Original

Three Nuns is a historic brand rooted in English tobacco tradition; the version discussed here is the curly-cut blend produced by Orlik carrying the original name. It contains Virginia, burley, and fire-cured Kentucky leaf; no flavoring is applied.

The blend sits at the full end of the unflavored wing: nicotine is high, taste very intense, and it has a dry character leaving a pronounced dryness in the mouth. A balance between strength and taste is noted as being maintained. It's aimed at experienced smokers accustomed to high-nicotine unflavored blends; it isn't a suitable start for those coming from mild or sweet blends. The brand name has been carried on over the years by different manufacturers with changing compositions.