Cafe Royale was once the most expensive snuff obtainable, costing 15s. per ounce in 1963, as against others varying from 4s. 6d. to 13s. 5d. It is a dark snuff, whose flavour apparently was inspired by the aroma of coffee, brandy and cream, prehaps at the end on a good dinner.
It is a fine blend of North American and Oriental tobaccos, perfumed with natural coffee oil and certain spices. The snuff is then left to mature for a year in sealed bottles, and is exclusive (I believe) to Smith & Sons. Needless to say it is hardly a daytime snuff, and is best taken in evening dress.