EX-23 4 dex23.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of Universal Corporation and in the related Prospectus of our reports dated May 28, 2008, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Universal Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Universal Corporation, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Registration Statement Number		Description
33-56719		Form S-8
333-39297		Form S-8
333-45497		Form S-8
333-43522		Form S-3
333-101825		Form S-8
333-103155		Form S-3
333-130061		Form S-3
333-145205		Form S-8

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Richmond, Virginia

May 28, 2008