First Impression: Cornell & Diehl's Haunted Bookshop

[Dtom447]

I was inspired by this thread to order and ty some in bulk. For me this blend benefited by many repeated uses. First ty was ok to not bad, but but day 3 it was really hoping mming along.

Also like that this one is available in bulk so it's nice on the pocket book.

I always let my new orders sit for a week

 

[Worknman]

If you want to try two other burley blends Pegasus and Three Friars are also wonderful and some of my other favorites.

I love Pegasus too, especially in a nice fat bowl like an author shape.

 

[trubka2]

I always let my new orders sit for a week

Most C&D Burley blends I've gotten benefit greatly from a couple months in the jar. I'm now smoking through a yummy jar of HB that was practically unsmokable six months ago. Pegasus tops the C&D Burley heap for me. It's one of three blends I can stick in my pocket when walking out the door for the day and be perfectly content smoking only that until I get back to my stash o jars. I smoke it in cobs almost exclusively - it's not near as tasty in a briar for me.

 

[Patrick_Green]

Haunted Bookshop just keeps coming up. Ive seen it more than once on threads here and on reviews at smokingpipes. Great review, my curiosity is piqued. I'll have to order me a tin next payday.

 

[Dtom447]

Most C&D Burley blends I've gotten benefit greatly from a couple months in the jar. I'm now smoking through a yummy jar of HB that was practically unsmokable six months ago. Pegasus tops the C&D Burley heap for me. It's one of three blends I can stick in my pocket when walking out the door for the day and be perfectly content smoking only that until I get back to my stash o jars. I smoke it in cobs almost exclusively - it's not near as tasty in a briar for me.

Interesting bc I didn’t like the way Pegasus tasted in a cob. Another reason why pipes are fun, different experience for everyone

 

[3rdguy]

I found HB a nice blend but a bit lacking for me. oJK on the other hand may have spoiled me as I love it.

 

[Dtom447]

I wanted to wait a few days/smokes to post this as I actually bought two tins of ojk the same day you made a comment. After smoking it a few times through a few different pipes I still must say I prefer HB. I will say I like ojk more than three friars

 

[irishearl]

I found HB a nice blend but a bit lacking for me. oJK on the other hand may have spoiled me as I love it.

Years back I smoked it for a while. But, ultimately I found it lacking as well, a bit on the bland, monochromatic side for me.

 

[autumnfog]

I've smoked HB quite often recently.
At first I wasn't very impressed but now after a year in the cellar it seems the blend have evolved.
It might be the season as well. The dry, nutty burley taste real good in this chilly crisp air.

The review is great.

 

[tg51]

I've heard great things about HB but I can just never find it at local BnMs so I might have to jump on an online order. Great Review otherwise

 

[scottygod]

I really like Frenchy's Sunzabitches from P&C that uses the same components with a bourbon topping. I should give this a try.

 

[bent1]

Solid review, and I agree with the details & nuance. Sometimes I’ll add a pinch of red va (5100) or Prince Albert to a bowlfull of Haunted Bookshop, depending on how my taste buds are running. The PA adds a chocolate nutty flavor, where as the red va feeds my sweet tooth craving.

 

[orthodoxpiper]

I tried Billy Budd Blonde about 6 months before HB and the two feel and taste similar. Anyone else have a similar experience?

I have had them back to back, and definitely find them similar, but I prefer the Billy Budd Blonde. I feel the cigar leaf kind of rounds it out and adds a nice creaminess to the smoke, along with a little extra depth to the flavor. I wasn't overly impressed by HB, but I'm not a hardcore burley fan, so it's natural it would be lost on me.

 

[NORVIN]

I like C&D Haunted Bookshop, too

 

[Casual]

The problem of being a new piper is that I can’t trust my experiences from a few months ago. I found Haunted Bookshop harsh then.

But recently I’ve taken to burley flakes and enjoy them quite a bit, so I should probably dig out my jar and give it another shot. Maybe I’ll figure out if I just didn’t smoke it properly, or if maybe the perique got to me.

 

[wordheavy]

I ordered a few tins of this because I tried a house blend at a B&M that is a VaPer with a bit of burley and I really enjoyed it. Hopefully I'll enjoy this. Reviews that I read seem mixed, as usual. But sounds good to me.

 

[fightnhampster]

Update: The more I smoke this, the more I love it.

 

[diamondback]

I love Haunted Bookshop.

My fav three Runowski blends:

• Morley’s Best (I smoke this often)
• Haunted Bookshop
• Bayou Morning

 

[markus]

The 1st time I tried it, I thought it tasted like a cigarette, so I closed it up and never opened it again.
Ironically I thought the same thing about Elizabethan Mixture the 1st time I tried it, but now it's a staple blend for me.
Maybe I should give it another go.

 

[Worknman]

I wonder if it didn't have a cool name (Haunted Bookshop) would it be nearly so popular. Like if they would've named it Burley Mixture #8 or something, would we even be talking about it? ?