Hal O The Wynd

jaysin

Lifer

Feb 8, 2012

1,083

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Indiana

• Apr 6, 2012

• #1

I got my order with this in it I must say with all the talk and recomendations and despite always being sold out when I place my order I was dissapointed. I thought it would be someting great.

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 6, 2012

• #2

i didnt really care for it either

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

15,147

7,638

Chicago, IL

• Apr 6, 2012

• #3

Place what you haven't smoked in a clean Mason jar and try it again on a hot summer day.

 

jaysin

Lifer

Feb 8, 2012

1,083

1

Indiana

• Apr 6, 2012

• #4

Dont get me wrong Its ok and its something Ied keep around I was just expecting something different then what it was.

 

pawpaw

Lifer

Jun 25, 2011

1,492

1

cleveland NC

• Apr 6, 2012

• #5

I love it like Hobie loves Penzance we all have diffrent tastebuds give it some age and try it later . BTW what have you been smoking?

 

jaysin

Lifer

Feb 8, 2012

1,083

1

Indiana

• Apr 6, 2012

• #6

English and balkin blends.

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 6, 2012

• #7

I smoke mostly VA and VA/PERS. In this round I have been smoking HOTW Escudo and Orlik. HOTW just falls short to me, I would like something a bit sweeter if you could think of anything

 

pawpaw

Lifer

Jun 25, 2011

1,492

1

cleveland NC

• Apr 6, 2012

• #8

C&D's Manhatten Afternoon and have you tried McCrainnies Red Ribbon?

 

markw4mms

Lifer

Jun 16, 2011

2,176

2

Bremen,GA

• Apr 6, 2012

• #9

HOTW is great stuff. Jar it, and come back to it in a while. I bet you'll like it better then.

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 6, 2012

• #10

C&D's Manhatten Afternoon and have you tried McCrainnies Red Ribbon?

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Never tried Manhattan Afternoon, I have tried Red Ribbon, you actually sent me a sample pawpaw, I like it, but I think I smoked it too fast and it bit pretty hard, I have been thinking about trying it again. Manhattan afternoon sounds good though

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 6, 2012

• #11

I am not too well versed in C&D blends, a few have caught my eye, briar fox is one that I can remember, but There are just so many I havent been able to pick one to try

 

pawpaw

Lifer

Jun 25, 2011

1,492

1

cleveland NC

• Apr 6, 2012

• #12

Brair Fox is a good one too I think Manhatten is sweeter

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,177

33,418

Detroit

• Apr 6, 2012

• #13

English and balkin blends.

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Virginias are a whole different critter. I had to learn to appreciate them when I, a confirmed latakia guy,started smoking them. They are much more subtle. HotW is a lovely, lovely smoke. I had a nice bowl today. ::

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 6, 2012

• #14

@jud
I am a VA guy through and through, but I just the HotW is good, just not GREAT. I smoke it, I think it is pretty tasty just not the best thing out there. It seems so revered that you over exemplify it in your head and its a disappointment when you actually try it

 

nsfisher

Lifer

Nov 26, 2011

3,566

20

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Apr 7, 2012

• #15

@jchaplick
Layer your Hal O Wind with 1792 Flake if you want a REALLY GOOD smoke.

 

jaysin

Lifer

Feb 8, 2012

1,083

1

Indiana

• Apr 7, 2012

• #16

Where I was surprised about is I thought it would be stronger and a bit more sweet.

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,177

33,418

Detroit

• Apr 7, 2012

• #17

It seems so revered that you over exemplify it in your head and its a disappointment when you actually try it

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I think this is quite common, actually. We hear wonderful things about a blend, and paint some marvelous picture in our heads. When we buy the blend, and it doesn't live up to our expectations, we are disappointed.

HotW is listed as a 3 star blend at tobaccoreviews.com (with 170 reviews). So the consensus is, as you day,that it is a very good blend, not a great blend. I would tend to agree; I like it a lot, but I have many more tins of Red Ribbon aging in my cellar than of HotW. ::

 

jchaplick

Lifer

May 8, 2011

1,702

9

• Apr 7, 2012

• #18

Is that Mccrannies Red Ribbon?

 

markw4mms

Lifer

Jun 16, 2011

2,176

2

Bremen,GA

• Apr 7, 2012

• #19

McCrainie's Red Ribbon, and Red Flake are a couple I really need to try myself!

 

hnryclay

Can't Leave

Jan 9, 2012

365

0

• Apr 7, 2012

• #20

HOTW in my opinion is a great blend. However everything in this hobby is subject to taste, and tastes change. I use to love Dunhill Nightcap, I mean smoke 4-5 bowls of the stuff a day. Now I still like it but I don't "love" it. HOTW is the same, for me right now it is the best all around blend. In 5 years, or maybe 3 months it will not be, but it is still quality, made with great leaf. I think a lot of blends get blown out of proportion, Penzance, and Squadron Leader, Escudo lately on here. I love all three, but for someone who has never smoked Penzance, when they finally get the chance I would venture a guess that they might be disappointed. Everyone is always looking for better, and that is human nature, if you smoke HOTW it might not be your best, but it will not be a waste of money. If it is not right at first jar it, ad smoke it in a year. You will be surprised.