Called D&R Today...

[newbroom]

I prefer to use d&r blends as mixers, mostly with each other.
My base is some ratio of two timer and 3 sails or windsail and I season with ramback or ramback balkan or picayune.
I may have missed out on all the stock up availability. oh well.

 

[mso489]

I missed the news that D&R was changing management, and I'm sorry to hear it. I liked the previous regime, but we'll see how the new one does.

 

[rushx9]

I'll miss Ramback balkan as a mixer, but man... nothing else out there like AB...

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I'll miss Ramback balkan as a mixer, but man... nothing else out there like AB...

It was you and a few others who turned me on to D&R Picayune. It has been my favorite tobacco. I haven't tried the AB. I need to get on that.


Anyone like Three Sails? I'm thinking this might be one on the to list to stock up on.

 

[JimInks]

It was you and a few others who turned me on to D&R Picayune. It has been my favorite tobacco. I haven't tried the AB. I need to get on that.


Anyone like Three Sails? I'm thinking this might be one on the to list to stock up on.

You'd better hurry on the AB. It won't be around long. Btw, it was Mark Ryan's favorite of the three Rimboches.

I love Three Sails. Burns easy being a shag cut, and has a very nice citrus flavor. I've got many pounds of it here. Also, you should try Windsail, which is a very good straight Virginia.

 

[NomadOrb]

Do you guys know if the 1lb bags come sealed? It would be great if I could keep them in there for a bit while I work out more space.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Do you guys know if the 1lb bags come sealed? It would be great if I could keep them in there for a bit while I work out more space.

It's a good thick bag.

 

[Ahi Ka]

Do you guys know if the 1lb bags come sealed? It would be great if I could keep them in there for a bit while I work out more space.

Ive forgotten the forum members name but he has success just cellaring the bags in a chilly bin. D&R blends (from my experience) come at low case, so there is no way they are gonna dry out or at risk of mold

 

[Jwebb90]

Ive forgotten the forum members name but he has success just cellaring the bags in a chilly bin.

I had to look up what a chilly bin was ?

 

[Ahi Ka]

I had to look up what a chilly bin was ?

Haha yeah I thought there might be a mistranslation there. Couldn’t remember what you guys call them. In Australia they are called eskies. I know. Wtf right

 

[NomadOrb]

Good to know, thanks gents.

 

[Pipewizard420]

It was you and a few others who turned me on to D&R Picayune. It has been my favorite tobacco. I haven't tried the AB. I need to get on that.


Anyone like Three Sails? I'm thinking this might be one on the to list to stock up on.

Love 3 sails. It's a gold Virginia shag that is a bit similar to some of the GH Kendal Shags, nothing mind blowing but still worth trying flavorful shag cut blend.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Love 3 sails. It's a gold Virginia shag that is a bit similar to some of the GH Kendal Shags, nothing mind blowing but still worth trying flavorful shag cut blend.

Thanks! Nothing wrong with simple and good. ?

 

[JimInks]

Thanks! Nothing wrong with simple and good. ?

That is why I like it. I hardly have to relight it, which makes for a comfortable, steady smoke while I work, or walk, or do whatever.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

That is why I like it. I hardly have to relight it, which makes for a comfortable, steady smoke while I work, or walk, or do whatever.

Are Windsail and Three sails both straight VA?

 

[Spinkle]

I have fired up a bowl of Ryback in honour of D&R. I don’t put them at the top of my list by any stretch, but losing ground is bad for us pipe smokers as a whole which makes this nonetheless distressing.

 

[JimInks]

Are Windsail and Three sails both straight VA?

Yes. Here's my Windsail review:
A straight uncomplicated flue cured Virginia that is a little grassy and hay-like, and fairly tart and tangy citrusy with some darting dark fruit, wood and earth notes. It also has a very minute spice and honey hit. The nic-hit is a step past the center of mild to medium. The strength and taste are a step short of the medium mark. Ribbon cut for very easy, slightly fast burning, it requires few relights. Won't bite or get harsh, leaves no moisture in the bowl and will burn to ash with little trouble. Has a few very small rough edges. Makes tons of smoke. It may be a one dimensional smoke, but it has a very consistent flavor to the finish. It’s an all day no nonsense blend, and not every pipe tobacco product has to be complex to enjoy. Would make a good mixer. Has a lightly lingering, pleasant after taste, and room note. I give it three and a half stars out of four.

 

[BROBS]

Penhooker is a pretty good VA to me

Vengeur Silver and Regular are good too for VaBur

 

[JimInks]

Penhooker is a pretty good VA to me

Vengeur Silver and Regular are good too for VaBur

I agree. I have pounds of all of that as well. Here's my review of Penhooker:
The flue-cured style gold leaf Virginias are half Canadian. They offer some grass, a touch of tangy darker fruit, earth and wood, and a lot of tart and tangy citrus. I’m not sure what the casing is, but it’s sweet and seems to have a small amount of sugar and perhaps fruit. It's very mildly applied. The strength, nic-hit, and taste just passes the center of mild to medium. Pack it tight if dry for best effect. Not a complex blend by any means, but it’s a ribbon cut that burns a tad fast, cool and clean with a very consistent, gentle flavor to the finish. Virtually leaves no moisture in the bowl, won’t bite, and has no dull or harsh spots. Barely requires any relights even when you puff at a normal pace, which I recommend. Has a very pleasant semi-sweet, very light woody after taste. The room note isn’t pungent. Makes lots of smoke. Would make a good mixer, too.

 

[canucklehead]

I like Penhooker and Windsail, both are nice easy uncomplicated smokes. Windsail with a little pinch of cigar leaf or dark fired is great too.