Dishonorable Mentions

[Buffalo]

The two that come immediately to mind for me are Distinguished Gentleman and Bacon Old Fashioned. I was so happy to have only bought a single tin/jar of each of these and even happier when I gifted them both to some poor schmuck who foolishly said he always wanted to try them.

 

[mso489]

Why can't I think of any blend that I totally disliked? Maybe I am blocking those experiences, or perhaps I have no taste at all.

Most of my complaints are sort of lame. I thought Half-and-Half was a little harsh for a simple Virginia-burley blend, but I finished the pouch and just didn't buy it again. A few blends tasted quite good but didn't burn very well, though I have solved that by grating the pieces into a smaller cut that burns better.

I've had some extra strong blends, like Tambolaka, an Indonesian air-cured burley, but I bought it to try a very strong leaf, and liked it for what it was.

Long ago, I dove into Nightcap and smoked a little too much a little too fast, but I enjoyed it at a slower pace.

I think you have to learn most blends. If you can smoke them enough to learn how to smoke them, you will probably enjoy them to some degree.

I should have had a career as a diplomat. But if I think of a blend that really was reprehensible, I'll speak up.

 

[Elric]

Mixture 79 is right up (or rather down) there for me. Likely tied in infamy with DTM Blue Note.

 

[jndyer]

For me it would be Viprati. I do not mind the taste; however, the tongue bite I get from that blend is just pure misery. I ended up jarring up 75% of the tin and may try it again in a few years to see if some age will tame the flaming dragon.

 

[Searock Fan]

Just for fun.... It snorts pretty good, but how would it smoke?

 

[Buffalo]

For me it would be Viprati. I do not mind the taste; however, the tongue bite I get from that blend is just pure misery. I ended up jarring up 75% of the tin and may try it again in a few years to see if some age will tame the flaming dragon.

I received a tin of Viprati a couple years ago when P&C were throwing a big grab bag of stuff when you purchased X amount. I have yet to pop it open and try it yet. Thanks for the heads up! I will have to make sure I smoke it nice and slow when I get around to it!

 

[dunnyboy]

GH Grasmere. I can't even open the jar without gagging. Keep hoping it will mellow with time but it's been five years! Does it smoke better than it smells?

 

[KruegerFlap]

So far my worst experience has been with Borkum Riff Bourbon Whiskey. It tasted like a chemical factory with no positive virtues to speak of. I let it sit and dry out the next couple times I smoked it and it was better but not enough to ever smoke it again.

 

[Servant King]

Here’s a scientific depiction of an anatomical dummy that depicts where on the doll Haddos Delight hurt me.

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If it's true that your left arm and both of your legs are detached from your body, I would say the side effects of smoking Haddos is the least of your problems.

Of all things, a pipe forum instills in me, at age 37, a deep regret for not having seriously pursued medical school. Who'd have thought?

 

[Model 29]

Edward G Robinsons. After one bowl it went in the trash

 

[woodsroad]

I remember not but a couple of years ago when Exotic Passion was well loved and Lakelands were viewed as the lowest of the low.

As it should be.
Exotic Orange, as it was known before the Word and Thought Police cornered it’s creators and beat the crap out of them, is a wonderful blend. Just be aware that it has a lasting, lingering quality exceeded only by the vile 1Q. I ghosted my car with it. Took weeks for it to dissipate.

 

[karam]

C&D Mississippi Mud, SG Celtic Talisman are the two I couldn't finish a bowl of.

 

[daniel7]

Skandinavik. That blend has no taste at all.

 

[ChonkyTonks]

Edward G Robinsons. After one bowl it went in the trash

I am going to try that for the first time today. Got a pipe loaded and ready to go. I guess we will see if your comment rings true for me.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Strauss Sleepy Hollow or whatever Sutliff variant that it comes from. I know many love it but it was absolutely vile to me. It will ghost a pipe very badly as well. I bought five ounces and choked and gagged my way through three bowls before tapping out. I really wanted to like this stuff and tried to give it a fair shake. I wound up giving it away to someone who enjoys it.

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

Anything with tropical or Hawaiian in the name. The pineapple and coconut toppings taste so bad with tobacco I can't tell if those are like troll tobaccos or something bit yuck for real

 

[cossackjack]

C&D Black Frigate tastes like burning oakum (tarred hemp rope) or tarred marline. No improvement after 1 year in a mason jar.

 

[Model 29]

I am going to try that for the first time today. Got a pipe loaded and ready to go. I guess we will see if your comment rings true for me.

Its a popular blend,and I guess most like it, its just not for me

 

[Nicolasylvain]

Brookfield Aromatic Blend

 

[onestrangeone]

I’ve come across a few that don’t suit me but the only one that I’ve actually thrown out has been John Bull, horrible nasty greasy metallic taste, reminds me of cracking open a differential that has been badly overheated.