Haddo's Delight- O. M. G.

[tslex]

Tastes are funny things. I like so many tobaccos that are LIKE HD, but I decidedly do not Like HD. Weird.

 

[rlunderhill]

I received my tin of Haddo Delight in the mail today. I couldn't wait to smoke some. I loaded up my Nording and was so disappointed with the lack of any flavor. I closed up the tin and put it with the others that didn't make the grade. I'll give it another try in a couple weeks.

 

[barkar]

I have never tried it but after that review I got to try some now...thanks

 

[baronsamedi]

Cool. I just acquired a small bit of Haddos and a hunk of jack knife. I can't wait! Sextant was my first GLP blend and it made me a believer!

 

[zanthal]

I also got a tin of JKP and Haddo's Delight in trade recently (thank you Dervis)
I've come to the conclusion that I don't much like virginia based blends. Not quite sure what it is but the flavor doesn't sit well with me, pretty sure it's a potency issue.
BUT I won't be giving up on them entirely.
Thanks for the review, Pipe Novelist.

 

[Perique]

Haddo's is my all-time favorite. I also enjoy Cairo.

 

[mattia76]

I HATED Haddos for years after smoking a bowl from a new tin in 2008.

However, I've got some Haddo's from 2005 that is some of the best stuff on earth. Deeeeeelish! Age makes a huge difference indeed. Oh, and smoke it slow.

 

[pstlpkr]

Here's my take: I Love a Good Mystery
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[cortezattic]

IMO, Haddo's, Cairo, and Valle Crucis from Two Friends (Tarler & Pease) are all related by a ginger liqueur topping.

If you liked either Haddo's or Cairo, and want some Latakia in your bowl too, then try Valle Crucis. All 3 are very well done.

 

[femur]

Haddo's and Cairo are among my favorites.

 

[cyndi]

I've noticed that the flavor of Haddo's differs from pipe to pipe. I have 2 pipes that turn it into a super happy fun time. In the others it ranges from meh to blergh.

 

[rlunderhill]

All things get better with age. I'll try Haddo's again in six months. I have some year old blends that a year ago didn't make the grade. But now, I'm amazed at how well they reformed themselves into a respectful smoke.

 

[pstlpkr]

Cyndi, I haven't made it "to blergh" but I have had a couple of "meh" bowls of it.

My observations tell me that Haddo's Delight smokes best in pipes with wider bowls that have a very open draw.

Large bowls seem to allow the full flavor develop. IMHO

Smaller bowls seem to restrict the flavor in my experience.
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[pstlpkr]

Cyndi, I haven't made it "to blergh" but I have had a couple of "meh" bowls of it.

My observations tell me that Haddo's Delight smokes best in pipes with wider bowls that have a very open draw.

Large bowls seem to allow the full flavor develop. IMHO

Smaller bowls seem to restrict the flavor in my experience.
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[hobie1dog]

I've missed trying this one myself.

 

[waznyf]

Nice review man! Got my mouth watering for sure! It is being added to my TAD list.

 

[cigrmaster]

Haddo's has always been in my top 3 vapers along with Bells Three Nuns and Escudo. It is one of the strongest blends in my rotation and it is definitely an after dinner smoke for me. I am down to my last 2 tins and it is time to reload. When I first started buying this blend it was only available in 2 oz tins, I am definitely going to go the bulk route on the next purchase.

 

[rlunderhill]

I took the tin out and started to smoke it again. It's not a bad smoke after all. Aging it really helps bring out the nice smoothness of the blend. It will make the re-order list in time. I don't find this blend strong at all.

It's very relaxing and smokes cool and evenly down to the bottom of the bowl.
I smoked this in my biggest bowl pipe. Major difference.

 

[jameral]

I'm presently smoking my second bowl of Haddo's and it's kinda 'meh'! I'm definitely gonna try it in a bigger bowl next before I give it a rest and jar it up.