I keep hearing this blend. But seems like it's not all that love here? Haven't tried it since I'm not really into burley other than OTC.
Haunted Bookshop - Love Or Hate...
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My prediction: he has a bit in a jar somewhere and will get around to it one of these years.
I agree with this. It has been a while since I've smoked it, though. I used to add about 50% VA and that made it better in my opinion.
I have some and like I fine. The 2oz sample I had was from their bulk version and I’ve since added two tins to my cellar.
I typically used it to break in a new pipe, but have been leaning on Chatham Manor for that instead. I’ve got some Pegasus as well that I didn’t care for on my first go around.
I’m sure I’ll finish them eventually I don’t know if I will buy more as there are so many other blends to try out there.
I typically used it to break in a new pipe, but have been leaning on Chatham Manor for that instead. I’ve got some Pegasus as well that I didn’t care for on my first go around.
I’m sure I’ll finish them eventually I don’t know if I will buy more as there are so many other blends to try out there.
I like pegasus, Chatham Manor, OJK, Kelly's Coin and C&D Burley Flake #2. I can't smoke a lot of Kelly's Coin or it will put me on my a$$.
I too like Haunted Bookshop now. I couldn't say that 6 months ago. I've been moving from Aros and Latakia heavy (forward?) blends toward mostly Burleys and an occasional VA. I've been learning to puff slower and sip. For me, it's been similar to the change in flavor preference I experienced over time with coffee--moving from dark/french roast coffee to lighter roasted coffees. For a long time I only wanted lots of Latakia with a occastionial Aro. Just like I did in preferring dark/french roast coffee by far, over or against lighter roasted coffees (beans). I think my taste buds just got bored and wanted to branch to something else LOL
Wow! I did not realize B. Runowski made Old Joe Krantz as a clone of Haunted Bookshop! Cool!! I enjoy Haunted Bookshop but REALLY LIKE Old Joe Krantz. And I must mention that I LOVE Old Joe Krantz Blue label
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mike
ps--thanks for including this info. in your post!
Looking for more nuanced flavors rather than slap you in the face flavorsI too like Haunted Bookshop now. I couldn't say that 6 months ago. I've been moving from Aros and Latakia heavy (forward?) blends toward mostly Burleys and an occasional VA. I've been learning to puff slower and sip. For me, it's been similar to the change in flavor preference I experienced over time with coffee--moving from dark/french roast coffee to lighter roasted coffees. For a long time I only wanted lots of Latakia with a occastionial Aro. Just like I did in preferring dark/french roast coffee by far, over or against lighter roasted coffees (beans). I think my taste buds just got bored and wanted to branch to something else LOL
Quite fond of Bayou Morning.
Your descriptions make this sound so appealing to me!! I'll have to try the whole leaf blending out (got some varieties sitting in the sealed bags right now just begging to be smoked
))Thanks so very much for posting this.
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mike
Wow! Great post!! This may help me understand better why I'm sitting around puffing heavy burley blends or smoking while mowing and other chores and GET DIZZY and feeling a bit buzzed -- but that's not the right word (can't think of a better one right now, though).
thanks,
mike
Succinct, thank you. I think this is a good way to say what I'm experiencing and enjoying with these burley (forward? is this the word for "heavy"?) blends. My taste buds seem to seek out the flavor I get at first puff of these sorts of varieties and my mouth seems to savor the sensation (especially toward the back and outside areas in my mouth). Perhaps certain tasting areas respond more than others?
thanks for sharing, it helps me grasp what I'm experiencing better
mike
I don’t love or hate it, I do like it from time to time though. I never understood why this is such a polarizing blend either, why we are at it, I never understood why Royal Yacht is so polarizing either.
I am a big fan of Haunted bookshop. For those of you that say it taste like cigarettes.....it's uncased, natural tobacco. Of course it is going to have similarities. However, I think it tastes/smells nothing like cigarettes. I love the stuff
I like Haunted Bookshop. I find it is one of those blends that takes some getting used to. If I haven't smoked it in awhile, I find it a bit harsh due to the dry, woody burley and lack of sweetness. However, after smoking it for a day or two, it really starts to grow on me and I start to appreciate the nuances the blend has to offer. It is definitely one that I keep around and smoke a good bit of. Plus, as stated, if you need some nicotine it will definitely provide you with it.
I like it. It's not my favorite, but I like it. I do have a soft spot (possibly in my head) for those heavy burley blends. However Mrs. Rookie absolutely loves the room note. That was the first blend she told me to smoke inside if I wanted. So it'll be something I keep on hand.
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