What Blend do You Hate?

[kcghost]

I know many people like this blend but I literally can't stand it: Stonehaven. Man, it tastes like swill to me.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I know many people like this blend but I literally can't stand it: Stonehaven. Man, it tastes like swill to me.

Same boat brother. ?

 

[timelord]

Many fall in this camp. I think for a lot of folks who enjoy strong, dark espresso and heavily hopped IPAs, bitter is not so off-putting.

Sound's like I should give it a try.

I've only disliked (hate is too strong a word) one blend enough to never finish the pouch; and that was some OTC I bought in Australia. I'm pretty sure it was topped with Napalm.

I spread it on the flower bed in my local part; it was certain to kill some bugs.

 

[timelord]

Haddos Delight.

I’m not saying it’s bad, but it’s terrible.

If you like the taste of a rotted corpse dipped in Hawaiian Tropic and slow roasted over a dumpster fire…..this blend is for you.

I’m auditioning for a spot at Hallmark Greetings.

Having just had a large bowl of Haddos Delight (Peterson System 307) as my evening smoke I obviously disagree

 

[Chasing Embers]

Having just had a large bowl of Haddos Delight (Peterson System 307) as my evening smoke I obviously disagree

Big fan myself. The tin note reminds me of carnival candied apples.

 

[Ryan]

Title edited. Rule 9.

I know tastes are varied and extremely personal but I’m just curious if there is a blend that you’ve tried that you just absolutely couldn’t stand.

In my short time smoking I’ve tried a lot of different blends thanks to a slight obsession and some generous folks and the only blend that I’ve knocked out of my pipe mid-bowl and said, “Nope, I hate it, not worth it” is Haunted Bookshop. To me it was extremely harsh and bitter with no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

I’ve tried quite a bit in a short time also, for the same obsessive reasons. I just finished a bowl of Haunted Bookshop when I saw your post.

When I first tried it, I thought there was a very peppery flavor that made it seem a bit harsh and dry tasting. I keep smoking it every couple of weeks and now I’m at a point where that harsh, peppery flavor just doesn’t seem to be there. I actually like it now.

I’m not saying that you will find the same thing to be true for you, but I have noticed that a lot of blends that seemed a certain way to me at first seem different to me now.

To actually answer your question, I tried Velvet the other day thinking it would be a mildly flavored codger blend, and instead it is the only tobacco that I have tried that really and truly bit my tongue. In a major way. I didn’t finish the bowl. The topping was just too much, it seems like a liquor (liqueur perhaps) based topping and I think that is what bit me. I’ll try it again a few times, but I really didn’t care for it at all. Worst mouth taste of anything I have tried.

 

[crawdad]

Of the many blends I’ve had thus far I have liked or loved all save for one; Haunted Bookshop. I’ve tried it several times and disliked every bowl.

 

[J-Evverrett]

I can’t do lakeland blends. Something in them makes my mouth and lips burn like hot peppers, and they taste and smell like soap to me. I had a sample of one I liked as a gift, but the label was indiscernible lol. Aside from that, the newer version of half and half. It’s a train wreck.

 

[Beers 'N Briars]

I’m also not one to waste time hating much of anything but Peterson’s Irish Cask (formerly Irish oak, I believe) was one I just couldn’t get into. Tried several times with different pipes and just didn’t work for me. Gave it to my brother in law and he loves it.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I'm in the camp that didn't enjoy Haunted Bookshop (but I love the name).

It jus just didn't do anything for me. As a result, I used it as "kindling" by topping off bowls with it to help other blends/flakes remain lit. HB was successful for its purpose in that manner.

 

[Beers 'N Briars]

I'm in the camp that didn't enjoy Haunted Bookshop (but I love the name).

It jus just didn't do anything for me. As a result, I used it as "kindling" by topping off bowls with it to help other blends/flakes remain lit. HB was successful for its purpose in that manner.

I’ve still never tried HB but I’m super curious because it seems like a very polarizing blend.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I’ve still never tried HB but I’m super curious because it seems like a very polarizing blend.

Pick up a 1 ounce sample and decide for yourself.

Haunted Bookshop gets a lot of love, so I thought I was doing something wrong when it didn't appeal to me. Then I began noticing all the other negative reviews (which apparently escaped me previously).

Based on the spectrum of reviews, I agree HB is polarizing.

 

[Beers 'N Briars]

Pick up a 1 ounce sample and decide for yourself.

Haunted Bookshop gets a lot of love, so I thought I was doing something wrong when it didn't appeal to me. Then I began noticing all the other negative reviews (which apparently escaped me previously).

Based on the spectrum of reviews, I agree HB is polarizing.

Maybe one day. Living in WA limits your ability to find things. My local B&M does very little C&D and all their bulk is Sutliff. One of these days when I find myself on the westside of the state or heading to Idaho to visit some family, I’ll keep my eye out for some.

 

[The Amish Tyrant]

I can’t do lakeland blends. Something in them makes my mouth and lips burn like hot peppers, and they taste and smell like soap to me. I had a sample of one I liked as a gift, but the label was indiscernible lol. Aside from that, the newer version of half and half. It’s a train wreck.

When did they change Half and Half?

Seems wrong to change a classic in theory (whether tobacco or otherwise) and almost never works in practice.

 

[jwesthurl]

I’ve tried quite a bit in a short time also, for the same obsessive reasons. I just finished a bowl of Haunted Bookshop when I saw your post.

When I first tried it, I thought there was a very peppery flavor that made it seem a bit harsh and dry tasting. I keep smoking it every couple of weeks and now I’m at a point where that harsh, peppery flavor just doesn’t seem to be there. I actually like it now.

I’m not saying that you will find the same thing to be true for you, but I have noticed that a lot of blends that seemed a certain way to me at first seem different to me now.

To actually answer your question, I tried Velvet the other day thinking it would be a mildly flavored codger blend, and instead it is the only tobacco that I have tried that really and truly bit my tongue. In a major way. I didn’t finish the bowl. The topping was just too much, it seems like a liquor (liqueur perhaps) based topping and I think that is what bit me. I’ll try it again a few times, but I really didn’t care for it at all. Worst mouth taste of anything I have tried.

I’ll probably hang on to some and keep trying it every so often. It might be a good barometer to gauge any change in my palate/tastes.

 

[LotusEater]

Exotic Passion.

 

[mortonbriar]

Autumn Evening.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

I don’t hate any blend. However, both Velvet (Play-doh) & Sleepy Hollow (sickening spiced burnt marshmallow) are blends that I tried once and couldn’t finish the bowl. Gifted them down the road. ️

 

[jlopez]

I am still relatively new to pipes and pipe tobacco so I have yet to come across a blend that I "hated" or was repulsed by.

Very interesting to see the HB love/hate relationship. Add me to the "love it" list. I have preferred HB over Pegasus, but I really enjoy both.

 

[WVOldFart]

When I started out with pipe smoking, I got a Dr. Grabow pipe and a pouch of Borkum Riff Whiskey. I kept the pipe, but the tobacco went in the trash. 42 years later I still haven't gotten the courage to try it again, and probably never will.