|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JimInks (2251) |   |
Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is Two Timer with Virginia, and with that exception, the smoking qualities are the same. The burley is toasty, and very nutty with a little cocoa. The Virginia is a little grassy with some citrus, and a touch of honey. While it may be used as a RYO, it’s does well as pipe tobacco and has a mild to medium nicotine punch. Puffed at a moderate rate, it’ll mostly keep its flavor and you'll avoid a harsh note. Puffed fast, it’ll have some cigarette notes, and possibly a little loss of flavor. It won't bite. Has no casing or topping. Burns fast, but not hot, clean with a consistent flavor as it easily burns to ash. Leaves almost no moisture in the bowl, and requires very few relights. Has a nice after taste. An uncomplicated all day smoke that does even better with a light hydration.
-JimInks
5 people found this review helpful.
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ bowl (101) | |
Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Unnoticeable |
TTG is packaged in a standard size 2" high x 3" diameter pop top aluminum tin, at an ideal moisture level (though some will think it's a bit too dry.) Despite the 40gr. net wt., it takes some compression to re-pack it in a ½ pint Mason jar. I only recommend the tinned version. The bulk product is too dry -- even for me; and it may get crushed during handling and easily broken into something approaching dust.
This basic ribbon cut Burley blend is as nutty as I have ever tasted, and the Virginia sweetens it to perfection. It has medium strength; great mouth feel; good body; great smoke volume; and a pleasant, long lasting finish.
I give it four stars because it is the epitome of what it intends to be: the quintessential American Burley blend. Great as the first smoke of the day; as an all day smoke; and as a luxurious after dinner treat. Quality leaf.
Pipe Used: Savinelli & Tinsky bulldogs
Age When Smoked: 4 yrs. in the tin
Purchased From: PipesandCigars.com
Similar Blends: Very similar to Missouri Meerschaum - Missouri Pride.
2 people found this review helpful.
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StevieB (1751) | |
Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
D & R Tobacco - Two Timer Gold.
I noticed this on offer from Smokingpipes.com at $5.35 and I thought it's no big loss if it's rank. So, here's my thoughts:
When I removed the lid my initial reaction wasn't good: too dry. The blend's made up of mostly brown ribbons but there's a few light yellow ones too. They're medium in size and the tin's redundant of any chunks or twigs.
I get a lot more flavour from the Burley, being very nutty and toast-like. The Burley also has a mild chocolaty taste. In comparison to the Burley the Virginia seems rather supressed, adding very little character. I get no bite but the temp's too high and it goes like the clappers; the dryness wrecks it.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: I don't like.
Two Timer Gold? The state it arrived in makes it worth only two stars; not a bad tasting smoke but a mechanical write off. Maybe your tin will differ?
Two stars.
Pipe Used: Peterson Donegal #03
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com
1 person found this review helpful.
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentleman Zombie (729) | |
Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Two Timer with the addition of the same Goldens that are in Ryback Gold. Same result. Bites me very hard.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in flavor.
Pipe Used: MM Mark Twain
Age When Smoked: fresh??? bulk
Purchased From: pipesandcigars.com
1 person found this review helpful.
|
|
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecci (9) | |
Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
I'm enjoying it right now. Not much I can add to the positive reviews that proceed this. No bite for me. It is not as dry as other slim-cut tobacco, but then again this is a thin ribbon as opposed to other D&R blends that are shag. It has a slightly sweet nutty taste, that stays consistent down the bowl. Quite mild and a no brainer while your doing "All" of your sons chores around the yard. I usually have no re-lights and it burns a little quicker than average.
I recommend this one, but it won't blow anyone's sock off!
Pipe Used: Corn Cob (MM)
Age When Smoked: 4 months
Similar Blends: Carter Hall, Uhle's Blend 00 & Smoker's Pride 'Rich.'.
Nobody has rated this review yet.