This one has a lot of muscle, too. Nicotine content is indeed high. And as for taste, once the bowl is consumed you'll know you just had a smoke.

Good job, C&D!

I will give the most unbiased review I can, and I am partial to C&D and to the creator?s smoking tastes.

Pouch aroma ? I cannot put my finger on it. It is a naturally sweet, like brown sugar-hay, or something. Also, it is earthy, like very humid peat, mixed with a sweetness. It is very good and unique.

Top O? Bowl ? Lightning is not a problem, and immediately you met with a fragrant bold Virginia/Perique-like flavor and aroma. Bold and spicy.

Mid Bowl - It takes no time to settle in and not one particular leaf stands out over the other. It refuses to be labeled except on it?s own, as a whole. The smoothness of the blends slips out hints of the following: Molasses, Hay, a VA/Per type of stewed fruit, and once in a while a hint of sweet Latakia sneaks up. The nicotine is very present and makes you pay attention. (Caution while driving)

Bowl of the Bowl ? The Cigar leaf does not at all become prominent or in most of the 3 bowls I have tried doesn?t even make itself known. The spiciness through the nose, the smoothed out edges by the Cavendish, the incredible naturally sweet taste and aroma, the Med-Strong Nic level, all give this blend a very special quality. Hearty and satisfying. This should have been sold as a premium tin (glad it wasn?t as far as price goes) and I honestly can say, this is up on the top shelf right next to some of the great blends of all time.

I need to comment, that if you have a cigar phobia or just don?t like them, and have been leery of a blend like this, that?s fine. You need not be cautious with Habana Daydream. In my real humble opinion is not a cigar blend. It is a great pipe smoking experience that bulldozes over the former misconception of ?Cigar Blends?. In fact I hate even typing that label, because it isn?t even a factor, and cheapens the richness and creativity that this blend has to offer.

***** 5 stars, Bravo Matt and Craig ? what a excellent smoke!!

The tastes of the Habana leaf is complimented by the natural sweetness of the VAs. A lot of the cigar blends have grown on me, not this one it was great from first light to the nice white ash that it burned down to. The blend is nice and light, no tongue bite and no moisture build up. I had 2 one light smokes with this blend already and that has never happened for me on a new blend.

I tested this blend in several pipes, from a group 3 Briar to a very large Gurd Calabash and I must say that the larger pipe lets you taste the different tobaccos more clearly if that makes sense they are more mottled together in a smaller pipe.

I have really enjoyed my several pipe fulls and will buy more of HD in the near future. In my book its a winner.

Opening the tin and looking at the contents was a pleasant surprise to me, as some of the light coloured tobacco leaf is in paper thin sheets, not overly-processed, keeping the natural look of the leaf intact.

The smell of the contents is very nice, what I call, "The Navy Smell", and is a bit peppery, but full of a rich Virginia scent - aged plums. On the medium moisture level, which makes for a fairly easy light.

I smoked this first without knowing what type of tobacco it contained, but for the Cigar leaf.

First light I detect a Red Virginia smell, natural sweetness I like so much! Then, weaving in and out is a slight scent of wonderful Latakia, a buttery smooth Latakia that is like silk playing with the Va's. At first I thought, "Na, there's no Latakia in this!", as it comes and goes. It adds a very nice touch. I detect the peppery Perqiue and the subtle mellow Cigar leaf that adds body to the blend. It is very sniffable, and in that, I mean, I sip it as I smoke it as that is part of the pleasure. As I smoke it further down, I detect the nuttiness of the Burley, so the components of this blend is diversified, but well balanced overall. Other Cigar leaf blends I've tried had a predominant taste of Latakia, so this is in a class all its own. Oooh, ooooh, and there's that Cabbage scent I like so much. Gotta wait for it, as you get towards mid bowl. There are also some grass notes to the blend as you get towards bottom of bowl.

I had to relight a few times, but this doesn't bother me. I use paper matches to not fry the tobacco. I've learned to puff gently, every so gently, to get the most out of a tobacco, and I suggest one do the same with this, as you will be well-rewarded with scents and tastes that will please you.

I'm getting a bit of the head spins as I smoke it, so the nicotine level is there. I've never smoked cigarettes before, just a pipe smoker now for over 2 years.

My first review. I tend to prefer Virginia/Burley blends and Latakia blends. I don't like too many aromatic tobaccos, except for those with berry or floral notes.

Truly a delightful blend, and one I will be ordering by the pound. Great job and thanks to the blenders for coming up with another nice offering from Cornell & Diehl