Dan Tobacco Holly's Discovery
(3.48)
A blend of selected Virginia and latakia tobaccos specially processed and matured to provide a cool and mild smoke.
Details
| Brand | Dan Tobacco |
| Blended By | Dan Tobacco |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Latakia |
| Contents | Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 250 grams bulk |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.48 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 22, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Another sample given to me a while ago that got squirreled away and was recently unearthed. This is a great combination of latakia and Virginia. This blend is both smoky and sweet with a bit of earthiness to it that is refreshing. It is also very smooth, but not in the thick, gravy sort of way. The blend reminds me a little of SG Navy Flake, but heavier on the latakia.
I was given the sample 4 years ago and don't even remember if I had a bowl or not, but had it the same effect on me, I am sure it would not have lasted til now. I have just added this to my TAD list. A list that has become more difficult to make as my cellar has surpassed my expected lifespan.
I was given the sample 4 years ago and don't even remember if I had a bowl or not, but had it the same effect on me, I am sure it would not have lasted til now. I have just added this to my TAD list. A list that has become more difficult to make as my cellar has surpassed my expected lifespan.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 20, 2013 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
After trying most Dunhill English Blends (and liking them) I went on to explore more tobaccos of that kind. The description for Holly's discovery in the catalogue sounded very intruiging so I decided to order a 50g tin of it. Aroma out of the tin is strong and very "smokey", with a hint of sweetness. The flakes are a little to moist to smoke directly after opening. After rubbing out and drying it for a while, it burns down slow, some relights were necessary (but that might come from my way of smoking/packing). The blend tastes very english, yet with a sweetness I missed in the Dunhills I tried. Smoky, leathery, yet not harsh or too heavy. Room note is also a little "lighter". Overall flavor is really full and satisfying and well-balanced between the smokiness and heavyness of the Latakia and the sweetness of the Virginia used. Does not get bitter towards the end of the bowl, but somehow "soapy" when burning too hot. I would highly recommend this tobacco to everyone who likes latakia blends. It is full, balanced and very satisfying to smoke. Goes well with a glass of dry and heavy red wine.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 24, 2009 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
If you like full-on latakia blends, powerful and zesty, well blended and fullfilling, this stuff will make you happy. Forget about Nightcap, which has too much nicotine and bitterness. This is the real thing... Strong but polite. Very pleasant smoky experience. Go for it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2005 | Very Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Nightcap (Dunhill) is dead. Long live Holly's Discovery! A classic Latakia Mixture. Dark and powerful ! It seems to be the last remaining tobacco for German English-Balkan type smokers !
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 27, 2004 | Strong | Strong | Very Full | Tolerable |
I got this as a free sample. I smoked two bowls and now I want more. It is a strong tobacco with a wonderful tasty flavor. It has a hint of fruitiness but the strength of the tobacco knocks the frutiness down a notch, which is a good thing. It was slow burning and very enjoyable.
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