D & R Tobacco Cockstrong Premium Pipe Tobacco
(2.73)
A full bodied traditional U.S. Blend, with a robust taste reminiscent of blends from the mid-20th century. This flavorful blend contains exotic air-cured Burley, flue-cured Gold Leaf and Oriental tobaccos from around the world. A full bodied, traditional pipe blend, with a robust taste. Crafted to Satisfy Distinctive Tastes and Preferences. No chemical flavorings or casings added.
Details
| Brand | D & R Tobacco |
| Blended By | Mark Ryan |
| Manufactured By | Daughters & Ryan |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 40 grams tin, 3.5 ounce tin, 16 ounce bag |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.73 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 28, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
The burley is the star component: toasty, woody, nutty and oat-like, with a little sharp earthiness and a touch of sweetness. The lightly floral, bready flue cured gold leaf is grassy with a touch of tart and tangy citrus plays a support role. The Orientals are dryly sour, slight sweet, woody, earthy, herbal, vegetative, and lightly smoky as an important secondary player. There are no toppings. I did encounter a few cigarette notes along the way, but it didn’t detract from the experience. You’ll notice all the flavors in every puff. Won't bite or get harsh, but it does have a few small rough edges. Burns mostly cool, very clean, and a tad fast with a consistent taste to the finish. Barely requires any relights, and leaves no moisture in the bowl. The strength, nic-hit and taste levels are medium. Has a pleasing, moderately lingering after taste, and a more potent room note. Performs best when smoked slowly, and a light hydration won't hurt. Though it isn’t as strong as the name may indicate, it’s just over the all day smoke threshold.
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-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2013 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
...Whatever the name of this tobacco implies, I'll leave up to the individual to define. My teenage sons think its a "hoot" that their "old man" smokes a blend by this name.
I like some of the D&R tobaccos and applaud M. Ryan...while this is a full bodied blend and perhaps is stout and robust, it is not overwhelming. I rather enjoy the interplay between the Burley, Virginia's and Orientals and while not complex, the "earthy" taste and aroma suit me well.
It is rather dry (I buy it in 14 oz. bags)so I do hydrate it and tend to keep it moist as I find it develops more taste and keeps the burn rate where I like it. A great blend for larger bowls and I quite enjoy this with coffee or a good sour mash whiskey.
...a pipe is to be savored...
I like some of the D&R tobaccos and applaud M. Ryan...while this is a full bodied blend and perhaps is stout and robust, it is not overwhelming. I rather enjoy the interplay between the Burley, Virginia's and Orientals and while not complex, the "earthy" taste and aroma suit me well.
It is rather dry (I buy it in 14 oz. bags)so I do hydrate it and tend to keep it moist as I find it develops more taste and keeps the burn rate where I like it. A great blend for larger bowls and I quite enjoy this with coffee or a good sour mash whiskey.
...a pipe is to be savored...
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The tobacco is a mixed ribbon of tans and light browns. It was delivered very dry, and I tried smoking it as delivered and hydrated with the "John Patton breathe through the bowl." It may have had a little more flavor hydrated. I have been smoking it in a variety of English pots.
It is a nice combination of flavors. The burley is slightly earthy and sweet. The Virginia adds some hay and tart. The Orientals give just a little sour and some spice when snorked. It does not sound like a "knock it out of the park" combination, but it works well for me. The flavor was very consistent to the bottom of the bowl.
It was easy to keep lit and smoked quickly with no moisture in the bowl. The nicotine in this is overrated, and it may be the power of suggestion in the name. I found it to be a solid medium in the strength category.
This is easy to recommend if you are looking for "tobacco flavored" and like Orientals.
Edit 12/14/17: I have to vent about the closures on the pound bags D&R uses. I am on my 4th pound bag of D&R tobacco, and the closures on the bags fail reliably before you have smoked a half of the pound. It is no problem to transfer it to a gallon ziplock freezer bag, but they need to change bag vendors.
It is a nice combination of flavors. The burley is slightly earthy and sweet. The Virginia adds some hay and tart. The Orientals give just a little sour and some spice when snorked. It does not sound like a "knock it out of the park" combination, but it works well for me. The flavor was very consistent to the bottom of the bowl.
It was easy to keep lit and smoked quickly with no moisture in the bowl. The nicotine in this is overrated, and it may be the power of suggestion in the name. I found it to be a solid medium in the strength category.
This is easy to recommend if you are looking for "tobacco flavored" and like Orientals.
Edit 12/14/17: I have to vent about the closures on the pound bags D&R uses. I am on my 4th pound bag of D&R tobacco, and the closures on the bags fail reliably before you have smoked a half of the pound. It is no problem to transfer it to a gallon ziplock freezer bag, but they need to change bag vendors.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2017 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I also like this quite a bit. You can taste all the components and there are no toppings. It stays lit and is not difficult to load the pipe with. The nicotine levels vary. Sometimes it is perfect and sometimes I have to mind my manners.
Pipe Used:
mm cob, mm ozark
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 04, 2018 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I enjoyed this blend. To me it's all burly. But that's what I wanted. Similar to haunted bookshop for me. And the price is right where I like. A bit dry but not to the point where I can't smoke it. If you want a tobacco tasting smoke, try some cockstrong
Pipe Used:
Peterson tankard
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