D & R Tobacco Two Timer

The double toasted burleys are toasty, woody, earthy, and very nutty with a little cocoa. While it may be used as a RYO, it’s does well as a pipe tobacco product with the nic-hit being a step past the center of mild to medium. The taste is medium, and the strength is almost that. Puffed at a moderate rate, it’ll mostly keep its flavor, and not get harsh. Puffed fast, you risk a couple of cigarette notes, and a hint of a harsh one. It won't bite, but does sport a rough edge at times. Has no casing or topping. Burns quickly, but not hot, and clean with a very consistent flavor as it easily burns to ash. Leaves almost no moisture in the bowl, and requires very few relights. Has a lightly lingering, pleasant after taste. An uncomplicated all day smoke with some punch that does even better with a very light hydration. Also makes a good mixer. Three and a half stars.

-JimInks

The cut is an irregular mostly chopped medium to wide ribbon. It comes from the tub in what I would consider the dry side of ideal. I smoked it as delivered and packed it somewhat firmly. Before the tub is gone, I will probably try hydrating it a little. Adding some moisture really transformed Cockstrong, and it might be of benefit here as well.

This was a pleasant burley smoke. It is slightly bitter with a sour edge and has the expected woody/nutty flavors. It is easy to keep lit. It is not particularly complex and it does not seem to be fussy about puffing cadence. It smoked fairly cool for me

There is some cocoa casing in the pouch note, but I did not pick it up in the flavor. It has a distinctive nose tickle when snorked.

This was pleasant but not very exciting. It would make a great smoke for a commute. There enough to maintain interest, but you are not going to get palate fatigue. This is a solid 3 on the rating scale.

Comes very dry, but plenty smokable. Like others I prefer to rehydrate a little bit at a time for a slightly slower and cooler smoke.

Nutty, toasty and savory burley notes with a touch of VA sourness and a bit of bread. This stuff seems simultaneously easy, clean and simple, yet has a bit of complexity, at least more so than your typical topped and cased burley blend. There are some rough edges but In all the right ways, adding a nice bit of edge and character. Medium body and strength. Burns fast, but easily. Could easily be an all day smoke.

Don't sleep on this stuff, or daughters and Ryan in general, especially if your a fan of Cornell & Deihl, non-"essence" Gawith and hoggarth, and/or uncased and raw tobacco blends. This is great, rough-and-tumble, all-day, dirt cheap smoking material here.

Nice blend! I slightly hydrated; comes very dry. Smells heavenly after adding moisture. I enjoy it more each time I smoke. Pure burley with no toppings. If you are a burley guy this is for you.

I bought this as D&R has since been bought by another company, however I failed to do any research and reading and was a little surprised when I found this was a ribbon and not cube cut burley.

The blend is straight burley, nutty and full flavored. I think this could be used as something to add body to a aromatic blend. This comes completely dry and is ready to smoke out of the tin.

I find this one to be nice at times and other times its harsh and dull. This one can burn hot if pushed to much.

I have 2 oz of this and that will be enough to last me a good while, as this will be an occasional smoke.

If you like un-processed burley with nothing additional added go for it, most likely though you will need to buy all 16 oz of it.