D & R Tobacco English Hoopla
(3.14)
English Hoopla is a Daughters & Ryan English/aromatic crossover blend where the aromatic elements, anisette and vanilla, play a small role. The main show is the blend itself, a mixture of Latakia, Oriental, and Virginia that is smoky, woody, and grassy — in that order.
Notes: This full English blend was Mark Ryan's entry in the Chicagoland International Pipe & Tobacciana Show blending competition. Ryan described the contents as " ...heavy latakia, oriental and virginia tobaccos. Topped with anisette and light vanilla flavors."
Details
| Brand | D & R Tobacco |
| Blended By | Mark Ryan |
| Manufactured By | D & R Tobacco |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Anisette, Vanilla |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 50g Tin, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
The Cyprian latakia is smoky, woody with a mild sweetness. The Oriental is woody with a slight sour note, a little earth, and toward the finish, seems to have a spice note in a support role. The Virginia is grassy, citrusy sweet, and acts as the base for the other components to play off. It’s the least noticeable of the three tobaccos. Even though the latakia takes the lead over the other ingredients, it doesn’t over take the Oriental and Virginia. The anisette and vanilla toppings are lightly applied, with the former being a little more obvious than the latter. Both are smooth with some creaminess, and they do not detract from the flavors of the tobaccos. Won't bite or get harsh. Has a moderate nic-hit. Well balanced, it burns at a reasonable pace with very few relights with a cool consistency, and leaves virtual no moisture in the bowl. Needs few relights. Has a nice after taste, and is an all day smoke.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2017 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
The Lat is the most notable tobacco, but the Orientals and Virginias are easily tasted. The topping is a little more anisette than vanilla. I would prefer the opposite and that's my only complaint. It's a smooth and enjoyable smoke that has a nice creaminess to it. A solid three star smoke.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is mild. Burns very well.
Mild to medium in body. Medium in taste. Flavoring is mild. Burns very well.
Pipe Used:
MM Little Devil Cutty, Little Devil Acorn, Marcus
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a delightful English Blend. I have found it to be delicious and dependable after fours months of smoking this. I would recommend this to English smokers looking for a reliable all day tasty smoke.
Pipe Used:
Saveneellie Champagne
PurchasedFrom:
Indian Rvier Tobacco Traders Grand Rapids Mi
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2017 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Just opened up a tin today from a Christmas gift. The weather is cold, wet and I am feeling like home. Mild in taste. Not much to it.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell
PurchasedFrom:
gift
Age When Smoked:
under a year
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