Thomas Radford Sunday's Fantasy
(2.47)
Deluxe quality for those who demand the best. Fine, hand picked Virginia tobaccos and high quality, twice-fermented black cavendish. An unusual combination of granulate and wild cut makes this an extremely loose pipe tobacco mixture. The aroma of natural fruit complements the tobacco to produce an extremely mild, balanced taste experience.
Details
| Brand | Thomas Radford |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Poschl Tabak |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 50 grams pouch |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.47 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 24, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I was totally confused when I first sampled this wondrous blend. See, I'm not an aromatic fan as a rule. But the odd bit of light casing amuses me every now and again. So what has happened to my sensory perceptions here?
Perhaps it's the simple yet lovely visual impact of the stuff, the contrast between the dark pieces of Cavendish contrasting with the rough, almost hand-torn look of the pale Virginia?
Or maybe the smell from the pack? Ooh, sweet raisins, yummy.
Easy to load and to light and then, well. Tobacco, yes. A hint of sweetness, yes. Delicate hint of fruit, yes. How to describe the ensemble? Absolutely gorgeous, I am blown away by the whole package here to the point of silliness, possibly the most enjoyable tobacco I have yet smoked.
I remain confused, but sated. Highly recommended.
Perhaps it's the simple yet lovely visual impact of the stuff, the contrast between the dark pieces of Cavendish contrasting with the rough, almost hand-torn look of the pale Virginia?
Or maybe the smell from the pack? Ooh, sweet raisins, yummy.
Easy to load and to light and then, well. Tobacco, yes. A hint of sweetness, yes. Delicate hint of fruit, yes. How to describe the ensemble? Absolutely gorgeous, I am blown away by the whole package here to the point of silliness, possibly the most enjoyable tobacco I have yet smoked.
I remain confused, but sated. Highly recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 31, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I'm not normally a fan of aromatics but this one I really do like, it's lovely. If this tobacco had more strengh it would be on my permanent list.
The flavours are lovely as is the tobacco.
This is a totally different aromatic to the usual gloopy, soggy mess that some are famed for.
In a nutshell it's delicious and just a tad short of Lady N if she were in the package it would be heaven 🙂
In all seriousness it's a really nice tobacco and well worth a try, for everyone who enjoys a pipe.
The flavours are lovely as is the tobacco.
This is a totally different aromatic to the usual gloopy, soggy mess that some are famed for.
In a nutshell it's delicious and just a tad short of Lady N if she were in the package it would be heaven 🙂
In all seriousness it's a really nice tobacco and well worth a try, for everyone who enjoys a pipe.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 30, 2012 | Mild | Mild | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
It is fitting as this is my first review that it should be of the first pipe tobacco I tried 18 years ago, one that is still a firm favourate.
The first impression on opening a tin is the wonderful aroma of spicy vanilla,cream, oranges and apricots. A feast for the nose. The 2 form of leaf cut is a joy to fill a pipe with, no rubbing or balling simply gently pack and its ready to light. Perhaps the only fault I can find with this tobacco is its a little hard to light and keep lit. With some experimentation I have got round this by putting a small pinch of somthing bland and dry as kindle,(Clan for example)in the top of the pipe and lighting it that way.
The taste is rich smooth and creamy with a hint of fruit, with a slight spiciness which burns cool and will only bite if drawn on very fiercely. The smoke is far less sweet than one would expect from a double pressed Cavandish, I can only put this down to the quality of the blend as the Virginas come through gently and tastily as bowl is smoked out. A small dottle of fairly moist leaves are left in the bowl with a clean grey ash on top. Perhaps the most delightful aspect of the tobacco is the glorious room note. I have had nothing but compliments on its slightly sweet orange cream smell.
If ever a tobacco would convert a person to pipe smoking this is it, while remaining a luxury for any aromatic tobacco lover. And on that note, as I find I have run out I must order some more!
The first impression on opening a tin is the wonderful aroma of spicy vanilla,cream, oranges and apricots. A feast for the nose. The 2 form of leaf cut is a joy to fill a pipe with, no rubbing or balling simply gently pack and its ready to light. Perhaps the only fault I can find with this tobacco is its a little hard to light and keep lit. With some experimentation I have got round this by putting a small pinch of somthing bland and dry as kindle,(Clan for example)in the top of the pipe and lighting it that way.
The taste is rich smooth and creamy with a hint of fruit, with a slight spiciness which burns cool and will only bite if drawn on very fiercely. The smoke is far less sweet than one would expect from a double pressed Cavandish, I can only put this down to the quality of the blend as the Virginas come through gently and tastily as bowl is smoked out. A small dottle of fairly moist leaves are left in the bowl with a clean grey ash on top. Perhaps the most delightful aspect of the tobacco is the glorious room note. I have had nothing but compliments on its slightly sweet orange cream smell.
If ever a tobacco would convert a person to pipe smoking this is it, while remaining a luxury for any aromatic tobacco lover. And on that note, as I find I have run out I must order some more!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 25, 2010 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
A very nice aromatic, with a certain uniqueness (I've smoked WO Larsen Vintage mixture,Peterson's De Luxe Mixture and "Connoseur's" choice (I don't know exactly how it is spelled 🙂 ) ). Although it does not feel right to bring Sunday's Fantasy into comparison, is a great tobacco with fruity taste, witch I do not like,but that doesn't meen it is not quality stuff (I don't like scotch either but that doesn't mean that I can not make a difference between Jim Beam and Chivas Regal).
I highly recommend this with the following tips: 1.Don't stuff your pipe with it, let it breathe, but not too loose. 2.Smoke it slow from a quality pipe that makes a good heat transfer, or at least can absorb great heat. Virginias burn hot so if you are not careful you'll crack your pipe or burn your tongue to shreds. 3.Smell the smoke if you want to "breathe" some tobacco, and for goodness sake do not breath it in like cigarettes, it will make you dizzy and will hurt your throat.
I highly recommend this with the following tips: 1.Don't stuff your pipe with it, let it breathe, but not too loose. 2.Smoke it slow from a quality pipe that makes a good heat transfer, or at least can absorb great heat. Virginias burn hot so if you are not careful you'll crack your pipe or burn your tongue to shreds. 3.Smell the smoke if you want to "breathe" some tobacco, and for goodness sake do not breath it in like cigarettes, it will make you dizzy and will hurt your throat.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2008 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
When I bought a tin from the local store, I wasn't sure if I would love this tobacco. But now it has become one of my favorites! I'm an English blend smoker. But this has become one of my favorite aromatics. It has a fruity aroma that I, as well as those around me, enjoy. It has superb tobacco flavor, and it smokes cool, and doesn't burn my tongue. I even used it to break in a new pipe, and it behaved very well. I will certainly buy some more when I finish my tin.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 12, 2008 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
I've come to like this blend a lot. I could certainly live with Sundays Fantasy as my "go to" blend. Firstly, I am an aromaphile who loathes 90% of aromatics so I hope you see the perspective I'm trying to establish. Sundays Fantasy hits the spot where all of its nuances complement each other remarkably well, it isn't overly sweet yet has a long and complex taste to savour. It smokes really nicely from start to finish and the casing is superbly balanced with the tobacco. It leans towards the stronger side of the aromatics with regards to nicotine strength, which is still not so strong compared to many others, but overall I really recommend trying Sundays Fantasy if you are the type of smoker who can appreciate a textbook classic.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 31, 2004 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
Upon opening the tin the aroma is a mixture of sweet virginia and fermented fruit.
Because of the wild cut tobacco in this mixture and it's subsequent very loose nature, careful packing is required. Because I use the pinch method this doesn't present too much of a problem.
lighting is a synch; one carring light, a reasonably firm tamper, another light and that's it! Burns evenly to the bottom of the bowl. Doesn't burn as fast as some aromatics.
The taste is delicious: you can detect even amounts of sweet, very high quality virginia leaf and a casing of peach that isn't too faint or sweet and sickly. Not gloopy at all and smokes quite dry.
I'm told the room note is wonderfull. On the downside it does burn a bit hot and can bite the tongue, throat and palate quite badly if you're not careful; slow and even drawing are required! It's very mild in the nicotine department but still requires regular resting to avoid being bitten.
Pros: Wonderful fruity aroma and taste. Near perfect moisture content. No change in taste upon re-lights and smokes evenly and quite slowly for an aromatic.
Cons: Burns hot and does require very careful packing.
A very high quality blend that tastes and smells great but watch it's bite! If you like aromatics that are not too sweet and gloopy, this could be the blend you're looking for. A wonderfull, light smoke.
Because of the wild cut tobacco in this mixture and it's subsequent very loose nature, careful packing is required. Because I use the pinch method this doesn't present too much of a problem.
lighting is a synch; one carring light, a reasonably firm tamper, another light and that's it! Burns evenly to the bottom of the bowl. Doesn't burn as fast as some aromatics.
The taste is delicious: you can detect even amounts of sweet, very high quality virginia leaf and a casing of peach that isn't too faint or sweet and sickly. Not gloopy at all and smokes quite dry.
I'm told the room note is wonderfull. On the downside it does burn a bit hot and can bite the tongue, throat and palate quite badly if you're not careful; slow and even drawing are required! It's very mild in the nicotine department but still requires regular resting to avoid being bitten.
Pros: Wonderful fruity aroma and taste. Near perfect moisture content. No change in taste upon re-lights and smokes evenly and quite slowly for an aromatic.
Cons: Burns hot and does require very careful packing.
A very high quality blend that tastes and smells great but watch it's bite! If you like aromatics that are not too sweet and gloopy, this could be the blend you're looking for. A wonderfull, light smoke.
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