One of the things I’ve “enjoyed” doing during the past year is exploring new tobacco blends. Define “new tobacco blends” as blends I haven’t smoked before. Since July 2020, I have become an even bigger fan of Rattray’s, HU Tobacco, Kohlhase & Kopp, and Dan’s Tobacco. The problem is that many of the blends I enjoy are hard to find at U.S. retailers.
First, the Mea Culpa. It’s been almost a year since I’ve posted anything on my blog. I’m blaming it on the pandemic. I plan to start writing more, starting with this post, about some of the tobacco blends I have been enjoying.
My last post was about Rattray’s Blossom Temptation. Well, since then, I’ve enjoyed Rattray’s Caribbean Dream, Stanwell Danish Dice Truffles, HU Haddes Best Irish, HU Tillerman (my favorite aromatic flake) HU Chinas Heaven, Poul Winslow No. 1, and W.O. Larsen’s Indigo.
The list of recently purchased blends include Rattray’s Winter Edition 2019, Dan Tobacco Christmas Tobacco, The Jolly Joker (by Dan Tobacco), Meistermischung Nr. 11 and Nr. 66 (both by Kohlhase & Kopp), Danske Club White Rose and Burgundy (Scandinavian Tobacco Group) and The Untouchables. The Untouchables is a collaboration between HU Tobacco, Michael Apitz and Dan Tobacco. First up is….
Danish Dice
I tried a bowl of Danish Dice from a pouch I received in an order from Germany last year. At first, I couldn’t find anything specific on “Danish Dice.” Then I discovered it is the same as Stanwell Danish Truffle. I have no clue as to why one is called Danish Truffle and the other is Danish Dice.
The blend is a cube cut aromatic flavored with tangerine (or mandarin orange) and Benedictine brandy. I didn’t find the flavors overpowering the tobacco either in the aroma while smoking or in the taste. There is some spiciness in the smoke but nothing close to what I would call a bite.
I also didn’t get an overwhelming sense of either in the pouch I have. Instead I found a balanced blend of both the citrus and alcohol in the nose. After reading the reviews on tobaccoreviews.com for the Stanwell Danish Truffle, I wonder if either the blend has changed over the past five years or if it is just a different tobacco. While I found Danish Dice to be a pleasant smoke, it wasn’t one that grabbed me and said “Buy More”
One thing I did notice after smoking the pouch. I developed a liking for a diced or cube cut tobaccos because of the way they pack and smoke. Instead of packing, you just gravity fill your bowl and don’t tamp down too hard. Once I figured out the packing, it led to a cool burning smoke.
The cut reminds me of the Peterson Founder’s Choice which was a cube cut. The Founders Choice was slightly larger cubes than Danish Dice though.
© J. Gibson Creative Services. March 8, 2020
Comments
Hey, Pappy! I am glad to see a new post from you. Several of the blogs that I follow have gone dark over the past two years (no need to wonder why). It is good to see that you are back.
I’ll echo Gordon in saying that your reviews are great. As a new pipe smoker, I appreciate the insights and commentary on your site. Thank you for the work that you have put into the blog.
You make a good point about the ease of using cube cuts. I may have to try some.
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Yeah, the past two years have been tough on a lot of people and I’ll admit to it taking the pleasure out of keeping up with my blog.
I’m am working on a few things and should have a few new posts in the coming weeks.
Welcome back, Pappy! I rely on your experience and guidance, and have found your tobacco reviews spot-on.