Doctor Pipe Tabacco Way

Overview:

Doctor Pipe, a Tabacco Way brand, has entered the tobacco market with its Brazilia line. The pipe tobacco brand aims to make a mark by
offering unique blends. This review provides insights into two of their offerings – Pure Gold Virginia and Old Dark Fired.

Pure Gold Virginia

Composition:

A monoblend featuring a single light Virginia, characterized by a declared strength of “below average.”

Physical Characteristics:

• Cut: Fairly wide ribbon cut of light golden Virginia with rare individual tobacco flakes.
• Additives: Minimal glycerin and propylene glycol.
• Moisture Content: Perfect moisture, leaning slightly towards dryness.
• Fermentation: Suggested room for improvement.

Flavor Profile:

• Base Notes: Hay notes without the sweetness of grasses.
• Distinctiveness: Surprisingly, the light Virginia carries distinct wood and walnut aromas.
• Additives: No additives, flavorings, or sauces.

Taste:

• Simple and stable with hay and sweet grassiness.
• Moderate sugar content, suitable for a bright Virginia.
• Slightly unbalanced acidity, which diminishes by the middle of the pipe.
• Strength: 1.5 out of 5.

Ash:

Dry, dusty, very light.

Comparison:

Better mildness compared to DTM, but criticized for weak flavor intensity.

Virginia Blend

Composition:

A blend of Virginia tobaccos, processed to offer a delicate and soft flavor.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cut: Loose cut with some flakes and slightly dusty tobacco.
• Moisture Content: Perfect moisture, with limited glycerin.

Flavor Profile:

• Base Notes: Typical Virginia flavors of hay, wood, and earth in equal proportions.
• Bouquet: Coarse, almost cigarette-like.

Taste:

• Slightly denser and coarser compared to its lighter counterpart.
• Woody and herbal notes dominate, with a hint of nuttiness.
• Lacks sweetness; acidity is higher, requiring careful smoking.
• Strength: Corresponds to the stated two.

Comparison:

Darker than Amphora Virginia Blend, criticized for its cigarette-like qualities.

Old Dark Fired

Composition:

A blend of dark-fired burley and golden Virginia, offering a strong, earthy flavor.

Physical Characteristics:

• Cut: Despite specifying golden Virginia and burley, distinct variations in the bag.
• Moisture Content: Low, ready to pack, but recommended for jar storage.

Flavor Profile:

Dark raisins, walnuts, light cocoa note, and a touch of rye mash.

Taste:

• Dense and mild, featuring woody and nutty notes.
• Nicotine presence; fast-burning with a light, non-persistent, woody-sweet aftertaste.

Overall Impression:

Considered the best in the Brazilian series, showcasing the quality of raw materials and blending.

Closing Remarks Doctor Pipe Tabacco Way:

Doctor Pipe’s foray into the pipe tobacco market introduces a range of blends catering to diverse preferences.
While some show promise, the brand aims to establish itself as a player in the global tobacco industry.

Note: Additional blends are mentioned, but detailed reviews are provided for Pure Gold Virginia, Virginia Blend, and Old Dark Fired.