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Tobacco	Burley, Oriental, Perique, Virginia
Style	Non-Aromatic
Room Note	2 - Mellow
Cut	Shag Cut
Packaging	Bulk, Tin
Country of Origin	United States
Package Size	1.00 oz, 1.42 oz, 16.00 oz
Flavor Intensity	3 - Balanced
Brand:	Daughters & Ryan
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Daughters & Ryan Picayune

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A full bodied blend of exceptional dark air-cured and the finest flue-cured Gold Leaf tobaccos, Daughters & Ryan Picayune is combined with a rare and flavorful Perique and Samsun Oriental tobacco. This spicy and complexly flavored pipe tobacco is great with a cup of coffee. The strength and flavor of Picayune and your java will jump-start your day. Daughters & Ryan Picayune is a savory tobacco that will keep you satisfied all day long. If you’re a fan of Burley tobaccos or looking to try something new, Daughters & Ryan Picayune pipe tobacco is a great choice at an affordable price.

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MEGA PREMIUM TOBACCO!!!

Dec 02, 2020

Nice disappearing act! Yea it's gone! I've checked every tobacco outlet I could find. I E-mailed the D&R home web site and asked if this is temporary or whats up... NO RESPONSE !! Here's my theory... I think that Picayune has become so dominant in the D&R product line that all their other blends are not selling and just sitting around getting old, So D&R pulled Picayune off the market for awhile to promote sales of their other blends. I have tried other D&R blends and they are very average compared to Picayune. I've been smoking pipe for 30+ years and Picayune became my instant all time favorite after just a couple bowls. I first reviewed Picayune a couple years ago titled (Let the Good Times Roll) I like to think we will see Picayune available again at some point but for now I will just cherish every puff of the 2 ounces or so I have left. Thank You Picayune for many wonderful bowls of a what I label "MEGA PREMIUM TOBACCO"

Great full tasting strong tobacco

Nov 21, 2020

Comes in a ribbon cut form much like cigarette rolling tobacco. Which apparently according to other reviews you can also use this for. Nice tin note of straight up tobacco no added flavorings. The taste is delicious just a very full flavored blend of quality tobaccos. No aromatics or anything taking away from the tobacco itself. The perique is there but not overpowering in my opinion. I recommend this to anyone who wants a nice strong full flavor tobacco smoke. Be careful though it is quite strong in the vitamin N department. It can also be easily toned down in that regard by blending it with something else which actually tastes great with many combos. This also works the other way obviously if you want to give one of your other favorite baccys a little kick! Enjoy

Tobacco.

Nov 10, 2020

This stuff is not for the beginner but if you have need for super high nicotine my first 10 bags had what I needed with the CA cig tax. The last2 bag s were far easier smoke but I had grown fond of that spicy triple sneeze inducing and sometimes so satisfyingly throat burning I could not inhale and it taught me how to pipe because it's such a masterpiece. It is not sweet, it is everything a good tobacco should be based on. Now that's from papers and rolling. I bought straight perique and It was mild and sweet, and so different I actually used it as chew as the nicotine was far lower every other method. I'd say I this in no way is gonna make someone happy who doesn't appreciate a very surprising replacement for big tobacco cig with absolutely nothing close with paper. I had a cigar that is reminiscent of the spicey no need to inhale once but this stuff also smells so excellent my old man who used to smoke and hates me for smoking at times suddenly upon lighting changed his mood smelling this great stuff. I think there could be some deal with balancing based on increased demand but I'm hoping I just got a bag at the end of the line and ended a little off balance. I love the everything about the blend. It's my go to if there is money for it as it always satisfies and makes everything else just seem like work to suffer through til you can have a smoke break finally when yo can only afford 4 ounces. Best luck, it is not for people who get burnt tounge or need to deeply inhale to get the desired effect. It is a bit dry upon opening but soaks mosture easier than anything else I've smoked loose. Start with one ounce if you're on a budget. I can't imagine having a whole pound if you don't like it. It's hard to give bums a rolly after you gave one without explaination of the blend. So if yo you like mild this is anything but.

should have bought a pound

Nov 10, 2020

love this stuff only bought 1 ounce and upset due to it being discontinued id love to have 16oz of it:(

Great stuff.

Oct 22, 2020

This is great robust smoky tobacco. Ordered 2 oz and wish I had ordered more. No bite with a great full bodied flavor that reminds me of a decent strong cigar. It definitely has a good nic hit burns fairly well requiring only a few relights and has a good spice to it. Probably my favorite tobacco so far.

It's certainly strong enough to

Sep 28, 2020

It's certainly strong enough to satisfy any nicotine craving due to a healthy portion of perique.

Sweet, spicy, and STRONG!

Aug 27, 2020

Strong doesn't begin to describe this blend. The flavors of the leaves used definitely come through well, with the spiciness of the perique taking center stage on the retrohale (be careful with that though as it will clear your sinuses out better than Sudafed). It takes a few relights through the course of a bowl, but that's a good thing as it helps to slow your pace. This is a sweet smoke, as well, with good balance between the burleys and Virginias with not a trace of tongue bite. If you're looking for a strong smoke with good flavor, you'd be hard pressed to find as good a value as Picayune. I can't recommend this highly enough.

Best tobacco! It’s definitely my

Aug 19, 2020

Best tobacco! It’s definitely my favorite. Good and strong every time!

Blend Recommendation

Jul 25, 2020

If you want great ryo or pipe smoke try 3 parts ryback regular and 1 part picayune. Adjust to suit taste. Picayune is way too strong by itself for the 99% of the rest of us. But it gives any tobacco blend a hefty punch. I've smoked D&R for many years. They are among the very best in the industry!!

Best I can find

Jul 15, 2020

Best I can find

good strong stuff

Jul 10, 2020

if you smoke RYO cigarettes and are looking for a strong, hardy tobacco, this is it. The strongest D&R tobacco I've tried so far. A bit rough on the inhale, but you'll get used to it. Recommended if you're a regular smoker as it'll put your lungs to work

Nice cut and amazing flavors.

Jul 08, 2020

The shag cut makes for easy loading, which is good because you'll want to pack it up again and again. Nice spicey flavors and an even and fast smoke.

I said "Sip!"

Jul 06, 2020

Sip it. Sip it. Sip it. Initially comes on very strong if you aren't ready for it. I've got other perique blends I prefer in a pipe, but this does well in RYO cigs. I fill my case with these, and they are wonderful for occasional smoking after a glass of wine or other preferred beverage. Not an all day. For an all day try Ramback instead. This is a hard hitting tobacco, that will definitely be in my rotation from now on for RYO, or to condiment weaker pipe tobaccos. If you are smoking it straight, remember, sip it, sip it, sip it. You've been warned, informed, and now go order it. Smells like ketchup in the bag.

Excellent!

May 29, 2020

Excellent blend. This is now my favorite blend!

Very Good

Apr 01, 2020

Plain and simple. Its become one of my main go to's. And seeing that it's now getting harder to get, many people agree.

Delicious and strong!!

Mar 15, 2020

Great vaper!!! Strong! I can’t get enough of this stuff.

Hair Raising

Mar 05, 2020

Smoked straight, this one will kick you in the nuts and leave your hair standing up on end. lol As my beau and I like a strong medium smoke, we found this too much alone but is great blended in with milder tobacco. Just what we needed, to get a good blended, strong-medium smoke.

Donkey punched !!!!

Jan 28, 2020

Donkey punched !!! This is a strong tobacco ! I am use to strong flavors, Nicotene, English blends etc...But WOW !!! This one feels like your lungs are being pulled out in a vacuum when you inhale!!! Not sayings its bad - But it sure is a mule kicker! To me anyway, it has a flavor more of a cigar with a sumatra wrapper. spicey and stong. I bought a pound...so I am going to experiment with a little and cellar most of it for a year and see what it turns into!

Wow!

Dec 25, 2019

This us my go to blend!

Strong Stuff

Dec 25, 2019

This tobacco hits hard with the nicotine. It's stronger than 5 brothers and GL Pease in my opinion. It's a very spicy tobacco. I'm not a fan of perique but I use it to help keep me awake and it's a great stimulant.

Always the best

Nov 29, 2019

Not for the faint of heart! But... The most flavorful, full bodied and crafted tobacco you can buy. Great by itself if you can take it, but excellent when lightly mixed with a good turkish blend ..

Strong, Calming, Enjoyable. I Recommend this Tobacco to Veteran Pipe Smokers

Nov 03, 2019

I like this tobacco. Yes, it's very strong and spicy, but it also leaves one very relaxed. Regarding the spiciness, for me at least, it hit you right in the back of the throat. I'm also experimenting and adding it to some tobacco blends that need a little kick. In doing this I feel that the English blends seem to benefit from this more than not. I recommend this tobacco to the veteran pipe smokers.

Very strong

Nov 01, 2019

Very strong

Strong

Oct 02, 2019

All is not bad, but too much strong for me.

Good taste

Jul 31, 2019

Good taste

Real Tobacco Taste and Pleasure

Jun 09, 2019

Picayune may not be for everyone. It is strong and has to be smoked as pipe tobaccos are intended to be. Slow and easy. After a few ounces through my favorite pipes its true taste and bouquet revealed itself. A REAL SATISFYING SMOKE of pure tobacco pleasure. A true tobacco taste and nutty tobacco room note. Nothing artificial. It's now number one on my list.

Picayune strong but satifying

May 06, 2019

Some of the strongest tobacco I've ever had. Not for the faint of heart. I'm going to mix it with some other blends to liven them up a bit. Very good! Highly recommend!!

Great mixer

Apr 22, 2019

If you want to spice up some bland tobacco, this stuff will do that. I found it a bit overpowering straight. It was pretty dry, so hydrating it might help. I'll keep some around for blending purposes.

Strong

Apr 20, 2019

Super strong, good for the smoker not for the company.. I will buy this again This will turn you green if your not ready..

Needs some age

Mar 27, 2019

This is one of my go-to blends. Fresh it can be a little harsh. With a year of age, it becomes a wonderful smoke. I smoke it in a pipe with a small bowl as it has quite a vitamin N kick.

Show this stuff respect.

Mar 24, 2019

At the time of writing this review I have been cigarette free for a mere two months. I was looking for something strong to help with the cravings. My tolerance for nicotine is quite high but this stuff kicked my butt the first time. I have to respect Picayune or else. The Perique spice is wonderful with a retrohale. Picayune comes very dry but smokes great without rehydration needed.

BEING 'PICKY'

Feb 21, 2019

PICK PICKYUN FOR A PUNCH OF PERIQUE!

Let the Good Times Roll

Feb 02, 2019

Yea Baby!! This is Good stuff!! Delicious tobacco flavor, Nice balance of Dark and Gold tobaccos, Smokes smooth and cool with just a slight Perique zip to it. And if you like a good jolt of nicotine this packs a nice punch too. I also like the burn, unlike most fine shag cut tobaccos I've tried this stuff has a nice slow burn and a bowl lasts quite nicely. If you like bold tobacco flavor and enjoy a nice nicotine buzz you need to give this a try. I like to pack a large bowl fairly firm and sit back and Let the Good Times Roll.

Strong and Satisfying

Feb 02, 2019

This is a complex, spicy and very strong tobacco. Plenty of flavor and vitamin-n. Good price as well.

Picayune

Nov 27, 2018

Picayune worked great adding to the Elizabethan Mixture match to strengthen the weed, Although it didn't seem to be close EM, nevertheless its a delightful tobacco. You guys are great.

Daughters & Ryan Picayune

Nov 12, 2018

Extremely strong full flavor tobacco no additives or preservatives. This is the type of tobacco you don't smoke, you sip it sparingly. The nuttiness in the Burley will come out. If you try to smoke this tobacco I promise you it will smoke you first. I enjoy this tobacco while having a good strong cup of coffee. I honestly don't think I've ever met a tobacco and coffee that marries so well together. For those that are Burley fans beware how you smoke this when I say sip I mean sip this tobacco it is extremely strong. the nuttiness of this tobacco comes out really good not puffed,not smoked but sipped. The Retro Hale of this tobacco if you need a nose cleaning which means if you want to get rid of the hairs in your nose this tobacco will do it.it's like taking straight black pepper and sticking it right up inside your nose run out of the jar. But if you sip it, it's not bad at all and tolerable. This is definitely not for a new pipe smoker. For those that like to mix different styles of tobacco together the Burly really stands out if mixed with Green River black Cavendish blending tobacco. The Green River would definitely tame it down and it only takes a pinch per pipe Bowl.

Worth every penny

Nov 12, 2018

Long time camel 9 9 smoker, I have almost gone through 2 bags of this. This is the only thing I've found strong enough to compete with big tobacco cravings. It's spicy sweet and just plain great. It is amazing as a ryo and even better in a corncob. It always makes me sneeze but that is part of the pleasant experience. I didn't like it at first but really it tastes and feels like smoking ought to.

Worth every penny

Nov 12, 2018

Long time camel 9 9 smoker, I have almost gone through 2 bags of this. This is the only thing I've found strong enough to compete with big tobacco cravings. It's spicy sweet and just plain great. It is amazing as a ryo and even better in a corncob. It always makes me sneeze but that is part of the pleasant experience. I didn't like it at first but really it tastes and feels like smoking ought to.

Long time cigar smoker

Nov 07, 2018

I was looking for a economical alternative to the full strength, spicy, habano wrapped cigars I’ve been smoking for too many years. Picayune is the only pipe tobacco I have found good enough to satisfy my flavor and strength profile and still enjoy everyday.

N'walins

Oct 16, 2018

Simply the best representative of the tobacco of St. James Parish. Picayune brings me home to New Orleans where I first tried perique. Give me a coffee with chicory and my pipe and i am transported from Wuxi, China back to N'walins

great tasting

Sep 27, 2018

glade to see picayune back on the market everyone thought this type tobacco disapieared in the 60,s but i was still buying it up till 1985 it also was sold in all the millitary px,s then it is a STRONG PLEASEING TOBACCO that you can fall in love with ill be stocking up soon on this keep it alive an on the market

The best

Aug 27, 2018

Picayune is the best tobacco in the world!! As texan that gew up with a full bodied smoke, this is the TOP!! BUT IT!!

Brace yourself

Jun 28, 2018

Bought the 1 pound bag because all my regulars were backordered. Arrived dry as a bone and was surprised to see that it was packaged down in Smithfield, N.C. Assumed it was from some far flung corner of who knows where after reading the description. Good ole Smithfield. Been there many times to fish in the Nuese river. Anyway, I'm about halfway through the bag, and I can honestly say that this stuff is awful. After moistening it and test driving, I will say this- It burns even, there's no bite whatsoever, and that's about it for the pros. The cons are that it smells like a goat on fire, it doesn't taste any better, it'll make you dizzy, give you the hiccups, and put water in your mouth to the point you think you're about to yak. I'll finish what I got because I don't waste anything, but I won't buy it again. D&R should change the name from Picayune to Pick Something' Else.

A favorite

Apr 09, 2018

One of my all time favorites! Excellent bag note, earthy and fermented fruit. Punchy and strong by itself, for me a Vaper on steroids. I taste virginia and perique, plummy, grassy, and fermenty with a great kick. Fantastic in a small pipe. Love it as a condiment with anything else to add spice and strength. Blended 1 to 1 with Lane Vanilla Black Cavendish is a regular smoke. One I always want on hand, can't wait to see what it tastes like with some age on it. I buy it by the pound.

Picayune is irony

Feb 17, 2018

Strong and bold and rich. Somewhat cigar-like but the tart perique takes it someplace else. Apparently based on a now-defunct local New Orleans brand. Nice through a Gizeh extra full flavor. Hard to imagine it as a filterless offering. As a veteran FF smoker the nicotine does not seem overpowering to me, but pipe smokers might disagree. I imagine it would also be great in a cob. Like it a lot but probably too rich for an all day thing. Would order again.

Picayune Review

Jan 09, 2018

I love this tobacco. Drying it out seems to always make it more stout to me, absolutely great!!

Full and Distinky

Aug 15, 2017

After reading some reviews I purchased an ounce to try in my pipe for an occasional vitamin N kick and to add some oomph to some milder blends. In retrospect this was a bad purchase decision. Not to say others might love it, especially for RYO, but after dutifully smoking through the ounce, and trying it with all sorts of tobaccos, the only things that stand out to me about it are its fullness (that was the good part), and the intense scent of cigarettes it left in my mouth and on my clothes. In search of another tobacco to fulfill the roles I mistakenly tried to give to Picayune, I found Peter Stokkebye's Perique 311 to be exactly what I was looking for.

Wow!!

Aug 14, 2017

This packs a wallop. I use it as a condiment to spice up Burly-Virginia blends, especially straight Virginia. Use sparingly!

oh mammy

Jul 19, 2017

Five star because it is what D&R says it is.I rolled up one this tobacco slapped my mammy nic level is high.Taste was ok,in haled slowly with no problem,be careful if you take a full draw. I will be blending this with cockstrong too see if I can mellow it down,although cockstrong does not need any help it is fine by its self. Ive smoked full flavored cigs for about 35 years.Picayune is a good full flavored tobacco.

Good Stuff!!!!

Jun 06, 2017

The tin differs in a big way than the bag.

Well..its strong...

Mar 05, 2017

Thats honestly all I can say about this one. To me it tastes like a strong bitter burley. The nicotine does hit fairly hard, but there is just not a flavor profile that the ingredients would suggest. The only redeeming quality of this tobacco is that its good for bumping up the nicotine in bulk aromatics, Captain Black, and the like without changing the flavor much.

A pinch of Picayune

Jan 19, 2017

Great condiment, forget about smoking it straight,nic level is high,and it hits very harsh, a pinch with a mild va is good,the smallest amount goes a long way, I find it to work well with athey, winter gold, Ramback, it brings the flavor to the forefront with a peppery kick,if blended just right, you have the perfect smoke!

Makes an excellent blender tobacco !

Dec 08, 2016

I purchased this to try when one of my favorite twist tobaccos was on back order for so long. I needed something strong to take it's place. This did the trick....you will get a very strong head buzz from this so if you are new to strong tobaccos take it slow if smoking it straight. It blends well with BCA, Perique, Latakia and or dark Kentucky. By itself it does kind of burn hot so smoke it slow & use a filtered cob. It does have a nice spice taste, but works much better as a blender for making something unique. Seems to come alive and mix well with other tobaccos and give a weak blend some kick.

STRONG

Sep 22, 2016

Sooooooo strong! Couldn't even smoke it, so I gave it three stars.

D and R Picayune

Sep 20, 2016

I love this stuff! I had purchased a pound a while back, and thought it was alright. However, I had a craving for it again. What a joy to be reunited! I love the perique, oriental, and burley combination. I also like the strength of this tobacco. I am also fond of burleys and enjoy a good strong smoke. This definitely delivers the goods. Also good for the workplace for quick smoke breaks. Thanks and good job to D and R for providing a good hardy smoking pipe tobacco.

Try "injector"

Aug 25, 2016

I am at a loss... I am reading comment after comment of people claiming they are putting this in their pipes... lol

Daughters & Ryan Picayune

Aug 22, 2016

Good stuff: spicy, strong!

Great stuff!

Jun 25, 2016

a bit spicy but gets the job done will buy again

Intense

May 31, 2016

To blend in order to smooth its strength

could be better if it hadnt been allowed to dry out or exposed to mold

May 08, 2016

Picayune might have been a good tobacco if it had been fresh. The oz I got was very dry and a good bit of powder. Apparently the bottom of the barrel and old. I tried humidifying it but it soon started to mold. I got rid of the mold and dried the remainder. its so harsh one can barely smoke it. Picayune is suppose to be shag but its a ribbon cut. I would like this tobacco if it were truly shag, if it were fresh, and hadn't been introduced to mold some where along the way. I will think twice before ordering it again.

What's in a Name?

Apr 26, 2016

Good tobacco flavor with a bit of spice. Stays lit easily. Burns all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Best smoked slowly. Good choice for a new pipe smoker or an older puffer.

I really enjoyed my daughter's

Apr 21, 2016

I really enjoyed my daughter's and Ryan's baccy. I look forward to purchasing more in the future.

D&R Picayune Rules

Apr 02, 2016

Absolute love this blend,such a smooth unique spicy tobacco.Tasty on the pallet! Give this on a try! Al

The tobacco that I have

Mar 31, 2016

The tobacco that I have tried is surprisingly pleasant with no bite what so ever so far. It is relaxing and pleasant to my taste, I am very satisfied with my choices.

Maybe try it???

Mar 26, 2016

It just wasn't for me. I tried hard to like it (smoked at least an ounce). I got an eggy taste in my pipe frequently that really turned me off. This tobacco is also very spicy-- maybe this should be expected. I like spice; but, this was too much for me. If you like very spicy tobacco, maybe try it. Just don't buy five ounces like me! I wish I could give this more stars, the company seems good... Maybe I got a bad batch.

A southern smoke.

Feb 04, 2016

Good Blend. Perique is loud and in front, then Virginia, then Burley, and the oriental is a quite, smooth finish. You've got to like perique to like this blend.

Zesty mixer

Dec 18, 2015

Picayune is really good to spice up a blend and give it an extra boost of N. Comes very dry but comes to order quickly when mixed with something that is cased. Adds complexity to something that is simple. About 1 to 4 is a good place to start.

Rob Graber

Sep 22, 2015

This is the strongest tobacco I have ever smoked. I enjoy it--outdoors only!

Customer Testimonials

This order came with five different tobaccos from P&C. I'm a new pipe smoker with limited experience with premium tobaccos, and non-aromatic to boot. Just tonight, I enjoyed my first pipe full of Picayune, and I have got to say that I have never had a tobacco this spicy before. True, I'm used to Captain Black and Smoker's Pride and other OTC blends (PA and Half & Half included) and none of the aforementioned had the body, the spice, and the tongue-smacking qualities that Picayune offered to me tonight. There isn't much to be said in terms of flavors, but I have read online that some use this as a kicker for blending and that it might not be best my itself-- but where does one gain experience if not trying everything humanly possible with a blend? So, when comparing this to an OTC blend-- no comparison. This is a no-holds-barred kick right to the butt with steel-toed boots, that will slap you without remorse, unless you eat something-- and even then, it's still a boxing glove but with the barbed wire removed. Even with these extremely descriptive words, I can't say anything more than THIS IS A GREAT TOBACCO! Use this if you want to boost your aromatics with some nicotine without altering the flavor too much (again, I'm a beginner and haven't discerned particular flavors yet). If I want a punch in the ribs while enjoying some Arrogant Bastard ale, I will turn directly to Picayune. Highly recommended.

MS of Hanford, CA

Addendum to the previous review: humidifiying is key. That tames the harshness to a enjoying level, brings out a bit of a dark fired texture on the flavor, but the spiciness strenght that stays in the tongue, similar of a cigar will remain. fill up a 1.5 tin and insert a pouch moistener coin, leave for a week, or repeat the process again if you feel so. that will bring this nicotine beast to a human level. By no means i've found to be this a bad tobacco, it leaves less burn than some OTC, just be cautious, this one surpasses the dizziness a robust english blend gives.

MG of CALEXICO, CA

First of all, bought 1oz. and it was dry, so i humidify it for a while. My first smoke was a tad harsh... Now on characteristics: the smoke is not generous mostly cigarette-like, not a pleasant room note, it's very peppery, hints of nuttiness, a "halo" of habano on the earthy side, and also nicotine to spare. I would add a pinch to any light aromatic just for that extra kick. A friend of mine calls it 'El Tuco' like the character from "The Good, The bad and the Ugly"

MG of CALEXICO, CA

I am never without Picayune. It is very high quality tobacco. Strong? you ask. . . let's just say that I love strong tobacco, but this is simply off the rails. If you can smoke it straight, you either have a death wish or the nastiest lungs of all time! That said, I use Kentucky Select Red (60%) and Picayune (40%) and get what I think is the best smoke in the world. PipesandCigars has about the best price you can find.

RB of Suwanee, GA

I like strong tobacco but this one is off the charts! Best used as blend. Might be interesting to try with D&R Ryback Gold or even Three Sails. By itself, it'll knock your socks off! Good quality at reasonable price as with all D&R tobacco blends.

BB of Brimley, MI

This stuff kicks by itself. Got a half day of nicotine before I was done with my first morning smoke. I blend it now with Ryback or something different, maybe 30% Picayune is my limit. Smoke less though.

TN of Hawthorne, NJ

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