GL Pease Haddo's Delight takes the Virginia/Perique genre and stands it on its head. Besides the sweetness provided by the Virginias and the Perique, a bit of unflavored black Cavendish is added to lend a subtly sweet depth. On top of that dark Burley is added for body and a touch of nuttiness. The entire package is finished off by a light topping to tie the flavors together. For many, Haddo's Delight is a staple to always keep on hand.
This is a unique blend and truly becoming one of my favorites. That being said, I don't think this blend would be for everybody, as it's very bold and spicy. It has a hefty dose of perique that really spices up the nose. The virginia's lead well though to balance the spice.There is a tad of cavendish and light flavoring added, but those are more in the background. The combination makes a wonderful blend though that is what I would think of as a full-bodied aromatic, if there ever was such a thing. I'm told this blend gets better with aging as well (haven't tried aged yet though). For perique lovers, I recommend giving this a few bowls to try before writing off. For the beginner or mostly aromatic smoker, this might come off as too harsh; although everyone's palate is different.
5 out of 5
Great blend! One I plan
Apr 23, 2021
Great blend! One I plan to keep around.
3 out of 5
An interesting blend
Jan 28, 2021
It's different than I am used to.....I like the aromatics mostly, but this blend is ok.......a change of pace.......
4 out of 5
My second favorite.
Jan 23, 2021
My second favorite.
5 out of 5
Not for the timid- It
Oct 30, 2020
Not for the timid-
It packs a punch and is a little fussy to load. I leave it in the can so top layer dries out, put in a large bowl somewhat loosely. Sip it slowly to get the full complexity of flavor.
5 out of 5
Haddo’s
Oct 18, 2020
Great blend to my tastes. Decent nic level. This is a vaper with a twist. I enjoy the casing or topping, whichever it is. Has a wine-like flavor to me. Seems to be more apparent in the 2oz tin rather than the larger tins but it’s still there. Love it!
5 out of 5
It is a perfect match
Oct 01, 2020
It is a perfect match of Virginia and Perique with that added touch of Cavendish that makes it taste and smell like an aromatic without actually being one. I dislike aromatic due to their lack of true tobacco taste, yet this is the perfect solution, non aromatic with a flavorful topping. CAUTION: it can ghost the pipe with that subtle flavorful topping, so to speak. But that ghost doesn't need an exorcism, just smoke a bowl or two of your regular tobacco to return to normal.
I like it so much I immediately bought two 8 ounce cans to store. I believe the topping will dissipate a little while the Virginia ages with time.
5 out of 5
Mysterious and luxurious
Sep 02, 2020
Heady, fragrant, rich and complex....not an all day smoke...at least not for me. Powerful and unyielding. A masterful blend. Best with a top shelf bourbon, or an IPA.....or two porterhouse steaks!
5 out of 5
Great vaperbur
May 07, 2020
One of my favorites great Virginia's and burleys with a nice top note and the right amount of perique plus a nice healthy dose of vitamin n make this blend one of my favorites if you like this one try the Virginia cream you will not be disappointed
5 out of 5
interesting change of pace
Apr 23, 2020
interesting change of pace
5 out of 5
A Delight!
Feb 08, 2020
Outstanding Va/Per type blend with subtle embellishments. Everything works together beautifully in this. The tin aroma is magical and the room note is a delight! Very fruity in that way only good Perique tobacco can be! Highly recommended to the fan of the Va/Per!
5 out of 5
Excellent
Dec 02, 2019
Excellent
5 out of 5
Quality
Jul 27, 2019
The title says it all
5 out of 5
WHAT a Delight
Apr 17, 2019
MMMmmmmmmm Haddo the Magician would be proud to have his name associated with this magical blend and find it truly Delightful. W. Somerset Maugham would LOVE this blend.
All the positive comments are true to this wonderful & nuanced blend. I am using Haddos to break in a virgin Northern Briars Urchin I've been saving for the "Right Blend".
Perique - Perique - & more Perique. but it's not just that. The flavors are nuanced & layered with just the right balance of components while still being Perique forward that keeps me coming back for more
No bite while still retaining that enjoyable peppery spice & figgy sweetness.
Yes this is a strong blend that you can't just puff like a locomotive but doesn't need to be sipped gently either.
Could go on & on - suffice to say I will be stocking up & cellaring may tins in the future while rotating with my English - Balkans - Aro's - & Kakes.
Now back to the pipe & the Razors Edge. Thanks Mr Pease.
5 out of 5
Really tasty
Mar 16, 2019
Good, strong blend with a plum brandy flavor. Plenty of vitamin N as well.
4 out of 5
A True Delight
Feb 26, 2019
Excellent tobacco. Great for an all day blend. Component tobaccos are of excellent quality, as with all Pease blends. Only thing preventing five stars is the fact that it is not a true vaper, or a true aromatic. It sits in the area between the two so it’s hard to categorize. However, as something unique to itself, it is certainly worth trying. I will purchase again.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Feb 16, 2019
Excellent
4 out of 5
Delicious Va/Per
Mar 13, 2018
An interesting take on the beloved Va/Per blends, that could certainly only come from the gifted mind of Mr. Pease. To me this a very satisfying smoke, borderlining on aromatic. Sweet Virginias with just the right amount of Perique. As others have noted, there is some sort of casing or topping of (I believe) rum. Mind you, it doesn’t get in the way - there’s plenty of natural tobacco to satisfy me, and I’m not a big fan of Aros. Anyone who hasn’t tried this unique Va/Per should give it a whirl. It’s in my Va/Per rotation, but as an occasional. What can really push Escudo to the side? Regardless, enjoy Haddo’s in its own right.
3 out of 5
Gl pease
Dec 19, 2016
I really enjoy Haddos delight.
2 out of 5
a simple review
Jan 02, 2016
Im not going to show off my literary knowledge in an effort to describe this blend. I simply dont care for it. I love vaper blends and I have a feeling I would enjoy this one as the tobaccos are appealing to the eye, have a nice cut and burn well. The most dominant flavor is the topping. I read a review somewhere describing it as a plum brandy which is what I get from it as well. Sometimes it comes across as grape soda. Its not that its terrible its simply too dominant for me. I feel like the harshness on the back of my throat is caused by the topping as well, not the tobaccos
5 out of 5
Smooth blend with excellent flavor
Sep 30, 2015
I'm not usually a big fan of VApers. But this blend doesn't have that spiciness that usually irritates my stomach the way some Perique blends do. It's very smooth and flavorful. I have no idea what the top flavoring is but it makes me think of dates and raisins. Highly recommended even for people who don't like aromatics.
3 out of 5
Once in a while
Sep 17, 2015
This is a good blend for the non aromatic lover to smoke around groups that may find non aromatics intolerable. Top flavor is not too strong, and no ''goopy'' quality to it. The tobacco strength is good enough to keep a heavy smoker satisfied . I was told, the room note was - ''smells ok''
Customer Testimonials
This is one of the most complex tobaccos I have ever smoked. The raisiny woodsy smell and bouquet of flavors was very overwhelming and engulfing, but the high strength left my head spinning, and slowing down was hard to do with such a perfect tobacco.
SD of Oklahoma City, OK
GLP's Haddo's Delight is a decent 'baccy that can be smoked all day or; as I prefer, after my midday meal. Pull a bowlful out about a half an hour or so before to let it air/dry out a bit to reduce relights. Not overly complex, but enough to keep it interesting.
DA of Fort Worth, TX
This is a very enjoyable perique blend with a fair amount of complexity. It has a nice aroma and smokes well. However, it's not my favorite perique and there are several that are less expensive that I think are better. Worth a try though if you like to sample different perique blends.
KR of Glen Burnie, MD
Who Is John Galt? GL Pease is... John Galt! Haddo's Delight is the Pentacle of Va/Per Bacci. Being a scholar of Aleister Crowley, & realizing the inspiration for this blend. Mr. Pease...you probably do not realize, that Perdurabo got his blends from local blenders & that there is no telling from what tobacco these blends contained. Virginias, Burley's, A request for Rum Soaked...Who knows? Strong Peppery Perique's! Aleister Crowley would have smoked them. This blend is perfection in a tin, for those that are searching for the Perfected Virginia/Perique blend. Your Quest for the Holy Grail, has come to an end, as mine has. Smooth sweet raisin rum veiled in Strong pepper Notes...Transforming into a creamy Union at its finish. Until GL Pease divine's the Exact Magical Formula of To Mega Therion's mystical blend, Haddo's Delight is a must for the Perique explorer to experience for H(I)MSelf.
Sign Up for Email Specials
