D&R Tobacco
Daughters & Ryan, Inc., dba D&R Tobacco, is a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of many highly rated tobaccos. The best selection of tubes I have seen. 3.5oz. sample cans and assorted kits. The site is out of date and badly organized. Product prices are reasonable (their tobaccos are ~$19 - $25 per LB). Shipping charges are on the high side (15-20%). For Customer Service call 1-877-989-9458 or email them, most folks recommend calling.
...The original D&R site now only sells accessories and is called Bec's Accessories. The tobacco sales side of the business is now located at smoke-n-chew.com and is called Trisha's Cafe. Presumably Bec and Trisha are the names of Mark Ryans daughters.
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by popcornpet on Thursday, 02-May-2013
This is my second time ordering from Trish's cafe, and to say the customer service is super awesome is not saying enough. I have ordered D&R Ramback Gold now twice with the shipping leaving the same day the order was placed with certified tracking and emails. The packaging was awesome and the tobacco was as fresh as could be.These guys are top notch and the cheapest on the web. With super great selections, low prices, and customer service out of this world I will be a customer for life. Thanks again my good friends at Trish's cafe!!!
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Viktor on Friday, 30-Dec-2011
BlackCatCigars.com has the lowest prices on D&R Tobacco, buy in bulk and save even more $$$. Rimboche(Perique) AP & SJ, my favorite blends of tobacco, cost $30 for a 14oz bag and $85(3) 14oz bags. +$6-$10 for shipping.
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TOBACCO ARRIVES FRESH EVERYTIME.
I use Beretta Tubes(Original) & Vera Cruz Midnite Tubes.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by JohnPaul on Sunday, 06-Feb-2011
The ONLY web site that carries the "absolute" full line of D&R Tobacco's is Trisha's Cafe - www.smoke-n-chew.com/
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They don't have samples per say but they do have 40 gram (1.4 oz.) tins. Now to me this is better because while some sites may have a few samples, Trisha's Cafe has the full line of D&R Tobacco in 1.4 oz tins.
As far as Shipping charges go, a $197 order is $10 (Fed-Ex) that's about 5%.
The site now seems to be very well organized.
On another note, if you like Peter Stokkebye you can get the Norwegian, Amsterdam, Danish or Turkish for $19.95 (16 oz) [link] scroll to the very bottom of that page.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Screw The Feds on Sunday, 16-Jan-2011
Now that the over reaching parasite government has basically killed off D&R's ryo business we've all had to change our behavior. I've gone back to smoking store bought smokes...and they still suck. I've been searching for a store that carries their full tobacco line (pipe cut) so I cut start stuffing again ( now with new government mandated cutting required to convert the shred over to cigarette size :( ). I did a long search today and finally found this site, [link] . The seem to carry the full line. If anyone else has links to other D&R retailers could you please post them so we can all shop around for the best price.
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by DR is not dead on Monday, 17-Jan-2011
Hmm.. I just got some nice Three Sails delivered to me. So I'm not sure what you mean killed off. D&R is alive and well, in spite of your anti-government ramblings.
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Admin note: The link to Trisha's Cafe (where D&R now sells their tobacco direct) was missing when STF posted.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Dan L on Friday, 08-Oct-2010
I'm buying most of my D&R Tobacco from "smokingpipes.com". They don't carry all the blends but enough to keep me happy. I think they have the best price for a single bag on the net. And shipping(UPS) is free on orders over $95.00. I get my orders 2 days faster then Trisha's Cafe Value Delivery.
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The bags are listed under "Tinned Tobacco" and "Daughters-Ryan"
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by James Hatten on Wednesday, 02-Apr-2008
I am a very satisfied customer of D&R tobacco, I`ve been using them for over two years now and they are very easy to work with !
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by dc on Thursday, 15-Nov-2007
I don't usually do this. I'm a longtime (5-6 years, before he went mailorder and was just a tiny shop) loyal customer of Ricks at BR Tobacco (ryotobacco.com)- and will continue to be as he carries some products that I'm highly satisfied with and arent available unless I tried to import them from Germany and England myself......... but.......
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After a long conversation with Patsy @ D&R on what was just a nominal order to try some new things that BR Tobacco/ryotobacco isnt carrying yet- I just have to comment on the absolutely FABULOUS way that D&R (or at least Patsy) treated me. She was genuinely friendly, courteous, knowledgeable... I couldnt rave enough about this experience if I tried. In a world where mailorder is often outsourced and impersonal and the customer is oft made to feel that they are placing an imposition whoever is on the other end of the phone- D&R has provided a refreshing experience. I've had rude people on the phone put me in a crappy mood for the rest of the day, this is the first time in a long time that placing a sub $50 order has put me in a good mood.
Bravo to D&R. Hope the good service continues.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Dash on Thursday, 15-Nov-2007
I still prefer ryotobacco. They put 16 ounces of tobacco in a bag instead of fourteen and don't charge me 20% shipping. I don't usually look for social interaction from a tobacco vendor so I place all my orders on the internet.
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by stickchick on Thursday, 15-Nov-2007
Like dc, I have had great experiences with D & R in my dealings with them so far; I have placed 2 orders, and when I called for the tracking number on my last order I got a personable, friendly and prompt response from them. The items I like the most so far are the Variety and Refill kits. Being new to MYO, the variety kits are great for me, as I get to try out new tubes every order, without buying them in quantity. Additionally, I like the Ten Slash Two packs, so that I can try out different varieties of the tobaccos they offer. I have found that 1 oz. samples are not large enough for me to get a good "taste" of a particular type of tobacco, or test out the many blending possibilities I can come up with. The 3.5 oz tubs seem to be just the right amount for me to 'get to know' the tobacco. Both of my orders have come in excellent condition via UPS Ground (the words 'tobacco' and 'cigarette' are not used anywhere in the shipping information on the box, so any anti-smoking zealot that may be out there has no idea what's in it), and I appreciated that they thoroughly shrink wrapped the menthol tubes I ordered for my neighbor to prevent any transfer of smells to my FF tubes and tobacco! The tobacco itself arrived in perfect condition for stuffing right out of the bags. Their website is pretty easy to navigate as far as ordering is concerned, which is a plus. Shipping charges are a bit more than others I have ordered from so far, but for me, it's well worth the extra expense to receive my order in such good condition and in a timely manner. These first positive experiences with D & R put them at the top of my list for reliable smoking supplies.
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Captain U-96 aka Mike on Wednesday, 05-Dec-2007
I would suggest if you order from D&R again that you request an actual shipping charge in the comments section on the order form if you feel you are being overcharged!
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This is a quote from from the Order Info section on their web page:
"IMPORTANT - Shipping & Handling Clarification
Shipping and handling charges reflected in the S&H table of our Catalog are for USA sales, and are based on estimates as close to actual costs as possible. If your shipping charge estimate (pulled from the S&H table) is too high, we will adjust the S&H cost of your order. We will never increase the S&H charge to our customer."
Capt Mike
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by zzbruno on Wednesday, 18-Jul-2007
I just got my first order the other day and am, in general, pleased. Although the order was missing a couple of items, Gloria responded to my email within the hour and shipped the missing items. I asked for and got some very (and I mean VERY) generous samples of Rimboche and Three Sails, as well as a comp 3.5 oz tub of Ramback Balkan.
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I rolled a couple of sticks of each type and all are fresh, well sealed and excellent quality. So far, excellent experience all the way 'round.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Neil on Wednesday, 06-Jun-2007
i woke up this morning excited about what was in the mail and, lo and behold, rather than getting six 3.5 oz cups i received six 14 oz bags at no extra charge! :]
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i've heard of them giving away tobacco when ordering new blends or sometimes even just ordering consistently, but this much? maybe it's because my rizla de-luxe tubes are "new" and no longer german or even "de-luxe."
regardless, thanks d&r! easily the best tobacconist around for my dollar.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Smokin n Jokin on Wednesday, 06-Jun-2007
I love hearing stories like this, It's exactly why I no longer use their products or order from them any more. I always ordered from them online. Ordered from them about ten times and spent around $1,500.00 Never even got a free lighter. They don't give me anything extra but now I order mostly from RYO tobacco and Custom Blends.
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Wazmo Nariz on Wednesday, 06-Jun-2007
I can't say that I base my decisions on whom to do business with on what they do or don't give me for free, but I've never received anything out of the blue and unexpected from them either...however they did send me a box each of the two styles of Ramback tubes awhile back when I asked for a small sample (expecting nothing more than a couple of tubes of each).
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For what I do expect out of a business, however -- excellent customer service, quality products and a knowledgable staff -- D&R possesses in spades.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by neil on Thursday, 07-Jun-2007
i think they gave me so much tobacco because i ordered a cup of ryback gold which is probably the worst halfzwarish thing i've ever smoked
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by KL on Wednesday, 02-Jan-2008
How would they know what you think about Ryback Gold ?
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and then feel they owe you that much because of it.
That doesn't make any sense.
You should call them, they made a mistake, and it cost them.
to me... Ryback Gold is an awesome tobacco
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by 'Jake' on Monday, 21-May-2007
Friendly women take order over phone on Thursday morning...
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5 pak of RYBACK arrive in S. Fla Monday afternoon via UPS.
New packaging seems fine. Best tube prices too.
- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by DL on Monday, 30-Apr-2007
Just received my latest order from D&R on Friday and i was short one bag of rowland. Called and no problem . Received the Bag Monday. Great. New Bag, New labels. Listed 7 new blend on the bag. A couple we already heard about. Like Rowland Gold and Ramback Balkan. But also listed on the bag was Rowland Platinum, C B Rimboche and organically grow blends Vengeur Natural,Rowland Natural, Windail Natural(package typo?).
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Wazmo Nariz on Monday, 30-Apr-2007
I know it's easy enough for most of us to call or e-mail D&R and find out what's happening, but it sure would be nice if they kept their website more up-to-date and made some effort to post new information now and again....
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- Re: D&R Tobacco
- Posted by Dan S on Sunday, 06-May-2007
I agree. One thing I don't like about their website, is if you select to buy multiple bags of tobacco to get it cheaper you can only select one type of tobacco. If you select 5 Bags of tobacco one at a time the discount doesn't show up.
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- First Order
- Posted by Smokin n Jokin on Sunday, 04-Mar-2007
I just got my first order from D&R. I ordered one 14oz pouch and 12 3.5oz tubs. I got 13 3.5oz tubs and no 14oz pouch. I guess I'll find out what their customer service is like.
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- Re: First Order
- Posted by scott johnson on Monday, 05-Mar-2007
I'm sure it was just a picking dept. error. D&R's customer service is great. They'll take care of you for sure.
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- Re: First Order
- Posted by Keith on Monday, 05-Mar-2007
D&R is probably the best company to order from. I'll wager they'll fix it to your satisfaction.
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- Re: First Order
- Posted by Smokin n Jokin on Monday, 05-Mar-2007
I called, they apologized and said they would send out the missing 14oz pouch today. So while I was on the phone I gave them another order.
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- Re: First Order
- Posted by scott johnson on Monday, 05-Mar-2007
I can honestly say that D&R have the best customer service of any tobacco retailer. They are actually better than most of the businesses I have dealt with.
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- new bags
- Posted by D.A.L. on Monday, 26-Feb-2007
Just received my latest order from D&R. The tobacco (Vengeur and Rowland)are in new bags. Looks like the same machine making and sealing the bags but much better material, heavier.No gold back.Not as much vacuum as before. The tobacco is not a brick. Just thought I'd comment. I hate the gold back bags.They were crap.
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- Re: new bags
- Posted by Smokin n Jokin on Monday, 26-Feb-2007
I just got a bag of Vengeur light and Windsail light from American Thrust, apparently they still have old stock. It's in bags with the gold back and compressed so tight I'll have to go down to Home Depot and rent a jackhammer to get it broken up.
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- Re: new bags
- Posted by Captain U-96 aka Mike on Tuesday, 27-Feb-2007
In my last order from D&R were two bags of tobacco in the new plastic bag. Less vacuum, and fresh. I have been taking my gold bags and emptying them in my Lock & Lock Storage Containers with a damp sponge 1 inch square in a shot glass. In about 8 hours the tobacco loosens up enough to easily inject. I'll leave the sponge in the container till all the tobacco has loosened up, or when I get a reading of 65% RH. I like it that way, because I have a true 14 Oz. bag of tobacco, and am not paying for water weight. Prior to bagging the tobacco should be misted lightly with distilled water, but who's to say? Mike
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- Re: new bags
- Posted by Smokin n Jokin on Tuesday, 27-Feb-2007
I'm not a fan of misting or spraying but I had to try it. I cut the brick of Windsail in half with my tile saw and put it in a container with four hydration buttons that I refresh twice a day. It's been three days and it's still too dry to stuff.
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- Re: new bags
- Posted by rthomp1228 on Monday, 12-Mar-2007
I just received my order of Ramback Gold from D&R & after reading some reviews here about mold & other dry out problems I can say that with the Ramback Gold that may be a little forgiving if it is a little dry I say "ITS PERFECT!" and every order from D&R has been. I must admit I thought some Vengeur seemed real dry a few years ago I still rate D&R #1 on the list as well as the Ramback Gold that was able to wean me from MC Virgina, I must admit that reading some of the reviews here about mold & the such ALMOST had me looking at Sagamore Virgina but I thought I would give D&R & as long as the Ramback Gold stays on his menu I'am there. Rthomp1228
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- D&R order mold
- Posted by platoslostdialogue on Friday, 12-Jan-2007
Got a $200+ order from D&R that included two bags of Rowland Light, one Rowland reg, two windsail platinum, two timer, ramback gold, ryback gold, both the cigar blends and a rimboche. With the exception of two bags, they had all lost their seal and were dry as bones. The two that were still sealed were the rimboche and ryback. After opening a few of the dry ones I wondered if any of them were still fresh, and I went for the ryback, only to find it was MOLDY! Whoever it was (Kerry?) that was talking about their bags being crappy certainly has a point. I don't know if I'll be doing future bussiness with them, even thought I love their product and customer service, its too much for shipping for a inferior product. I'm pretty pissed, just thought you all should know.
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by Kerry on Friday, 12-Jan-2007
Call them ASAP. Be polite and tell them what happened. I am sure they will take care of it. I had a problem with my first several bags of Ramback, but not since.
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However, the seals on their bags leave a lot to be desired.
- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by Scott Johnson on Friday, 12-Jan-2007
Call Them! Like Kerry said. D&R are really proud of their product and they will make good on it.
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by platoslostdialogue on Wednesday, 17-Jan-2007
I had emailed them shortly before posting this, and five days later have heard no response. Has anyone ever received moldy tobacco before?? I must say I'm shocked they haven't answered my email, considering how their customer service has been top-notch in the past. However, things seem to be changing at D&R.
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by fungus among us on Wednesday, 17-Jan-2007
surely they will do something wonderful for you when this is over.
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weird...I am planning on contacting them myself in the morning...I was going to email...hmmm
mc
- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by scott johnson on Wednesday, 17-Jan-2007
Last time I had a problem (piece of black rubber looking stuff in my Penhooker) I never heard a word. Although I received a complimentary tub of penhooker a week later with a handwritten apology from Mr. Ryan.
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by none on Sunday, 21-Jan-2007
My latest order of SJ Rimboche tasted bad, as well as getting a slight headache. i emailed mark zbout it and hopefully ill get a new order. But most importanly they should not continue using whatever storage/tobacoo thats causing the problem. But this is also the first time i've suspected D&R tobacco to be moldy, it doesnt taste good.
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by mike c on Sunday, 21-Jan-2007
the mold problem has been attended to
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because there are no preservatives in DnR tobacco, this can happen (in thoery)..
personal suggestion:
If something goes wrong....make personal contact and establish a relationship....I am working on getting Mark back here, but he is encountering many things right now
I told him he is wanted here, won't be seen as promoting himself, etc, and besides who cares his knowledge/stories are worth a lot, and he has to be in the highest ranks...a joy to know
- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by Captain U-96 aka Mike on Wednesday, 24-Jan-2007
The best thing you can do is call D&R! I'm sure they get hundreds of e-mails every day. A call is all it takes to make it right! Mike
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- Re: D&R order mold
- Posted by Kev on Saturday, 27-Jan-2007
Yes, give them a call or email. I received several bags from D&R just before December month-end without any issues. I've ordered from them for a few years without issues but this time I was shorted half my Charbon tubes. Gloria resent the tubes via express mail but they never arrived (not unusual with the US postal service). I finally emailed her back yesterday morning stating the problem so they resent the tubes via UPS. I got a tracking number later that day. No fuss or questions from D&R.
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