Cornell & Diehl Black Dawg

(2.78)
An all day smoke which consists of Syrian Latakia, Perique and unsweetened black cavendish.
Notes: Discontinued Blend.

Details

Brand Cornell & Diehl
Blended By Craig Tarler
Manufactured By Cornell & Diehl
Blend Type American
Contents Black Cavendish, Latakia, Perique
Flavoring
Cut Ribbon
Packaging 2oz Tin, 8oz Tin
Country United States
Production No longer in production

Profile

Strength
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming

Average Rating

2.78 / 4
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
LV9
Feb 12, 2013 Medium to Strong None Detected Medium to Full Tolerable to Strong
As much as I hate to review a blend that no longer exist this one compel to do so, great all around blend, one of The few Latakia blends that I've tried that does not tire my palate is a shame that warehouse burned down and all the Syrian Latakia went away with it. If you cand fine an old tin buy and appreciated for all it is.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Nov 15, 2007 Medium None Detected Medium Pleasant to Tolerable
I have just made a start on my last remaining tin of this splendid blend, and what a delight it is! This particular batch was tinned exactly five years ago, and those years have led it to attain a rewarding smooth and sweet taste. It is gentle on the tongue and seductive to the tastebuds, leading the mind to contemplation and a sense of satisfied well-being.

This is tobacco to relax with, to dream dreams by, and I deeply lament the fact that it is no longer available. Perhaps one day, when Craig's Syrian ship comes in...
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Aug 11, 2007 Medium None Detected Medium Tolerable
So I have been sitting on this tin since July of "05" and figured it was time to give her a whirl. Shame this one is no longer available. Perfect moisture content. Nice cool black cavendish with just the right kick of Latakia and Perique.

This one burns nice from fill to knock out. Nice full sweetness of the Cavendish and a nice spicy smokey richness from the flavoring tobaccos. Black Dawg is good offering in this category. I usually don't purchase Cavendish blends. I think I purchased this one because of the Black Lab an the label.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Feb 18, 2007 Mild None Detected Mild to Medium Very Pleasant
This is a great blend. The perique is just right. I enjoy this blend immensely. The acidic tanginess on the tongue from the perique is just enough to kick up this mild balkan. One of my favorites.
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Oct 04, 2006 Mild to Medium Very Mild Very Mild Tolerable to Strong
i had a tin in my drawer for a few years now. Having recently found out that this blend is discontinued, I had to crack the tin open. The mixture seemed to be very black and dusty looking. Now this tin was not at all dried out. So, I packed up a bowl in my pipe and lit it up. I was expecting a heavy taste but there was actually very litte tast at all no bit a little aroam of Perique. This blend is very musky and smokey. Good with a single malt whiskey. And also good as noted for an all day smoke. It is enjoyble even though the taste is very slight. I would say that this is a good blend when you want to just blow out some smoke from you pipe. I can't say anything bad about this blend. Tryt if you can find it. Next time I will crack open a tin of there Yellar Dawg. which I have as well.
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Sep 24, 2006 Medium None Detected Medium to Full Pleasant to Tolerable
So many other reviewers have written about this accurately it?s hard to know what to add. So I?ll just hit the high points. Used to smoke this very regularly. Perhaps got burned out on it and ventured elsewhere. Have since come back to it -- my 4 or so tins have been aging since early 2003 -- and it?s as good as I remember. It?s a black and brown mix, short cut for easy -- almost cube-like loading. I had to re-wet my tin since it?s been sitting for so long. After a day of rewetting it was at a nice, dry consistency, ready for smoking. While others have cited the McClelland-ketchup smell (I remember it when the tin was fresh) so much aging has kicked it down so it?s almost undetectable. I?ll admit this tobacco is a little bit of a one-tricky pony: the taste you begin with is the one you end up with. This could be a problem if it wasn?t so satisfying. Overall, Dawg is a full mixture but it doesn?t fill up your mouth with voluminous smoke, nor does it burn hot. It smolders, coolly. If you draw hard on it to get more flavor you could risk a little tongue bite, but that hasn?t been a problem for me. In fact, it?s very forgiving. Taste-wise it?s one of those conglomerations of sweet and smoky. There?s Perique in it but it?s very subdued. The latakia and unsweetened cavendish are the main players. It?s very balanced and would be a wonderful outdoor or workshop tobacco: to be enjoyed while doing other things.
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
Jun 06, 2006 Medium Medium Medium Pleasant
I really miss this blend. It was my all day smoke w/ my Big Ben Royal Silver 343, an easy pipe to carry in my mouth, could often find myself mindlessly puffing away while doing other things around the house. I would often fish for muskies in northern Wisconsin w/ this blend pleasantly occupying my time between bites.

The last of my stock now gone...

[you can hear the sounds of Taps being played gently in the background]
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
May 16, 2006 Mild to Medium None Detected Medium Pleasant
A friend of mine found the last remaining 8 oz tin at the recent Chicago Pipe Show, and thank goodness he did. Isn't the dog on the tin the same as the black Lab on Sam's Blend? This is a smoky, mellow cross between Sam's Blend and the sinfully rich Mississippi Mud of C & D. Yes, it does have a characteristically ketchupy, BBQ essence ala McClelland, which gives it immediate appeal. Tin note is a cordial, less spicy reminder of the magnificent British Woods. It's less kalaidoscopic than MM or BW, but more calming and introspective. This tin has been sitting awhile, and it has aged gracefully. The Syrian Latakia, now out of production, adds a noticeably different dimension when compared to the commonly found Cyprian. If you do chance upon a tin of this, pick it up fast and then jealously guard it for thieves of fine tobacco.

Four of five stars
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Reviewed By Date Rating Strength Flavoring Taste Room Note
May 11, 2006 Medium None Detected Medium Pleasant to Tolerable
I say this is recommended and not highly recommended for the folllowing reason: You will love it or hate it! I happen to love it! This is the first C&D blend that has a McClelland-like character to it. I am assuming this is because of the Syrian Latakia.The flavor is so unique. It can best be described as "Spiced Bitter Chocolate" . If you have ever tried Mexican hot choclate or Mole sauce the description will be clear. If you have not done this it would be hard to understand the concept. This is an all natural blend with no casing that provides a slight aromatic flavor to an otherwise English blend. It is similar to "Sam's Blend"- only better. Now out of production but worth a try if you can find it. 3 of 4 stars!
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May 06, 2006 Strong None Detected Very Full Strong
I'd wager lots of people will have mixed reactions to this blend, as it's loaded with unique character and
falls into the "Love it Or" category. To me, it's like smoking mocha coffee. It's not cased, however, and the flavor is the natural
combination of Syrian Latakia, Cavendish, and Perique in the blend. It's quite pungent (in a good way). It has a really odd sort of richness,
and I tend to roll my tongue around my mouth a lot while smoking it, trying to pin down just what the flavor is. Imagine the luxurious smell
of a can of mocha transported directly to your tongue. The stuff is very dark, with barely a hint of lighter leaf mixed in, and smokes well
even in dry form though I normally add some moisture to my C&D blends - Craig is like the anti-McClelland, in that his tobaccos arrive
as bone-dry as Frog Morton is gooey. This is not a multi-dimensional tobacco but that's just fine for me, since the direct and clear flavor
is such a pleasure.
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