Cornell & Diehl Privateer
(2.33)
A fleet of bright Virginias set sail with C&D's Privateer, stocked with black cavendish, dark burley, and a small cache of Latakia for a rich, complex journey.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Sea Scoundrels |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2022 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Tolerable |
Nope. Many of the blends that I have liked are either unavailable or difficult to find in the last few years. I suppose that Big Brother regulations and Covid have contributed. Searching for a mild to medium English blend, I found Privateer. It missed my target.
Something, and I do not know what it was, was missing. The tin note was acceptable if not inviting. The listed components were correct, and did not include Perique, which I avoid at all cost. Privateer should have been in my happy spot. It just was not. Not much happening here.
I am a slow smoker. I am always surprised to hear other pipers happily report a 45-minute smoke. My bowls typically burn for over an hour, and an hour and a half is not uncommon. Not Privateer, though. I do not recall a bowl lasting an hour, and I had to put the pipes down to allow them to cool even at that.
Neither the flavor nor the room note were objectionable. Both were just “there,” unavoidable because tobacco was burning. Beyond the Latakia, which I found pleasant, even nice, the rest was without character.
The search continues…
Something, and I do not know what it was, was missing. The tin note was acceptable if not inviting. The listed components were correct, and did not include Perique, which I avoid at all cost. Privateer should have been in my happy spot. It just was not. Not much happening here.
I am a slow smoker. I am always surprised to hear other pipers happily report a 45-minute smoke. My bowls typically burn for over an hour, and an hour and a half is not uncommon. Not Privateer, though. I do not recall a bowl lasting an hour, and I had to put the pipes down to allow them to cool even at that.
Neither the flavor nor the room note were objectionable. Both were just “there,” unavoidable because tobacco was burning. Beyond the Latakia, which I found pleasant, even nice, the rest was without character.
The search continues…
Pipe Used:
Various Petes, Cob, Savinelli 320 KS
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
Fresh to < 1 month
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