Cornell & Diehl Awakened Elder
(3.15)
After centuries of undisturbed slumber, something has awakened them. In their return, a great plume of exotic smoke rises from the Deep, redolent with notes of Latakia, Katsuri, Virginias, Burley, Perique, and black Cavendish.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | The Old Ones |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz 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
Average Rating
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3.15 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03, 2022 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Strong |
What a smoke-bomb tin note! Like a tire-fire (in a good part of town). Perfect moisture straight away. Others have described the taste and whatnot to great effect. For me, rarely do I load two bowls back to back...but this just said more. 2nd bowl right away in same pipe after a dust-out, with a bit more packed in , even better (first bowl very lightly packed in a large, deep pipe). As I looked at the second empty bowl considering a third... no. Two was sufficient. Just right. Paired very well with a sturdy California Cabernet. I am content. And I will be ordering more.
Pipe Used:
Butz-Choquin Calabash
PurchasedFrom:
online
Age When Smoked:
new tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 02, 2024 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Cornell & Diehl
Awakened Elder
Blend notes: “After centuries of undisturbed slumber, something has awakened them. In their return, a great plume of exotic smoke rises from the Deep, redolent with notes of Latakia, Katsuri, Virginias, Burley, Perique, and black Cavendish.”
Ingredients: Black Cavendish, Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique, Virginia.
The cigar leaf used in Awakened Elder appears to be Kasturi. This is grown in Indonesia and used primarily to produce Kretek (clove) cigarettes. The Kasturi (as a cigar filler) has an almost spice-like smell, which suggests why it is used in clove cigarette blends.
There is a goodly amount of Latakia as well giving up sweet char and that sense of BBQ. The Black Cavendish softens the edges. The Virginia is structural as is the rest of the Burley. The Perique is present as a condiment.
The Katsuri does in fact bring incense and mild spiciness and works well with the Cyprian Latakia. There is an easy production of smoke and a woody, earthy, forest-like smell and taste. The Virginia is the grassy (not citrusy) type and, like the very mild plummy Perique, provides the backdrop along with the base Burley.
The nic-hit is near the middle. The blend burns cool. The overall taste is very consistent. The taste lingers.
There are a number of cigar leaf blends which might be good transition vectors for a serious cigar smoker who wants to bridge to pipe tobacco. In my view, the strongest contender is King’s Stride which integrates all of the components very well. I would put Awakened Elder a half-step below. Then a full step below this AE, I’d rate Cloud Hopper, and near the bottom of this group, Seersucker.
Awakened Elder is a 3.5 star out of 4 blend rounded down.
Awakened Elder
Blend notes: “After centuries of undisturbed slumber, something has awakened them. In their return, a great plume of exotic smoke rises from the Deep, redolent with notes of Latakia, Katsuri, Virginias, Burley, Perique, and black Cavendish.”
Ingredients: Black Cavendish, Burley, Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Perique, Virginia.
The cigar leaf used in Awakened Elder appears to be Kasturi. This is grown in Indonesia and used primarily to produce Kretek (clove) cigarettes. The Kasturi (as a cigar filler) has an almost spice-like smell, which suggests why it is used in clove cigarette blends.
There is a goodly amount of Latakia as well giving up sweet char and that sense of BBQ. The Black Cavendish softens the edges. The Virginia is structural as is the rest of the Burley. The Perique is present as a condiment.
The Katsuri does in fact bring incense and mild spiciness and works well with the Cyprian Latakia. There is an easy production of smoke and a woody, earthy, forest-like smell and taste. The Virginia is the grassy (not citrusy) type and, like the very mild plummy Perique, provides the backdrop along with the base Burley.
The nic-hit is near the middle. The blend burns cool. The overall taste is very consistent. The taste lingers.
There are a number of cigar leaf blends which might be good transition vectors for a serious cigar smoker who wants to bridge to pipe tobacco. In my view, the strongest contender is King’s Stride which integrates all of the components very well. I would put Awakened Elder a half-step below. Then a full step below this AE, I’d rate Cloud Hopper, and near the bottom of this group, Seersucker.
Awakened Elder is a 3.5 star out of 4 blend rounded down.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Very Strong |
Ok . quick review.
**TIN NOTE** strong Latakia .. straight up. If you're on this webpage you know what that is ..
**WHAT YOU TASTE IN ORDER** Latakia campfire/peat smoke forward. Kasturi is right behind. Burleys with their nuttiness Grassy Virginias and Perique are just condiments in this blend.
**ROOM NOTE** You won't be making friends .. and the Kasturi will give some cigar after smells which other people won't be crazy about.
**MECHANICS** Requires no dry time (at least for me) Slow steady burn. Good smoke production on the fact of Kasturi and Cavendish present in the blend. Doesn't turn on you. Is consistent throughout the bowl.
**THREE STARS**
**TIN NOTE** strong Latakia .. straight up. If you're on this webpage you know what that is ..
**WHAT YOU TASTE IN ORDER** Latakia campfire/peat smoke forward. Kasturi is right behind. Burleys with their nuttiness Grassy Virginias and Perique are just condiments in this blend.
**ROOM NOTE** You won't be making friends .. and the Kasturi will give some cigar after smells which other people won't be crazy about.
**MECHANICS** Requires no dry time (at least for me) Slow steady burn. Good smoke production on the fact of Kasturi and Cavendish present in the blend. Doesn't turn on you. Is consistent throughout the bowl.
**THREE STARS**
Pipe Used:
Savinelli 101
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes
Age When Smoked:
2 years
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