Cornell & Diehl Visions of Celephaïs
(2.67)
A wisp of incense from the monastery at Leng. Exotic spice from the City of Ulthar. Wine fermented by the ageless Kuranes himself. Only in timeless Celephaïs could these esoteric ingredients be procured. A ritual performed over a bed of red and bright Virginia, with hints of dark fired leaf and Kasturi results in an otherworldly aroma that beckons all dreamers back to Celephaïs.
Notes: Released September 2019.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | The Old Ones |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Cigar Leaf, Kentucky, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Other / Misc, Spices |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Strong
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Medium | Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Before trying this one, I had smoked a few other aros that had some kind of grape flavoring: Bagpiper's Dream and Pembroke have cognac, and Edward G. Robinson has whatever that grape flavor is. The amount of grape flavor in those 3 is pretty restrained, but that's not the case with VoC. When you open the tin you get a blast of grape. When lit, you taste plenty of grape for sure. But the earthy, spicy, incense-like taste and aroma balance it out very well. Maybe I'm a little biased because of the Lovecraft theme, but this unlikely combination works for me. I wonder how this would be with Latakia.... C&D had to know that all this grape would bring polarized reactions, so the last half star that bumps it up to 4 is for having the cojones to make it anyway.
Pipe Used:
Peterson X105
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com5
Age When Smoked:
1.5 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 02, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Extra Strong | Medium to Full | Overwhelming |
Nope, Nope, Nope...
Never in my life have I smelled such a potent aromatic.
Smells like grape and bubblegum.
The components seem fine, but the topping kills any tin note or taste profile.
You have to smoke it in a corncob or meerschaum otherwise it will ghost the briar.
I do apologise .. but it's a BIG NO from me . There's nothing to write about. This stuff is just vile !!!
If you like grape candy and super aggressive aromatics, pick it up ... even just to try.
Never in my life have I smelled such a potent aromatic.
Smells like grape and bubblegum.
The components seem fine, but the topping kills any tin note or taste profile.
You have to smoke it in a corncob or meerschaum otherwise it will ghost the briar.
I do apologise .. but it's a BIG NO from me . There's nothing to write about. This stuff is just vile !!!
If you like grape candy and super aggressive aromatics, pick it up ... even just to try.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Meerschaum
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes dot com
Age When Smoked:
2 years
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