Cornell & Diehl Anthology 1992-2022

There is perique and then there is perique. Well actually there is Acadian perique and St. James perique. Acadian is a blend of some St. James blended with other leaves. Now Cornell and Diehl has the only truly produced in St. James perique. And it’s only theirs. I believe the first blend to use it was the Small Batch Carolina Red Flake w/Perique. The fine print says “genuine St. James perique”. Anthology is the second. Vinegar. An oft used term when describing va/pers. I get none of it. Just a wonderful aroma that keeps me sniffing the tin. Smoking is sublime and will only get better. PS. Not sure if it has 12% perique or 12.5%. I stand corrected on usage. CRF/W perique was the first. It has been used since then in any blend with perique.

Loading: mine came as a broken flake, I was still able to fold and stuff without issue.

tin note: sweet aged hay, sugar, earth, and dried stone fruit

first light: mild bread and hay flavor typical of a VaPer. Also experienced a bold caramel flavor.

first third: the perique is definitely noticeable and almost the front runner for a brief moment. Mellows out and is, in my opinion, the perfect amount for flavor. The main flavor is spiced figs with a musty straw background, but not in a bad way, reminds me of the hay barn at the end of summer. Feels peppery on the retrohale and produces a thick, creamy smoke.

Second third: Flavor really evens out. The citrus begins to poke its head out just a bit. The pepper of the perique is still noticeable but has now become more of a condiment. A mild yeasty flavor has also shown it's face, not like sourdough, more like home baked white bread. stewed figs and stone fruit are also present.

Final third: The flavor has become a bit monochromatic, but isn't disappointing in the least. The only way to further describe it is just as a good, quality, VaPer.

Final notes: could use just a hair bit of dry time despite it's feel from the tin. Overall I suspect this blend will become a gold standard with some age on it. I am not generally a virginia smoker at night, however I think that's the time that it fits best, might also do well on a cool autumn afternoon. I'm certainly glad that I obtained several tins for aging and look forward to trying it again in a few years. Not an all day smoke, but could be repeated once or twice throughout the day if given time between. Nicotine was definitely noticeable, but not overbearing, throughout the smoke.

Thank you, Jeremy Reeves, for an expertly blended Vaper showcasing some of C&D’s flagship tobaccos. Balanced is the key word here. Nothing overshadows anything else. Wonderful notes of matured hay, sweet and tart citrus, figgy, jammy dark fruits, occasional caramel and honey notes, and a perfect dash of white pepper. Smooth, creamy smoke with no bite. My only regret is not getting more than two tins. It will be challenging to let the 2nd tin get a few years of age, but that should be well rewarded. 4 stars!

My goodness this is good tobacco. A solid VAPer that is worth getting your hands on if you can find it! I’m enjoying tin 1 of 2 and somewhat regret not getting more to age. So smooth and flavorful. Makes thick smoke that smells divine. Rich sweet earthy flavors of Virginia leaf complimented by the hint of spicy Perique. Fabulous stuff.

I can use few words to say something about this tobacco: for me the perfect Vapor with red Virginia. Probably one of those, few ones, could be posed at the some quality of English virginia blends best selection

Four star medium flavored Virginia/Perique. Equal portions of sweet and savory, with a big Perique punch weaving itself throughout the smoke. Lots of wonderful earthiness in these VAs. I find this Perique very peppery, opposed to the people reviewing it as fruity.

While the taste is medium, the smoke has a full bodied aroma. Nic hit is medium to strong. Long lingering after-taste of delicious earth and sweetness. Stellar all day blend from Jeremy Reeves for Perique addicts. I wish this one could stay in production.

Update: I don't have words to describe how good this VaPer is. Virginias are so sweet and rich, the Perique is what I imagine traditional Perique to be. I am glad I got to experience this blend. Not an all-day smoke due to its spiciness, but definitely repeatable. While the urge is strong to buy more tins, I'm going to leave them for others to experience this great VaPer.

Получил посылку, пол часа назад, и сразу вскрыл первую банку.

Запах из банки сильно напоминает сыр с плесенью Brie, немного дрожжей и чуть чуть горький шоколад. Флейк рыхлый, такое впечатление, что недостаточно спрессован. Влажность - самое то, сразу в трубку.

В первой трети очень чувствуется перик. Табак острый и заметно щиплет язык.Запах насыщенный, хлебный и проскакивает привкус плесени из сыра, но не так сильно, как из банки. Крепость на 6.5 из 10.

Во второй трети перик практически уходит, оставаясь как воспоминание на грани. появляется больше сладости. Вкус становится более гладким, без выраженных оттенков. Табак горит медленно, равномерно, но горячо.

В последней трети дым переходит в сладкую сливочную консистенцию, а острота уходит совсем... Вообще курение этого табака напоминает полный обед, простите за чревоугодную аналогию, сначала острые закуски, основное блюдо и десерт под конец.

Сладость в конце просто неописуема, как хороший сливочный крем в эклере. Появляется привкус ванили и опять перик о себе напоминает.

Вообще впечатление положительное, деньги потрачены не зря. Думаю пару лет выдержки совсем не повредит, хотя на банке написано, что смесь из старых запасов. Есть аж 2003 года красная Вирджиния,