Cornell & Diehl Jolly Old St. Nicholas 2022
(3.40)
Cornell & Diehl has resurrected one of their most beloved seasonal mixtures for their 2022 Holiday blend: Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Hand-selected from St. Nick’s personal pipe tobacco cellar, this festive blend combines the finest golden Virginias with mellow black cavendish and a whisper of genuine St. James perique for complex tobacco flavor enhanced by notes of orange liqueur and hints of ginger. Brimming with the soothing flavors and nostalgic aromas of the holiday season, this indulgent and tastefully aromatic blend promises to be a gift of comfort for pipe smokers during the long winter months.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Holiday |
| Blended By | Jeremy Reeves |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Ginger, Orange |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.40 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Prep: The blend is a bit on the wet side but not enough for me to dry out.
Notes: What's immediately noticeable are the Virginas and the Ginger. The Golden Virginas are tangy, lightly grassy, lightly sweet. The Ginger is prevalent throughout the smoke but it does seem to taper off a bit in the 2nd half of the bowl, with the orange liqueur taking the lead.
The perique is most certainly 'a whisper'. It offers a hint of deeper fruit notes and some spice but dont expect a typical Va/Per blend.
This is more of a Spring/Summer blend for me, though I understand the Christmas connection. I'd also prefer more Perique. But all in all, a nice aromatic blend. 6/10
https://youtu.be/Jef9EGbJ6Rc
Notes: What's immediately noticeable are the Virginas and the Ginger. The Golden Virginas are tangy, lightly grassy, lightly sweet. The Ginger is prevalent throughout the smoke but it does seem to taper off a bit in the 2nd half of the bowl, with the orange liqueur taking the lead.
The perique is most certainly 'a whisper'. It offers a hint of deeper fruit notes and some spice but dont expect a typical Va/Per blend.
This is more of a Spring/Summer blend for me, though I understand the Christmas connection. I'd also prefer more Perique. But all in all, a nice aromatic blend. 6/10
https://youtu.be/Jef9EGbJ6Rc
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