Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Small Batch |
| Blended By | Jeremy Reeves |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Fruit / Citrus, Honey |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
|
3.43 / 4
|
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Cornel & Diehl - Sun Bear Tupelo.
Tin #19296 of 20,000.
The somewhat broken flakes have a sweet aroma. Honey. I don't identify much alcoholic sharpness, the honey is the main addition in the tin-note. There's no need to let the blend air, just stuff-and-puff; as the late Matches 860 used to say!!
Tupelo lights up easily. The first flavour to come through is the sweet, toffee-like honey. Throughout the bowl this is the stronger of the additives. The tequila gives a bit of sharpness, but not a whack of alcohol. I can't say I get much, if anything from the elderflower. Now the tobaccos. I get more from the red Virginia than the bright Va. It's not a grassy, citrusy flavour, there's more dark fruit. The Orientals bring a sprightly floral note, perfumed, and a little cream. The tobaccos are well-balanced with one another. The burn from it's brilliant, only needing a small amount of maintenance, giving a cool bite-free smoke.
Nicotine: a little more than just strong. Room-note: okay.
Sun Bear Tupelo? A three star smoke:
Recommended.
Tin #19296 of 20,000.
The somewhat broken flakes have a sweet aroma. Honey. I don't identify much alcoholic sharpness, the honey is the main addition in the tin-note. There's no need to let the blend air, just stuff-and-puff; as the late Matches 860 used to say!!
Tupelo lights up easily. The first flavour to come through is the sweet, toffee-like honey. Throughout the bowl this is the stronger of the additives. The tequila gives a bit of sharpness, but not a whack of alcohol. I can't say I get much, if anything from the elderflower. Now the tobaccos. I get more from the red Virginia than the bright Va. It's not a grassy, citrusy flavour, there's more dark fruit. The Orientals bring a sprightly floral note, perfumed, and a little cream. The tobaccos are well-balanced with one another. The burn from it's brilliant, only needing a small amount of maintenance, giving a cool bite-free smoke.
Nicotine: a little more than just strong. Room-note: okay.
Sun Bear Tupelo? A three star smoke:
Recommended.
Pipe Used:
Neerup
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Prep: Needs to dry out.
Notes: The Orientals, which usually play a condiment role, are front and center. Earthy, woody, spicy, floral notes are on main display. The bright leaf offers some citrus notes while the 2019 Reds bring dark fruity notes with some spice as well. It’s a spicy blend.
Then you do pick up the Tupelo honey, which is unique from say the Sun Bear of last year. I was surprised by that. It’s like sweet cream.
The elder flower and tequila give me a flashback to last year’s blend and I enjoy it just as much hear. Floral, sweet berry, and herbal.
Comparing to last year's: Last year’s was great but this year’s has more depth. I’d agree. I’d be happy smoking both but I’d go with this one if I had to choose.
Both are great summertime blends.
Biggest complaint is that it seems to leave my tongue feeling...rough. Not necessarily tongue bite. Not sure what that is.
Comparison: Maybe Bijou?
8/10 for me.
https://youtu.be/yEXwowPmVx8
Notes: The Orientals, which usually play a condiment role, are front and center. Earthy, woody, spicy, floral notes are on main display. The bright leaf offers some citrus notes while the 2019 Reds bring dark fruity notes with some spice as well. It’s a spicy blend.
Then you do pick up the Tupelo honey, which is unique from say the Sun Bear of last year. I was surprised by that. It’s like sweet cream.
The elder flower and tequila give me a flashback to last year’s blend and I enjoy it just as much hear. Floral, sweet berry, and herbal.
Comparing to last year's: Last year’s was great but this year’s has more depth. I’d agree. I’d be happy smoking both but I’d go with this one if I had to choose.
Both are great summertime blends.
Biggest complaint is that it seems to leave my tongue feeling...rough. Not necessarily tongue bite. Not sure what that is.
Comparison: Maybe Bijou?
8/10 for me.
https://youtu.be/yEXwowPmVx8
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2023 | Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The tin note smells like honey. It’s pretty pronounced. Dark hay, sweetness, brown sugar, floral, tea, aroma. Light and loose flakes that are moist.
The flavor is floral, grassy, a little bit sour, and a tad honey sweet. The orientals really come though in this. Floral, sour, butter, bread. My first bowl of this is out of a briar but after reading my notes from the previous renditions I remember that a cob suits this well. After finishing the rest of the tin now I’ll say a cob does do this blend well. Had a light mouth feel and after taste. The light body floral grassy sweetness works well for summer. After lunch I didn’t notice the nic hit. For being so moist it had below average relights and burned slow and well.
The flavor is floral, grassy, a little bit sour, and a tad honey sweet. The orientals really come though in this. Floral, sour, butter, bread. My first bowl of this is out of a briar but after reading my notes from the previous renditions I remember that a cob suits this well. After finishing the rest of the tin now I’ll say a cob does do this blend well. Had a light mouth feel and after taste. The light body floral grassy sweetness works well for summer. After lunch I didn’t notice the nic hit. For being so moist it had below average relights and burned slow and well.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A pleasant experience. Lights well and requires the average number of relights. Honey is definitely there but not overwhelming. This can be smoked all day and enjoyed. Pair's well with spirits.
Pipe Used:
Peterson
PurchasedFrom:
The Cigar Room
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
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