Cornell & Diehl From Beyond (2023)
(3.67)
Taking inspiration from the popular, Lovecraftian The Old Ones series, Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: From Beyond is a rich, potent, and incredibly complex English mixture that captures Head Blender Jeremy Reeves' impression of a wonderfully aged, 1990s-era tin of Dunhill Nightcap. Balancing full flavor with robust strength, it's handcrafted using a host of rare tobacco varietals: Eastern NC Red Virginias (2017), Bright Canadian Virginias (2017), Turkish Izmir (2018), Greek Basma (2019), Turkish Latakia, and genuine St. James Perique. The flavor is dark, rich, and subtly sweet with an smoky, incense-like quality evocative of shadows in the woods.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Small Batch |
| Blended By | Jeremy Reeves |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 oz tin weight |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2023 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
It’s times like this that I wished I had started smoking a pipe years ago so I could have a cellar with these old blends like this one is based on. As I have never smoked the original Dunhill but only the Peterson version, I can say this is truly a fantastic offering.
I am not a huge fan of Perique, but it is in the background, occasionally popping up and going back into hiding. The Latakia is present in every draw but again it is in harmony with the rest of the flavors. There is definitely some nicotine and it makes this a great evening smoke. Had the occasional relight and no tongue bite.
Wish this was not a limited edition but available all the time. But sometimes that makes things special as I will now only smoke it less regularly and it will be a delight each time.
I am not a huge fan of Perique, but it is in the background, occasionally popping up and going back into hiding. The Latakia is present in every draw but again it is in harmony with the rest of the flavors. There is definitely some nicotine and it makes this a great evening smoke. Had the occasional relight and no tongue bite.
Wish this was not a limited edition but available all the time. But sometimes that makes things special as I will now only smoke it less regularly and it will be a delight each time.
Pipe Used:
Rattray Goblin 99
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking pipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Brand new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Nov 02, 2023 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A superb blend this year. The talent of the blend keeps your palette busy as you sip this.
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Pipe Used:
Peterson Dracula series
PurchasedFrom:
Country Squire
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Nov 11, 2023 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
It's good. The "new" Turkish Lat and their process is what sold me on it. Despite what I've heard on other reviews, I actually find this new Lat to be smokier than the lat from Cyprus. Not a bad thing! It does have a wine like flavor in the background which is nice.
Tastes great, well balanced, behaves well and has a decent amount of nicotine. Pairs extremely well with a good coffee.
A solid, high quality full English.
Tastes great, well balanced, behaves well and has a decent amount of nicotine. Pairs extremely well with a good coffee.
A solid, high quality full English.
PurchasedFrom:
SP
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
