Cornell & Diehl Canal Boat
(2.57)
A smooth blend of nutty cubed burley enhanced with Cyprian Latakia and sweetened black cavendish.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | William Serad |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia |
| Flavoring | Sweet / Sugar |
| Cut | Cube |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.57 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 08, 2018 | Mild | Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
June 2018. First impression / first bowl. I don't know what all this 'chunk'-talk is about in the other reviews; what I have here looks like a course ribbon which has been further chopped up. Unmistakeable and overwhelming hit of sweetness on the first match and throughout, and a growing peppermint tang coming through the cloying main (really 'only') flavour. Reminds me of a pouch of some vile 'aromatic' I bought from a cigarette shop when first trying out tobaccos decades ago. I don't like any 'aromatic' I ever tried! No actual tobacco taste at all. Can't comment on the Latakia or VA, because I can't taste them over the screeching sweetness. It seems not prone to overheating, but that's the only plus I can give it. Very like smoking vanilla ice-cream, which is a shame, because I wanted to smoke tobacco. No idea why I bought it - must have got the contents / descriptions mixed up. Well, I persevered to the bottom, but then had to scrub my mouth to get rid of the grotesque sweet/burnt after-taste. Beginners: if anyone recommends this sort of thing to you, please ignore them and get a mild/medium pure Virginia of reputable manufacture instead. This is not what pipe smoking is about, truly. This is what you smoke if you want to use a pipe, but don't like tobacco. ETA tried another bowl several weeks later - and it's worse. Given the huge price of tobacco here in Australia (currently about $85 / 50g), you don't throw the stuff away lightly - no hesitation in this case, however: unsmokeable, IMO.
Pipe Used:
new Meerscaum
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes USA
Age When Smoked:
Unknown - but not old.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 03, 2003 | Extremely Mild | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The description of this blend as being "smooth" is accurate. It is much smoother and rounder than most Burley-based blends. However, I did not care for the addition of the Black Cavendish. It took what I thought would be a nutty/natural tasting tobacco with hints of Latakia, and turned it into something sweet. Not a bad tobacco per se, I just did not care for the sweet/smokey interplay.
In sum, if you like Latakia blends with a bit of sweetness, you might like this. If you are looking for that Burley taste, this probably is not for you.
In sum, if you like Latakia blends with a bit of sweetness, you might like this. If you are looking for that Burley taste, this probably is not for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 14, 2003 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Strong |
FURTHER ADDENDUM: I finally isolated the taste and smell of this tobacco. First, I readily admit that taste and smell are highly evocative and very subjective. But, for the life of me, the smell and taste of this tobacco reminds me of Lysol Disinfectent Household Cleaner. The chemistry between the two of us is all wrong.
I serve as a chaplain in a state prison. As they are mindful of what enters and leaves the institution, I brought in a new pipe and a new tobacco to stay in my office. The pipe is unremarkable but adequate. The first tobacco is Canal Boat by Cornell & Diehl.
I smoke under some limitations, only outside and only during breaks. So, my time with the new tobacco are rather brief. These conditions do doubt qualify my impressions. The tobacco itself is very dry, the most dry tobacco I've ever purchased. The scent in the tin is quite strong, predominantly Latakia.
I only smoke half a bowl at a time, due to the constraints of time. It packs well and lights easily. It burns well. It does get a little harsh on the tongue, but I may be pushing it due to my above mentioned time limits. Straight Burleys and Virginias, such as McClelland 2015 are pleasant and enjoyable to my taste. My tongue handles them well.
Addendum: Not one to judge rashly, I gave Canal Boat another chance. I brought my tin home, added a little moisture to the dry course cut tobacco and tried it twice in a rather large 1/4 bent briar. The added moisture seemed to improve the flavor. It doesn't have the strong astringent, taste. It burned slow and evenly, though I had to be careful of tongue bite. All in all, there are much better tobaccos out there in my opinion. And the rewards are not worth the effort this tobacco requires.
I serve as a chaplain in a state prison. As they are mindful of what enters and leaves the institution, I brought in a new pipe and a new tobacco to stay in my office. The pipe is unremarkable but adequate. The first tobacco is Canal Boat by Cornell & Diehl.
I smoke under some limitations, only outside and only during breaks. So, my time with the new tobacco are rather brief. These conditions do doubt qualify my impressions. The tobacco itself is very dry, the most dry tobacco I've ever purchased. The scent in the tin is quite strong, predominantly Latakia.
I only smoke half a bowl at a time, due to the constraints of time. It packs well and lights easily. It burns well. It does get a little harsh on the tongue, but I may be pushing it due to my above mentioned time limits. Straight Burleys and Virginias, such as McClelland 2015 are pleasant and enjoyable to my taste. My tongue handles them well.
Addendum: Not one to judge rashly, I gave Canal Boat another chance. I brought my tin home, added a little moisture to the dry course cut tobacco and tried it twice in a rather large 1/4 bent briar. The added moisture seemed to improve the flavor. It doesn't have the strong astringent, taste. It burned slow and evenly, though I had to be careful of tongue bite. All in all, there are much better tobaccos out there in my opinion. And the rewards are not worth the effort this tobacco requires.
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