Cornell & Diehl Solace
(2.78)
A complex blend wafting condimental leaf through the cubed burley and a special chocolate black cavendish, this is perfect for contemplating the rough road of life. Warm and comforting, with many flavors and a supporting fullness.
Notes: Discontinued Blend.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Serenity Series |
| Blended By | William Serad |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 18, 2003 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
There is a lot going on in this blend.
For one thing, according to the label, it contains not burley & black Cavendish as noted above, but cubed burley, Latakia, Turkish, Perique & VA flake. I chose it more or less at random, when I was casting about for a new blend to try; I had remembered that several of the other Serenity Series were highly recommended, but when I got home, I saw that Solace was the only one that was unreviewed. As this is a fine blend, I decided to rectify the situation.
On opening the tin, a beautiful tobacco was revealed, as could be imagined from such a varied ingredient list. I'm not yet experienced enough to identify tobaccos on sight, but this blend was a fairly even mix from a deep brown and a few flecks of black, up through a scattering of grey-green, to palest blonde. The smell is nice, but not strong. When I stick my nose into it, however, it's certainly delicious.
I've smoked it in a range of pipes, from a small Parker to a large Ascorti. It seemed to like the larger pipes better.
How to describe the taste...it is both light and rich, with a certain sweetness. The Latakia is present, although extremely well behaved. There is some dryness, which I associate with Balkan blends, which balances out the sweeter notes.
I am, as I said, hardly an expert, but I didn't notice the Perique much.
Some blends seem to have many flavors, this one seemed more a blend in the truest sense of the word. This isn't bad; with this many constituents, that could be truly overwhelming. Instead, it has a good and unique, in my experience, flavor.
For one thing, according to the label, it contains not burley & black Cavendish as noted above, but cubed burley, Latakia, Turkish, Perique & VA flake. I chose it more or less at random, when I was casting about for a new blend to try; I had remembered that several of the other Serenity Series were highly recommended, but when I got home, I saw that Solace was the only one that was unreviewed. As this is a fine blend, I decided to rectify the situation.
On opening the tin, a beautiful tobacco was revealed, as could be imagined from such a varied ingredient list. I'm not yet experienced enough to identify tobaccos on sight, but this blend was a fairly even mix from a deep brown and a few flecks of black, up through a scattering of grey-green, to palest blonde. The smell is nice, but not strong. When I stick my nose into it, however, it's certainly delicious.
I've smoked it in a range of pipes, from a small Parker to a large Ascorti. It seemed to like the larger pipes better.
How to describe the taste...it is both light and rich, with a certain sweetness. The Latakia is present, although extremely well behaved. There is some dryness, which I associate with Balkan blends, which balances out the sweeter notes.
I am, as I said, hardly an expert, but I didn't notice the Perique much.
Some blends seem to have many flavors, this one seemed more a blend in the truest sense of the word. This isn't bad; with this many constituents, that could be truly overwhelming. Instead, it has a good and unique, in my experience, flavor.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 07, 2005 | Mild | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The venerable William Serad with his Trial by Fire reviews at Pipes & Tobacco Magazine is known for his inspiring, extra-musical poeticism. I?ll have to say that comparing certain burning qualities and aromas to Wagnerian opera or Mahler symphonies can be a bit excessive, though I still enjoy good writing in whatever forms it takes. Serad has partnered with Cornell & Diehl to produce a line of mixtures known as the Hebraica Series. Apparently, they are inspired by Hebrew scriptures. I first encountered them at the recent Chicago P & T Show. Could these be our first theological blends? I wonder if these are kosher for Passover. Presbyterian comes close to being theological, but that?s only a reference to a branch of Protestantism from Scotland. I was not impressed by the Serenity mixture, though I really enjoy this one. In the tin, peppery and vinegary, like Tabasco. It reminds me a little of a much sourer Valle Crucis. In the pipe, a full hour plus adventure of pipe smoking bliss with a multitude of flavors. It is everything the label advertises: chocolaty, warm & comforting. Elegant tin labeling. This is most definitely a C & D with characteristically Peasean (a new word?) perfection in the cut and quality of the leaf. A fine job and an offering that all discriminating smokers ought to sample. Four of five stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 30, 2005 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
A mild English blend with a pleasing flavor and smokiness. An easy-going all-day blend that satisfies without requiring too much attention, and without a heavy dose of nicotine. 3 stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 04, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This is what one might refer to as an "Old Timey Blend".It is very reminiscent of great American mixtures such as Iwan Ries'3 Star Series or Wilke blends.This is a very complex and MILD English mixture with a light chocolate topping applied to it.The blend contains Latakia,Perique,and Turkish.They all work in harmony to create a very pleasant and mild flavor with just a hint of chocolate in the background.I would recommend this blend to people moving away from Aromatics,or people who enjoy a light English such as Barking Dog. I am glad I ried it and would suggest you do also. As a side note,Latakia lovers will not appreciate the subtleties of this blend. 3 of 4 stars.
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