Cornell & Diehl Autumn Evening
(2.86)
Our proprietary red Virginia cavendish is lightly cased with a delicate maple flavor resulting in our best selling aromatic blend. The smoker will appreciate the taste of Virginias while those around will flock to the warm, inviting fragrance.
Notes: Jeremy Reeves and Chris Tarler mentioned this to be the best selling C&D blend!
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus, Maple, Rum, Sweet / Sugar, Vanilla, Whisky |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 and 16 ounce tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.86 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 20 of 63 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 04, 2022 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
C&D Autumn Evening.
October 7, 2021 Pipe – 3 faced Jack O Lantern Billiard (Purchased from Facebook) Beverage – Screwball Peanut butter Whiskey Straight and on the Rocks
Bag/Tin note is Caramel and Chocolate . Dry Draw, Sweet and Sugary. Consistency – Moist but not goopy - Springy, C&D Autumn Evening - On Thursday October 7th, 2021 – I Tried my first smoke of Autumn Evening I had purchased this tobacco in 2019 season. The tobacco storage method was in an unopened tin and stored in a cool dry place. The initial Char light was smooth but I did have to re-lite several times to establish the initial ember. The introductory taste was mostly nutty with a pleasantly sweet room note. I did taste some hints of caramel and chocolate during the smoke about ¼ way through the smoke. Overall impressions were mostly nutty though. Once an acceptable ember was established the flavor/smoke stayed very cool and smooth through the bowl. I found this blend to be cool burning smoke with absolutely no tongue bite and no gurgle from excessive moisture. It required a few relights after the ember was established. I was drinking screwball peanut butter whisky straight and on the rocks during this smoke. Overall I would give this blend a 2 out of 4 stars for my taste. It was an ok smoking experience and this is a blend that I will revisit in the future to see if it improves with age.
October 7, 2021 Pipe – 3 faced Jack O Lantern Billiard (Purchased from Facebook) Beverage – Screwball Peanut butter Whiskey Straight and on the Rocks
Bag/Tin note is Caramel and Chocolate . Dry Draw, Sweet and Sugary. Consistency – Moist but not goopy - Springy, C&D Autumn Evening - On Thursday October 7th, 2021 – I Tried my first smoke of Autumn Evening I had purchased this tobacco in 2019 season. The tobacco storage method was in an unopened tin and stored in a cool dry place. The initial Char light was smooth but I did have to re-lite several times to establish the initial ember. The introductory taste was mostly nutty with a pleasantly sweet room note. I did taste some hints of caramel and chocolate during the smoke about ¼ way through the smoke. Overall impressions were mostly nutty though. Once an acceptable ember was established the flavor/smoke stayed very cool and smooth through the bowl. I found this blend to be cool burning smoke with absolutely no tongue bite and no gurgle from excessive moisture. It required a few relights after the ember was established. I was drinking screwball peanut butter whisky straight and on the rocks during this smoke. Overall I would give this blend a 2 out of 4 stars for my taste. It was an ok smoking experience and this is a blend that I will revisit in the future to see if it improves with age.
Pipe Used:
3 faced Jack O Lantern Billiard
Age When Smoked:
2 1/2 years old
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Prepping: It arrived on the dry side for me surprisingly (bulk purchase, not tin).
Notes: Maple. That is the predominant topping. Maple. Except for the vanilla and possibly the whiskey, the other flavorings don't show up. The maple/sugar flavor is the main player. You would think you're smoking a semi-sweet stack of pancakes.
I can see why the blend is a top seller for C&D. It isnt overbearing on sweetness nor goupie like most aros. Room note, as one would expect, is great. Nic strength is low. Outside of the fall season, I wouldnt care to smoke this. Sutliff's Pumpkin Spice would be closer to an all year blend for me than AE.
However, it is a solid blend. Not a favorite but definitely a great choice for the crisp Autumn days (or evenings). 6/10
Notes: Maple. That is the predominant topping. Maple. Except for the vanilla and possibly the whiskey, the other flavorings don't show up. The maple/sugar flavor is the main player. You would think you're smoking a semi-sweet stack of pancakes.
I can see why the blend is a top seller for C&D. It isnt overbearing on sweetness nor goupie like most aros. Room note, as one would expect, is great. Nic strength is low. Outside of the fall season, I wouldnt care to smoke this. Sutliff's Pumpkin Spice would be closer to an all year blend for me than AE.
However, it is a solid blend. Not a favorite but definitely a great choice for the crisp Autumn days (or evenings). 6/10
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 07, 2018 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
I ordered 2 oz. bulk and tried a few bowls of this on the recommendation from some folks in my online pipe club. I asked about what are some of the best aromatics to try, and this was a frequent and highly recommended blend. I love the bag note & the room note. I love the taste of the first 1/3 of the bowl - light, even puffing produces a really nice flavor of smoke. Unfortunately the flavor just doesn't hold up throughout the entire smoke for me. I'm not impressed with the taste of the tobacco used in this blend once the casing burns off. Every time I smoked it I would hit a point somewhere around halfway through the bowl in which I found myself wishing I was smoking one of my nonaromatic blends. It seems like the second half has a bit of a sour taste to it - I like this in a good VaPer, but it clashes with the sweet, sugary flavors of the first half of the bowl.
I don't find this to be repulsive in any way, but I'm just not really excited about it and I have no desire to continue smoking it.
I'm not a keyboard commando on a crusade against aromatics - I really want(ed) to find some aromatic blends that I would enjoy. Unfortunately, this didn't do it for me. I traded away the remaining 1.6 oz for some Star of the East Flake which I find much more tasty.
I don't find this to be repulsive in any way, but I'm just not really excited about it and I have no desire to continue smoking it.
I'm not a keyboard commando on a crusade against aromatics - I really want(ed) to find some aromatic blends that I would enjoy. Unfortunately, this didn't do it for me. I traded away the remaining 1.6 oz for some Star of the East Flake which I find much more tasty.
Pipe Used:
MM Apple Diplomat (cob)
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 11, 2016 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Pleasant |
This blend came highly recommended, so I was excited to try it. I opened the tin and was immediately hit with a wonderful tin note of maple syrup and some rum and vanilla, giving it a 'chocolaty butterscotch' smell. It lights easily and burns well and has no tongue bite.
However, by mid-bowl, it starts to lose its taste. Don't get me wrong, its still pleasant enough, but very dull, almost a little ashy (IMO), with just a hint of nicotine. Again, not enough for me to dislike it, but definitely enough for me to move on to another blend.
I hope you find this helpful.
However, by mid-bowl, it starts to lose its taste. Don't get me wrong, its still pleasant enough, but very dull, almost a little ashy (IMO), with just a hint of nicotine. Again, not enough for me to dislike it, but definitely enough for me to move on to another blend.
I hope you find this helpful.
Pipe Used:
Lorenzetti
PurchasedFrom:
Tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 12, 2015 | Medium | Extra Strong | Very Full | Very Pleasant |
This is one fine, sweet tobacco. It is SO sweet in fact, that this is to be considered a dessert. The maple syrup is dominant and it does not make for a complex smoke, it is a straight shooter no doubt. But I like it. Is it a favourite? Not really, but it does the trick. This is a wife pleaser, she loves how I smell after smoking it. I find it too sweet in the long run but enjoy a small bowl, or a large one cut with some burley.
Pipe Used:
Briar and cob
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 10, 2011 | Mild | Strong | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Very Pleasant |
Its ok. I'm not getting the maple taste that everyone else seems to be getting. In fact, I found it pretty tasteless regardless of what I smoked it in; briar, cob, or meerschaum. The tin note is good, but without the taste coming through for me, I see no reason to smoke this. However, I'll give this 2 stars since everyone seems to really like it and of course you can judge for yourself.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 03, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought this blend with high hopes that it would become one of my favorites. I really wanted to enjoy this tobacco, but something about it just turns me off.
As some of the other reviews have said I found this to taste like cigarette smoke with a maple casing. I have not experienced a tobacco like this ever before. Could it be possible that the tin is much better than buying it in bulk? I ordered 1 oz in bulk just to sample the blend, and don't think I will even finish that. The blend does light easily, smoke well with minimal tongue bite, and leaves no goop in the pipe.
Go ahead and try it for yourself as the maple casing may be something you like, but don't have too high of expectations or you may be let down.
As some of the other reviews have said I found this to taste like cigarette smoke with a maple casing. I have not experienced a tobacco like this ever before. Could it be possible that the tin is much better than buying it in bulk? I ordered 1 oz in bulk just to sample the blend, and don't think I will even finish that. The blend does light easily, smoke well with minimal tongue bite, and leaves no goop in the pipe.
Go ahead and try it for yourself as the maple casing may be something you like, but don't have too high of expectations or you may be let down.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 21, 2009 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This has been tried three times now and still gives a bitter after- taste of burnt maple and artificial maple at that. I'll try it again, not soon though. There are much better maple aromatics that seem natural without the bitter ending.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 18, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Revised 05-17-2005 I just can't seem to smoke aromatics anymore so I am downgrading my recommendation. As I mention below, this is a good one if you like aromatics.
Appearance and tin aroma: Dark reddish and brown ribbons and smells like maple.
Packing and Lighting: Easy, 2-3 lights max.
Initial Flavor: Surprise! no green cavendish flavor here. Nice red cavendish and maple flavor.
Mid-Bowl: Aaahhh! good flavor from the leaf and casing. Everyone around me loves the room note!
Bottom of bowl: A suprising build up of strength and all that is left is mottled grey ash, very minimal moistness at heel. No bitterness here either.
Overall: In my quest for the perfect aromatic, this one has fit the bill. Hurray for C&D!!! I usually smoke Balkan's, English's and VA's, but for those times where I can't smoke the others, this does quite well. In fact, I was suprised at the nicotine content a few times with this blend. I found that this blend smoked particularly well in a big Meerschaum.
Appearance and tin aroma: Dark reddish and brown ribbons and smells like maple.
Packing and Lighting: Easy, 2-3 lights max.
Initial Flavor: Surprise! no green cavendish flavor here. Nice red cavendish and maple flavor.
Mid-Bowl: Aaahhh! good flavor from the leaf and casing. Everyone around me loves the room note!
Bottom of bowl: A suprising build up of strength and all that is left is mottled grey ash, very minimal moistness at heel. No bitterness here either.
Overall: In my quest for the perfect aromatic, this one has fit the bill. Hurray for C&D!!! I usually smoke Balkan's, English's and VA's, but for those times where I can't smoke the others, this does quite well. In fact, I was suprised at the nicotine content a few times with this blend. I found that this blend smoked particularly well in a big Meerschaum.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 22, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
This one just doesn't do it for me. Its description is right up my alley and it sounds delicious. The smell out of the tin is amazing! The room note is wonderful as well. I don't know why I can't seem to get on board with this blend- I keep trying to like it. The initial hit of maple is delicious. As the smoke goes on it turns somewhat savory, like a well spiced soup. For me, the savory spice and the sweet maple seem at odds. I do, however, quite enjoy Autumn Evening blended with Green River Vanilla. It seems to mellow out and turn into a spiced and lively vanilla. Chalk it up to my personal tastes, but this is just not my favorite.
Age When Smoked:
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