Cornell & Diehl Bailey's Front Porch
(2.94)
You'll want to sit on your own front porch while you savor this blend of burleys, Cyprian latakia, perique and golden Virginia.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Bob Runowski |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| 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
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.94 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 30 of 32 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 27, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I got away from burley blends for awhile, for 3 reasons: 1) The room note is fine at the time, but gets really awful IMO when stale. 2)They are pretty strong (in nicotine) for how often I smoke. 3)Burleys I've tried so far get this incredible acrid bitterness on me sometimes.
So I left the OJK and Bailey?s from C&D?s sampler pack in the truck and take a crack at them just occasionally. For me, a straight VA or a mild English can hold body and soul together almost anytime, but I?m beginning to find that on occasion a nice burley blend is the answer for a blissful smoke. Last night driving home was just such an occasion, and so we look at Bailey?s Front Porch. This is a mix of burley, Virginia, latakia, and perique from Cornell and Diehl. It is mostly dark black, with some light tan VA and the dark mahogany perique. To start off, it has a mouthwatering sweetness I really like. It is full but light, not sickening or sticky. The sweetness I didn?t really care for at first, but I?ve since changed my mind. The smoky and spicy of the latakia and the perique intertwine nicely to balance the sweetness and fullness of the base tobaccos. 2/3 of the way through, the expected burley nuttiness comes forward, and holds steady through the end. Not super complex or anything, but many times simple and straightforward is just what is needed.
So I left the OJK and Bailey?s from C&D?s sampler pack in the truck and take a crack at them just occasionally. For me, a straight VA or a mild English can hold body and soul together almost anytime, but I?m beginning to find that on occasion a nice burley blend is the answer for a blissful smoke. Last night driving home was just such an occasion, and so we look at Bailey?s Front Porch. This is a mix of burley, Virginia, latakia, and perique from Cornell and Diehl. It is mostly dark black, with some light tan VA and the dark mahogany perique. To start off, it has a mouthwatering sweetness I really like. It is full but light, not sickening or sticky. The sweetness I didn?t really care for at first, but I?ve since changed my mind. The smoky and spicy of the latakia and the perique intertwine nicely to balance the sweetness and fullness of the base tobaccos. 2/3 of the way through, the expected burley nuttiness comes forward, and holds steady through the end. Not super complex or anything, but many times simple and straightforward is just what is needed.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 06, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There is neither anything spectularly wrong with this, nor anything outstandingly good. There are so many characterful English or Balkan mixtures of high quality around that Bailey's Front Porch leaves an impression of insipidity. The presentation is attractive, and the burn qualities good.
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| Jul 07, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Although it wasn?t really (George) Bailey?s front porch, the name of this blend always reminds me of the scene in the movie ?It?s a Wonderful Life? when the pipe smoking character actor, sitting on his front porch, barks out to George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) and Mary Hatch (Donna Reed) who are on the sidewalk and says, ?Why don't you kiss her instead of talking her to death??
Bailey?s Front Porch will take you back to the mid 20th century when this movie was made and when such American English or Americanized English blends started to proliferate on drug store counters. I found BFP to be a lighter American English blend. The burley predominates with the latakia close behind but the Virginia does make its presence known. I could not discern the perique. It burns cool with no bite and has excellent burning qualities. If you like Revelation, Barking Dog, Junkyard Dawg, Easy Times and/or Home From The Hills, then join Bailey on his front porch for a great, old-fashioned, smoke!
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 8.5 out of 10.
Bailey?s Front Porch will take you back to the mid 20th century when this movie was made and when such American English or Americanized English blends started to proliferate on drug store counters. I found BFP to be a lighter American English blend. The burley predominates with the latakia close behind but the Virginia does make its presence known. I could not discern the perique. It burns cool with no bite and has excellent burning qualities. If you like Revelation, Barking Dog, Junkyard Dawg, Easy Times and/or Home From The Hills, then join Bailey on his front porch for a great, old-fashioned, smoke!
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 8.5 out of 10.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 12, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
I rate this only somewhat recommended simply because, compared to the other tobaccos in this series (most notably Old Joe Krantz), BFP is just not strong enough. Compared to Morley's Best there is very little Latakia taste. I did detect the Perique, barely, and the overall effect is quite quite smooth and nice, with a charming sweetness from the VAs. I can see many a pipe smoker loving this. I ,however, usually gravitate toward more robust mixtures.
I do think this is more refined (smoother, higher quality Burley) than similar offereings from other manufactuers, but without any topping.
I do think this is more refined (smoother, higher quality Burley) than similar offereings from other manufactuers, but without any topping.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 20, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is another great burley blend from Cornell & Diehl. Nobody does these better in my opinion.
The tobacco comes quite dry like most C&D blends, is built with quality tobaccos, and burns cleanly to a fine ash. This has not displaced Morley's Best as my favorite C&D burley, but it is good. The taste is mainly burley, nicely smoothed out and complemented by condimental tobaccos. It's a friendly, old-fashioned taste that stays pretty constant to the bottom of the bowl, getting a little smokier and stronger toward the bottom of the bowl.
Highly recommended if you like burley.
The tobacco comes quite dry like most C&D blends, is built with quality tobaccos, and burns cleanly to a fine ash. This has not displaced Morley's Best as my favorite C&D burley, but it is good. The taste is mainly burley, nicely smoothed out and complemented by condimental tobaccos. It's a friendly, old-fashioned taste that stays pretty constant to the bottom of the bowl, getting a little smokier and stronger toward the bottom of the bowl.
Highly recommended if you like burley.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 16, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I discovered this blend while looking for a replacement for Revelation as my supplier was out at the time. Burley base with latakia and perique I really love this combination. This has a wonderfull flavor that is hard to describe but I think you old timey burley blend smokers know what I mean. I will buy more and I also look forward to trying other blends in this series such as Old Joe Krantz and Morley's best. All and all I'm glad I found it this will probably be my all day this summer.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 05, 2006 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
If you like Revelation, but aren't real happy with that berry topping? Look no further- this is your blend. Bob Runowski is the great sage of our time for rejuvenating and resurecting the blends of yesteryear- With no thought to cheapening or price point. Quality leaf, blended to make history. This blend is fun to smoke, Sweet, Smokey, nutty- It truely is FUN to smoke. At home in a cob, or Dunhill Billiard. This is your friend. If Einstein was alive, his revelation would be to hang with Bailey on the porch and smoke.... Its that good.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 26, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I am a new smoker and you finding me at the end of of a long trek, trying about 100 different tobaccos. My friend (talon) and I have found different tastes vary wide from person to person. This tobacco is so good. I cannot put my finger on it but i love it. It has a nostalic feeling and aroma. It is full and smooth smoke, it taste unique and lusty. Latakia is first and up front but not over powering. The rest is in distinguishable but all adds up to a great blend, I personally will smoke all day. I love the review mentioning George Bailey and it reminded it of the Story and the era of that time. for all you hopless romantics out there, this is one form yesteryear and today.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 20, 2006 | Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Bailey's Front Porch is yet another great American English from burley master Bob Runowski. It contains burley, Virginia, perique, and Cyprian latakia, for a rich, stout, eminently smokable blend that one could puff on all day long without getting bored or a sore tongue.
There's something wonderful about C&D's latakia--as it ages, even over just a month or two, it acquires a powerful, rich, fermented smell that I love. This blend reminds me somewhat of Yale Mixture, another favorite of mine.
By all means, order some and fill your pipe with this fine tobacco. And thank me later. 😉
There's something wonderful about C&D's latakia--as it ages, even over just a month or two, it acquires a powerful, rich, fermented smell that I love. This blend reminds me somewhat of Yale Mixture, another favorite of mine.
By all means, order some and fill your pipe with this fine tobacco. And thank me later. 😉
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 26, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Neither offensive nor spectacular, BFP presents a consistent, middle-of-the-road smoke.
With soft beginning, an only slightly ammoniacal ending, and little variation in between, BFP is easily an all-day/heavy consumption blend, as the nicotine level is reasonable but on the lower end of the scale.
BFP requires little effort to get/stay lit; moisture level works fine right out of the tin, though there is strangely a bit more gurggle than would be expected from this kind of blend (but it certainly never approaches the level of a cased aromatic).
Short story: Good stuff, but I'll probably only smoke this when the 'Old Joe Krantz' runs out.
With soft beginning, an only slightly ammoniacal ending, and little variation in between, BFP is easily an all-day/heavy consumption blend, as the nicotine level is reasonable but on the lower end of the scale.
BFP requires little effort to get/stay lit; moisture level works fine right out of the tin, though there is strangely a bit more gurggle than would be expected from this kind of blend (but it certainly never approaches the level of a cased aromatic).
Short story: Good stuff, but I'll probably only smoke this when the 'Old Joe Krantz' runs out.
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