Cornell & Diehl Bayou Morning Flake
(3.07)
A Virginia/perique lover's delight! The folks at C&D start with old belt red Virginias, add 25% perique and press the whole thing before slicing it into Bayou Morning Flake.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Bob Runowski |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.07 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 21, 2017 | Overwhelming | None Detected | Full | Strong |
So I thought this tin of Picayune I had ruminating in the cellar would be the strongest smoke I'd ever get to...eventually (Picayune smokes were known in the old south to put hair on the chest back in the gap) but what could top this?!
I mean this was not a toby on my wishlist list...the same one I diligently update on here year to year-hoping against hope that 'she who does no wrong' might eventually look at it before father's day. And since we live very close to a Bayou she thinks it's gotta be good, I guess.
So this tin brought about many bouts of SVTs, and many episodes of nausea b4 I got it through my thick skull that this blend is way strong. Finally I read up and followed yalls lead, teeny tiny meer did the trick. By tins end I decided these Vas are actually cigarette tobacco, and very strong cigs at that! Seriously, once the perique softened due to aging while opened I distinctly smelled cigarette tobacco. Can't repeat what 'she who purchased it' refered to it as 🙁
It's too strong, end of story.
I mean this was not a toby on my wishlist list...the same one I diligently update on here year to year-hoping against hope that 'she who does no wrong' might eventually look at it before father's day. And since we live very close to a Bayou she thinks it's gotta be good, I guess.
So this tin brought about many bouts of SVTs, and many episodes of nausea b4 I got it through my thick skull that this blend is way strong. Finally I read up and followed yalls lead, teeny tiny meer did the trick. By tins end I decided these Vas are actually cigarette tobacco, and very strong cigs at that! Seriously, once the perique softened due to aging while opened I distinctly smelled cigarette tobacco. Can't repeat what 'she who purchased it' refered to it as 🙁
It's too strong, end of story.
Pipe Used:
Meer-tiny one hitter (LOL)
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes&Cigars
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2015 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
It has been a long time since I get knocked out by nicotine. Well, this one did the trick. Half bowl was enough to mess with me.
Not a bad tobacco, tought. Just too much strenght for me to handle with pleasure. The high amount of perique gives this a different taste, instead of grassy flavor you´ll get a more earthy one. If you like nic-kick and is looking for something with a unusual taste, go for it!
Not a bad tobacco, tought. Just too much strenght for me to handle with pleasure. The high amount of perique gives this a different taste, instead of grassy flavor you´ll get a more earthy one. If you like nic-kick and is looking for something with a unusual taste, go for it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 24, 2012 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
So far so meh.......sorry, I really wanted to like this one but it just seemed more than a bit disappointing. Not a lot of flavor/zip to it...and I was hoping the perique would take the drivers seat or at least ride shotgun but it just didn't even seem to be in there anywhere. I will give it another go in a meer and see if I can find the hidden perique.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 14, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This rubbed out, packed, lit and stayed lit very well. The virginias in my tin looked more yellow than red. The tin aroma was like apple cider. I found the flavor to be much less complex and tending toward the upper registers as compared to St. James' Woods, which I recently reviewed. A bit grassy, sweet and fruity, with a touch of toastiness. Not bad, but not interesting enough to bring me back. I could get a bit nauseated smoking this, but I think it's more my particular reaction to perique than the nicotene strength (which of course comes with perique) or any other flaw in the tobacco itself. Somewhat recommended for va/per fans, especially those with a sweet tooth.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 08, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Very Mild | Tolerable |
These comparative broad, thick flakes had a good moisture content and presented no packing problems even without rubout. Initial lighting was a bit difficult but minimal relights were needed and a cool smoke without bite resulted. I prefer a stronger Perique influence if I choose a Va/Per and thought this blend lacked that, flavor and sweetness from the VAs from start to the end.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 24, 2007 | Mild | None Detected | Very Mild | Tolerable to Strong |
ive had bad luck lately with C & D. Its swampy, dirty, if you like the peaty side of tobacco this is it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 05, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Not a bad smoke, but it involved a lot of work and very little reward. The flakes are fairly coarse and broad. Out of the tin the tobacco was too moist and required many relights. I often break up flakes rather than rubbing them out fully, but with this tobacco, even when dried out, and rubbed out, I was relighting too often.
The flavor is initially mild and unexceptional. It gets stronger midway through the bowl but it is not any more enjoyable. It gains strength but is still bland and one dimensional. This blend's perique was more prominent than what I am used to. Perhaps perique specific fans would appreciate the dynamic here. Bayou Morning Flake is not good enough to warrant such effort.
The flavor is initially mild and unexceptional. It gets stronger midway through the bowl but it is not any more enjoyable. It gains strength but is still bland and one dimensional. This blend's perique was more prominent than what I am used to. Perhaps perique specific fans would appreciate the dynamic here. Bayou Morning Flake is not good enough to warrant such effort.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 21, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
I?ve gone thru 8oz pretty quickly, so I guess I like it. But it tends to get nasty towards the end, really heating up. It?s rather moist, which is unusual for C&D. It seems to be getting better towards the bottom of the can, perhaps due to drying out a bit. Don?t think I?ll go for this again, as 8oz costs $30, and I can get a whole pound of MC2015 for $25, and I like it better. This is the only flake C&D produces, they told me on the phone. Expensive for them to produce, sounds like, takes them three days to press and process a batch. A very nice flake, obviously high quality tobacco, but not worth the premium price.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 22, 2005 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Bayou Morning Flake IS different than the original Bayou Morning from C&D. The taste is very "peaty". It does not have the sweetnes of Bayou Morning and is not as complex. It burns very cool with NO bite. The flakes are unusually large and it seems a bit moist. I did let it dry for a few hours and enjoyed the smoke more. I really like this one. Recommended!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 16, 2004 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I have been sticking to my old standbys lately and have not tried anything new to review. So I figured it was time to get moving.
I was just at the N. Cal. pipe show in Sacramento. A great time it was. If you are in the area next year, plan on attending.
At the show I tried some Bayou Morning Flake. I generally like VA/Perique blends, so long as the Perique is on the light side (too much and it gets my hayfever going). Appearance of this tobacco is thick yet short flakes. A fairly uniform medium brown in color.
A bit tough to light, which I assume is attributable to the thickness of the flake. Once burning, however, it is just fine and very comparable to most flakes. A nice VA flavor which is a bit on the strong side. Not spicy or tart like with a McClelland. Just good solid tobacco flavor. The perique is there to zip things up, but not overwhelming.
All in all a fine tobacco to try if you like stronger VA flakes.
I was just at the N. Cal. pipe show in Sacramento. A great time it was. If you are in the area next year, plan on attending.
At the show I tried some Bayou Morning Flake. I generally like VA/Perique blends, so long as the Perique is on the light side (too much and it gets my hayfever going). Appearance of this tobacco is thick yet short flakes. A fairly uniform medium brown in color.
A bit tough to light, which I assume is attributable to the thickness of the flake. Once burning, however, it is just fine and very comparable to most flakes. A nice VA flavor which is a bit on the strong side. Not spicy or tart like with a McClelland. Just good solid tobacco flavor. The perique is there to zip things up, but not overwhelming.
All in all a fine tobacco to try if you like stronger VA flakes.
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