Cornell & Diehl Americana
(3.07)
A burley, latakia, Virginia, unsweetened black cavendish blend destined to become a popular favorite.
"Take a stroll down memory lane with Americana, a traditional blend of choice American tobaccos spiced with a hint of smoky latakia. Its charming, nostalgic flavor and aroma showcase our roots, while still offering enough complexity and depth keep it relevant for the modern pipe smoker."
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Bob Runowski |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.07 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 18, 2004 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Destined to become a popular favorite? Perhaps. It tastes just like those old "American-English" blends that one used to get bulk at Wilke's or Barclay-Rex. I would not be surprised if this were being sold under cute proprietary names out of tobacconists' jars all over. Is the world crying out for another by-the-numbers blend of this sort? Being C & D, it tastes like quality ingredients; I just fail to gather up any excitement while sampling it, though.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 20, 2004 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like this blend more than Eulenberg does, but I agree with him that it does not excite me. Cornell and Diehl are producing a lot of burley blends that are just wonderful. My favorite is Morley's Best; others prefer Haunted Bookshop, Old Joe Krantz, or some other one. C&D have found a definite niche for themselves with burley blends -- no one is doing them any better.
This is another good example. Americana is made with quality tobaccos, comes quite dry like a good C&D blend should, smells very mild in the pouch, and burns cleanly to a fine ash. In taste, it's a fairly standard American-style burley blend that many smokers will like and, if burleys light your fire, you should give it a try. It may turn out to be your favorite. I probably won't order any more of it immediately because there are lots of other choices but I would never turn it down, either. ---Sept 2009 -- I have smoked more of this, and I find it boring. It does not have the unique character of many other C&D burleys. I have lowered the rating accordingly.
This is another good example. Americana is made with quality tobaccos, comes quite dry like a good C&D blend should, smells very mild in the pouch, and burns cleanly to a fine ash. In taste, it's a fairly standard American-style burley blend that many smokers will like and, if burleys light your fire, you should give it a try. It may turn out to be your favorite. I probably won't order any more of it immediately because there are lots of other choices but I would never turn it down, either. ---Sept 2009 -- I have smoked more of this, and I find it boring. It does not have the unique character of many other C&D burleys. I have lowered the rating accordingly.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2007 | Very Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
This is quite unremarkable. The Latakia is undetectable and the burley is decent, although not as prominent as I like.
Morley's Best is by far a superior blend to my tastebuds but I think it caters to a different audience.
Images evoked include an leper-zombie breakdancer doing the wave and having a thumb fall off.
*Update* After sitting in a mason jar for the past 8 years I am giving this another shot: it tastes *MUCH* better and more cohesive. Upgrading to 2.5 stars.
New images evoked include an undead trombone player piping out the GOTEAM jingle for an Austrian swingers' competitive tennis exhibition.
Morley's Best is by far a superior blend to my tastebuds but I think it caters to a different audience.
Images evoked include an leper-zombie breakdancer doing the wave and having a thumb fall off.
*Update* After sitting in a mason jar for the past 8 years I am giving this another shot: it tastes *MUCH* better and more cohesive. Upgrading to 2.5 stars.
New images evoked include an undead trombone player piping out the GOTEAM jingle for an Austrian swingers' competitive tennis exhibition.
Pipe Used:
Bent Briar
PurchasedFrom:
pipesandcigars.com
Age When Smoked:
8 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 29, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My local smoke shop has begun to stock C&D bulk tobaccos, and I purchased 2 oz. of Americana to try. As the previous reviewers have said, this is a decent, reliable, unpretentious American burley blend. The quality of the tobaccos C&D uses are unimpeachable. Americana is easy to pack and light. It is a light, easy smoking tobacco. But, there's just nothing there make Americana stand above many other good burley blends. I would surely smoke Americana if someone offered me a bowl, but I doubt I will buy more.
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