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 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 10, 2011 | Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
FUN WITH C&D SAMPLES, Vol III, No V
Sort of a chunky chop cut that I find in so many C&D burlies. Nice mix of lighter and darker tobaccos. I could pretty much pour it into my bowl and it smoked just fine. I did have an occasional issue with it plugging up the draft bore, but a simple pipe cleaner through the stem into the bowl solved that issue expeditiously.
Is there such a flavor as OTC? I think there is, but I don't know what causes it. This one reminded me of some of the natural, unflavored OTC's I've smoked but did not bring Barking Dog to mind. The best I could do is think of Union Leader with some latakia added, just a lightish amount. It was driving me crazy so I asked Bob Runowski, who informed me that this one was inspired by Gridiron Club, a popular OTC that has been extinct for almost half a century. So much for my memories.
This one was mild for a C&D burley and had that sweet/sour mulled cider flavor that I noted in Union Leader, but it wasn't as sharp. The latakia made this a nice, round blend. There was a hint of spice prevalent and a bit of nuttiness but the burley was of the earthy variety that C&D does so well. But if you're thinking this is like their Burley Flakes or Kelly's Coin, it's not. It's more like their Burley Straight (or ERR'd) but with that sweet/sour OTC flavor and added latakia. Sorry for the redundancy, but suffice it to say that I am most enamored with this one. If you like the flavor of those old-time OTC's, you HAVE to try this one. The nostalgia factor is very high and that musty smell/taste reminds me of old books and mags, but this is simply a great tasting smoke all the way down the bowl, and has made my regular rotation. I can't say if Bob succeeded in his quest to recall Gridiron Club... but to me, that is irrelevant, as this one stands on its own.
Sort of a chunky chop cut that I find in so many C&D burlies. Nice mix of lighter and darker tobaccos. I could pretty much pour it into my bowl and it smoked just fine. I did have an occasional issue with it plugging up the draft bore, but a simple pipe cleaner through the stem into the bowl solved that issue expeditiously.
Is there such a flavor as OTC? I think there is, but I don't know what causes it. This one reminded me of some of the natural, unflavored OTC's I've smoked but did not bring Barking Dog to mind. The best I could do is think of Union Leader with some latakia added, just a lightish amount. It was driving me crazy so I asked Bob Runowski, who informed me that this one was inspired by Gridiron Club, a popular OTC that has been extinct for almost half a century. So much for my memories.
This one was mild for a C&D burley and had that sweet/sour mulled cider flavor that I noted in Union Leader, but it wasn't as sharp. The latakia made this a nice, round blend. There was a hint of spice prevalent and a bit of nuttiness but the burley was of the earthy variety that C&D does so well. But if you're thinking this is like their Burley Flakes or Kelly's Coin, it's not. It's more like their Burley Straight (or ERR'd) but with that sweet/sour OTC flavor and added latakia. Sorry for the redundancy, but suffice it to say that I am most enamored with this one. If you like the flavor of those old-time OTC's, you HAVE to try this one. The nostalgia factor is very high and that musty smell/taste reminds me of old books and mags, but this is simply a great tasting smoke all the way down the bowl, and has made my regular rotation. I can't say if Bob succeeded in his quest to recall Gridiron Club... but to me, that is irrelevant, as this one stands on its own.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 14, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Very similar to the old HOW Barking Dog, except for the cut (this is broken flake rather than cube). Both are "American English" in composition (Burley added), and both are light in the taste/strength departments.
If you cotton to Burley/Virginia leaf and want a change of pace, this one will trip your trigger. It does burn cool and dry and you will notice the Latakia (although it won't jump up and bite you).
If you cotton to Burley/Virginia leaf and want a change of pace, this one will trip your trigger. It does burn cool and dry and you will notice the Latakia (although it won't jump up and bite you).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 06, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Americana has grown to be one of my favorite tobaccos recently. It first caught my eye as I was looking to expand my tobacco horizons. I had enjoyed English and Balkan blends, as well as Scottish and VaPers, and was looking into Burley.
I figured that an American English might be a good place to start, and so a tin was ordered from P&C.
This stuff is good. I'm a little bit of a Lat head, so wasn't sure if I'd enjoy the lesser presence of Latakia in this blend. It is certainly condimental in this blend, however, it really shines. The flavor is noticeable, but it plays incredibly well with the other components. Due to the presence of Burley and Cavendish, the blend builds body without having to stock up on Lat and opens new nuances of flavor.
The Burley is the dominant player, Cavendish is a close second. You get a smooth, earthy flavor, with some smoky notes from the minimal latakia. The Virginia is very mild, and I don't really pick up on it, other than a general sweetness. The overall flavor I'd describe as a smoky, creamy natural goodness, with plenty of natural tobacco flavor.
It burns easy and cool, few relights required, and I found it the perfect moisture from the tin. Burley as the main player means that if you dislike C&D Burley, you may not enjoy this one as much. Very smooth blend.
Others have said that it is reminiscent of OTC/codger blends. I'd agree, though also state that the tobacco is higher quality than a lot of OTC and value bags. But it is classic, simple. This isn't a dig, sometimes you want a good, honest, straightforward and tasty smoke, just like grandpa used to smoke.
I figured that an American English might be a good place to start, and so a tin was ordered from P&C.
This stuff is good. I'm a little bit of a Lat head, so wasn't sure if I'd enjoy the lesser presence of Latakia in this blend. It is certainly condimental in this blend, however, it really shines. The flavor is noticeable, but it plays incredibly well with the other components. Due to the presence of Burley and Cavendish, the blend builds body without having to stock up on Lat and opens new nuances of flavor.
The Burley is the dominant player, Cavendish is a close second. You get a smooth, earthy flavor, with some smoky notes from the minimal latakia. The Virginia is very mild, and I don't really pick up on it, other than a general sweetness. The overall flavor I'd describe as a smoky, creamy natural goodness, with plenty of natural tobacco flavor.
It burns easy and cool, few relights required, and I found it the perfect moisture from the tin. Burley as the main player means that if you dislike C&D Burley, you may not enjoy this one as much. Very smooth blend.
Others have said that it is reminiscent of OTC/codger blends. I'd agree, though also state that the tobacco is higher quality than a lot of OTC and value bags. But it is classic, simple. This isn't a dig, sometimes you want a good, honest, straightforward and tasty smoke, just like grandpa used to smoke.
Pipe Used:
Kaywoodie Super Grain bent billiard
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes & Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin, 6 months jarred
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 24, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
This is a really special smoke. If you enjoy Haunted Bookshop, consider this the slightly more sophisticated version.
There are many similarities between this and HB. Both have the nutty burley up front. Both do something amazing in the last third of a bowl, where the tarry sweetness builds to a really cool chocolatey happy place. The burleys in the two are nearly identical. Both great smokes.
The difference is the cavendish. It adds a little body and sophistication to this mixture without taking away from the burley backbone. For those who have said they like burley but think HB tastes like cigarettes, here's your fix. (If you don't like burley, just look elsewhere anyway.... why are you here? lol).
The closest mixture I've found to this one is Devils Own by Drucquer & Sons. I actually prefer this mixture slightly, as I find the cavendish in Devil's Own just a little stronger and it takes the lead occasionally. I prefer it with the slightly backseat role of Americana, but I love both blends.
This is a sophisticated American blend for sure. If you don't like burley, go somewhere else. If you want a Five Brothers like blast of pure burley pain, go knock yourself out. But I haven't had an american blend handle the balance better than this one, so it's an easy 4 stars.
There are many similarities between this and HB. Both have the nutty burley up front. Both do something amazing in the last third of a bowl, where the tarry sweetness builds to a really cool chocolatey happy place. The burleys in the two are nearly identical. Both great smokes.
The difference is the cavendish. It adds a little body and sophistication to this mixture without taking away from the burley backbone. For those who have said they like burley but think HB tastes like cigarettes, here's your fix. (If you don't like burley, just look elsewhere anyway.... why are you here? lol).
The closest mixture I've found to this one is Devils Own by Drucquer & Sons. I actually prefer this mixture slightly, as I find the cavendish in Devil's Own just a little stronger and it takes the lead occasionally. I prefer it with the slightly backseat role of Americana, but I love both blends.
This is a sophisticated American blend for sure. If you don't like burley, go somewhere else. If you want a Five Brothers like blast of pure burley pain, go knock yourself out. But I haven't had an american blend handle the balance better than this one, so it's an easy 4 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 17, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a nice easy going American English blend, or as I like to call them 'Merican blends. Sporting a very approachable and simple profile including some sweetness, creaminess, leather, pepper, woodiness, and some grassiness. Packs and smokes very easy, and has a wonderful natural tobacco tin not. Overall a nice relaxing smoke.
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