Cornell & Diehl Black Frigate
(3.19)
Latakia and Turkish are added to the Navy cavendish which forms the base for Blockade Runner (Virginias soaked and aged in rum) to produce a true Royal Navy blend.
Pressed and sliced into an old-fashioned crumble cake. A Royal Navy blend, not for the faint of heart.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Other |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish |
| Flavoring | Rum |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.19 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 25 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 04, 2023 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
First impression popping this open is a very boozy tin note. The cake crumbles easily and I pack my first bowl. As I puff I notice the latakia in this blend is tempered by the sweetness of the cavendish and rum allowing me to appreciate the complexity of the herbal notes that are usually masked by an intense smokiness. Black Frigate has opened up a new world of latakia for me. As I near the end of my smoke, I notice that this blend tastes better as it gets to the bottom of the bowl, the herbal notes in the latakia really start to standout even more. This is a perfect harmony of sweet and smoky with a wonderful complexity, although I recommend giving the blend time to air out before packing your first bowl. It was a little too wet straight out of the tin.
4/4 - This deserves a high rating unless I find another royal navy blend that dethrones it. This is my first of the genre, but this really stands out to me as something unique and necessary to try.
4/4 - This deserves a high rating unless I find another royal navy blend that dethrones it. This is my first of the genre, but this really stands out to me as something unique and necessary to try.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Christmas 2020 Bent Rhodesian
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 04, 2023 | Strong | Extremely Mild | Very Full | Tolerable |
Very unusal blend and far from being an OTC thing! At least here in old Europe.
Tin note is of dryed fruit and a hint of the mentioned rum flavor. Comes with perfect moisture, the kake is not too loose and in perfect smoking condition.
I don't taste any flavoring nor sweetness in this one. Just dry, smoky leather and the smooth velvet like taste of nicotine. A special experience and not for the weak!
Highly recomended!
Tin note is of dryed fruit and a hint of the mentioned rum flavor. Comes with perfect moisture, the kake is not too loose and in perfect smoking condition.
I don't taste any flavoring nor sweetness in this one. Just dry, smoky leather and the smooth velvet like taste of nicotine. A special experience and not for the weak!
Highly recomended!
Pipe Used:
Various
Age When Smoked:
Fresh out of tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Pleasant |
Though looking for a Latakia-forward blend, I was intrigued by the description of ingredients. This comes in a neat brick that's mottled brown and black, and the tin aroma promises what I was after. Lighting up proved very different. Surprisingly, this is a very round and satisfying smoke, just not with the Latakia influence I expected. That said, if you like MacBaren's Plumcake (I do), you'll find that this is a ramped-up version of that great blend. Unexpected, but highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
No-name meerschaum, MM Legend.
PurchasedFrom:
Pipes and Cigars
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06, 2023 | Medium | Medium | Full | Tolerable |
This is an excellent smoke. It took a few relights, but the bowl that I smoked did take almost an hour. This is a slow burning and very satisfying blend. I think it really represents the Navy blend well, good rum flavor, but also a fine Balkan note. It kept reminding me of a satisfying cigar. The Latakia is prominent, but not all powerful. It is not the most intriguing Latakia, but it does its job well. Keeping this blend interesting and Rich.
When I say satisfying, I mean it. It has more nic then you would think. It all comes together nicely in a very consistent, rich and savory smoke. Pretty gentle on the palate too. The more I think about this blend, the more I realized I have to buy quite a bit of it. No aging required here. It needs no mellowing, and the ingredients already harmonize perfectly. This is one of those blends that seems to me like it should become one of the greats. Four stars and two thumbs way up.
When I say satisfying, I mean it. It has more nic then you would think. It all comes together nicely in a very consistent, rich and savory smoke. Pretty gentle on the palate too. The more I think about this blend, the more I realized I have to buy quite a bit of it. No aging required here. It needs no mellowing, and the ingredients already harmonize perfectly. This is one of those blends that seems to me like it should become one of the greats. Four stars and two thumbs way up.
Pipe Used:
Forecaster superb
PurchasedFrom:
P&C
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 19, 2005 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Strong |
This was purchased at Iwan Ries in Chicago(My favorite store)and the tin was dated 03-07-02. It had 3 years of age on it which I feel truly mellowed the flavor.This is a very unique Krumble Kake.Please do not compare it to Penzance,it is not Penzance.This has a wonderful RUM based cavendish to which Latakia and Turkish are added.The flavor is superb.A sweet Latakia! This is not FMOT either.It is not complex but rather simple and satisfying-like a cup of warm cocoa in winter.The flavor is very smooth and the 3 elements really work well together. The flavor is slightly sweet and very rich.Latakia is not dominant here,but its presence is quite known. There is nothing out there like it. The only bad point is the following-IT STINKS FROM HERE TO HIGH HOLY HEAVEN!You will not make any lady friends with this one and my lady friend loves Latkia! you are warned to keep the windows open. An excellent smoke 3.5 of 4 stars! P.S. Do not let the initial tin aroma of rum put you off. Let it breathe for 30 minutes and you will be well rewarded.
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