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 61 - 62 of 62 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jun 17, 2004 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
My first experience with a crumble Kake. A smooth, sweet blend which has struck a chord with me.
I've found that the larger block you manage to get going as a whole, the more even and smooth the flavors become. The rum integrates so well that it is barely noticeable...and then only an enhancement to the sweetness. While not full of varied components, the taste does have layers from musky and peppery to almost sugary as you work your way down the bowl.
One particular churchwarden I have has taken a liking to this blend, and always seems to evoke a sweet-smokey ride across the white, fluffy waves!
I've found that the larger block you manage to get going as a whole, the more even and smooth the flavors become. The rum integrates so well that it is barely noticeable...and then only an enhancement to the sweetness. While not full of varied components, the taste does have layers from musky and peppery to almost sugary as you work your way down the bowl.
One particular churchwarden I have has taken a liking to this blend, and always seems to evoke a sweet-smokey ride across the white, fluffy waves!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 31, 2002 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
Black Frigate is a rather strong latakia crumble cake that is somewhat like Penzance, but stronger and smokier. It breaks out very well, packs and burns nicely. While it does not have a wide range of flavors, it builds to a very nice crescendo in the bottom third of the bowl. Like most C&D's, it is rather dry out of the can, but I like my tobaccos a little on the dry side so that's fine with me.
This will never be my everyday smoke, but as a change of pace, it fits nicely into my rotation.
This will never be my everyday smoke, but as a change of pace, it fits nicely into my rotation.
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