Cornell & Diehl Da Vinci
(3.07)
Named for the famed Renaissance man of letters, arts, and science, this blend evokes the Near Eastern influence that trade brought to the docks of Renaissance ports. The base of light Virginias and burley is overwhelmed by the smoky pungent aroma of Cyprian latakia. This is the perfect blend for the true lover of latakia, but be forewarned, this blend is not for everyone. Additionally, because of the high latakia content (Boasting no less than 75% latakia) and slow-burning nature of Da Vinci, it would be a very good blend to break a pipe in with.
Notes: Mid 90's tin from the garage operation in Morganton NC sates: "A blend of specially selected and aged Latakia, rough cut Burley and bright Virginia flake. Heavy in Latakia."
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz and 8oz tins |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable to Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.07 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 12, 2006 | Very Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
It is quite heavy on the Latakia, which is not my favorite flavor. Overall I find it heavy and smoky. It burns very, very quickly. My friends and I smoked our entire bowl in a matter of a few minutes. Though Latakia is supposed to burn slowly, I found the opposite. Maybe I was puffing too hard (?), but I think I smoked it as I do all my tobaccos. If you really, really like Latakia, then you might like it, because I know Cornell & Diehl makes quality blends, and that is the only reason I am giving it two stars instead of one.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 15, 2006 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
I had the CAO DaVinci, which I also reviewed and disliked. Luckily, this is completely different. There?s no Tuscan wine in the blend and none of the muck to accompany it. Here are beautifully speckled leaves of black, yellow and golden brown as if picked from the floor of an autumn forest. DV is a full strength, magnificently rich English with plenty of luscious latakia. It?s purity is that of Pease, especially the Montgomery Street or the Two Friends Valley Crucis series. Made with Pease's fastidiousness and C & D skill, this is one of the finest full English blends I?ve tried in a long time. It certainly makes me swear off Dunhill blends, which I find have diminished considerably in overall quality. Latakia enthusiasts should not miss this one under any circumstances.
Four and a half of five stars
Revision - January 30, 2006
Much as I hate to, I'm downgrading. I bought another tin of this and don't like it nearly as much. It's really overpowering and should be taken in small doses. I still enjoy the cut and the burn once you get it lit, which is no small effort. However, it tends to overpower, and all you taste is Latakia. It seems a bit stronger than the first time I tried it. I appreciate it for what it is, but smoke sparingly. It's a real kick in the mouth.
Two and a half of five stars
Four and a half of five stars
Revision - January 30, 2006
Much as I hate to, I'm downgrading. I bought another tin of this and don't like it nearly as much. It's really overpowering and should be taken in small doses. I still enjoy the cut and the burn once you get it lit, which is no small effort. However, it tends to overpower, and all you taste is Latakia. It seems a bit stronger than the first time I tried it. I appreciate it for what it is, but smoke sparingly. It's a real kick in the mouth.
Two and a half of five stars
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