Cornell & Diehl London Squire
(2.67)
This Balkan style blend would have been all-the-rage in the squire's country home in the 19th century. A hearty Latakia base blended with Burleys, Virginias, and unsweetened Black Cavendish for body create a sublime late afternoon or evening smoke.
A formula (similar to Balkan) but containing more Latakia for full-bodied taste.
Notes: This was an Amar Blends Co. mixture. Cornell and Diehl bought the rights of all their old recipes.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Amar Blends Co. |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.67 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
As StevieB noted, this does ship fairly dry. I prefer my blends on the dry side, so it affected me none.
Pouch appearance of short, choppy ribbons. 50% dark tobacco (from the Latakia and black Cav) bright virginia and the rest comprised of medium brown.
Aroma has a light smokiness, not as thick as some Balkans can be. Notes of a clean, floral, slight fruitiness from the Orientals. Packs and lights very easy due to the minimal moisture.
Initial flavors make me think this blend is very young. Not as much Latakia comes though as I had hoped. I think the Orientals overpower the majority of the softer additions here. Has a toasty quality, which I assume would come from the burley. Very monotone and leaves an ashy flavor on the palate. Ill revisit in the winter time. For now, 1 star.
Pouch appearance of short, choppy ribbons. 50% dark tobacco (from the Latakia and black Cav) bright virginia and the rest comprised of medium brown.
Aroma has a light smokiness, not as thick as some Balkans can be. Notes of a clean, floral, slight fruitiness from the Orientals. Packs and lights very easy due to the minimal moisture.
Initial flavors make me think this blend is very young. Not as much Latakia comes though as I had hoped. I think the Orientals overpower the majority of the softer additions here. Has a toasty quality, which I assume would come from the burley. Very monotone and leaves an ashy flavor on the palate. Ill revisit in the winter time. For now, 1 star.
Age When Smoked:
fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Feb 25, 2001 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Strong |
Here's a tobacco that's so polite in its Englishness that it's in danger of going unnoticed. To the eye, it
looks like a black and tan beer, with wide cuts of latakia predominating. It's a very simple looking mixture with a very simple, enjoyable
flavor. The fun of the tobacco comes not from any unique taste or zany flavoring, but instead from its almost reserved consistency and
friendliness. It's much more like a friend with whom you are so comfortable that you don't feel the need to speak, instead of one who is
always engaging your responses. The hefty cut of the tobaccos makes it slow burning, and sometimes hard to keep lit, but the payoff is a
very mellow smoke. I got curious to see what this would smoke like if cut into smaller ribbons, and I diced some throroughly to see what
effect it would have on its smoking characteristics. I like it very much. The burn is better and easier, and the flavor seems clearer, oddly
enough. I'm sure a certain amount of my reaction is the placebobo effect (the psychological benefit of hitting a clown in the face with a
pie...), but I do like it better. It's hot on first light, though, but quickly settles into a smooth burn. It truly has everything in its favor -
mellowness, comfort, affordability, and ready availability.
looks like a black and tan beer, with wide cuts of latakia predominating. It's a very simple looking mixture with a very simple, enjoyable
flavor. The fun of the tobacco comes not from any unique taste or zany flavoring, but instead from its almost reserved consistency and
friendliness. It's much more like a friend with whom you are so comfortable that you don't feel the need to speak, instead of one who is
always engaging your responses. The hefty cut of the tobaccos makes it slow burning, and sometimes hard to keep lit, but the payoff is a
very mellow smoke. I got curious to see what this would smoke like if cut into smaller ribbons, and I diced some throroughly to see what
effect it would have on its smoking characteristics. I like it very much. The burn is better and easier, and the flavor seems clearer, oddly
enough. I'm sure a certain amount of my reaction is the placebobo effect (the psychological benefit of hitting a clown in the face with a
pie...), but I do like it better. It's hot on first light, though, but quickly settles into a smooth burn. It truly has everything in its favor -
mellowness, comfort, affordability, and ready availability.
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