Cornell & Diehl Reverie
(2.25)
Drift off with this contemplative mixture of black cavendish and cube cut burley. A soft touch of perique, latakia, and Turkish imbued with hazelnut extracts and provides nuance to carry your thoughts.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Serenity Series |
| Blended By | William Serad |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique |
| Flavoring | Nuts / Beans |
| Cut | Coarse Cut |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 09, 2006 | Very Mild | Mild | Mild | Very Pleasant |
There are pipe smokers who would rather have candy in their bowls, and the wide array of heavily cased Lane Limited & syrupy drug store brands serve to fit their bill. Then, there are the true English smokers who shudder at the thought of any additives that distract from genuine tobacco flavor. Is there a happy medium? Indeed there is, and C & D has found it. Reverie joins Serad's formidable Serenity Series as a thoughtfully prepared mixture of English & Orientals with a light topping of hazelnut. The extract is pleasantly condimental in the tin & while burning, hums unobtrusively in the background. This is an excellent crossover choice for English smokers who would like something a bit sweeter as well as for aromatic smokers who are ready to sample genuine tobacco artistry. The McClelland 'Best of Show' & 'Easy Street' are also excellent aromatics (see my reviews), but those are dessert blends & are much more heavily cased. Reverie accomplishes its goal by being wonderfully aromatic without sacrificing the rich blend of complex tobaccos that comprise its base.
Four of five stars
aug 2006 update
Still good, but with several C & Ds I've tried, this too has changed. Craig Tarler's getting sloppy or stingy. The old Hazelnut extract is that same tooty fruity food flavor you'll find in Strathspey and others. It's still decent, but since Serad has pulled out of the collaboration, it's not quite the same. Good for the heat of summer, though, when a lighter, sweeter smoke is called for.
Two and a half of five stars
Four of five stars
aug 2006 update
Still good, but with several C & Ds I've tried, this too has changed. Craig Tarler's getting sloppy or stingy. The old Hazelnut extract is that same tooty fruity food flavor you'll find in Strathspey and others. It's still decent, but since Serad has pulled out of the collaboration, it's not quite the same. Good for the heat of summer, though, when a lighter, sweeter smoke is called for.
Two and a half of five stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 11, 2005 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I have sampled a few of the "Serad Series" blends and find this one to be the best of the lot. This really is a mild English blend with an aromatic "extract" applied. It is not a casing. This is a very natural hazelnut topping. It serves to enhance the flavor of the blend.I am a big fan of this style of tobacco. If you like Gawith's Chocolate Flake and some of the Germain blends I would venture to say you will find this appealing.The folks around you will also find this pleasant. It is a bit one dimensional in flavor ,but it is a good one dimensional. This will not set your world on fire but it is a very contemplative and relaxing smoke. When you have the time to settle in and relax,enjoy a bowl of this. It can be quite rewarding.
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