Cornell & Diehl Kajun Kake
(3.31)
We start with naturally sweet red Virginias and add just the right touch of everyone's favorite Cajun spice, Louisiana Perique. Then we press it into an old fashioned crumble cake which deepens and marries the flavors into what is quickly becoming one of C&D's most popular blends ever!
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Bob Runowski & Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin, 8oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
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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3.31 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 15 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 07, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As a Va/Per Ho, I had to give a couple tins a twirl the past couple years.
There's something about the flavor that just doesn't jive with me. It wasn't sweet, in the least bit. If anything it was a dry sour peppery taste that never progressed into anything more (or less). It did have an average nicotine whallop that'll sneak up on ya.
I'm finding out I'm not a fan of these "Kakes". The way they pack too flat, the small pieces that find their way up the bit and into my mouth... not a fan.
Some ppl love this blend. I can see how they could, the flavor isn't for me, and the packing and size of tobacco doesn't detract all that much. Still, not a blend for me.
There's something about the flavor that just doesn't jive with me. It wasn't sweet, in the least bit. If anything it was a dry sour peppery taste that never progressed into anything more (or less). It did have an average nicotine whallop that'll sneak up on ya.
I'm finding out I'm not a fan of these "Kakes". The way they pack too flat, the small pieces that find their way up the bit and into my mouth... not a fan.
Some ppl love this blend. I can see how they could, the flavor isn't for me, and the packing and size of tobacco doesn't detract all that much. Still, not a blend for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 04, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Another good smoke for cowboys. I still believe that I can not easily smoke American tobaccos. Dry, cool, easy to smoke, with the characteristic, as far as I am concerned, smell of burnt straw. Perique is very nicely bound in this blend, and this makes it stand out of the other Cornell and Diehl.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 13, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
It's been a tough time locating some Kingfisher at present, so I thought I would try Kajun Kake as a substitute. I did not expect it to be just like Kingfisher, mind you, but I enjoy the crumble cake style of tobacco. And a va/per mix is something I quite enjoy if it is blended and balanced just so.
C&D Krumble Kake, in a word, is average. The two little lumps of cake sitting in the tin look impressive, and definitely smell of perique; well aged perique. It has that piquancy those familiar with genuine perique will immediately recognize. Sadly, this piquancy does not translate so well in the flavor.
I'm not sure what red va. cavendish is supposed to be, but it isn't sweet. Halfway through my first bowl I began picking up whisps of sweetness, but more like what you get from a cigar. And the piquancy of the perique faded after the charring light. It wasn't bad, nor even unpleasant; just very average, just barely.
It's not really fair to draw comparisons to other va/per blends, as this seems to be a very unique tobacco. However, in comparison to C&D's Bayou Morning, it is quite simply inadequate. It is unlikely that I will even finish this tin, as it just does not have enough to going for it to keep my interest.
C&D Krumble Kake, in a word, is average. The two little lumps of cake sitting in the tin look impressive, and definitely smell of perique; well aged perique. It has that piquancy those familiar with genuine perique will immediately recognize. Sadly, this piquancy does not translate so well in the flavor.
I'm not sure what red va. cavendish is supposed to be, but it isn't sweet. Halfway through my first bowl I began picking up whisps of sweetness, but more like what you get from a cigar. And the piquancy of the perique faded after the charring light. It wasn't bad, nor even unpleasant; just very average, just barely.
It's not really fair to draw comparisons to other va/per blends, as this seems to be a very unique tobacco. However, in comparison to C&D's Bayou Morning, it is quite simply inadequate. It is unlikely that I will even finish this tin, as it just does not have enough to going for it to keep my interest.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 29, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
At times I find my favorite, Peretti's London Flake, to be a little on the strong, mouth burning side so I bought eight ounces of Kajun Kake in an effort to find a milder Virginia/Perique blend. It is milder but I find it has a little too much Perique in it for my tastes. It is a good quality tobacco and the little cakes wrapped in paper are a nice touch. I once smoked a bowlful of straight Perique and Kajun Kake reminded me a little of that. I feel in this stuff the Perique overwhelms the Virginias. Less of the Perique I think would make this a good blend for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 17, 2011 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Very Full | Pleasant |
Well for me.1/4 done and who tillted the world.Than I smoked Rabbit tobacco and it may killed all tolerances to tobacco. Anyway I like the smell out of the Tin, after that if you like strong than it's yours. "HJ"
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