Cornell & Diehl Big Ben
(3.50)
A skillful blend of the finest Virginia ribbon, latakia, rough cut burley and unsweetened black cavendish provide the ultimate in natural English blends.
Notes: This was an Amar Blends Co. mixture. Cornell & 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, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2017 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I actually smoked this blend back in the very early 2000's when it was made for Uptown's by C&D. A skillful blend of the finest VA ribbon, Latakia, rough cut Burley and unsweetened black Cavendish. An American style presentation of the leaf much like Barking Dog; not a great deal of flavor but just enough to allow multiple bowls to be smoked in a day without palate fatigue.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2010 | Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Another high-quality American English from Cornell & Diehl. I can't tell if the subtle sweetness is due to some very small amount of top coat or just the blending magic of C&D. As other reviewers have commented, C&D are experts in burley blends. Although there is some light Virginia present, I detect the signature burley more than the Virginia.
This blend is somewhat like "Old College" from the same tobacco team, but with less latakia. For that reason, I slightly prefer it over Big Ben. Here, the latakia is not a significant player, but it is present throughout the smoke. Relaxing and satisfying, Big Ben is a winner.
Govern Yourself Accordingly.
This blend is somewhat like "Old College" from the same tobacco team, but with less latakia. For that reason, I slightly prefer it over Big Ben. Here, the latakia is not a significant player, but it is present throughout the smoke. Relaxing and satisfying, Big Ben is a winner.
Govern Yourself Accordingly.
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