Cornell & Diehl Snug Harbor

Don't know why exactly, maybe it's because of the quarantine and I'm bored. But I've been on a huge aromatic English kick lately. It took me a full night to scope through Smokingpipes website and lock down the so called English Aro's". I think I did a pretty good job at the haul I made. lol

Onto Snug Harbor. Various shades of light to dark brown tobaccos, mixed into the black Latakia. Fairly even chopped ribbon, with an occasional chunk of leaf. Good new is, no twigs in my 4oz pouch. Great moisture content. This isn't overly dry like some C&D blends can be, I reckon because of the light casing.

Pouch aroma first hits with a subtle smoke, with a hint (I mean very small hint) of sweet donut/pastry aroma. Maybe vanilla? Upon a deep inhale, the sour of the perique is detected. I don't detect the alcohol that some say.

Packs very well. I found this worked best in a tall, narrow bowl.

1st half of this blend is heaven. The burley adds the perfect amount of toasted bready notes to perfectly combine with the sweet pasty like topping. The Latakia doesn't play a big part of this blend, but compliments it perfectly.

2nd half of this bowl totally changes. The Orientals shine through, with the Perique front and center. The sweetness still shows through as well as the Latakia in the background. Burns clean and cool, leaving a pleasant clean feeling palate.

This is a phenomenal aromatic English. Balanced, well rounded, perfectly sweetened. Each leaf plays well of the next. Solid 4 stars!

I liked this. This was what I expected from S.G. Perfection when I read the tin. A wonderful English, with quality ingredients, and you can actually perceive the Vanilla. Not in any overpowering way, but like a pleasant ghost that bobs and weaves through the smoke. It's not there all the time, but it comes and goes. Never bitter, and the latakia level stays courteous...not overbearing. The fact that it is in the bulk category makes the price well worth it- and that's worth the fourth star in my book.

Snug Harbor, It's not just a tobacco it's a place. As with other Creek and Bay names, im sure there are many Snug Harbors around the world but it's the one in Prince William sound Alaska that I am familiar with. I spent a lot of time there in my youth. I freely admit this is a biased review because of my connection to that bay. I really wanted this to be a good tobacco! I'm happy to report it didn't let me down, I truly enjoy it. Bob Runowski crafted another subtle wonder with this English/Aro, lit it and forget it. Snug Harbor is a delicious blend. The topping is mildly noticeable at the start of a bowl but dwindles off to let the natural tobacco flavors take the staring role. The Burley and Oriental team up for a consistent nutty, mild tart/sour note throughout the smoke. The Latakia is mild and almost always at the back of the stage. More noticeable than the perique which is subtle until late in the smoke. The robust Classic C&D burley flavor is present but the topping and blending has it singing a slightly sweeter note than usual. Very nice change of pace from the Burley Flake serious.

This is the stuff! very crisp clean taste, yet full and rich. mild undertones of vanilla and a spicy finish make this smoker happy as a clam. I would advise experimenting with packing and drying as this blend can be finicky. If you do your part it should burn cool and have minimal gurgle (although I usually get a tiny amount at the very bottom of the bowl) I recommend using a good churchwarden for it.

This expert blend will be in my evening rotation.

A good blend with plenty of Latakia and Perique. The Turkish & burley softens this blend.Ands keeps it from getting to harsh or over powering. There is an almost faint hint of Vanilla. I do belive that deer tongue would be more authentis to this beld. But still a good hearty smoke. With a lingering aroma.

Ok! For all you folks who liked Valle Crucis, this is it with vanilla essence for a topping instead of Ginger Liquer. Plain and simple that is my review. I liked Valle Crucis and I loved this! The highest possible rating. 4 of 4 stars!

A vewry pleasurable English blend. Right out of the tin the moisture level is very smokable, though I did prefer to let it air for about 20 mins. Char light brought the taste and smell of well mannered cyprian latakia with a sweet affect (which I took to be the vanilla). Wasn't over bearing at all. (especially good for me as I don't like drip blends) As it calmed to cruising speed, The Virginias and Izmir came forward and gave the whole thing an exotic flavor which I really enjoyed. The Vanilla does not overbear at all. It comes and goes very gently and makes for a pleasant and welcome surprise. This is what I imagined Perfection would be like but wasn't. Finish was clean and tasty, with no harsh bowl bottom. I can't understand why this won't have a designer label, but that makes the price even more attractive. This is a no lose blend. Fantatic flavor and temperment- Great for those who want an English that stands out from the crowd. 4 stars!!!