Cornell & Diehl Epiphany

Becoming one of my favorite English blends. Up there with squadron leader. I'm a fan. No bite at all. A decent nic kick. And delightful all around. No idea what revelation was like, but this is wonderful in its own right.

This is my first tin and I'm making notes as I smoke thru it. I will add more soon. So far it is pretty tasty and not to complex but plenty of flavor.

Not sure what to think of this blend. It smelled like a ton of figs, raisins, and other fruits, but not aromatic. While smoking it there were hints of that same fruity smell, but very subtle. Seemed kind of flat. I didn't detected latakia though the blend indicates that it's there. I'm going to let it age and try again.

Tried it a few more times after a couple years of age. Still doesn't tickle my fancy, though I really wanted it to. Has quite a good N-kick. It's not a bad tobacco, but just wasn't impressing my taste/nose buds.

On the whole, I have to concur with cgar's review. There was something odd tasting in the first few bowls, which I am either getting used to or which has partially dissipated. It's also a bit more burley-forward for me than I thought it would be. On the whole, though, an interesting smoke, well worth trying. Since I know there are many tobaccos out there I would rate a 4, the question arises would I rebuy this particular tobacco, assuming my tastes don't change much more. In this case, the answer is not while Painter Hills is available.

this blend is great with a relaxing overwhelming feeling of bliss when smoked a must try, this blend was discontinued by CnD brought is back,not for the aromatic smokers but for those who love great tasting blends.

I Really like Epiphany. It is a great Burley blend that burns clean and dry with a lack of complexity that makes it for me a good all day smoke. I prefer smoking this in cold weather for some reason. I find the consistency of this blend to be good from tin to tin to tin without ever having a tin that was too dry (something that happens with the C&D English blends in my opinion - maybe Burley holds moisture better? - naw that doesn't make sense). Never tried the original Revelation bt this blend is good enough in its own right to now have to trade on the old HoW name anyway. Good job C&D.

Here we go! A short review for Epiphany. It taste nothing like The Revelation I remember. It's rather bland and sour when smoked. I won't be buying anymore.

This being my first English blend, also only my second blend, I'm not sure how to really pick between different types of tobacco, though nothing stood out to me. When I opened the tin I was taken in by the smell. It was not a strong smell, but very captivating, with a kind of sweetness. Upon lighting I was a bit turned off, but decided to finish my bowl, and I am glad I did. I have definitely found something that I could smoke throughout the day.

I have no opportunity to compare it with mixture, which Epiphany is considered to inspired by. But for its own, Epiphany should be rated very highly. It is surprisingly complex tobacco, with non-offensive, subtle aroma. This mixture is very well composed and inquisiting it for proportion, blend, etc, seems somewhat ridiculous. True master blend for all day smoke. I didn't mark it as "highly recommended" only because I am not familiar enough with this mixture yet.

Additional information: I've just ordered 8 oz of this. Recently it is my all day smoke.