Cornell & Diehl Epiphany
(2.97)
We have a delightful new light English blend called Epiphany. Epiphany is reminiscent of the original Revelation blend that was said to be the favorite of a certain renowned thinker named Einstein. Epiphany is another classic Tarler/Runowski blend of Va, Burleys, Latakia and Perique in perfect balance and harmony.
Notes: Reminiscent of old original Philip Morris - Revelation (not the House of Windsor version).
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler / Bob Runowski |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Fruit / Citrus |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin, 8oz Tin, Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.97 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 64 of 64 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 04, 2008 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is a great smoke. bottom line.
I tried at first to compare to HOW version, which is all I have to reference as far as Revelation is concerned, it doesn't compare at all.
The only experiences I have of the "ol' american" style of tobacco is what blenders like C&D, have recreated for me. I have tried and liked Baily's Front Porch by C&D which was "like" Revelation as well.
This though actually reminds me of Yale mixture alot. And that is a good thing. There is a deep wine-like chararistic to this from the Latakia and Va mix.
Tin - Smokey, sausauge smell
1st light - As wonderful english style,the flavors of the Lat, VA and the burley make themselves known in a well blended way. Clean and smokey
Mid bowl - This is "meaty" and as I mentioned "Wine-like" at the same time. the Va is playing pivot to the Lat and then to the burley. at times it tastes like a great Va/Lat smoke, and the next minute it tastes like a Va/Bur smoke with Lat in it.
Bottom Bowl - Nicotine is good and solid now. the blend has come together and no longer varying. grey ash. no gurgle. I am one with the pipe, as you could say. Very good smoke, responsive like a cigar.
I tried at first to compare to HOW version, which is all I have to reference as far as Revelation is concerned, it doesn't compare at all.
The only experiences I have of the "ol' american" style of tobacco is what blenders like C&D, have recreated for me. I have tried and liked Baily's Front Porch by C&D which was "like" Revelation as well.
This though actually reminds me of Yale mixture alot. And that is a good thing. There is a deep wine-like chararistic to this from the Latakia and Va mix.
Tin - Smokey, sausauge smell
1st light - As wonderful english style,the flavors of the Lat, VA and the burley make themselves known in a well blended way. Clean and smokey
Mid bowl - This is "meaty" and as I mentioned "Wine-like" at the same time. the Va is playing pivot to the Lat and then to the burley. at times it tastes like a great Va/Lat smoke, and the next minute it tastes like a Va/Bur smoke with Lat in it.
Bottom Bowl - Nicotine is good and solid now. the blend has come together and no longer varying. grey ash. no gurgle. I am one with the pipe, as you could say. Very good smoke, responsive like a cigar.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 31, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is indeed a fine tobacco. The nicotine is not overwhelming but still makes its presence known. It burns very cool and doesn't bite, even when puffed hard. Stays lit very easily, as do many burley blends, and leaves a nice fine ash.
In my humble opinion, the burley gets lost in the virginia and rather strong latakia.
A good smoke, I find the Latakia strong enough to dictate this be only an occasional smoke for me. I would compare it to bitter stout (which, by the way, it goes very well with): it's nice on a cold night and when you're in certain moods, but you wouldn't want it all the time. Definitely not an all-day or (for me) every-day smoke.
In my humble opinion, the burley gets lost in the virginia and rather strong latakia.
A good smoke, I find the Latakia strong enough to dictate this be only an occasional smoke for me. I would compare it to bitter stout (which, by the way, it goes very well with): it's nice on a cold night and when you're in certain moods, but you wouldn't want it all the time. Definitely not an all-day or (for me) every-day smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 02, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
The first time I smoked this I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. The burleys were very nutty, and they with the Virginia’s stood out the most. The Latakia was there but only every now and then and the perique was basically non existent to me. The casing was subtle af first and I couldn’t put my finger on it, but after a few bowls I have come to the conclusion that it’s cherry. I really liked this blend and though I am not an all day smoker, I did consider at one point that this could be an all day smoke. I’ve smoked and smoked on this blend for a week now and I am now rethinking my original impressions. At first it was a winner but the more I smoke of it the more I get this dark NyQuil flavor, so much so that it’s sickening and I can’t even get pick out the flavors I once tasted. Maybe I just need to set this aside for a while and come back to it in a few weeks as it’s like that feeling you get when you eat to much desert. Still gonna give it three stars because the first few impressions stuck with me the most and they were of a well balanced, slightly sweet, nutty smoke.
Pipe Used:
Cob
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 04, 2012 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I feel a little let down by this blend. Was expecting a little more from it. All and all though a decent smoke. Take out the perique so the other flavors could come through more and I would probably like it better.
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