Cornell & Diehl After Hours Flake
(2.90)
A Toney/Tarler blend. A night out wasn't complete without a trip to the “private club” for a Cuba Libre or two. Round out your evening, or any other time of day, with this Virginia flake, sweetened with the caramel and exotic-spiced elixir of the Islands: Dark rum.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Simply Elegant Series |
| Blended By | Toney / Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Caramel, Rum |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 2oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.90 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 16 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 20, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I like it.
I'm finding that these C&D flakes have a tendency to grow on me. When I first encountered them a few years ago, I was less than impressed. Presentation was messy compared to the familiar Euro-flakes in the small, rectangular tins. And C&D flakes seemed to be more lightly pressed and fragile than the better European versions. At the same time, they seemed to be thicker sliced. Fat and loose. Rarely an appealing combination, except for maybe a half hour after last call. But once I set aside the pre-light aesthetics, I saw a number of delicious tobaccos offered both under the C&D banner and under the C&D-manufactured GLPease label. Union Square, Opening Night, Star of the East Flake…the list goes on.
I can now add After Hours Flake to the list of C&D Flakes I smoke on a fairly regular basis. This is pretty pleasant stuff…one for the ditch after a night of stronger tobaccos. After Hours Flake arrives as a set of pretty, chestnut brown flakes with a few yellow streaks. Tin aromas are dominated by grassy Virginias and a light caramel-vanilla profile associated with the advertised rum topping. The topping is lightly applied and is more akin to something like F&T's Special Brown Flake than to a heavy rum aromatic like Altadis' Buttered Rum. This is a flake aimed primarily at Virginia smokers not aromatic smokers. Perhaps it might even serve as a happy middle ground between the styles. Then again, the light topping may also run the risk of pleasing no one.
It smokes pretty much like a straight, mild Virginia. The sweetness builds as the bowl progresses and if I have a single complaint about this stuff, it is that it occasionally takes on an ashy flavor profile toward the conclusion of the bowl.
I doubt that this will improve measurably with age. The already light topping may fade into oblivion, but I think that might take away some of the blend's quiet charm. Nonetheless, I've tucked a few tins away for a rainy day.
I'm finding that these C&D flakes have a tendency to grow on me. When I first encountered them a few years ago, I was less than impressed. Presentation was messy compared to the familiar Euro-flakes in the small, rectangular tins. And C&D flakes seemed to be more lightly pressed and fragile than the better European versions. At the same time, they seemed to be thicker sliced. Fat and loose. Rarely an appealing combination, except for maybe a half hour after last call. But once I set aside the pre-light aesthetics, I saw a number of delicious tobaccos offered both under the C&D banner and under the C&D-manufactured GLPease label. Union Square, Opening Night, Star of the East Flake…the list goes on.
I can now add After Hours Flake to the list of C&D Flakes I smoke on a fairly regular basis. This is pretty pleasant stuff…one for the ditch after a night of stronger tobaccos. After Hours Flake arrives as a set of pretty, chestnut brown flakes with a few yellow streaks. Tin aromas are dominated by grassy Virginias and a light caramel-vanilla profile associated with the advertised rum topping. The topping is lightly applied and is more akin to something like F&T's Special Brown Flake than to a heavy rum aromatic like Altadis' Buttered Rum. This is a flake aimed primarily at Virginia smokers not aromatic smokers. Perhaps it might even serve as a happy middle ground between the styles. Then again, the light topping may also run the risk of pleasing no one.
It smokes pretty much like a straight, mild Virginia. The sweetness builds as the bowl progresses and if I have a single complaint about this stuff, it is that it occasionally takes on an ashy flavor profile toward the conclusion of the bowl.
I doubt that this will improve measurably with age. The already light topping may fade into oblivion, but I think that might take away some of the blend's quiet charm. Nonetheless, I've tucked a few tins away for a rainy day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 07, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Cornell & Diehl - After Hours Flake (Simply Elegant Series).
I got this one from my friend on Tobacco Reviews, Gentleman Zombie. It's not one of the 'reviewed but not liked' blends we often trade, I just fancied trying it myself.
The blend isn't presented as an intact flake, it's sort of half broken, if you get my drift; still recognizable as being flakes, but only in need of a delicate rub. Some of the blend can be stuffed straight into the bowl immediately without any extra work. The tin has a definite aromatic smell, and the moisture's perfect.
Once lit, which is easy, the strongest added flavour I initially get is the caramel, it takes about ten minutes for the rum to start coming through. When the rum announces its presence it does so in quite a tame way: rather than lots of alcoholic sharpness it gives more of a subtle spiciness. I notice the added flavours become stronger as the bowl burns; what begins as mild to medium becomes medium to strong- I'll tick medium for added flavour! I can't really configure much to say regarding the tobacco's flavour: simple Virginia which some will love and some may find boring?
I don't find After Hours has too much nicotine, it's just above mild, and the room-note's only okay.
After Hours Flake is very well made, smokes well, burns very slowly and is easily worth a recommendation.
Three stars.
I got this one from my friend on Tobacco Reviews, Gentleman Zombie. It's not one of the 'reviewed but not liked' blends we often trade, I just fancied trying it myself.
The blend isn't presented as an intact flake, it's sort of half broken, if you get my drift; still recognizable as being flakes, but only in need of a delicate rub. Some of the blend can be stuffed straight into the bowl immediately without any extra work. The tin has a definite aromatic smell, and the moisture's perfect.
Once lit, which is easy, the strongest added flavour I initially get is the caramel, it takes about ten minutes for the rum to start coming through. When the rum announces its presence it does so in quite a tame way: rather than lots of alcoholic sharpness it gives more of a subtle spiciness. I notice the added flavours become stronger as the bowl burns; what begins as mild to medium becomes medium to strong- I'll tick medium for added flavour! I can't really configure much to say regarding the tobacco's flavour: simple Virginia which some will love and some may find boring?
I don't find After Hours has too much nicotine, it's just above mild, and the room-note's only okay.
After Hours Flake is very well made, smokes well, burns very slowly and is easily worth a recommendation.
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Peder Jeppesen
PurchasedFrom:
Traded with Gentleman Zombie
Age When Smoked:
Four months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2012 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A good Va rum flake.
I think the guy who opperates the press at the C&D factory must be frightened of hurting the tobacco. Every flake I have had from them is so fragile that you can't pick it up without destroying it. This doesn't trouble me, particularly but if you really like to fold n' stuff, you might have some issues.
The topping is pleasant and sweet with flavours of alcohol, maple & licorice. And, whilst it is always present, it doesn't block the smoker from accessing the taste of the tobaccos.
Like most cased and topped tobaccos it will smoke hot so a slightly more reserved puffing cadence is recommended. I have also noticed it turn sour if taken too quickly, a trait it shares with Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Rum Flake. Which doesn't surprise me as I find these tobaccos to be very similar in many ways.
I think the guy who opperates the press at the C&D factory must be frightened of hurting the tobacco. Every flake I have had from them is so fragile that you can't pick it up without destroying it. This doesn't trouble me, particularly but if you really like to fold n' stuff, you might have some issues.
The topping is pleasant and sweet with flavours of alcohol, maple & licorice. And, whilst it is always present, it doesn't block the smoker from accessing the taste of the tobaccos.
Like most cased and topped tobaccos it will smoke hot so a slightly more reserved puffing cadence is recommended. I have also noticed it turn sour if taken too quickly, a trait it shares with Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. Rum Flake. Which doesn't surprise me as I find these tobaccos to be very similar in many ways.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 23, 2012 | Medium | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Initially After Hours has a very unique flavor of dark rum with the virginias in the background. It has a strong spiciness due to the rum. If any wisps of smoke goes up your nose, your going to notice the spice.
After aging in a jar for a few months, the blend mellowed out and virginias became more predominant, which made After Hours a great smooth smoke.
Just like all of C&D blends, After Hours had perfect moisture level opening the tin. This blend smokes nice and dry without bite.
After Hours is usually the last bowl of the day for me because of the satisfying nicotine, smooth taste and the dry smoke will help dry out the pipe I have been smoking all day.
After aging in a jar for a few months, the blend mellowed out and virginias became more predominant, which made After Hours a great smooth smoke.
Just like all of C&D blends, After Hours had perfect moisture level opening the tin. This blend smokes nice and dry without bite.
After Hours is usually the last bowl of the day for me because of the satisfying nicotine, smooth taste and the dry smoke will help dry out the pipe I have been smoking all day.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 19, 2011 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
C/D Afterhours … C/D Afterhours … Billed as a Virginia flake with spiced rum. My (2oz) tin was filled with thick broken flakes, that provided a long cool and somewhat wind resistant smoke. Nice for those that smoke outdoors.
After about two weeks of on and off use of this fine blend, these are my impressions. To start with, this stuff has a learning curve; it took several bowls, and some trial and error to appreciate just how special this baccy really is. It's a fuller bodied smoke than say their “Opening Night”, maybe due to its somewhat spicy (maybe “rough” is a better word than spicy) flavor, which gives the impression of a more robust taste. Whatever the reason, as far as I'm concerned, this is a real smoking weed. Overall a pleasantly full Virginia taste, with very adequate vitamin N, bite free and for my taste, totally satisfying.
After about two weeks of on and off use of this fine blend, these are my impressions. To start with, this stuff has a learning curve; it took several bowls, and some trial and error to appreciate just how special this baccy really is. It's a fuller bodied smoke than say their “Opening Night”, maybe due to its somewhat spicy (maybe “rough” is a better word than spicy) flavor, which gives the impression of a more robust taste. Whatever the reason, as far as I'm concerned, this is a real smoking weed. Overall a pleasantly full Virginia taste, with very adequate vitamin N, bite free and for my taste, totally satisfying.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 01, 2009 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
You definately will smell the rum when you open the tin. that said, I find the taste when smoking less pronounced than the smell, although it is there. Nice broken flake that burns great, tastes just like the description, and lasts a good long while. No complaints. It is what it is.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 26, 2008 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
In normal times I would soak myself in rum, internally, and smoke a straight Virginia Flake.
We live in extraordinary times.
More great tobacco blended with exceptional skill. Needs a wee bit of drying and rubbing and the aroma of rum fades slightly. Lights and burns with ease. No muss, no fuss.
Very nice with a gin and tonic, and I will buy again when I'm not in the mood for rum in a glass.
We live in extraordinary times.
More great tobacco blended with exceptional skill. Needs a wee bit of drying and rubbing and the aroma of rum fades slightly. Lights and burns with ease. No muss, no fuss.
Very nice with a gin and tonic, and I will buy again when I'm not in the mood for rum in a glass.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 13, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Virginias are pretty standard, but their flavor hold up well throughout the bowl; the dark rum does as well, while being a bit understated, playing up the VA rather than covering the tobacco flavor in any way. The 'flakes' in my tin were pretty broken up, and packed easily. Not an outstanding Rum VA, but a very solid one, very pleasant under all conditions. Well worth trying if you enjoy the genre and want a good intro to it.
Pipe Used:
briars, meers, and cobs
Age When Smoked:
13 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2016 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
whelp, I guess this is technically an aromatic, but its probably more accurate to call it a semi aromatic or something. In other words its not a goopy syrupy blend, its closer to some of Gawith Hoggarth flakes or even Gawith's Kendall Cream. Its outstanding whatever you want to call it. Just one of the real surprises for me in the C&D line. Im not an aromatic smoker (except for the lakeland flakes if those qualify as aromatics) but this is a great change of pace. Its rich, and the tobacco flavor comes through start to finish. Strength is a solid medium in nicotine terms, and the flavor is medium plus. Very cool burning, and might need a re light or two. Its balanced and comes in the usual C&D broken flake form. Lovely stuff.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 20, 2010 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Upon opening the tin, nicely prepared but loosely pressed flakes smell of the rum sweetner and are easily packed without rubout into any sized bowl. Upon lighting, the rum is way in the background but a cool, sweet smoke results with no need for relights. Burns evenly with little condenstation even though quite moist right from the tin. Although overall too mild compared to my preferred VAs and VaPers, as the name suggests, this is nice for the last smoke of the day or during hot summer weather.
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