Cornell & Diehl Ridin' the Raid
(2.29)
Stoved red and lemon Virginia mixed skillfully with straight red and lemon Virginia. A full, round smoke.
Details
Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
Blended By | |
Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
Contents | Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | Bulk |
Country | United States |
Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 06, 2011 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Pleasant |
FUN WITH C&D SAMPLES, Vol III, No. 3
Disappointing is a good word to describe this one. I'm a big fan of red VA but I struggled to get any flavor at all from this blend. It was only when I overpuffed that some flavor began to emerge. Thankfully, it didn't bite my tongue!
Very light choppy ribbon cut in the pouch, with a wonderful pouch aroma. Mouth watering. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver where it counts - in the taste. I'm not sure how the flavor of this one was so dumbed down. Granted, I smoked it very fresh, since it was a sampler. I only smoked 5 bowls before I determined that putting this in the cellar for an extended period was the way to go. I'll revisit this one in a year or so and hopefully it will improve. By all rights, it should.
Disappointing is a good word to describe this one. I'm a big fan of red VA but I struggled to get any flavor at all from this blend. It was only when I overpuffed that some flavor began to emerge. Thankfully, it didn't bite my tongue!
Very light choppy ribbon cut in the pouch, with a wonderful pouch aroma. Mouth watering. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver where it counts - in the taste. I'm not sure how the flavor of this one was so dumbed down. Granted, I smoked it very fresh, since it was a sampler. I only smoked 5 bowls before I determined that putting this in the cellar for an extended period was the way to go. I'll revisit this one in a year or so and hopefully it will improve. By all rights, it should.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 14, 2010 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Bulk: Light tan to brown medium ribbon cut, grainy scent; being in a bag for a few months, dry.
Burned fairly slow, for being dry. Gave a fair amount of tongue bite.
Light quality but an occasional cigarette aspect.
Nicotine was moderately strong
Burned fairly slow, for being dry. Gave a fair amount of tongue bite.
Light quality but an occasional cigarette aspect.
Nicotine was moderately strong
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2005 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Slightly above average for its' type. A bit unpolished at first and I think a little aging will probably help a great deal. If you like Virginias it is well worth a try.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 04, 2005 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Briar Fox is the C&D virgina I use as a guide to rate other C&D virginias. Ridin' the Raid was a little dull for me; just middle of the road. There was nothing too bright nor too strong. The tobaccos are of high quality but it was just boring. I will mix it with a touch of oriental or deer tongue to finish the batch and I will probably not purchase more. BTW, I am using the same review to rate Yorktown since I had the same experience.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 31, 2002 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Somewhat disappointing, considering the description. Lacking in body, probably will improve with cellaring. Slightly harsh to the entire mouth, flavor did not develop. A rare miss from C&D.