Cornell & Diehl Winchester
(2.92)
Red Virginia and unsweetened black Cavendish (Kentucky Green River Burley) are mixed in a blend that is reminiscent of the old Rattray's 'Dark Fragrant.'
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.92 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2010 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
My sleeper pick for favorite new tobacco of 2010!
I loved the strength and the sweetness (natural), of the leaf. The Burley Cavendish was mixed expertly with the quality Virginia. It burned nice and dry with nary a nip.
I've decided that extolling the virtues of Winchester without sounding truly excited is impossible. This is great stuff!
I loved the strength and the sweetness (natural), of the leaf. The Burley Cavendish was mixed expertly with the quality Virginia. It burned nice and dry with nary a nip.
I've decided that extolling the virtues of Winchester without sounding truly excited is impossible. This is great stuff!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
This was a surprise for me. I had never heard of it. I was ordering sample of C&D from my tobacconist and checked it off. Wow, I like tobaccos that you can smoke often and this one can be smoked all day every day. It's funny in that the first few bowls didn't rock me...kind of like GL Pease's Stratford but when you just TASTE it a few times it grows on you. I admit I'm hooked now and it is one of my favorite C&D blends. It hits the rotation daily.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 22, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
For me this is a wonderful everyday Virginia. By no means a powerhouse of flavour, it rewards slow, relaxed smoking by revealing subtle Virginia sweetness in whatever size of pipe I may choose. Totally without bite or bitterness if smoked at a sensible pace, it becomes the tobacco equivalent of an old and valued friend, well suited to relaxing times of quietness and contemplation. Delightful!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Winchester is a simple, but tasty red Virginia blend with some unflavored Black Cavendish thrown in for a little toastiness. I actually ordered a few ounces of this stuff on a whim and the few ounces will translate into about a half pound purchase. I'm exploring Virginias and have been becoming more of a Virginia smoker; this blend is an excellent introduction to that World.
Rich, flavorful, and wine-like red Virginias, which are combined with Black Cavendish, are all that are present in this blend. At least, from what I can gather and what I can detect. There is no topping and there needs not be any. This Virginia has enough going on to need no supplementary flavorings. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this one. It's definitely a keeper.
The trouble here is the rating. For me, it's a sold 3.5 blend. Winchester has the flavor and the body that I want in a Virginia. No airy, steam-like experience , but definitely not overwhelming either. Just good flavor and mild complexity. A true all-day tobacco. Virginia purists may not like it because it's a bit boring. That's okay, I like boring a lot of the time, but this is not boring to me. I can sit and think about what I can taste in the blend or I can mindlessly puff away. I love the stuff, myself. I can't wait to see how it ages!
Rich, flavorful, and wine-like red Virginias, which are combined with Black Cavendish, are all that are present in this blend. At least, from what I can gather and what I can detect. There is no topping and there needs not be any. This Virginia has enough going on to need no supplementary flavorings. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I tried this one. It's definitely a keeper.
The trouble here is the rating. For me, it's a sold 3.5 blend. Winchester has the flavor and the body that I want in a Virginia. No airy, steam-like experience , but definitely not overwhelming either. Just good flavor and mild complexity. A true all-day tobacco. Virginia purists may not like it because it's a bit boring. That's okay, I like boring a lot of the time, but this is not boring to me. I can sit and think about what I can taste in the blend or I can mindlessly puff away. I love the stuff, myself. I can't wait to see how it ages!
Pipe Used:
Kaywoodie Flame Grain
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 12, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was lucky enough to be in one of the Tinder Box Pipe and Cigar Shops that received samples of different tobacco blends from Cornell and Diehl. The Winchester blend was right for me and ordered a pound.
The cut is a broken flake which makes it easy to pack, the aroma from the bag is pure tobacco no artificial flavoring.
The first match and you can taste the richness of this blend that seems to just stay. Nearing the middle of the bowl a bit of sweetness begins to make itself known from the Virginia. By the time you reach the bottom of the bowl the full richness is there with the taste of sweet Virginia.
This would be a great tobacco for all pipe smokers to try at least once, I did not experience any harshness or tongue bite just a smooth and sweet smoke. It will remain in my rotation.
SFC
The cut is a broken flake which makes it easy to pack, the aroma from the bag is pure tobacco no artificial flavoring.
The first match and you can taste the richness of this blend that seems to just stay. Nearing the middle of the bowl a bit of sweetness begins to make itself known from the Virginia. By the time you reach the bottom of the bowl the full richness is there with the taste of sweet Virginia.
This would be a great tobacco for all pipe smokers to try at least once, I did not experience any harshness or tongue bite just a smooth and sweet smoke. It will remain in my rotation.
SFC
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