Cornell & Diehl Super Balkan
(3.73)
A mostly bright flake natural mixture with Perique, Latakia and burley, spiked with pure Turkish high grade leaf.
Notes: This was an Atlas Blending Corp. mixture. Cornell and Diehl bought the rights of all their old recipes.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Balkan |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, 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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3.73 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 33 of 33 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2023 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Checked back to see any notes from myself and others and was shocked to see I'd never put a review here!
This has been a longtime favorite for me, but it's actually been a while since I've smoked this, as I've explored many other offerings over the last two years. I cellared back 2 oz in a mason jar, then let time do its magic on ole Super Balkan. I've loved this fresh, but I daresay it is richer, smoother, mellower, buttery, spicier, sweeter, but with a more muted smokey quality now that it has a little age on it. And it was good all the way to the bottom while puffing away on sunny, early spring walk here in upper Wisconsin!
I should be getting another pound to put away. This stuff is just so good. I'd have to rate higher than Arango Super Balkan: its simply a more balanced flavor, top to bottom, and may even age better. If I didn't know better, I would have thought I was smoking one of GL Pease's English offerings.
4 stars
This has been a longtime favorite for me, but it's actually been a while since I've smoked this, as I've explored many other offerings over the last two years. I cellared back 2 oz in a mason jar, then let time do its magic on ole Super Balkan. I've loved this fresh, but I daresay it is richer, smoother, mellower, buttery, spicier, sweeter, but with a more muted smokey quality now that it has a little age on it. And it was good all the way to the bottom while puffing away on sunny, early spring walk here in upper Wisconsin!
I should be getting another pound to put away. This stuff is just so good. I'd have to rate higher than Arango Super Balkan: its simply a more balanced flavor, top to bottom, and may even age better. If I didn't know better, I would have thought I was smoking one of GL Pease's English offerings.
4 stars
Age When Smoked:
2+ years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2022 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
can't say much that hasn't already been said. one of the best in my 40 yrs. of smoking the pipe. I buy in bulk and its ready to smoke when I get it. perfect moisture and burns with no relights to a perfect white ash when packed light. the oriental is the front man with the latakia on bass and the sweet Virginia on guitar. The perique plays keyboard, and the burley does backup. just an awesome band all in sync. has its own style and a huge fan base.
Pipe Used:
Peterson system
PurchasedFrom:
tobacco pipes
Age When Smoked:
fresh and aged
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 13, 2021 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
I was pleasantly surprised by this nicely-balanced Balkan.
Super Balkan has less Latakia than Star of the East but with more pronounced Orientals. Little to no VA or Burley noted. The Perique is slightly noticeable.
A nice, subtle sharpness from the Orientals develops down the bowl. In fact, this blend is somewhat reminiscent of the Early Morning Pipe flavor profile and mildness, but Super Balkan has more Latakia than EMP, less VA and is sharper (in a good way!). Some light sweetness noted. Great burning cut. Nice white ash.
Super Balkan is a Super Blend!
Super Balkan has less Latakia than Star of the East but with more pronounced Orientals. Little to no VA or Burley noted. The Perique is slightly noticeable.
A nice, subtle sharpness from the Orientals develops down the bowl. In fact, this blend is somewhat reminiscent of the Early Morning Pipe flavor profile and mildness, but Super Balkan has more Latakia than EMP, less VA and is sharper (in a good way!). Some light sweetness noted. Great burning cut. Nice white ash.
Super Balkan is a Super Blend!
Age When Smoked:
Fresh Bulk
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