Cornell & Diehl Shandygaff
(2.59)
An unusual old Atlas Blending mixture C&D acquired the rights to, Shandygaff combines Burley, Turkish, and Perique leaf to produce a smoke often described as carrying flavors of ginger and salty sea air.
Notes: This was an Atlas Blending Corp. mixture. Cornell & Diehl bought the rights of all their old recipes.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Perique |
| 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
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.59 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2005 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Unlike the two previous reviewers, I did not detect a salty taste in this blend nor was I reminded of the sea air. What I did taste in this blend was a lightly spicy, gingery flavor that, for me, grew old quickly. The description does not state that ginger topping is present but another C&D blend, Valle Crucis, does have a ginger topping. Not knowing what 'Shandygaff' meant, I subsequently looked it up and it is defined as ?A drink made of beer or ale mixed with ginger beer, ginger ale, or lemonade.? So perhaps my taste buds were true to me with this blend. Shandygaff is a good and different tasting occasional smoke but not an all day smoke or a regular smoke for me.
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 6.9 out of 10
A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.
I rate this tobacco 6.9 out of 10
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2011 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This was an interesting blend to try. I got a sample from a friend and was able to smell the tin as he put some in a baggie for me. The aroma that hit my nose was oddly enough that of Va and ginger ale, an aroma that I never thought I would pick out from a freshly opened tin of tobacco. Upon lighting the tobacco the taste of some wiley Va's hit my buds and as I continued to puff I exhaled a bit through my nose, this proved to be a good tactic with this blend as I again picked up some of that ginger ale flavor that I found so perplexing from the tin note. I found this blend to be one that I was willing to smoke indoors, and especially enjoyed during the spring season, it is a bit biting if one is not careful to sip as you usually should with VA's. I smoked this one during my second real streak of interest in Va's and found that it fit right into the rotation. If you smoke alot of Va's and you are looking for something a bit unique to throw into the mix, try this one, I don't think it will disappoint.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I don't know about this one.
As I have mentioned in other reviews, I love perique and the spicy goodness it adds to blends. Even though I can gets its tingle in this mixture, it can't save what came across as a muddled mess called Shandygaff.
I got no ginger. I got no saltiness. All I got was burley and turkish trying to fight each other for supremacy with neither one succeeding.
Maybe my taste buds are shot. Maybe it's a bad batch. The tobacco did behave well in the pipe and burned completely to ash, but other than that I can only recommend this somewhat. Someone may find it interesting.
As I have mentioned in other reviews, I love perique and the spicy goodness it adds to blends. Even though I can gets its tingle in this mixture, it can't save what came across as a muddled mess called Shandygaff.
I got no ginger. I got no saltiness. All I got was burley and turkish trying to fight each other for supremacy with neither one succeeding.
Maybe my taste buds are shot. Maybe it's a bad batch. The tobacco did behave well in the pipe and burned completely to ash, but other than that I can only recommend this somewhat. Someone may find it interesting.
Pipe Used:
Various briars, cobs
Age When Smoked:
fresh from bulk
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