Cornell & Diehl Gentleman Caller
(3.27)
Grandma always kept a couple bowls of this fragrant blend of Virginias, burleys, and a dash of deer tongue and perique around as potpourri to make her favorite beaus feel right at home when they came calling. A Robillard blend.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Robillard |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | American |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor, Deer Tongue |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.27 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 20 of 41 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2009 | Mild | None Detected | Full | Very Pleasant |
Upon opening the tin, I was amazed at the aroma of cinnamon and apples! I noticed the large quantity of green leaf in this blend which is the herb, deer tongue. I was very excited to smoke this. I was sitting next to Craig Tarler (C&D) and asked, what is this topping? He responded, "no topping, just deer tongue". He also commented this herb is very difficult to get ahold of these days and they are guarding their supply with their life!
What you have here, is a Non-Aromatic-Natural Aromatic tobacco. Wonderful taste and aroma. This natural tobacco blend became part of my daily rotation and will stay in the line up as long as it is available.
Deer tongue will leave a delightful flavor within your briar. I have devoted two pipes exclusively for GC. If you smoke it regularly, as I do, I suggest devoting a pipe or two for it or you will experience ghosting when smoking other favorites.
This is an exceptional blend. A real treat of fine tobacco's and the amazing addition of deer tongue which is so rare these days. I will add, I smoked Half and Half for 29 years before discovering C&D blends. This blend does remind me of H&H. However, a recent sample of H&H showed no signs of deer tongue. My guess, is they have removed it. It always used to be there. The H&H smoke is just not the same without it.
If you appreciate a natural aromatic, this blend is, in my opinion, the best of the best.
What you have here, is a Non-Aromatic-Natural Aromatic tobacco. Wonderful taste and aroma. This natural tobacco blend became part of my daily rotation and will stay in the line up as long as it is available.
Deer tongue will leave a delightful flavor within your briar. I have devoted two pipes exclusively for GC. If you smoke it regularly, as I do, I suggest devoting a pipe or two for it or you will experience ghosting when smoking other favorites.
This is an exceptional blend. A real treat of fine tobacco's and the amazing addition of deer tongue which is so rare these days. I will add, I smoked Half and Half for 29 years before discovering C&D blends. This blend does remind me of H&H. However, a recent sample of H&H showed no signs of deer tongue. My guess, is they have removed it. It always used to be there. The H&H smoke is just not the same without it.
If you appreciate a natural aromatic, this blend is, in my opinion, the best of the best.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 22, 2015 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Don't be quick to judge this one. New can first bowl I was wondering what all the fuss was about. Half way through the tin I knew this would be a blend I would keep on hand. Complex yet mellow but go easy or it will get hot. Deer tongue adds a pleasant taste and great room note. This blend burns clean stays lit and for me becomes sweeter as I get toward the middle of the bowl. A great blend try it.
Pipe Used:
tsuge
PurchasedFrom:
smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Very Pleasant |
*****Update 10/07/14***** Matt Robillard is a genius plain and simple. He took a deep, burley rich vintage type blend and made it his own. When I smoke this I picture myself in the 30's walking down Madison Ave in NY in the fall. Today it was crisp enough outside to really enjoy Gentleman Caller. The Burley, VIr and Per really shine when its cold outside. The world needs more Robillard Burley blends!!! He is the codger / Working man / Vintage blend resurrector wizard and I bow and kneel to him! 🙂 Thanks Matt and C&D, a real winner here...
O man if anyone is hesitant about picking up an aromatic, have no fear. Gentleman Caller is naturally aromatic. It is everything I wanted in "Crooner" without the heat and bite, and with more flavor.. If good old Bing (RIP) could have tried this blend it just might have become his favorite but alas we will never know... Room note is vanilla baked butter croissants and the taste is nutty, full and slightly sweet up top, as you near the end of the bowl the Perique picks up a bit and adds a nice spice. An aromatic for folks who don't like aromatics!! Best in a cob and IMO C&D's best Deer Tongue blend yet!
O man if anyone is hesitant about picking up an aromatic, have no fear. Gentleman Caller is naturally aromatic. It is everything I wanted in "Crooner" without the heat and bite, and with more flavor.. If good old Bing (RIP) could have tried this blend it just might have become his favorite but alas we will never know... Room note is vanilla baked butter croissants and the taste is nutty, full and slightly sweet up top, as you near the end of the bowl the Perique picks up a bit and adds a nice spice. An aromatic for folks who don't like aromatics!! Best in a cob and IMO C&D's best Deer Tongue blend yet!
Pipe Used:
Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh, under a month in the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 31, 2020 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
C&D- Gentlemen Caller
Tin date 18Feb20. First tin note I get is a hay forward barnyard type smell covered in a vanilla note, which is quite interesting. Was just a tad moist upon opening but 10-15 minutes of dry time helped.
The burley are at the forefront, providing a woody taste, with the Virginia’s secondary, the Perique comes out on occasion with some spice on the retro-hale, and the deer tongue drops some slight vanilla pops of Flavour throughout the smoke.
Burns relatively cool, but can get hot if pushed, medium nicotine content and the deer tongue never overpowers.
Some moisture in the bowl upon completion of the bowl, an interesting change in flavor and a tobacco I would recommend to those who have a hard time getting any flavor from aromatics such as myself.
Can be an all day smoke for this inclined to this flavor profile, for me it’s something I will smoke when I want something just a tad different from the norm.
Not something I will stock-pile but will buy another tin of during a sale.
Tin date 18Feb20. First tin note I get is a hay forward barnyard type smell covered in a vanilla note, which is quite interesting. Was just a tad moist upon opening but 10-15 minutes of dry time helped.
The burley are at the forefront, providing a woody taste, with the Virginia’s secondary, the Perique comes out on occasion with some spice on the retro-hale, and the deer tongue drops some slight vanilla pops of Flavour throughout the smoke.
Burns relatively cool, but can get hot if pushed, medium nicotine content and the deer tongue never overpowers.
Some moisture in the bowl upon completion of the bowl, an interesting change in flavor and a tobacco I would recommend to those who have a hard time getting any flavor from aromatics such as myself.
Can be an all day smoke for this inclined to this flavor profile, for me it’s something I will smoke when I want something just a tad different from the norm.
Not something I will stock-pile but will buy another tin of during a sale.
Pipe Used:
Bones Rhodesian
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
3.5 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2016 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Gentleman Caller is a wonderful Deer Tongue blend from C&D. I am a huge fan of Crooner but it is too strong to be an all day blend. Gentleman Caller is a mild and tasty alternative. The Burley here is nutty as usual with some oats. The Virginia is grassy with hay. There is a mild spice from the Perique. I can't do any better at describing the flavor of Deer Tongue than any other reviewer. Floral, minty, with vanilla. Very refreshing to the palate. This blend has an enjoyable complexity while remaining mild. Wonderful roomnote that is sure to get compliments. Just make sure to dedicate a pipe to it. Deer Tongue can ghost on the very first smoke.
Pipe Used:
Cobs
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jan 16, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
There is a lot going on here. This blend is pretty different from other pipe blends. The deer tongue has a lot to do with that. I am not sure if I like the deer tongue or not, but it certainly made for a fun little change of pace. I have also heard that it is getting increasingly hard for blenders to get a hold of deer tongue so i am glad I had the opportunity to take this one out for a spin.
This blend is a lot like other C&D blends, except for the fact that it looks like someone has mixed some oregano into it. The taste is mild and smooth and fragrant. Often times through the bowl I have to stop and ask myself whether I was tasting a vanilla topping or the deer tongue.
The taste was certainly vanilla but the room note did not seem to reflect this much.
A pretty cool experience, and worth a try.
This blend is a lot like other C&D blends, except for the fact that it looks like someone has mixed some oregano into it. The taste is mild and smooth and fragrant. Often times through the bowl I have to stop and ask myself whether I was tasting a vanilla topping or the deer tongue.
The taste was certainly vanilla but the room note did not seem to reflect this much.
A pretty cool experience, and worth a try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 16, 2009 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
Intended or not, this is a close clone to Bertram's old Bouquet blend. Mild and sweet and easy burning. Can't say if more aromatic is added than the herb deer tongue (wild vanilla but by no means vanilla). A little bitey if smoked too much or fast. The type of blend you keep in your wife's drawer as sachet, but don't get caught loading up. Recommended as a fun blend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2022 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
We do not have many deers in Italy. In 62 years I think I probably saw a couple of them and I never tried to kiss them on the tongue, but if the taste is like the one of this tobacco, it must be quite a bad experience. I left the tin open for a couple of days, but still that sugary smell and flavour remains quite present. In the background the Virginia and the Burley are very pale. No tracks of the Perique. Difficult to consume the tin. It is a rather mild tobacco which is not a bad character per se. But the deer tongue is overwelming and really making this tobacco useless.
Pipe Used:
Caminetto, Dunhill, Castello
PurchasedFrom:
Dubini Monica Ponte Chiasso
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 29, 2016 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild | Very Strong |
I'm a sucker for marketing and it gets me in trouble in the tobacco world. The art at C&D is clever and blend naming original, that's what draws me in. The description of this and the allure of deer tongue (isn't that linked to pancreatic cancer?) had me at first glance. Then when I popped the tin open the smell about ran me out of the room. It's beyond description and I can only relate it to a cross of older lady perfume and potpourri. I let it air a bit and reluctantly filled a cob. My initial reaction was one of disgust. I have learned enough over the years to know that a final judgement can't be made from a bad first impression, so I smoked it again 2-3 months later. and again at 4 months, then 5. I dedicated the 6th month to finishing the tin and I can honestly say that nothing has changed from my initial reaction. I DO like burley by the way, even straight cube cut and blending types, so that's not the problem. It's a combo of the topping/casing, which is liquor of some breed and the deer tongue. I picked out some deer tongue and smoked it by itself just for further inspection and yep, it's the culprit. I genuinely tried to like this blend and really hate rating a tobacco from C&D so low as I respect the folks over there and try and support their business. We are all subjective in our pipe weed tastes so ymmv, but this will not be a re-buy for my stock.
Pipe Used:
cobs
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh and again 6 mo. later
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Now, I love deer tongue. But many people dont' like it. So, like C&D's Crooner, this is a love or hate blend. But Gentleman Caller is a bit milder, more complex and utterly addictive if you like Deer Tongue. It burns cool...though smoke it slow...like all blends with a lot of burley it has the potential to get hot. But this is, by and large, a very cool easy to smoke and forgiving tobacco blend. If you like that odd unique deer tongue taste, then you'll probably love this. The Perique is present, but its not a primary flavor. The deer tongue is very present. Highest quality as with all C&D tobacco.
A final thought here, I've noticed that if you smoke it slow, the deer tongue seems to grow stronger and sweeter toward the bottom of the bowl. I dont know if this is something in how deer tongue reacts to heat but I didnt find to be the case so much with Crooner. In any event, go slow...you'll get a nice lush sweet finish with this blend.
A final thought here, I've noticed that if you smoke it slow, the deer tongue seems to grow stronger and sweeter toward the bottom of the bowl. I dont know if this is something in how deer tongue reacts to heat but I didnt find to be the case so much with Crooner. In any event, go slow...you'll get a nice lush sweet finish with this blend.
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
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