Cornell & Diehl Burley Flake #1
(3.00)
A blend of dark burley and red Virginia with just a splash of perique.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Kentucky, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium to Strong
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.00 / 4
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 23, 2018 | Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
The Burley Flake line by Cornell & Diehl is a treasure. It's the finest Burley I've ever tried. Generally, making straight Burley blends is a risky business; few producers cope really well with that. Burley tobacco easily gets bity or bitter or, otherwise, bland if overprocessed (like in celebrated Solani Aged Burley Flake, a favourite of many but not of mine). In the case of C&D, however, the result is stellar: all four blends are superbly balanced.
All four varieties deliver equally good healthy dose of Nicotine, while flavourwise they are not overly full (they shouldn't be: it's Burley). The flavour is rather thin-bodied, like the flavour of a light liquor (say, tequila) against dark spiced rum. Adding to the similarity with clear liquors, the Burley smoke, instead of flavour fullness, has unique sensatory qualities, unlike most other tobaccos. It's hard to describe the feeling, I just can say I love that soft alkaline "throat hit" when inhaling the smoke a bit.
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Well, that was about the whole line. And now to this exact variety, the Burley Flake #1.
Each of the rest three varieties of Burley Flakes possesses a certain distinguishing feature. For example, #2 is the most "Burley-ish" of the four, #3 is sweet, spicy and delicious, #4 is unique with its subtlest Latakia notes, which, combining with Burley, produce surprising, almost cigar-like aromas.
I find no such distinctive features in #1, however. It's made of the same components as #3 (Burley, Virginia, Perique) plus Kentucky. Apparently, the condimental tobaccos are used more sparingly here than in #3, as they don't seem to manifest themselves in any obvious way. Or else it may be a case known in many other blends, when mixing too many very different tobaccos in a same concoction produces flatter and blander taste than any of those tobaccos taken alone (i'm looking at you, Ashton's Artisanal Blend, the kitchensink potpourri).
Still, even despite a somewhat plainer flavour profile, Burley Flake #1 is well-balanced (its only drawback is that it's balanced a bit TOO well), well-behaved, produces zero bitterness or harsheness and even feels slightly stronger than the rest of the flock (I guess, because of addition of Kentucky to already healthily nicotinized Burley and Perique).
Well, if the other three blends remind me of Tequila, Clear Rum and Gin, let this one be a Wodka: low flavour, high octane.
Burley Flake #1 does possess all the good qualities of great Burley, which I mentioned in the preamble. It's only in comparison with the other three C&D Burley Flakes that it looses one star. It's still way superior to all Burley blends from other producers I know.
Great tobaccos. Try all four of them. You'll be rewarded with an experience you won't get with other blends.
All four varieties deliver equally good healthy dose of Nicotine, while flavourwise they are not overly full (they shouldn't be: it's Burley). The flavour is rather thin-bodied, like the flavour of a light liquor (say, tequila) against dark spiced rum. Adding to the similarity with clear liquors, the Burley smoke, instead of flavour fullness, has unique sensatory qualities, unlike most other tobaccos. It's hard to describe the feeling, I just can say I love that soft alkaline "throat hit" when inhaling the smoke a bit.
===
Well, that was about the whole line. And now to this exact variety, the Burley Flake #1.
Each of the rest three varieties of Burley Flakes possesses a certain distinguishing feature. For example, #2 is the most "Burley-ish" of the four, #3 is sweet, spicy and delicious, #4 is unique with its subtlest Latakia notes, which, combining with Burley, produce surprising, almost cigar-like aromas.
I find no such distinctive features in #1, however. It's made of the same components as #3 (Burley, Virginia, Perique) plus Kentucky. Apparently, the condimental tobaccos are used more sparingly here than in #3, as they don't seem to manifest themselves in any obvious way. Or else it may be a case known in many other blends, when mixing too many very different tobaccos in a same concoction produces flatter and blander taste than any of those tobaccos taken alone (i'm looking at you, Ashton's Artisanal Blend, the kitchensink potpourri).
Still, even despite a somewhat plainer flavour profile, Burley Flake #1 is well-balanced (its only drawback is that it's balanced a bit TOO well), well-behaved, produces zero bitterness or harsheness and even feels slightly stronger than the rest of the flock (I guess, because of addition of Kentucky to already healthily nicotinized Burley and Perique).
Well, if the other three blends remind me of Tequila, Clear Rum and Gin, let this one be a Wodka: low flavour, high octane.
Burley Flake #1 does possess all the good qualities of great Burley, which I mentioned in the preamble. It's only in comparison with the other three C&D Burley Flakes that it looses one star. It's still way superior to all Burley blends from other producers I know.
Great tobaccos. Try all four of them. You'll be rewarded with an experience you won't get with other blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 14, 2015 | Extremely Strong | None Detected | Extra Full | Extra Strong |
Whew! This review seems like it is going to be a bit different than the rest. As I was beginning to discover I liked burley I wanted to give this a try.
Tin art has an antique look, but not very appealing. I opened the tin and found what I came to later learn was the C&D broken flake style. Tin note was shocking- it smells of cow manure, acrid vegetable decay. While many indicate overly wet tins, this was not. However, it seems that there was some undesirable microbial activity in the can although there was no visible indication like mold or discoloration.
I tried it anyway and continue to take a bowl maybe once every two months. It is the strongest stuff I have ever smoked or chewed of any form. In the pipe realm it is stronger than the Gawith ropes by some margin. Thankfully the terrible odor doesn't translate in the smoke or taste. Instead it is just a huge strong burley. At times it is rich and deep and it does settle down later in the bowl, but that's right around when the ashen taste takes over, similar to yesterday's cigar butt that you would rather not waste the next morning. Zero hint of Va or Perique to my palate which would be helpful in taming this beast. It smokes dry I'll grant that and in fact left me with bad cotton mouth. I often drink beer, iced tea, coffee, or whiskey while smoking, but never for the simple need of a liquid to promote swallowing and simply rehydrate my body.
I am positive that I got an off tin. First there was no evidence of any blending, it is almost certainly just burley and maybe represents poor mixing. Second, that horrible tin aroma indicates that something went wrong somewhere between the plant and my bowl. I can't recommend this, but may try the other burley flake blends at some distant future.
Tin art has an antique look, but not very appealing. I opened the tin and found what I came to later learn was the C&D broken flake style. Tin note was shocking- it smells of cow manure, acrid vegetable decay. While many indicate overly wet tins, this was not. However, it seems that there was some undesirable microbial activity in the can although there was no visible indication like mold or discoloration.
I tried it anyway and continue to take a bowl maybe once every two months. It is the strongest stuff I have ever smoked or chewed of any form. In the pipe realm it is stronger than the Gawith ropes by some margin. Thankfully the terrible odor doesn't translate in the smoke or taste. Instead it is just a huge strong burley. At times it is rich and deep and it does settle down later in the bowl, but that's right around when the ashen taste takes over, similar to yesterday's cigar butt that you would rather not waste the next morning. Zero hint of Va or Perique to my palate which would be helpful in taming this beast. It smokes dry I'll grant that and in fact left me with bad cotton mouth. I often drink beer, iced tea, coffee, or whiskey while smoking, but never for the simple need of a liquid to promote swallowing and simply rehydrate my body.
I am positive that I got an off tin. First there was no evidence of any blending, it is almost certainly just burley and maybe represents poor mixing. Second, that horrible tin aroma indicates that something went wrong somewhere between the plant and my bowl. I can't recommend this, but may try the other burley flake blends at some distant future.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 08, 2012 | Strong | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
I tried this tobacco because I thought I didn't like burley much and I'd heard that C&D were great with it. So I thought I'd try the best and see if it would change my mind. I chose this blend because I prefer dark burley to light and I'm keen on perique. I also like the 'Old Time' tin art, which is important.
A great tobacco if you want nicotine to out weigh flavour. Not that the flavour is bad, quite the opposite, it is excellent. It's just not strong. The nicotine, however, is. It might not be quite as strong as the Gawith ropes but I'd say it was on a par with Irish Flake.
The flakes are perfect in my tin. Until you touch them. At which point they fall to pieces completely. This may be slightly annoying but I certainly prefer it to having a flake which is impossible to break up when you feel like it.
The taste (which I suspect maybe slightly augmented by some flavouring/sweetening agent) is lightly earthy yet sweet/nutty with wiffs of chocolate. Of course it can turn bitter with if smoked a bit too fast, which the subdued flavour profile can lull me into doing. The burley plays the lead with red virginia as second fiddle. The perique seems almost non existant.
Has it made me a burley man? Maybe not but I quite like it. It seems to me to be high quality tobacco and a very pleasant smoke. Especially good for times when you are feeling the effects of accute nicotine deficiency but your palette is exhausted.
A great tobacco if you want nicotine to out weigh flavour. Not that the flavour is bad, quite the opposite, it is excellent. It's just not strong. The nicotine, however, is. It might not be quite as strong as the Gawith ropes but I'd say it was on a par with Irish Flake.
The flakes are perfect in my tin. Until you touch them. At which point they fall to pieces completely. This may be slightly annoying but I certainly prefer it to having a flake which is impossible to break up when you feel like it.
The taste (which I suspect maybe slightly augmented by some flavouring/sweetening agent) is lightly earthy yet sweet/nutty with wiffs of chocolate. Of course it can turn bitter with if smoked a bit too fast, which the subdued flavour profile can lull me into doing. The burley plays the lead with red virginia as second fiddle. The perique seems almost non existant.
Has it made me a burley man? Maybe not but I quite like it. It seems to me to be high quality tobacco and a very pleasant smoke. Especially good for times when you are feeling the effects of accute nicotine deficiency but your palette is exhausted.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 09, 2010 | Very Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
I typically scoff at reviews that seemingly exaggerate the nicotine strength of a blend.
I smoke hand-rolled cigarettes and use dip tobacco in addition to smoking 3 or 4 bowls a day. I've never smoked a pipe blend that brought anything bordering on an overwhelming dose of nicotine.
Well.....this stuff is no BS strong.
I had not read the reviews here before smoking and was surprised to find myself feeling the beginning of vitamin N OD. Then when I did read the reviews it made sense.
It's stronger to my receptors than OJK, Dark Bullseye, Night Train, 5 Bros (yes even 5 Bros), et al. I've not smoked the brown ropes from the Gawith houses so I can't speak to those. but this is by far the strongest blend I've smoked.
But don't confuse nicotine strength with harshness or unpleasant taste.
This is actually sort of a light bodied blend. Feels airy and light. It also has moderately subtle flavors that you have to go looking for, sort of like a good VA. I'd like it to be just a tad sweeter
I found it was drying to my mouth at times. I think another reviewer referred to it as astringent. I agree. But not biting in any way whatsoever. Seems to have dull edges in fact. But drying still.
Many have mentioned the cut. It is a bit different. It seems to be a lightly pressed flake. It's soft, light and broken into strands that are almost noodle like. My tin has only been open for a few days. I expect the noodles will get more brittle and crumbly as it gets more air.
I like this blend. I've smoked about 5 bowls of this now and found it to be pretty consistent. Not really a flavor explosion. But more of a sensory smoking experience blend. A great one for chilling out and hitting the zone.
I smoke hand-rolled cigarettes and use dip tobacco in addition to smoking 3 or 4 bowls a day. I've never smoked a pipe blend that brought anything bordering on an overwhelming dose of nicotine.
Well.....this stuff is no BS strong.
I had not read the reviews here before smoking and was surprised to find myself feeling the beginning of vitamin N OD. Then when I did read the reviews it made sense.
It's stronger to my receptors than OJK, Dark Bullseye, Night Train, 5 Bros (yes even 5 Bros), et al. I've not smoked the brown ropes from the Gawith houses so I can't speak to those. but this is by far the strongest blend I've smoked.
But don't confuse nicotine strength with harshness or unpleasant taste.
This is actually sort of a light bodied blend. Feels airy and light. It also has moderately subtle flavors that you have to go looking for, sort of like a good VA. I'd like it to be just a tad sweeter
I found it was drying to my mouth at times. I think another reviewer referred to it as astringent. I agree. But not biting in any way whatsoever. Seems to have dull edges in fact. But drying still.
Many have mentioned the cut. It is a bit different. It seems to be a lightly pressed flake. It's soft, light and broken into strands that are almost noodle like. My tin has only been open for a few days. I expect the noodles will get more brittle and crumbly as it gets more air.
I like this blend. I've smoked about 5 bowls of this now and found it to be pretty consistent. Not really a flavor explosion. But more of a sensory smoking experience blend. A great one for chilling out and hitting the zone.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 30, 2014 | Extremely Strong | Mild | Very Full | Pleasant |
Not really a flake but long narrow cuts that resemble particle board offcuts. The colour is predominantly mid brown.
On first opening the tin gives off a funky barnyard smell, and not in a good way, possibly from some not very top drawer Perique. When this passes the tobacco has a malty molasses and chocolate note with some cinnamon or other spice notes.
This is a harsh and very strong tobacco. The Red Virginias strike me as aggressive and there is nothing in this blend to calm them. The Burleys tend towards bitter and, as previously suggested, the Perique just doesn't work here. The wife liked the room note, much to my bemusement.
I hate to mark down any tobacco, not the least because a purchase is always made in the expectation of enjoyment, but I couldn't recommend this beast unless you really had a thing for 'in your face' tobacco of a very retro kind.
On first opening the tin gives off a funky barnyard smell, and not in a good way, possibly from some not very top drawer Perique. When this passes the tobacco has a malty molasses and chocolate note with some cinnamon or other spice notes.
This is a harsh and very strong tobacco. The Red Virginias strike me as aggressive and there is nothing in this blend to calm them. The Burleys tend towards bitter and, as previously suggested, the Perique just doesn't work here. The wife liked the room note, much to my bemusement.
I hate to mark down any tobacco, not the least because a purchase is always made in the expectation of enjoyment, but I couldn't recommend this beast unless you really had a thing for 'in your face' tobacco of a very retro kind.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 19, 2014 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I have been obsessed with Virginia flakes for the last several months, and thought I would branch out into burleys. Doing some research (on this site, of course), I decided on C&D Burley Flake #1, due to it's slight VA sweetness and rumored cigar undertones.
After smoking two full bowls, I don't exactly know what to think.
Upon popping the tin, immediately sour notes are prominent, mingled with a slight tangy-nutty scent, reminiscent of under-ripe walnut shells. The sourness was much stronger than I had imagined however, and was vaguely off-putting. When I smell a nice strong VA flake it makes my mouth water, but this made me nervous.
However, the flakes are gorgeous. Thick cut, absolutely perfect moisture, and they rub out very easily. Perfect for loading any sort of bowl you like, with any form of tobacco cut. I have tried rubbing it out fairly fine as well as user thicker flakes in a ball (as is my usual preference with VA flake). The latter for me was a much more pleasant smoke, as the thickness of the tobacco helped control the burn and keep it cool. In my Savinelli straight panel pipe (one of my go-to flake pipes, due to the small bowl size) I smoked easily for a straight 35 minutes without a re-light. I usually plow through a bowl in that pipe in under 20 minutes, sometimes even 10.
The first thing that hits me on the char is pepper. Lots of pepper. I tried inhaling, and nope! Not gonna happen. This one burns the back of the throat. Even without inhaling the nicotine content sends my head spinning of I puff too hard. This stuff is no joke.
My first bowl was simply unpleasant. The second (the next morning) was with some black espresso, and was much more enjoyable. If you like dark burleys or want a break from VA and latakia, I do urge you to give this a shot. However, don't expect an every-day smoker, nor a light easy smoke to tickle your taste buds. For me the word that describes this is "contemplative." It's to be smoked slow and cool. It will certainly please, but enjoy it for what it is.
After smoking two full bowls, I don't exactly know what to think.
Upon popping the tin, immediately sour notes are prominent, mingled with a slight tangy-nutty scent, reminiscent of under-ripe walnut shells. The sourness was much stronger than I had imagined however, and was vaguely off-putting. When I smell a nice strong VA flake it makes my mouth water, but this made me nervous.
However, the flakes are gorgeous. Thick cut, absolutely perfect moisture, and they rub out very easily. Perfect for loading any sort of bowl you like, with any form of tobacco cut. I have tried rubbing it out fairly fine as well as user thicker flakes in a ball (as is my usual preference with VA flake). The latter for me was a much more pleasant smoke, as the thickness of the tobacco helped control the burn and keep it cool. In my Savinelli straight panel pipe (one of my go-to flake pipes, due to the small bowl size) I smoked easily for a straight 35 minutes without a re-light. I usually plow through a bowl in that pipe in under 20 minutes, sometimes even 10.
The first thing that hits me on the char is pepper. Lots of pepper. I tried inhaling, and nope! Not gonna happen. This one burns the back of the throat. Even without inhaling the nicotine content sends my head spinning of I puff too hard. This stuff is no joke.
My first bowl was simply unpleasant. The second (the next morning) was with some black espresso, and was much more enjoyable. If you like dark burleys or want a break from VA and latakia, I do urge you to give this a shot. However, don't expect an every-day smoker, nor a light easy smoke to tickle your taste buds. For me the word that describes this is "contemplative." It's to be smoked slow and cool. It will certainly please, but enjoy it for what it is.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli straight panel, Castello poker
PurchasedFrom:
The Senate Smokeshop
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 20, 2011 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I got the Burley Flake #1, #2, and #3 tins. First C&D I ever bought. They sat in my tobacco closet for a year before I got to them. All three cans were a bit out of shape, with #1 being the most so. I just thought I had banged them around a bit until I opened the first one recently - KABOOM! The stuff had fermented quite a bit in the can and exploded like a cherry bomb. I opened the other two under a towel to prevent my hand from getting scraped again from the blown back lid and keep bits of tobacco from exploding outward. The odor was enough to make my eyes water - very sharp and peculiar. And the tobacco was way too damp. I've been airing it out off and on for a month and its still too damp, though the smell has toned down a bit.
I enjoyed the honest-to-goodness tobacco taste and smell initially. Lots of smoke. But the more I smoked it the more irritating I found it. Needs frequent relights. A very strong burley, and kinda rough. I thought I liked burley till I found out what too much burley was like. The nicotine is also a bit much for me.
I got through about two-thirds of the can and almost threw the rest away. Thought better of that (I hate to waste tobacco) and mixed in virginia ribbons about 50/50. Much better now.
If you age yours as long as I did and your cans are bulging, be careful - that lid is sharp and the explosion is enough to make your heart stop.
I enjoyed the honest-to-goodness tobacco taste and smell initially. Lots of smoke. But the more I smoked it the more irritating I found it. Needs frequent relights. A very strong burley, and kinda rough. I thought I liked burley till I found out what too much burley was like. The nicotine is also a bit much for me.
I got through about two-thirds of the can and almost threw the rest away. Thought better of that (I hate to waste tobacco) and mixed in virginia ribbons about 50/50. Much better now.
If you age yours as long as I did and your cans are bulging, be careful - that lid is sharp and the explosion is enough to make your heart stop.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 30, 2010 | Strong | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable to Strong |
Normally I post extremely verbose reviews, but not for this one. Simply put, I love this blend! I'm a regular burley smoker with Big N' Burley being my every day smoke. However, when I want something slightly different with a nice kick, this is what I go to.
The tin odor is quite potent, and either clears out my sinuses or brings tears to my eyes. The tobacco is a moist broken flake that is THICK! My favorite method of packing is to just ball it up and plug it in.
Due to the moisture content, it takes a few lights and a couple tamps to get it going, but once lit, it smokes all the way through to the bottom, as long you give it the occasional tamp.
The vitamin N is extreme, at least for me. Its the strongest tobacco I've smoked so far and it really does the job. As such, it is not an all day smoke. I only partake of it occasionally, but when I do, it always blows my socks off.
It can have a slight bite to it if one isn't careful. As such, this tobacco is to be respected.
If you're looking for a no nonsense blend that will send you into a nicotine induced state of bliss, this is the one to do it! Highly recommended, 4 stars!
The tin odor is quite potent, and either clears out my sinuses or brings tears to my eyes. The tobacco is a moist broken flake that is THICK! My favorite method of packing is to just ball it up and plug it in.
Due to the moisture content, it takes a few lights and a couple tamps to get it going, but once lit, it smokes all the way through to the bottom, as long you give it the occasional tamp.
The vitamin N is extreme, at least for me. Its the strongest tobacco I've smoked so far and it really does the job. As such, it is not an all day smoke. I only partake of it occasionally, but when I do, it always blows my socks off.
It can have a slight bite to it if one isn't careful. As such, this tobacco is to be respected.
If you're looking for a no nonsense blend that will send you into a nicotine induced state of bliss, this is the one to do it! Highly recommended, 4 stars!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 26, 2010 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I received BF#1 in an "all-burley" sample pack from C&D. After having gone through all six samples in regular-sized pipes, I figured they were all too strong for me, and considered giving them away or throwing them out. Then, I remembered that using a large-bowled pipe can smooth out strong blends. So, I brought out my Jumbo Oom Paul from Boswell.
What a difference the right pipe makes! In the Jumbo, I found BF#1 to be a strong, smooth, full-flavored burley. I can't detect the perique in this blend at all. Even first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, this was a very pleasant smoke for me. No hiccups, no spins or sweaty palms.
For comparison, I've lately been smoking lighter burleys like Classic Burley Kake, Granger, and Boswell's Premium Burley. BF#1 is definitely stronger than all those burleys, but smooth, full, and muscular. I'm hanging onto this blend. If it had a bit less strength, it would have gotten four stars from me.
What a difference the right pipe makes! In the Jumbo, I found BF#1 to be a strong, smooth, full-flavored burley. I can't detect the perique in this blend at all. Even first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, this was a very pleasant smoke for me. No hiccups, no spins or sweaty palms.
For comparison, I've lately been smoking lighter burleys like Classic Burley Kake, Granger, and Boswell's Premium Burley. BF#1 is definitely stronger than all those burleys, but smooth, full, and muscular. I'm hanging onto this blend. If it had a bit less strength, it would have gotten four stars from me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 06, 2010 | Very Strong | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
WOW! This blend is strong as a bull. I like strong blends myself though not all the time. This blend fits the bill when looking to chill out a bit. It's an ass-kicker. I put it alongside of Five Brothers and Old Joe Krantz with OJK being the mildest of the three.
I can't taste any particlular flavorings or toppings here. Maybe that's just me. I'm just getting serious tobacco coming through my pipes. I haven't smoked too many of C&D's blends and this is the most hardcore yet. The room note seems to be tolerable but not stinky like a latakia blend. Trust me, if it smelled badly I'd have heard from the peanut gallery at home.
It is a little moist out of the package. BF #1 surprised me as being easy to light and burn despite its moist feeling right in the package. I set a couple bowls worth under a desk lamp just to see what happens only long enough to take the moist feel out of it. Still Strong as a Bull. I have no complaints here at all. I just wish it were available in bulk.
I suggest that it's not for a beginner unless one is coming off non-filtered cigarettes. I rate this as a STRONG THREE STARS.
I can't taste any particlular flavorings or toppings here. Maybe that's just me. I'm just getting serious tobacco coming through my pipes. I haven't smoked too many of C&D's blends and this is the most hardcore yet. The room note seems to be tolerable but not stinky like a latakia blend. Trust me, if it smelled badly I'd have heard from the peanut gallery at home.
It is a little moist out of the package. BF #1 surprised me as being easy to light and burn despite its moist feeling right in the package. I set a couple bowls worth under a desk lamp just to see what happens only long enough to take the moist feel out of it. Still Strong as a Bull. I have no complaints here at all. I just wish it were available in bulk.
I suggest that it's not for a beginner unless one is coming off non-filtered cigarettes. I rate this as a STRONG THREE STARS.
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