Cornell & Diehl Syrian Trawler
(2.86)
A touch of Cyprian Latakia is added to Syrian Latakia, Turkish, red Virginia and stoved bright Virginia ribbon.
Notes: Discountinued Blend.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
This is another of the great Syrian blends that are now extinct. I bought a few ounces of each of them back when C&D still had them in stock, and this is one of the ones that stood out. I bought a pound of it, and I'm sorry to say that I'm nearing the end of my stash...and there's just no more available, and there probably never will be any ever again.
First, this is a blend for Syrian Latakia connoisseurs. The smoky oak flavor is abundantly evident (they used oak to fire-cure the tobacco), and provides that glorious aroma of fine aged leather. The Orientals and Virginias add just enough complexity and sweetness to make it a superbly interesting blend. Reportedly, Syrian Trawler also contains some Cyprian Latweed, but if so it's been added with just the lightest touch. The Latakia presence is unmistakably Syrian. The tobacco lights easily, and burns clean and dry.
There are no tobaccos like this any more. Greg Pease could certainly make a blend this good if he could get his hands on some Syrian Latweed, but the gods have conspired against that outcome. Too bad. For those who appreciate refined Syrian Latakia blends, Syrian Trawler is one of the classics.
First, this is a blend for Syrian Latakia connoisseurs. The smoky oak flavor is abundantly evident (they used oak to fire-cure the tobacco), and provides that glorious aroma of fine aged leather. The Orientals and Virginias add just enough complexity and sweetness to make it a superbly interesting blend. Reportedly, Syrian Trawler also contains some Cyprian Latweed, but if so it's been added with just the lightest touch. The Latakia presence is unmistakably Syrian. The tobacco lights easily, and burns clean and dry.
There are no tobaccos like this any more. Greg Pease could certainly make a blend this good if he could get his hands on some Syrian Latweed, but the gods have conspired against that outcome. Too bad. For those who appreciate refined Syrian Latakia blends, Syrian Trawler is one of the classics.
Pipe Used:
Mastro de Paja, Karl Eric, Dunhill Root Briar
PurchasedFrom:
Cornell & Diehl
Age When Smoked:
15 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 02, 2004 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a top quality smoke. I concur with the other reviewers that it could use some Virginnia doctoring to cut some of the Latakia overdose. I will hold off on my ministrations to this mixture until it has aged a wee bit. It may turn out to actually rate these four stars without the alteration.
Update: After following the Latakia rich Mt. Camp, this one tasted much closer to 965. It tasted very well balanced with just enough of each tobacco alternately making its' presence known. The Perique level (not listed as a component)was just right and I could even taste the Oriental leaf on occasion. Very nice smoke. It smokes clean and leaves a light gray ash. No gunk in the bottom, just a pipe cleaner midway to remove some of the particulates.
Update: After following the Latakia rich Mt. Camp, this one tasted much closer to 965. It tasted very well balanced with just enough of each tobacco alternately making its' presence known. The Perique level (not listed as a component)was just right and I could even taste the Oriental leaf on occasion. Very nice smoke. It smokes clean and leaves a light gray ash. No gunk in the bottom, just a pipe cleaner midway to remove some of the particulates.
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