Cornell & Diehl Chocolate Cavendish
(2.33)
A delicate balance of several Scandinavian tobaccos in cavendish cuts, made even more flavorful with the addition of our own exclusive formulation of natural chocolate and cocoa bean.
Notes: Reminiscent of Lane Ltd. CC5 blend. This was an Amar Blends Co. mixture. Cornell & Diehl bought the rights of all their old recipes.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Cavendish |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Whisky |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild to Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.33 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2015 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
On opening the tin you a greeted with a great and full chocolate aroma that promises great things, but for me at least in the smoking, this blend didn't stand up.
While I didn't experience the harshness some have reported, I didn't get much chocolate flavor either aside from the initial light where it is very prominent. The tobacco is high quality, burns well gives a good volume of smooth smoke, but as a chocolate aromatic it doesn't make it for me.
While I didn't experience the harshness some have reported, I didn't get much chocolate flavor either aside from the initial light where it is very prominent. The tobacco is high quality, burns well gives a good volume of smooth smoke, but as a chocolate aromatic it doesn't make it for me.
Pipe Used:
cobs mostly
PurchasedFrom:
SPC
Age When Smoked:
tin fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 11, 2012 | Medium to Strong | Medium | Very Full | Tolerable |
Flavors were not there, seemed harsh and cigarettish to smoke. Emptied the pipe before I finished the smoke. Not recommended.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 04, 2023 | Mild | Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
My review may be taken with a grain of salt because as much as I've wanted to like burley blends, even topped blends, they tend to take like cigarettes to me. This isn't a reflection on the quality of the leaf or the blending but on my palette.
I like blends that contain burley which can be balanced with something else, but this kind of blend isn't my thing.
There is a delicate chocolate topping in the bag, but it is not overpowering. If you like light aromatics and burley, this might be a good one to try.
I like blends that contain burley which can be balanced with something else, but this kind of blend isn't my thing.
There is a delicate chocolate topping in the bag, but it is not overpowering. If you like light aromatics and burley, this might be a good one to try.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 26, 2023 | Medium to Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium | Tolerable |
Shredded ribbons emit seemingly quality chocolate fudgy goodness, though lighting was a bit unusually difficult out of the can requiring several re-lights.
Cavendish tries in vain to mellow things out but fails. Could perhaps benefit from blending in equal-parts with Sutliff Black Cavendish.. but I'll resist.
Smokes incredibly harsh and dry-tasking if Borkum Riff made a chocolate blend. Not unlike eating a dry tablespoon full of baker's chocolate powder with shredded cork dust and then someone stabs you with a rounded spoon between your ribs.
Very unpleasantly rough compared to Sutliff's Chocolate Supreme or Boswell's Chocolate Creme which are sublime. This leaves a nasty aftertaste of dry chalky cocoa as well. Strong pipe ghosting and lingering aftertaste for 12 hours.
This is not a lost cause. I suspect it will mellow, blend, and improve in 10 years. Letting cellar until then. I have yet to find a C&D that's any good.
Burnt baker's chocolate cocoa powder, burnt tires & cork-board.
Cavendish tries in vain to mellow things out but fails. Could perhaps benefit from blending in equal-parts with Sutliff Black Cavendish.. but I'll resist.
Smokes incredibly harsh and dry-tasking if Borkum Riff made a chocolate blend. Not unlike eating a dry tablespoon full of baker's chocolate powder with shredded cork dust and then someone stabs you with a rounded spoon between your ribs.
Very unpleasantly rough compared to Sutliff's Chocolate Supreme or Boswell's Chocolate Creme which are sublime. This leaves a nasty aftertaste of dry chalky cocoa as well. Strong pipe ghosting and lingering aftertaste for 12 hours.
This is not a lost cause. I suspect it will mellow, blend, and improve in 10 years. Letting cellar until then. I have yet to find a C&D that's any good.
Burnt baker's chocolate cocoa powder, burnt tires & cork-board.
Pipe Used:
Savenelli Alligator
PurchasedFrom:
Stag Tobaconnist
Age When Smoked:
Feb 2022
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