Cornell & Diehl Odessa
(2.95)
Cavendish cut burley, Turkish, Latakia and perique. Similar to the old Balkan Sobranie White.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Burley Based |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.95 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Cornell & Diehl - Odessa.
Okay, before I really digged around in the pouch it looked promising, and then I noticed the amount of twigs. I found a fair few of them in a short amount of time. The water content's good enough, if anything it's a bit too dry.
As expected from the moisture amount it lights easily. The tobaccos are quite well balanced with one another, ergo the smoke's fairly well-rounded. On one hand this is good, yet on the other it's bad. You see, there isn't really anything that particularly stands out where the flavour's concerned - what some would call well-rounded others may call boring? Me? I find it a bit mundane. This feeling lasts for half a bowl, and then it turns to dislike: it develops an ashy taste.
The nicotine's medium and the room note's alright, I suppose.
Only somewhat recommended.
Okay, before I really digged around in the pouch it looked promising, and then I noticed the amount of twigs. I found a fair few of them in a short amount of time. The water content's good enough, if anything it's a bit too dry.
As expected from the moisture amount it lights easily. The tobaccos are quite well balanced with one another, ergo the smoke's fairly well-rounded. On one hand this is good, yet on the other it's bad. You see, there isn't really anything that particularly stands out where the flavour's concerned - what some would call well-rounded others may call boring? Me? I find it a bit mundane. This feeling lasts for half a bowl, and then it turns to dislike: it develops an ashy taste.
The nicotine's medium and the room note's alright, I suppose.
Only somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Jeckyll & Hyde #05
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Six weeks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 30, 2006 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
History....Thats what this reminds me of. Old english libraries on estates of well to do gentleman..... This starts with a wonderful smokey taste, metamorphasing to a blend of Turkish, burley and Cyprian latakia. Like a gourmet coffee- Dark and tasty. I'm sure the perique is there, but its a team thing- so I never noticed any one thing performing a solo act. Its not for the aromatic follower, This is an ENGLISH. I was advised by Mr. Tarler that this was his dedication to Balkan Sobranie White. Never having tried B.S.W.- Its just plain good to me. I hope people give more attention to C&D's bulk blends- Pretty packaging is nice, But there are glories out there- and some secrets are forth discovering. If you like a good balkan- You owe it to yourself... ****I have noticed this will put you to sleep if your not careful....
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 06, 2001 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
General Comment for All C&D Blends. So far, all my samples have burned clean and dry. They contain quality ingredients. If purchased fresh from C&D, I find that I must adjust the moisture content, and let them rest for 3-6 months before sampling. They change flavor dramatically in just a few months.
#968 Odessa Looks like a tobacco that I would enjoy. It has a full range of colors. It has the cut and pouch aroma of the English blends that I prefer. The Turkish and Latakia dominate the pouch aroma. It has more than the average zing when blown out through the nose. All this being said, I find it lacking for me. I should find this to be a satisfying blend, but I do not. I notice that there is also a #968R, Red Odessa that substitutes Virginia for the Burley in #968. I will assume that the "R" version would be more appealing to me. In fact, one of my favorites is #99 Engine 99 which is described as a mixture of 968R and Pirate Kake.
For those that find #99 a bit strong, and for those that lean to Burleys more than Virginia's, this could be a good middle of the road English blend. I will have to order the #968R version before making further comments.
#968 Odessa Looks like a tobacco that I would enjoy. It has a full range of colors. It has the cut and pouch aroma of the English blends that I prefer. The Turkish and Latakia dominate the pouch aroma. It has more than the average zing when blown out through the nose. All this being said, I find it lacking for me. I should find this to be a satisfying blend, but I do not. I notice that there is also a #968R, Red Odessa that substitutes Virginia for the Burley in #968. I will assume that the "R" version would be more appealing to me. In fact, one of my favorites is #99 Engine 99 which is described as a mixture of 968R and Pirate Kake.
For those that find #99 a bit strong, and for those that lean to Burleys more than Virginia's, this could be a good middle of the road English blend. I will have to order the #968R version before making further comments.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 26, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is the first disappointment for me from C&D. Actually, I think it's a matter of body chemistry. The flavor is there, and I agree with most of what Talonr1701 said, but it's gets really bitter and ashy tasting towards mid bowl. I wish it weren't so, but this blend gets me all choked up, and not in a good way. Is it similar to BSW? Well, a Frankfurter is similar to a Nathan's hot dog, but not even close to the real thing.
Having only finished 4 out of 8 ounces in various pipes, I may revisit this review, but doubt it. I think this is a good candidate for the next pass of the tobacco box. Off to try Star of the East.......
Having only finished 4 out of 8 ounces in various pipes, I may revisit this review, but doubt it. I think this is a good candidate for the next pass of the tobacco box. Off to try Star of the East.......
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