Cornell & Diehl Virginia Gentleman
(3.25)
A unique combination of Virginias and burleys, with a slight touch of Turkish for added sophistication, create a superb all day smoke for those who enjoy Virginia blends, but find them a touch bitey for all day enjoyment.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.25 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 15 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 30, 2014 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I was putting in an order on SP.com and imagining my cellar. I thought, "Mr. Motoyoshi, you sure do have a lot of latakia blends...." so I was on the search for a bulk VA. I had heard nothing of this blend up until that point and didn't really read the description after "Unique combination of Virginias and Burleys..." My haphazardness would deliver me a tobacco I will not forget.
I'll admit, I tend to lean towards the VaBur mixtures. I like how the sweetness from the VAs plays with the nutty earthiness of the Burleys. Nothing wrong with Latakia in my book, but it's just my preference to have these two tobaccos in my pipe.
The tobacco from SmokingPipes was just at the right moisture level when I took it out of the ziplock bag. Some part of me thinks this is just a coincidence. The cut and composition almost reminds me of Prince Albert's blonde brother, Prince Lucas 😉 There are some pieces that are much bigger than the others but I usually just put them at the bottom of the bowl to support the rest of the packing.
My first smoke:
Lighting this tobacco I thought I was just going to get a VA with some Burley in the background. But from the start I could tell there was something different ( Remember I didn't know there was Turkish in this). I puffed about 1/4 of the way down and was getting sweet caramel notes and some nuts but something else... I stopped my car (because I was driving) and got down to the half way point. "VA, check, Burley, check....but there's something else" Took out my phone and looked up and realized there was also Turkish in this lovely mixture. At the end there was nothing left but about a half a centimeter of ash and it gave off the loveliest nutty flavor before it got to the end.
I'm living in Japan now and trying not to stock up on too many tobaccos as I don't want to pay a ton of taxes when I return to the US for good next year. But, I can say without a doubt that I will buy a pound of this for my cellar in America. Easily an all day smoke and much more complex than your typical VaBur. The Vitamin N isn't really too strong in this one but if smoked too fast you may get a little bit of a Burley Kick. This is a great tobacco to be getting work done, or used for those pensive smoking sessions where the flavors bring your thoughts to another level.
The bright VAs give off a nice honey and slight citrus-like flavor while meddling with the Burleys that keep this blend smoking cool and support the flavor profiles (even absorbing some them as well) Turkish is just enough to give it some distinction without being overbearing. Smoked my way through 3 oz of this and my only regret is that I didn't get more.
I'll admit, I tend to lean towards the VaBur mixtures. I like how the sweetness from the VAs plays with the nutty earthiness of the Burleys. Nothing wrong with Latakia in my book, but it's just my preference to have these two tobaccos in my pipe.
The tobacco from SmokingPipes was just at the right moisture level when I took it out of the ziplock bag. Some part of me thinks this is just a coincidence. The cut and composition almost reminds me of Prince Albert's blonde brother, Prince Lucas 😉 There are some pieces that are much bigger than the others but I usually just put them at the bottom of the bowl to support the rest of the packing.
My first smoke:
Lighting this tobacco I thought I was just going to get a VA with some Burley in the background. But from the start I could tell there was something different ( Remember I didn't know there was Turkish in this). I puffed about 1/4 of the way down and was getting sweet caramel notes and some nuts but something else... I stopped my car (because I was driving) and got down to the half way point. "VA, check, Burley, check....but there's something else" Took out my phone and looked up and realized there was also Turkish in this lovely mixture. At the end there was nothing left but about a half a centimeter of ash and it gave off the loveliest nutty flavor before it got to the end.
I'm living in Japan now and trying not to stock up on too many tobaccos as I don't want to pay a ton of taxes when I return to the US for good next year. But, I can say without a doubt that I will buy a pound of this for my cellar in America. Easily an all day smoke and much more complex than your typical VaBur. The Vitamin N isn't really too strong in this one but if smoked too fast you may get a little bit of a Burley Kick. This is a great tobacco to be getting work done, or used for those pensive smoking sessions where the flavors bring your thoughts to another level.
The bright VAs give off a nice honey and slight citrus-like flavor while meddling with the Burleys that keep this blend smoking cool and support the flavor profiles (even absorbing some them as well) Turkish is just enough to give it some distinction without being overbearing. Smoked my way through 3 oz of this and my only regret is that I didn't get more.
Pipe Used:
Ardor 1/4 bent apple
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The Burley is the base here with the Turkish and Virginias pretty well balanced in front. Only at the end does the Burley try to assert itself. There are many nuances of flavor, sweet, spicy, sour, butter, earth, nuts, citrus. There's a lot going on. Medium in body and medium in flavor. Very, very nice.
Pipe Used:
MM General, MM Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
fresh bulk
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2015 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
#969 has always been a favorite of mine in the C&D line. I actually add a bit of McClelland's Blending Oriental to this blend to produce what (for me), is a taste similar to the old Balkan Sobranie White with Perique. I have noticed a difference in flavor presentation from tin to tin, and that could be caused by any number of things, so, I enjoy some tins better than others.
Pipestud
Pipestud
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Feb 28, 2007 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Very Pleasant |
An interesting blend. One of those in my recent burley exploration. Very light grassy, straw-like scent. Mostly a light brown and dull yellow mixture. Not too fine of a cut, but plenty of small pieces.
The Virginia's used are light, citrus-like. The Turkish makes itself known right away with a little tingle. The burley acts to meld it all together in a fine smoke. After a few minutes a nice, light sweetness grows. I smoke a lot of my blends in large bowls and this one is well-mannered in a 1 inch Ben Wade. Plenty of flavor. Strength is just right for sipping. Another one of those blends that make my mouth water.
The flavor intensifies a bit as the bowl is smoked down, but never over-powering. Could be an all day smoke for some, in the right pipe. The lemony aspect to the room note should help it's acceptance. After the half-bowl point the burley tries to come to the front, more toasty and creamy flavors are noted. The Turkish fades a bit.
I will have to get more of this blend for the cellar.
Enjoy!
Carlos
The Virginia's used are light, citrus-like. The Turkish makes itself known right away with a little tingle. The burley acts to meld it all together in a fine smoke. After a few minutes a nice, light sweetness grows. I smoke a lot of my blends in large bowls and this one is well-mannered in a 1 inch Ben Wade. Plenty of flavor. Strength is just right for sipping. Another one of those blends that make my mouth water.
The flavor intensifies a bit as the bowl is smoked down, but never over-powering. Could be an all day smoke for some, in the right pipe. The lemony aspect to the room note should help it's acceptance. After the half-bowl point the burley tries to come to the front, more toasty and creamy flavors are noted. The Turkish fades a bit.
I will have to get more of this blend for the cellar.
Enjoy!
Carlos
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2016 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Despite the name, this is a burley/Va blend first and foremost, and I recommend every fan of burley/VA blends try it. I am a fan of several C&D burley blends, but sometimes find myself wanting their great burley taste but less strident and nicotine laden. This is it, and it is very good indeed. It leans a bit more to the Va side than such blends as Haunted Bookshop and the other Ronowski blends. This isn't blended by Bob Ronowski, but it keeps in his tradition. Better yet, unlike many C&D blends, it doesn't require a lot of aging to smoke well; I even liked it fresh off the truck. The additon of Turkish enhances the interest of the traditional interplay between the burley and Va. A natural, all-day blend. It might improve with more aging, but I smoked up my sample within a few months, and I didn't notice appreciable change after a month or so. There is an unusual lemony nose to it in the pouch which does not translate to it's taste. I suspect this is due to the Va which is used rather than any applied flavoring.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
0 to 5 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 27, 2008 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
There's something about this tobacco that keeps me coming back. It's not particularly full, not too mild...It's just right!
This tobak has a clean simplicity about it. Very natural with a subdued sweetness that doesn't immediately jump out at you. Not a bite in the bowl. It's kind of a pure tobacco that isn't bland or boring.
If I have any caveat, it's that many Cornell and Diehl tobaccos seem pretty similar with one another. But seeking out the small differences can lead to a very rewarding smoke, such as Virginia Gentleman.
Govern Yourself Accordingly,
SmokeKing David
This tobak has a clean simplicity about it. Very natural with a subdued sweetness that doesn't immediately jump out at you. Not a bite in the bowl. It's kind of a pure tobacco that isn't bland or boring.
If I have any caveat, it's that many Cornell and Diehl tobaccos seem pretty similar with one another. But seeking out the small differences can lead to a very rewarding smoke, such as Virginia Gentleman.
Govern Yourself Accordingly,
SmokeKing David
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Some recipes form eternal archetypes that delight pipe smokers for generations. In this mixture, as in the very similar blend "Prince Albert," the magic is formed of a lot of Burley, sweetened with Virginias, and then given a piquant tang through the inclusion of Orientals. This makes for a gentle mixture with a honey, hay and buttermilk type flavor. Pouch note is exceptional, smelling like a hay barn on a spring day, and with minimal moisture it lights well and burns completely. About halfway through a bowl the Virginias caramelize and meld with the zingy Orientals, with the Burley rising in the background and taking on those flavors within its roasted grain flavor. For those who love Virginias, this may be a blend for experienced tasters, since it is more like buttermilk bread than the breakfast cereal of the big market Virginia/Burley blends. An instant favorite.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 11, 2008 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Hey, I keep sampling this C&D tobacco and I am going to get hooked. This one is just terrific. I only got enough for a couple of bowls, but I am going to fix that right away. Try this one as it is complex and just plain great. The touch of Oriental is just genius. After 2 pounds of this stuff I have to move it up to the highest as an all day and early evening puffer.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 12, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
This is a rather nice presentation from CD. The flavour profile is pure tobacco, so no additives have been added to the formula. The citrusy and sweet notes from the viriginia leaf are quite dominant, whereas the oriental profile becomes more and more apparent as you progress with your smoke. Despite this, it never gets to the point where you might think you are smoking an oriental blend. Rather, it kind of adds some spiciness and sophistication to the smoking experience. The burley leaf is added to accentuate the other components of the blend, but sometimes it shows up in the front with chocolatey or nutty undertones. All and all, smoking this blend you'd think you're smoking a straight and rich virginia tobacco, nothing more, nothing less. I am quite pleased with it, so I might buy again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 12, 2019 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Smooth citrucy, honey-sweet, and hay-like Virginias are the main component. They are combined with Orientals and probably white Burley. Can sense the perfumed Orientals which are discreet but still there and Burley adds yet another dimension, earthy and mildly bitter.
Overall Virginia Gentleman is a mellow natural-tasting smoke with no bite – mild to medium strength with a limited variety of flavours but a beautiful and bold taste. Quite good on its own, good for blending as well. As a former cigarette smoker I like these all-natural and unprocessed tobaccos a lot. To me this is indeed very cigarette-like, however none of the many cigarette brands I have smoked over the years is nearly as good... Four stars if you like this kind of tobacco.
Overall Virginia Gentleman is a mellow natural-tasting smoke with no bite – mild to medium strength with a limited variety of flavours but a beautiful and bold taste. Quite good on its own, good for blending as well. As a former cigarette smoker I like these all-natural and unprocessed tobaccos a lot. To me this is indeed very cigarette-like, however none of the many cigarette brands I have smoked over the years is nearly as good... Four stars if you like this kind of tobacco.
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