Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake
(3.29)
A smooth, robust blend with lots (75%!) of exceptional latakia accompanied by Turkish and burley, Pirate Cake by Cornell & Diehl is a latakia lover's treasure.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Sea Scoundrels |
| Blended By | Craig Tarler |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| 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
Strong
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.29 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Full | Very Strong |
Alright, so after a lot of virginia and VaPer and VaBur in this summer I really missed some good latakia so I decided to open this tin of Cornell & Diehl’s Pirate Kake.
And so I will begin with the tin note. The smell in the tin is not very very strong. Indeed you can smell the latakia but also lots of turkish.
The tobacco is a very nice krumble kake, with a very smoky and somehow musty or vinegar smell. There’s a lot of leathery smell in this one as well. It’s not the most pleasant smell. The tobacco is not super pressed, it’s easy to rub and easy to fill your pipe (unlike Seattle Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding). The moisture is perfect, you can put it directly in the bowl or can leave it to dry as long as you wish. Indeed most of the tobacco is black, just a little bit of gold leaves.
I guess a lot of the smell comes from the turkish as well, it’s like a battle between the latakia and the turkish in the smell, but in taste the latakia wins, of course.
It doesn’t burn great, needs some relights but that’s ok, we’re not in a slow smoking championship after all.
The room note is very ok with me, but I’m pretty sure that it would smell like Hell for someone who doesn’t like cigar smoke or cigarette smoke. The room note is very strong actually.
Tastewise, this is amazing. I love it. I just love it! If this has 75% latakia, I guess I could smoke pure latakia. However, even if this blend is quite straightforward it is helped by the turkish. It’s smoky and leathery and smoky, and has some smoky taste. 🙂
Now, being serious, while it is indeed very smoky, the leathery taste is also there, which is very very interesting. So it’s not the sweet latakia you find in various blends, this one actually is smoky. I love it. (how many times did I say “smoky” so far? damn...)
Full taste. Flavoring? Who the hell could detect any casing or topping in this? No, no, no. This is for those dirty pirates!!! 🙂 Strength is mild to medium because you can’t take a lot of vitamin N from the latakia or the oriental, maybe from the burley but I don’t think it’s a lot of burley in this.
I was actually searching for this kind of tobacco for a long time. I’m a latakia lover. I’ve tried a lot of english blends that said they had a lot of latakia or said they have full strength smoke, like Samuel Gawith’s Commonwealth Mixture. Well, no. That is not a “latakia bomb” nor a full strength smoke in my opinion. That is a very good blend but it’s not a lat bomb. This one, on the other hand is a lat bomb, and for me is very tasty.
I don’t know what else can be said about this blend. It’s straightforward, in-your-face, smoky and leathery, latakia and turkish. A cold smoke, very enjoyable, especially (I imagine) in a cold winter’s day when you drink a smoky Islay Scotch.
Now I’m getting back to my bowl.
Happy puffing, pirates!
And so I will begin with the tin note. The smell in the tin is not very very strong. Indeed you can smell the latakia but also lots of turkish.
The tobacco is a very nice krumble kake, with a very smoky and somehow musty or vinegar smell. There’s a lot of leathery smell in this one as well. It’s not the most pleasant smell. The tobacco is not super pressed, it’s easy to rub and easy to fill your pipe (unlike Seattle Pipe Club’s Plum Pudding). The moisture is perfect, you can put it directly in the bowl or can leave it to dry as long as you wish. Indeed most of the tobacco is black, just a little bit of gold leaves.
I guess a lot of the smell comes from the turkish as well, it’s like a battle between the latakia and the turkish in the smell, but in taste the latakia wins, of course.
It doesn’t burn great, needs some relights but that’s ok, we’re not in a slow smoking championship after all.
The room note is very ok with me, but I’m pretty sure that it would smell like Hell for someone who doesn’t like cigar smoke or cigarette smoke. The room note is very strong actually.
Tastewise, this is amazing. I love it. I just love it! If this has 75% latakia, I guess I could smoke pure latakia. However, even if this blend is quite straightforward it is helped by the turkish. It’s smoky and leathery and smoky, and has some smoky taste. 🙂
Now, being serious, while it is indeed very smoky, the leathery taste is also there, which is very very interesting. So it’s not the sweet latakia you find in various blends, this one actually is smoky. I love it. (how many times did I say “smoky” so far? damn...)
Full taste. Flavoring? Who the hell could detect any casing or topping in this? No, no, no. This is for those dirty pirates!!! 🙂 Strength is mild to medium because you can’t take a lot of vitamin N from the latakia or the oriental, maybe from the burley but I don’t think it’s a lot of burley in this.
I was actually searching for this kind of tobacco for a long time. I’m a latakia lover. I’ve tried a lot of english blends that said they had a lot of latakia or said they have full strength smoke, like Samuel Gawith’s Commonwealth Mixture. Well, no. That is not a “latakia bomb” nor a full strength smoke in my opinion. That is a very good blend but it’s not a lat bomb. This one, on the other hand is a lat bomb, and for me is very tasty.
I don’t know what else can be said about this blend. It’s straightforward, in-your-face, smoky and leathery, latakia and turkish. A cold smoke, very enjoyable, especially (I imagine) in a cold winter’s day when you drink a smoky Islay Scotch.
Now I’m getting back to my bowl.
Happy puffing, pirates!
Age When Smoked:
1 year
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I could make this a very short review and just mention that it is a fantastic Latakia, Burley, Oriental blend. But, I rather parrot and babble on a bit longer. Opening the tin, I receive a lovely aroma of Latakia and that's about it and it is plenty. The Crumble Kake is a pleasure to deal with, not to moist and just dry enough to run through your fingers as if you are digging up a treasure from some tropical island beach. Lighting up, The sails fill and I am presented the latakia, with the burley and orientals blending in harmony. All hands on deck, The blend is like a latakia mouth wash with yes, a very light minty after taste of sweetness. Once lit, I find it stays that way with light attention to my sipping draw. Surprisingly to me with such a stated high content of Latakia, mild enough to start at day break and end the evening winds. This is a top shelf blend worthy of a try by any latakia lover. yes, I am in lust at the moment, but love might follow. weigh anchor, set sail and sip for a bit. The day is upon us.. Thanks C&D!
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Sep 26, 2019 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
The best thing about this blend is that I always know what I am going to experience whenver I light it up. It is consistently a good blend. It seems to have a topping but it contributes to the excellent flavor. Slightly sweet, smokey, a bit of complexity from the orientals, very little bite. I would say this is my favorite tobacco because I can always depend on it to be a good consistent smoke. Mild to medium nicotine content.
Pipe Used:
Bent billiard. Cob.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 2019 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Strong |
Pirate Kake boasts a whopping 75% latakia, so if you don't like latakia you'll probably want to pass on this one. Those of you who enjoy latakia-forward blends are in for a real treat though, as the Orientals and burley add just enough balance to keep Pirate Kake from being a one-dimensional lat bomb.
Opening the tin reveals a dark brown block that looks like a brownie. To me, the tin note is mostly smoke and leather, with some wood and maybe a wee bit of fruitiness.
This is my first crumble cake, and I found it to be fun and easy to prepare. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. Once it's lit, you'll get exactly what you signed up for, which is a big dose of latakia taste and aroma as well as a little buttery sweetness in the background. It smokes very cool with no bite whatsoever. It might need a relight or two. The flavor stays consistent and doesn't get harsh near the end. It has a pleasant aftertaste.
The room note is very strong. My significant other, who is a real trooper for not complaining about me smoking pipes in the house, left the room as the aroma was a bit much for her. She's OK with Nightcap, so that tells you how strong this one is. I think it smells great myself.
The impressive thing about this blend is that it has such a massive amount of latakia but somehow remains interesting and easy to smoke. I think Craig Tarler must have been some kind of wizard to pull this off. Flavor wise, it's not as strong as one might expect and I'd say the nic level is medium. I could easily do back-to-back bowls of it, but I'm not a new smoker so YMMV.
Addendum, June 16 2019: The extra aging has tamed the latakia a bit, bringing out the buttery sweetness a little more. I'm also getting a little cocoa and berry flavors. Tasting this one as it evolves and reveals more of itself has been very rewarding, especially for a latakiaphile like myself. A real treasure, imho, and a must-try for those who appreciate latakia-heavy blends.
Opening the tin reveals a dark brown block that looks like a brownie. To me, the tin note is mostly smoke and leather, with some wood and maybe a wee bit of fruitiness.
This is my first crumble cake, and I found it to be fun and easy to prepare. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. Once it's lit, you'll get exactly what you signed up for, which is a big dose of latakia taste and aroma as well as a little buttery sweetness in the background. It smokes very cool with no bite whatsoever. It might need a relight or two. The flavor stays consistent and doesn't get harsh near the end. It has a pleasant aftertaste.
The room note is very strong. My significant other, who is a real trooper for not complaining about me smoking pipes in the house, left the room as the aroma was a bit much for her. She's OK with Nightcap, so that tells you how strong this one is. I think it smells great myself.
The impressive thing about this blend is that it has such a massive amount of latakia but somehow remains interesting and easy to smoke. I think Craig Tarler must have been some kind of wizard to pull this off. Flavor wise, it's not as strong as one might expect and I'd say the nic level is medium. I could easily do back-to-back bowls of it, but I'm not a new smoker so YMMV.
Addendum, June 16 2019: The extra aging has tamed the latakia a bit, bringing out the buttery sweetness a little more. I'm also getting a little cocoa and berry flavors. Tasting this one as it evolves and reveals more of itself has been very rewarding, especially for a latakiaphile like myself. A real treasure, imho, and a must-try for those who appreciate latakia-heavy blends.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Donegal Rocky 01, MM bent apple diplomat
PurchasedFrom:
Habana Port Cigars, Metairie, LA
Age When Smoked:
5 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Apr 12, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is a very enjoyable smoke, full of smokey Latakia. It smokes cool right of the tin. The cake rubs out easily and tastes great. If you enjoy a great Latakia blend this one's for you.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill Dress
PurchasedFrom:
Smoking pipes
Age When Smoked:
Right out of the tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
This is the ultimate Lat-Bomb. Smokey Latakia seasoned with just enough nutty Burley and spicy/woody Izmir to combust and taste good. It is surprisingly smooth and easy on the palate. I couldn't smoke this all day or even two days in a row but on a cold winter day this really hits the spot.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2018 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
It is not a Latakia bomb, but a super creamy, medium body, medium strength medium deepness Latakia blend. With the fragrantly smoky aroma from Latakia, this easily packed crumble cake already becomes my everyday rotation.
Enjoy + Require buying + An all-day smoke → Four Stars Rating
Enjoy + Require buying + An all-day smoke → Four Stars Rating
PurchasedFrom:
8 oz tins from pipesandcigars
Age When Smoked:
new tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2016 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Too much Latakia??? Is there such a thing? PK has the reputation for being a Lat bomb, but it is actually a nice and smooth smoke. You have to appreciate what Latakia brings to the table to enjoy Pirate Kake. Earthy, smoky, salty, leathery and full. Latakia has a lot of nuance in its flavor. It's an insult to call it one dimensional like it's some chemical-soaked, aromatic garbage tobacco. Put down the 1-Q, step out of the candy aisle of the tobacco world, and enjoy a truly flavorful tobacco.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 03, 2014 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant |
The closest an honest gentleman can get to smoking straight Latakia.
I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. Very reasonably priced in bulk form; I'm slowly chipping away at a pound of it. And when that's depleted, I'm getting another one.
I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. Very reasonably priced in bulk form; I'm slowly chipping away at a pound of it. And when that's depleted, I'm getting another one.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
online
Age When Smoked:
2 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2013 | Mild to Medium | Medium to Strong | Full | Tolerable |
A Four Star blend, IMHO. Top Notch. I always load my pipe the night before and let it sit overnight. The next day PK lights right up and smokes all the way through. I get a creamy taste unlike any other tobacco I have yet tried. Very smooth with little, if any bite. I confess, any bite, which I have gotten, may come from a propensity, on my part, to "puff" this tobacco due to how much I enjoy it. The "creaminess" can be a little heavey at times so I have found this to be a good tobacco to cut with a lighter english. 60 (PK)/40 (Savinilli English) makes a great all day smoke but PK can certainly stand alone.
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