Cornell & Diehl Three Friars
(3.19)
A combination of Virginia ribbon, brown Virginia, burley and perique.
Notes: Reminiscent of old original Three Nuns in ribbon version.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Burley, Perique, Virginia |
| 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
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.19 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 31 - 32 of 32 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 17, 2004 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
09/17/2004: A pleasant smoke with a solid nicotine hit. The flavors are subtle and best enjoyed slowly. The tobacco arrived a little on the dry side and needs a little aging, typical of C&D products. I don't find much similarity to Three Nuns, but nevertheless a quality blend.
The burley plays well with the sweeter Virginias and the perique effect is minimal, only providing a certain richness to the Virginias. The sweetness builds later in the bowl, but is never cloying.
04/29/2010: A buddy sent me a jar of Three Friars that is over 11 years old. The flavors jump out of the bowl and hit you over the head. Any subtlety I mentioned in 2004 is all gone. Uber-sweet, but the burley keeps it grounded and the perique gives it a strong, dried fruit flavor that is rich and delicious. What an experience. I don't remember doing anything good enough to deserve this. It's too good to keep to myself, so if a couple of you fellas want to come over one Saturday morning and have a couple of bowls and some coffee I'd be up for it. Atlanta, Georgia [email protected]
The burley plays well with the sweeter Virginias and the perique effect is minimal, only providing a certain richness to the Virginias. The sweetness builds later in the bowl, but is never cloying.
04/29/2010: A buddy sent me a jar of Three Friars that is over 11 years old. The flavors jump out of the bowl and hit you over the head. Any subtlety I mentioned in 2004 is all gone. Uber-sweet, but the burley keeps it grounded and the perique gives it a strong, dried fruit flavor that is rich and delicious. What an experience. I don't remember doing anything good enough to deserve this. It's too good to keep to myself, so if a couple of you fellas want to come over one Saturday morning and have a couple of bowls and some coffee I'd be up for it. Atlanta, Georgia [email protected]
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 16, 2004 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Update 16/07/04 This has become one of my favorite blends. There is a consistency, comfort and warmth here that I haven't found in any other smoke. When I feel like something "homey" yet with some kick and personality, Three Friars is it.
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Having never tried Three Nuns, I can rate this tobacco without comparision.
So far I've discovered tastes reminiscient of toasted filberts, a vague sweetness, earthy grassiness, and of course the peppery nip of perique.
The smoke is generally smooth with a bit of heat/harshness only if you are very careless or allow excessive moisture to build in the stem.
The fullness and body provided by the Burley, the sweetness of the VA and very subtle topping (which I only think is sometimes there), balanced by Perique has made this blend creep towards the top end of my favorites. I've smoked quite a bit of Three Friars recently in various bowls - encountering a substantial variation in flavor and nuance. I never thought I'd get into burley heavy blends, but C+D does this well enough to warrant the niche they've carved out. I agree that this compliments Bayou Morning exceptionally well (with Three Friars being my evening/afternoon blend). These two blends could probably make up my Perique mainstay.
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Having never tried Three Nuns, I can rate this tobacco without comparision.
So far I've discovered tastes reminiscient of toasted filberts, a vague sweetness, earthy grassiness, and of course the peppery nip of perique.
The smoke is generally smooth with a bit of heat/harshness only if you are very careless or allow excessive moisture to build in the stem.
The fullness and body provided by the Burley, the sweetness of the VA and very subtle topping (which I only think is sometimes there), balanced by Perique has made this blend creep towards the top end of my favorites. I've smoked quite a bit of Three Friars recently in various bowls - encountering a substantial variation in flavor and nuance. I never thought I'd get into burley heavy blends, but C+D does this well enough to warrant the niche they've carved out. I agree that this compliments Bayou Morning exceptionally well (with Three Friars being my evening/afternoon blend). These two blends could probably make up my Perique mainstay.
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