Cornell & Diehl Cordial
(3.09)
A smooth blend of Virginia, Turkish, Latakia and black Cavendish.
Notes: Reminiscent of old Dunhill Aperitif
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Scottish |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.09 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 10 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 31, 2018 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Mmmm-Cordial--I must admit the name did put me off for some time. Here in Australia, cordial is a sugary, sweet syrup that you mix with water or sodawater to make a soft drink. Anyway, I'm glad I finally tried this easy-smoking blend. It's hard not to compare this one to some of the other C&D more "English" style bulk blends available. This one is most definitely for me a bit lighter, and doen't have the Oriental or Turkish "tang' of say, Stratfordshire or Tuggle Hall. The Latakia is a bit more restrained here, and there is a touch more sweetness from the BC, but what makes me smile is the overall smoothness of this one. This is a wonderful blend in the morning with a cup of coffee--beats the heck out of EMP, in my opinion. The Virginia is very smooth and cool, and the Latakia just sings enough in the background to harmonize perfectly. I do love the solidity of some of the others--Stratfordshire, Tuggle Hall, London Squire, Byzantium, and my favorite, Red Odessa, but I think Cordial will hold a place when I just want a smooth, lighter blend, but with a nice English/Scottish character, and relatively little Nic hit as compared to some of the others---the absence of Burley, perhaps. Three and one-half stars for me.
Pipe Used:
Well- seasoned briars.
PurchasedFrom:
4 Noggins
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 24, 2017 | Very Mild | None Detected | Mild | Pleasant |
An Oriental forward Scottish style blend with Virginia in strong support and Latakia playing ever so softly in the background. For those who enjoy a milder smoke at a bargain price. The flavor was a little bland to me, but then, I like a more full flavored Scottish blend in my pipes. Still, I can see where this one would be perfect for those who enjoy a milder smoke.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 13, 2017 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Cornell & Diehl - Cordial.
There's no way I'd call this a ribbon as per the description. There's quite a lot of broken flake pieces, twigs, leaves, clumps, AND a few ribbons. The pouch can't have been properly closed when it arrived as after a few months in my stash it's dry; note to self: ALWAYS check in future prior to cellaring!
The Turkish rules the roost with Cordial, it's easily the leading taste, the others are a fair way back, in comparison. The Virginia and Latakia are equal in proportion, without the Lat' being too zealous with smokiness. On my first bowl I didn't notice any black Cav', but after a few I became more confident of a slight vanilla trait. Because I allowed it to become too dry the burn becomes a bit of a moot point: it's way too fast, but that's my fault!
I don't find the room-note TOO bad, and the nic's just above medium.
The bowls I've had are worth only two stars, because of the burn. But, because I'm to blame for that I'll give it a flavour-only rating. Recommended:
Three stars.
There's no way I'd call this a ribbon as per the description. There's quite a lot of broken flake pieces, twigs, leaves, clumps, AND a few ribbons. The pouch can't have been properly closed when it arrived as after a few months in my stash it's dry; note to self: ALWAYS check in future prior to cellaring!
The Turkish rules the roost with Cordial, it's easily the leading taste, the others are a fair way back, in comparison. The Virginia and Latakia are equal in proportion, without the Lat' being too zealous with smokiness. On my first bowl I didn't notice any black Cav', but after a few I became more confident of a slight vanilla trait. Because I allowed it to become too dry the burn becomes a bit of a moot point: it's way too fast, but that's my fault!
I don't find the room-note TOO bad, and the nic's just above medium.
The bowls I've had are worth only two stars, because of the burn. But, because I'm to blame for that I'll give it a flavour-only rating. Recommended:
Three stars.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Siena 320 KS
PurchasedFrom:
4noggins
Age When Smoked:
Two months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 10, 2012 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is simply a superior Lat blend. I've been making the tour of C&D Burleys and Lat blends, and they kind of lull you to sleep, and then you stumble across a blend like this or Super Balkan. Amazing for the price, this is a rich and complex smoke. No fermented fruit tang due to no Perique, but there is a quality to this that reminds me of that. A full sweet and sour element that really gets the anticipation up. Curry- like may be the best description. A deep, piquant, spicy melange that satisfies the palate.
I've never smoked Aperitif, but I have smoked Park Lane's An Aperitif, and that one reminds me of Cordial Lite. I don't have a rotation, but I only have a handful of tobaccos that I keep in excess of a couple pounds in the cellar, and this is one of them.
I've never smoked Aperitif, but I have smoked Park Lane's An Aperitif, and that one reminds me of Cordial Lite. I don't have a rotation, but I only have a handful of tobaccos that I keep in excess of a couple pounds in the cellar, and this is one of them.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 15, 2008 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Another pleasant surprise from C&D. Turkish and Virginias interplay with the Latakia nicely, producing a slightly sweet yet full-bodied taste. An enjoyable smoke. Update (18 Aug 2014): Opened a tin dated March 2008. Wow! The years have been kind to Cordial, to say the least. It has maintained its slightly sweet character with the serendipitous addition of a little bit of spiciness that, I assume, is attributable to the Turkish and Virginia components aging so nicely. Go for it.
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 05, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Unnoticeable |
Very fine, lighter or 'modern' English. A fairly small, rough cut blend which when bought bulk arrives slightly on the dry side but which smokes and tastes superb. Latakia although very much present does not dominate but supports the Oriental, Cavendish and Virginia to produce an exquisitly balanced smoke. Much lighter than many latakia forward blends but for a lover of such blends searching for a good alternative or change of pace for the warmer days I would suggest you take a few ounces of Cordial, you won't be disappointed. V.f.m. wise this blend far outstrips many of the more recognised and famous blends and has become one of my favourites, on a par I'd say with Old Dublin. well, maybe not THAT good. I will be stocking up with much more of this lesser known blend, a little gem which I recommend.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 14, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
Received a free sample with my last order from C&D. I found it to be a mild, pleasant, and flavorful smoke. The tobacco's seemed to be of good quality, burned slowly, and remained consistent throughout. I did have a little trouble keeping it lit at first, but burned well after the first few minutes. Not a complex smoke, and mild on the Latakia. Could easily be an all day blend. A good change of pace, I liked it!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 23, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
C&D's Cordial has a sweet, smokey, creamy jar note that reminds me a little of Balkan Sasieni's tin note. The smoke is slightly oriental forward with notes of spice, very earthy, with a slight herbalness, I also get some saw dust from time and time and they have the characteristic sour note that contrasts with a buttermilk like creaminess in the smoke. The Lat. follows behind this for me. It has its characteristic campfire smoke, it too may be just a little earthy, and I think the musty note may come from here or perhaps this too belongs to the Turkish it is hard to say for sure. The VA's are more felt than tasted for me. A note or two of grass maybe a hint here and there of citrus but nothing else really stands out. The Black Cav adds a little sweetness maybe a touch of brown sugar and vanilla to the base of the blend. The nic hit is at the upper end of mild to med. but the overall strength from the lat and orientals is just below the center of med. The taste is solidly med. It will not bite or get harsh unless you really push it. Needed a few more than average relights for me but burned clean and dry. A solid 3 stars.
Age When Smoked:
3 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 11, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I've had the pleasure of enjoying lots of Dunhill "The Aperitif" in my day and still have a small, dwindling stash of it in my cellar.
That said, Cordial by Cornell & Diehl resembles "The Aperitif" in some ways, but is different than it in many others.
Getting right down to it, the taste/roomnote of Cordial at times is somewhat similar to "The Aperitif" with the tobacco cut, moisture, overall quality and burning characteristics being very different than "The Aperitif".
On it's own merit, Cordial is a pleasant mixture that is just a tad stronger than mild. The pouch note smells like a lat-bomb but the latakia is a supporting character just like in "The Aperitif". Hard to get lit, but once it gets going it provides a nice, subtlety spicy/sweet/smokey experience without being too overwhelming on any of those fronts. Priced nice.
That said, Cordial by Cornell & Diehl resembles "The Aperitif" in some ways, but is different than it in many others.
Getting right down to it, the taste/roomnote of Cordial at times is somewhat similar to "The Aperitif" with the tobacco cut, moisture, overall quality and burning characteristics being very different than "The Aperitif".
On it's own merit, Cordial is a pleasant mixture that is just a tad stronger than mild. The pouch note smells like a lat-bomb but the latakia is a supporting character just like in "The Aperitif". Hard to get lit, but once it gets going it provides a nice, subtlety spicy/sweet/smokey experience without being too overwhelming on any of those fronts. Priced nice.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 11, 2015 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
This is a serious English blend, not a latakia bomb, but full of flavor with good balance. The bulk came a little dry and chunky, better jar it or you have to rehydrate it after some time. Smoky. I think it's a little stronger than Dunhill's Aperitif (Orlik version).
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