Hermit Tobacco Works Co. Captain Earle's - Diamond Head

I found this do be a good all day smoke for me. It was very rich but not overpowering. I am sorry I am not the best reviewer. I just could not believe this had not been reviewed yet and want to put in a good word. It is a good smoke.

This is just excellent, one of the best English tin notes ever. As other reviewers have noted, earthy and creamy. And the room note drew wifely praise for the distinct chocolate-y note, though none was added. That is RARE for an English blend. Not a Lat powerhouse, but the Lat is definite and sublime.

Crumble cake? Not really, because it doesn't readily crumble. I just shave off what I want and crumble it. Seems a bit on the moist side, but doesn't smoke wet. Plenty of rich, tasty smoke. Sweetness from the VA, just a hint of sweet sourness from the Turkish and a very creamy, smoky Cyprian Lat.

This has been aging for over 4 years and is simply delicious. Can't comment, then on a fresh tin, though I intend to try one. If you are looking for a mediuim-bodied English with a very rich taste, Diamond Head is it.

A good example of a full English Crumble Cake (not plug) is full of Latakia and balanced wiith Orientals. I enjoy this blend in the afternoon or evening. The full body is just a great way to end the day. It is well blended by C&D.

Tin note of sour fruit wine and smoke. Tobacco is a marbled dark brown, black and tan Krumble Kake. Moisture content is a little high, some may want to dry it a bit. Rubs out easily and burns slow with a few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium to full and consistent, with notes of smoky, musty fermented sour vegetation, toast, herbal spices, wood, leather, floral, mildly spicy, zest citrus, acidic, earthy, orange peel, incense, a lemon grass background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Oriental/Turkish supporting and Virginia supporting from the rear. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is great.

I love this blend. Orientals are spicy and a lead player in this busty mid+ English masterpiece.

I'm often asked by cigar smokers what pipe tobacco would be a nice transition. I've struggled to find the right blend to recommend -- until I popped another tin of this. Its got just the right amount of spiciness to be reminiscent of a ligero spiciness. The mouthfeel is big a buttery for a pipe.

I'm not saying this is a perfect alternative to a cigar, or even that its cigar like. But, I think something about this blend would be a happy transition point for a cigar smoker. I can't wait to test that recommendation on the next friend who asks.

Anyway, its an amazing mixture. Must try.

Well balanced blend. For Latakia’s folks, this perfect one. It’s nice blend. I think it’s underrated one. It was my first kake blend, and I had delicious experience with it.. I tried a few other English blends, they are very good, but this Captain Earle’s: Diamond Head? It’s the one. It just hit the spot!