Cornell & Diehl Izmir Turkish
(3.50)
A spice blend known for its nutty, "sweet and sour" characteristics, Turkish/Oriental tobaccos are commonly mixed with Latakia (which helps mask the Oriental's own strong aroma), and are the main component of a traditional English blend. While most Orientals out there are generic admixtures of various regional tobaccos from around the Mediterranean, C&D's is pure Izmir.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish |
| 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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3.50 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2018 | Mild | Very Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
I really wanted to like this. I bought 4 ounces. I thought "how can this not be amazing?" especially with a cumulative 3.7 star rating.
I ought to clarify: I bought this bulk, sometime late 2017, early 2018. Maybe the quality has changed lately, since the other reviews are 2016 and earlier.
The pouch note has an interesting dried apple aroma. I like to squeeze the bag to catch a good whiff. Smells good.
It's a decent tobacco smoked on its own. No formidable nicotine content (this alone is incongruous with earlier reviews). It's a good cigarette-type pipe tobacco. I say good (not great) because, for example, I think that Drum shag would be a tastier cigarette-turned-pipe tobacco than this. It's not bad, it's just rough around the edges and lacks depth.
Also, I tried blending this stuff every which way. Any combination of various Virginias (Red and Lemon) and/or Latakias and/or Periques, all sourced from various companies. I just couldn't come up with a blend that had this stuff in it where it didn't detract from the quality (it always somehow became LESS than the sum of the constituents).
I sure would like to try what all the other reviewers had smoked. I know it can be impossible to source the exact same leaf, so a product is certainly bound to change. My advice, which I'll be following from now on, is to buy ONE ounce until you form an opinion and decide to buy more.
I ought to clarify: I bought this bulk, sometime late 2017, early 2018. Maybe the quality has changed lately, since the other reviews are 2016 and earlier.
The pouch note has an interesting dried apple aroma. I like to squeeze the bag to catch a good whiff. Smells good.
It's a decent tobacco smoked on its own. No formidable nicotine content (this alone is incongruous with earlier reviews). It's a good cigarette-type pipe tobacco. I say good (not great) because, for example, I think that Drum shag would be a tastier cigarette-turned-pipe tobacco than this. It's not bad, it's just rough around the edges and lacks depth.
Also, I tried blending this stuff every which way. Any combination of various Virginias (Red and Lemon) and/or Latakias and/or Periques, all sourced from various companies. I just couldn't come up with a blend that had this stuff in it where it didn't detract from the quality (it always somehow became LESS than the sum of the constituents).
I sure would like to try what all the other reviewers had smoked. I know it can be impossible to source the exact same leaf, so a product is certainly bound to change. My advice, which I'll be following from now on, is to buy ONE ounce until you form an opinion and decide to buy more.
Pipe Used:
billiards
Age When Smoked:
fresh? (bulk)
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