Cornell & Diehl Bourbon Bleu
(2.82)
Perhaps the most well-known street in the French Quarter, the oldest district in New Orleans, this Cellar Series blend takes its name from the colorful Bourbon street, whose distinct blue shutters have lined the rue for years . In this equally memorable blend, bright and red Virginias are mixed with just the right amount of dark-fired Kentucky and long-cut Perique, then married together with bourbon before being press to form an old-fashioned crumble cake.
Details
| Brand | Cornell & Diehl |
| Series | Cellar Series |
| Blended By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Burley |
| Contents | Kentucky, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Bourbon |
| Cut | Krumble Kake |
| Packaging | 2oz, 8oz Tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Extremely Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.82 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 11 - 12 of 12 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Ok this is my second review in a day. I receive this tobacco as an sample of a half oz from smokingpipes.
The bag note that i receive is very hay-ist and grassy a typical of virginia based. I always love the form of plug or kake and take the preparation as a ritual.
Ok, the first light i notice very hay note that coming out, a slightly hint of bite, my tongue are in sensitive mode and i can feel it if i puff it wrong it's gonna bite my tongue apart. It light easily and give a pleasure smell after a couple puff. A nicotine kick is medium and give a nice bourbone smell (for the first time i think i smell resin or gasoline smell) i like it.
I think i'm gonna buy this in the future. Recomend it for those who like virginia base.
The bag note that i receive is very hay-ist and grassy a typical of virginia based. I always love the form of plug or kake and take the preparation as a ritual.
Ok, the first light i notice very hay note that coming out, a slightly hint of bite, my tongue are in sensitive mode and i can feel it if i puff it wrong it's gonna bite my tongue apart. It light easily and give a pleasure smell after a couple puff. A nicotine kick is medium and give a nice bourbone smell (for the first time i think i smell resin or gasoline smell) i like it.
I think i'm gonna buy this in the future. Recomend it for those who like virginia base.
Pipe Used:
savinelli primo fumo 626
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I bought a couple of tins of Bourbon Bleu and like some others, I'm letting one rest in the tin the suggested time and decided to give the other a try.
The tins were from 8/2019 so they have a year of aging on them now. They come as crumble cakes which are easy to break apart. My tin had a full brownie and a piece of the other one to get to weight.
The tin note was very very slight booze along with some "hay/grass" Breaking off a few chunks without drying and loading a radiator bowl, I found them easy to get lit. A little bit of "sizzle" in the bowl, so I'm thinking a little drying time might help.
The Bourbon Topping is not over the top but I can taste it through the entire bowl, The sweetness of the virginias is there all the time too. I personally haven't gotten much in the way of lower notes from the darkfired/perique but I can see them in the cake for sure. About midway through a little bit of spice on the tongue but once again, not overpowering by any means.
The Radiator pipe forces me to slow down my smoke which I really think benefits this blend. I'm guessing it could get hot if freight trained. But sipped, the bowl and frame remain cool enough to handle.
I'm interested to see how this one ages in the jar vs. the tin and I might pick up a couple more the next time on sale for the cellar.
The tins were from 8/2019 so they have a year of aging on them now. They come as crumble cakes which are easy to break apart. My tin had a full brownie and a piece of the other one to get to weight.
The tin note was very very slight booze along with some "hay/grass" Breaking off a few chunks without drying and loading a radiator bowl, I found them easy to get lit. A little bit of "sizzle" in the bowl, so I'm thinking a little drying time might help.
The Bourbon Topping is not over the top but I can taste it through the entire bowl, The sweetness of the virginias is there all the time too. I personally haven't gotten much in the way of lower notes from the darkfired/perique but I can see them in the cake for sure. About midway through a little bit of spice on the tongue but once again, not overpowering by any means.
The Radiator pipe forces me to slow down my smoke which I really think benefits this blend. I'm guessing it could get hot if freight trained. But sipped, the bowl and frame remain cool enough to handle.
I'm interested to see how this one ages in the jar vs. the tin and I might pick up a couple more the next time on sale for the cellar.
Pipe Used:
Radiator Pipes
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 year
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