Customer Reviews (30 Total)
Captures the spirit!
January 27, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This stuff is amazing. I smoked it all through the Christmas period, and even shared it with a friend. It's so light and cut so well that you can smoke it all day. It's rummy, smooth, and unpretentious. I wish it would be up for sale all year round a... Read More
nd will definitely pick up some more before it leaves us for good. Read Less
Good solid blend. VERY Cornell & Diehl
November 04, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
A lot of C&d blends that claim to be aromatics, i don't really feel are so. and this is a pretty good example. This blend to me really has almost no aromatic qualities, HOWEVER, its a fantastic blend.... The tin note is more like a McClellands &q... Read More
uot;ketchup" fermented virgina smell rather than a wafty note of other aros. It smokes and tastes like a virginia tobacco, with a HINT of nutmeg or allspice, and equally leaves behind that room note. If you are not an aro fan but want something a little more seasonal, this is most likely a perfect blend for you, you really taste more of the tobacco than anything else and the flavor is more of a hint, than an actually flavor. it does sometimes need a little extra rubbing out depending on what pipe you smoke it in. if you prefer a more natural tobacco then this is most likely going to be something you love, while i do love it, would highly recommend it and tell you its a great blend and am very grateful to smoke such a well put together blend, it was not as high on my christmas blend scale like Holiday Spirit from McClellan has become.
get it ? yes ! but its not going to leave your family thinking of baking cookies or pie from the room note, nor is it like smoking a bowl of rum and coco cavendish. Read Less
Great Christmas Blend!
February 26, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I'm surprised this one got so many 1 star reviews. This is a man's man aromatic blend, lightly topped with plenty of tobacco flavor, no goop and perfect moisture level to smoke straight out of the tin. I really enjoyed this stuff and I think Jeremy R... Read More
eeves is really proving himself to be a fine blender. Nicotine is medium which is nice to see in an American aromatic as most are usually nearly void of any nicotine. Great Christmas blend through and through. If you were hoping for a 1Q style blend repackaged as a Christmas blend then I could see how this would be disappointing, otherwise I thought this was a truly unique and tasty blend
Wow! I thought this one was no longer in production, it's good to see that it's available again! Read Less
not a fan
October 19, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I bought my first tin just over a year ago and was not overly impressed at first so I let it sit hoping this would improve. after smoking it again after a year to me the blend reminds me a decent cigar. Was really hoping for the delivery that the t... Read More
in note describes. Read Less
Golden Days of...Nope
December 13, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I was excited after seeing their video on how they make the sauce for this..I get the slightest.. slightest hint of their spices from the tin..never to be seen again after that.. full virginia is what i really get when smoked.. tongue bite and all, e... Read More
ven with a 9mm briar pipe..my neighbor stopped by when i was smoking this and asked if i was back on the cigarettes.. if you are looking for a proper aromatic, this is not it... try McClelland Holiday Spirit Read Less
An aromatic for non aromatic smokers
September 30, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
C&D aromatics, well at least the few I have tried have an interesting way of adding casings and toppings that do not totally overtake the tobacco flavor. This is an interesting one. Just looking at the tobacco's used you know this isn't your comm... Read More
on aromatic. Top notch leaves that would smoke well with out flavoring combined with light topping and no PG. The lack of PG is probably the best part of GDOY, Autumn Evening and Corn Cob Pipe and Button Nose. They smoke dry and don't bite. I get mostly Red VA earthiness with some dry woody notes from the Orientals. The DFK is barely noticeable but does provide an almost cigar like note. The black cavendish both amplifies the flavor of the individual leaves and carries the flavorings. The Rum and spices are definitely ever present but very lightly applied in a way that compliment the natural tobacco flavors. I love the room note and , it is a pretty tobacco forward aromatic. Good Stuff Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Yes, the first impression was wow. As a confirmed Virginia smoker who has not found much in aromatics to draw me back, Cornell and Diehl appear to have changed my mind. As there was a Virginia component and being drawn to Christmas in July themes, I ... Read More
took a chance. Guess I'll have to take more. Have so far tried this in medium sized Savinelli and Ardor pipes. Both smoked well. Smoke volume is nice. The ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon descriptions are well founded, and yes, I could discern a light chocolate and rum note. But the underlying tobacco note was what held me. Very good in deed. Nice Virginia sweetness was present, as well as other notes I wasn't familiar with before this blend. The tobacco burned well after the first charring light. I would urge caution regarding too vigorous tamping as it compacted too much for me in the first pipe full. The second time around I used a lighter hand with much better results. Burns quite cleanly down the bowl. Left little more moisture at the bottom than I have found in most pure Virginia or Virginia blends. It does require the usual light puffing associated with Viginias as the heat component in the bole is similar. So, nice and spicy, great tobacco taste, a touch of flavors beyond the tobacco and great burning qualities. If your tastes run to Virginia components and you like a bit of spice, don't hesitate a minute longer. If you like aromatics but have shied away from Virginias, same rule applies. On second though, maybe you should wait a few days to order. I need to get a few more cans to cellar. Read Less
A Unique Aromatic Mixture
October 05, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This blend is delicious. It makes my mouth tingle. And, since tingle rhymes with "jingle." I'm gonna "tingle all the way" into the new year on this sleigh.
Aromatic purist?
September 26, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Are you an aromatic purist? If so, this blend might not be for you... I mean, with the variety of tobacco that compose this blend, you cannot expect your average burley topped blend. It is extremely more nuanced than that. People who watched the vide... Read More
o about how the sauce is made might have some really sweet and tasty aromatic expectations that do not take into account the depth of this blend... I mean there are some dark fired and oriental tobaccos in this blend! The chocolate notes are there and the sweetness of the Virginias are also pretty noticeable! For me the chocolate notes are up front but there is so much more to this blend. If you are an open-minded pipe tobacco experimenter, don't discard it because of the bad reviews because it is worth trying out! Read Less
Barely smokable
September 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I will probably finish the tin but will not order again and I am a C&D fan but this is not an aromatic.
Fine mild aromatic
September 05, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This blend was the first aromatic and first C and D blend that I was blessed to try, Was pleasantly surprised that it retains its English/non aromatic notes and still the light chocolate and Christmas pudding that reminds me of my dear old grandmothe... Read More
r makes, peaks through the clouds (pun intended) made this a refreshing break from frog Morton’s cellar (the only blend I had tried at the time) I would most definitely recommend this as a middle ground or rather good steeping stone for aromatic pipe smokers looking to move closer towards English/non aromatics whithout delving right in, like dipping your toe into the pool to check the water temp easily gets four stars Read Less
Not a fan
August 02, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Normally i like aromatic blends but this just didnt do it for me "bland"
Taste like Christmas
July 13, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This became my favorite aromatic after 1 bowl. Very flavorful but didn't overpower the flavor of the tobacco. Flavors change throughout the bowl as well, a spiced fruit flavor came in and slowly transitioned into what I took to be a plum flavor. Very... Read More
very good! Multiple times my wife also said it smelled really good Read Less
Tis the season!
December 21, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I don't do a whole lot of aromatics, but I do like this. The Dark Fired Kentucky comes through like a champ. Has a great spice to this that makes you want to come back for another bowl. A good subtle smoke and worth a try.
Very pleasant
November 25, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 8oz
When I opened the tin the smell asault on me, very good smell and if you give it some time a week or so the flavour of tobacco are more enjoyable. After a week you begin to sense a very locourish flavour maybe is the eggnog, anyway I'm enjoying this ... Read More
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Nice flavor, Great room note, but burns a little hot.
August 12, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
So, I was super excited to see this holiday blend as I expect Christmas blends to have some if not all of the holiday spices, this one does. The flavor is good, but right out of the can it seemed to come a little dry for an aromatic, that fact alone... Read More
does not always mean it will burn on the warmer side, but unfortunately this one does. I have yet to attempt revitalize it with some moisture and try it again but as it stands, these is my findings. The room note and flavor is amazing and I hope with some re-hydration or some blending, Golden Days of Yore will shine for what I had wished for. Read Less
I don't know.
January 18, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I don't know why i like this tobacco because although i know whats in the mix( i saw the video on you tube) i can't pin this one down to what i'm tasting but it works.I like this tobacco and i don't mind smoking it from Thanksgiven to Christmas and m... Read More
aybe till the cold is done! Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Tin note was sweet and so was this tobacco. Waited till Christmas week to open this one up, I found that the taste of marshmallows was from start to finish. Certainly a good holiday smoke
Unimpressed
January 08, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
The description above of ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and chocolate sounds amazing. When I opened and lit this one up it had less flavor than a Marlboro light. I don’t know if I got a bad batch or what but this was BORING. I jarred it to see ... Read More
it that might help but not holding much hope. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
It’s aroma is similar to “pan de pascua” of Chile.
Perfect for Christmas
December 23, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Are you sure this is an aromatic blend? I very rarely reach for an aromatic, and I usually regret it when I do, but for some reason I felt compelled to try this one. Don't regret it one bit. I'm half through a tin and this will be the first time I fi... Read More
nish an entire aro. Great tobacco forward flavor with just enough of the added flavors to get you in the spirit of the season. I love the flavor and my wife loves the room note. Win and win! Looking forward to lighting some up on Christmas morning. Read Less
a mediocre blend
December 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
While not terrible I found this to be a bit underwhelming. For starters it was quite dry out of the tin, and my first bowl burned through very quickly. It's gotten a bit better since then, but still not great.
No Gloop!
December 04, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I'm not an aromatic smoker for the most part but I find myself enjoying this.blend. The topping is not sticky like many other aros and this really cuts back on the chance of bite, & lets the tobaccos shine. However I would sip this slowly because... Read More
I have found it to burn hot. Overall a good blend but I probably won't buy again. Read Less
Nah maybe next time
November 29, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This was not as flavorful as I wanted it to be. I want my holiday blends to be an in your face aromatic and this was not it. The flavor was nice, but just too subtle. Good, not great
Christmas? No. Good? Yes
November 22, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
I typically don’t dwell on the tin description, but here, I even watched “The Sauce” video (which was great to see the big bearded and tattooed blender cooking over his stove), and so I had a preconceived expectation which was not borne out in the sm... Read More
oke. As others have noted, the aromatic side of this offering is very light, almost absent. On the other hand, the tobaccos are excellent as to be expected from C&D. The Virginia is front and center to my taste. The nicotine is not punchy, but it will certainly present itself quickly! As for Christmas, I think the older Jolly Old St Nicholas is more in line with spices of the holidays. Great smoke, just not so Christmas invoking to my mind. Read Less
Not A Fan
November 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Out of the tin was dry had to place in a humidor. First bowl was harsh and bitter. It had a sharp bite. Trashed the entire can.
Missed the mark
September 14, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Nope, not this one...
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Definitely Spicy, not sure if its the mix, topping or both, but definitely one to sip when smoking .
This is not an aromatic
November 20, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
This is not an aromatic. Don't expect an aromatic from this and you'll probably like it just fine for the combination of tobacco listed. I was expecting something more alone the lines of McClelland Holiday Spirit. But this almost tastes like an o... Read More
ver the counter tobacco. Sir Walter Raleigh is more of an aromatic.than this. Dissapointed. My wife told me it smelled like.a cigarette lol. Read Less
Enjoy During the Holidays
October 21, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Golden Days of Yore 2oz
Decent smoke that you can enjoy during the holidays. It’s not an over the top aromatic.
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