Customer Reviews (5 Total)
There's a Shadow Over Innsmouth, and it's Maddening
March 18, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Innsmouth 2oz
After spending a week with this one, I just can't decide whether I like it or not. Dreams of Kadath was amazing, and I assumed this would be akin to a mellower counterpart. I was wrong. Innsmouth tastes like a ratio of 2:1 dark Burley and fresh Virgi... Read More
nias, with a hint of green apple flavoring. It is devoid of those wonderful flavors associated with the components listed on the tin; none of that smooth, semisweet black Cavendish flavor, almost no peppery Perique, and barely a whisper of that Katerini tang. C&D uses Katerini often and to great effect, so I was disappointed when I tasted so little of it in this one. Most of all, I think the absence of black Cavendish is what makes Innsmouth so flat and boring. The Perique content is weak to a fault, but the near-absence of BC is what saddened me the most. Nearly driven mad by the disconnect between the tin's description and contents within it, I grabbed a baking sheet and dumped out the whole thing under a bright light. Not unlike some crazed character of Lovecraft's, I searched through the flecks and ribbons—magnifying glass in hand—for a sign of anything black, anything. What I found was perhaps the most infinitesimal amount of what must've been one of the two components in question. After pressing it into a jar for cellaring (as I do with all ribbon cuts), I could clearly see the terribly sparse distribution of the BC and Perique; so much so that it seemed pointless—enough to cause that hallmark Lovecraftian insanity from wondering, "Why?!". I confess, I'm a Cornell & Diehl fan boy. My cellar is made up of more than 50% C&D. Loving their blends as much as I do, and being such a fan of the story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", I wanted to like this stuff. It's not awful, but it's not great either. It begins a bit harsh, then mellows out and gives off a subtle green apple flavor. Contrary to the first reviewer's experience, I tasted no dark fruit (a la Perique) whatsoever. From what I see and taste, the central component tobacco in this blend is thick ribbons of dark Burley, and it makes for a pretty boring smoke that's sometimes harsh. I'll let it age a while and revisit it. Read Less
Glad It Smokes As Well As Its Gimmick
April 29, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Innsmouth 2oz
When I saw this entire HP Lovecraft line, my eyes rolled, I sighed, and I reached for my wallet.
Much like Dr Brandon's review- I wasn't sure how I felt for the first few bowls, but then the tin sat for a couple months on the shelf and I smoked it... Read More
again at it's ideal moisture level. So many flavours in there you'll swear it is an aromatic. Be patient with this tobacco to get the most out of it. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Innsmouth 2oz
Can't taste it?
Solid Choice
March 16, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Innsmouth 2oz
Love it, I was sold on the Lovecraft theming, but surprised how good these blends are. Give this a try, it would make for a good all day smoke.
A great smoke
March 07, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Innsmouth 2oz
I've traveled through innsmouth and returned unscathed! Love this blend notes of vanilla, and dark fruits. I hope they keep this blend around I will be getting it again.
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