Customer Reviews (4 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
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.