Customer Reviews (53 Total)
Ages very well
December 23, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
This stuff is good when fresh, but better with age...3 years on this blend really mskes a great smoke for a reasonable price.
Cigar-like
January 20, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
As a recent convert to the pipe from cigars, this blend tastes a lot like a good cigar. Plenty of flavor and nicotine. Old Joe will kick your butt, in a good way!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
A very masculine tobacco! It has strength, it's spicy, full body. I became addicted to him!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I have finally found my desert island tobacco.It might not be for everyone but it is my perfect tobacro thank you Rob and thank your grandfather.You can't take anything with you when you leave this world and that makes the things you enjoy why your h... Read More
ere really important.Again a true heartfel thanks for this blend.This is the only blend I smoke and never think oh I wish it had more of this and Less of that really a great burley blend Read Less
Nico/fit pleaser
August 08, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 8oz
If you’re a full flavor to light flavor, non-menthol,half a pack a day cigarette smoker looking to trade your bad habit in for a pipe.. this 4 power(nic level) might be a start or your one stop destination to filling that void to pick up a cigarette ... Read More
immediately after smoking a pipe with the weaker 3 power blends ... this 4 power smokes cool outta the bulk jar(if you know what you’re doing, pack light in the gravity method but “thumb twist the top of the bowl” enough to add suction. After lighting, pull as slow as it takes to feel as if the ember is gonna go out and your there, don’t forget to tamp after the nic hit got you ,lol) - this tobacco is the Epitome of chill and what pipe smoking is about-“relaxation and reflection”.. Do not and I repeat, do not inhale this bad boy or any other blend that comes out of a pipe for that matter...my palate tastes: cigar/full flavor cigarette taste of earthy,robust goodness..the Virginia’s are way in back field catching the ball if you have the binoculars to see them with.. I have it 4.5 stars.. Read Less
Not bad, but not my ‘cuppa’
April 18, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I was excited to try OJK, given the reviews I’ve read on it, and that it’s a Runowski creation. However, I found it to be a bit rough and ‘dark’. Very much like a cigar. I’m a cigar smoker, so that’s not a bad thing necessarily, but OJK didn’t do it ... Read More
for me. This was surprising since I’m definitely a Burleyophile and a Runowski fan. It’s worth a try for sure, but I have to say I’d trade what I have left for something else, given the chance. It won’t deter me from eventually trying the red and white mixes of OJK. I’ll let it age for a few months and depending on how it tastes then, I may update my review. Read Less
Full of Depth and Flavor
October 28, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I recently purchased 4 oz of OJK and have smoked about 15 bowls of it. It definitely lives up to the hype. It has such a depth of flavor that fully lasts until the last puff. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a highly palatable smoke.
Muy bueno
October 15, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Muy bueno este tabaco de Cornell & Diehl, es mi segundo pedido y seguiré pidiendo, me gusta un montón.
Old Joe Krantz
October 01, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
An old school Burley/Virginia blend with a nice hit of Perique. Full of flavor if you can smoke it very slowly, otherwise it has some rough edges. Has a fair amount of nicotine, too.
All Hail Bob Runowski’s Grandpa Joe!
September 24, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
I give thanks tobacco blending virtuoso Bob Runowski had such a cool grandfather, not only because he inspired his grandson to get into the hobby, but because he inspired Bob to recreate his grandaddy’s all-day blend, which in turn, has become mine. ... Read More
Lovers of “cigar tobacco” pipe tobacco will delight in this blend, probably even more than they will in Briarworks’ Country Lawyer. It’s right there in the pure tobacco tin note: not a pleasant one, but unadulterated and without frills.
But if you’re also a burley lover, once you light up your first bowl of OJK, you’ll be transported to the lower reaches of heaven amidst an aria of dark burley, some help via sweet red Virginias in the background, and with a decent seasoning of spicy perique, as you rise on a thick cloud of nicotine.
For the record, Peterson’s Irish Flake and MacBaren’s HH Rustica are two of my top favorite blends, if that tells you anything. Unlike those, OJK’s ribbon form is easy to pack and light, and while less complex, it’s easier to pack and puff.
For those who, like me, lean towards burley over Virginia, English, or aro blends, and don’t mind a generous dash of perique, Old Joe Krantz just might become a staple of your cellar. 4.5 stars. Read Less
Have a Cigar!
June 15, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
ipe from cigars, this blend tastes a lot like a good cigar
Jolly good
September 21, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
Very very nice, but don't even think of inhaling this stuff.
Respectful tobacco and tribute to the great Bob
June 04, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Thi is definetley the Mens smoke ,the su burnt unsinged heroes of everyday rural work ,tribute to those who produce the food for all.Blessed be Bob
black pepper
December 28, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
dark, earthy, nutty and a lot of spicy black peppers
yes grandfather!
October 04, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
i must say this is stronger than indicated. dry smoking, as big as any burley i,ve tried,more complex than the first smell seemed. i mixed big and burley with pa and it was almost as good as this. a winner!
Sawdust
November 05, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I've come to the conclusion that there are certain tobaccos that many pipers enjoy, they get great reviews, and are popular choices. Sometimes, those popular choices aren't always the best for our personal tastes. Of course, there are many popular to... Read More
baccos that I indulge in regularly such as Dunhill and SG. The low rating of this tobacco is likely due to the style I gravitate towards, and not so much a poor quality of Old Joe Krantz. I wanted to appreciate it, and tried several methods on separate occasions. My mouth felt as though I had gargled with sawdust. The flavour reminded me of 2nd hand cigarette smoke. Please don't be put off by this review. Many others appear to fancy it, so go ahead and give it a try. Read Less
nice mouthful of dense deliciousness
August 12, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Go Joe Krantz, lets never stop making this blend, not for the faint of heart, beginners beware but nothing to be afraid of, just take it slow, sip it like a fine Barrossa Valley port.
When first lit it can take your breath away, then it settles down... Read More
and lets you appreciate the effort that has gone into blending such a fine offering, old school at its best put some away in a mason jar and cellar it like a fine wine, surely worth it and you shall be rewarded in time, kind regards, from Adelaide, Australia. Now the whole world knows, isn't that great for us dedicated pipers, hurrah!!! Read Less
middle of the road
August 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
to me, this is mediocre. Packed and stayed lit exceptionally. But nothing jumped out at me but the nicotine.
I didn't get it
July 17, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Whatever it is that people love about this one, I didn't experience it. I went into this one with high hopes due to many great reviews. I am usually an English/balkan guy, sometimes VA/Pers. Got this hoping to get into VA/bur/pers. I tried it multi... Read More
ple times. And only got hot, harsh, tasteless air each time. Maybe It was just me..either way this didnt do it for me. Read Less
Too much burley
June 19, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Very burleysque for me,I like VaPers with a touch of burley,but this is BurPer with a touch of virginia.Maybe good though not for me.
All I can say is WOW!
June 06, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
First review ever. I have been a pipe smoker for a little over a year now and I've tried dozens of different tobaccos, but Old Joe Krantz is the first one where at the end of it I put down my pipe and just sat in wonderment at what I had just experi... Read More
enced. i agree with some of the other reviews on here, OJK smells like a quality cigar, but the experience is so much more than that. It was incredibly slow burning when compared to many other tobaccos, and It was incredibly cool burning as well. No matter how hard I puffed on my pipe, I didn't get even a hint of tongue bite, I can say that about maybe 1 or 2 other blends I've tried. I'm definitely a convert to OJK, try it yourself and see what He can do for you. Read Less
too much burley
May 05, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I like VaPers with a touch of good burley,and C&D has a lot of it.In this blend virginia run very short,only to add a little sweetness,very little indeed.For burley lovers perfect,but for people who like burley only as a background ingredient thi... Read More
s is not made. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Been a long time since a BULK tobacco made such a good impression since the first bowl.
Nice taste n sweetness comes thru gently. Looking forward to a large house pipe helping.
Strong but delightful
February 22, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I found this blend to be a great experience even though the nicotine hit is significant but pleasant. It has a wonderful earthy, slightly spicy, full flavor. I'm very much looking forward to my next bowl and I'm also looking forward to the other va... Read More
riations of Old Joe Krantz that are available. If you're used to lighter tobaccos or aromatics, this is a great one to try but be aware that you will get a buzz from the nicotine that you may not be used to. Read Less
Great stuff
February 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Powerful, spicy and full bodied. I am so glad I have found this one. It has quite a nicotine hit.
Surprise
January 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Stout robust flavor with ample amounts of nicotine.(Too much for some, just right for others)
The full body provides ample amounts of flavor so it doesn't get boring.
Nutty burley, faint coco smell ,spicy perique with some plum/fig with some red V... Read More
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Satisfying and Bold
December 20, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
Although this one is nothing like bayou night, I get the same feeling when smoking it. At first, it didn't wow me, but satisfied me. Over time, however, it growed on me. I've had some in a jar for about a 1-1.5 years and every time I open the jar ... Read More
I inhale deeply the smells of Burley and perique. If you enjoy blends heavy on Burley and perique you should like old Joe Krantz. The Virginia definitely adds something and helps balance, but the primary contributors are the Burley/perique. As a result, the taste might not be preferable to some, but as a lover of most tobacco's, i found I enjoy it quite a bit. There's definitely a quality cigar/cigarette flavor, but it's much more than that thanks to the perique, which gives you a nice kick in the nostrils and head the deeper you go. I never leave my pipe unsatisfied with this one. Nicotine content is on the higher end. You can relight this one, but after the second or third time coming back it may be harsh for some. I'll stop rambling now. Hard to explain why I enjoy this one but I know it will be my companion when I want something more than Elizabethan or different than Sunday picnic. Read Less
Good All Day For Me
November 21, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
This one of my favorites. I only wish it had more perique. I order this one by the pound or maybe I should say pounds... For me it is a good smooth all day kind of smoke.
Stout and delicious!
November 03, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Just ordered some bulk OJK and all I can say is wow, the smell of the bag is sweet and musty (in a good way) taste good old fashioned burley, with a little fruit and pepper from the Perique, love the room note. I do a can of Copenhagen every day so I... Read More
’m use to Nicotine, and I felt relaxed after a bowl I’d rate the Nic medium/strong. Good stuff! Read Less
Excellent burley blend!
October 12, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I like some of the burley blends as they are easy to light and stay lit without much bother. Old Joe Krantz takes that a step farther with a more complex, richer experience with the same easy to pack, light, and stay lit. Highly recommend it to any w... Read More
ho enjoy burley blends. Read Less
A must try
August 15, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
When I told my local tobacconist I was looking to get back into the pipe smoking hobby, he recommended Old Joe Krantz. It was a game changer. A great all-day smoke that goes just as well with your morning coffee as it does with your evening stroll ar... Read More
ound the block. The burly and Virginia are well balanced, and the perique adds a nice spice to keep things interesting. Read Less
Sipping on the porch...
June 21, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
Burley; robust. Virginia; sweet. Perique; spicy. And apparent in that order. Freshly opened tin from 8/14/18 and an XL 307 Peterson system pipe (clean). Good Burley strength and flavor, a touch of Virginia sweetness and the spicy tang of Perique artf... Read More
ully blended. Pretty good nicotine hit about half way down. A nice dry smoke with some muscle. Is at its best sipped in a pretty ordinary size bowl. Could bite if pushed. My usual freshly opened tin approach to trying it out. Very likable blend and defies comparison to other Burley blends I’ve tried. I’ll probably update my review as I progress through the tin but for a fresh start up, I like it. Good nose tingle too.
Update: OJK Blue beats this one for my taste...it’s simpler. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
While smoking this tobacco I concluded that though I do really enjoy a straight Burly, a Burly headliner with condiment amounts of Perique and Virginia, just doesn't work that well for me. I would rather smoke a really good Burly, or a really good Va... Read More
Per. Having said that OJK was a decent smoke, OJK is a step in the right direction from Haunted Bookshop. Read Less
A Go-To with kick
January 08, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
Great kick from a healthy dose of perique introduces this great blend. Right after the perique, the great burley flavor starts to take over. If you like perique and burley, this is your blend!
Very lively and pleasant
November 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz 2oz
Tin note was heavy with chocolate, nuts, and raisins. The smoke is quite nice, with hints of chocolate and nuts, but mostly noticeable is the peppery notes of the perique. Probably not an all day smoke, but definitely an everyday smoke.
not bad. This is not bad. hmm...
May 16, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
The smell of freshly baked bread, hay, weak cocoa hint. Burley and Virginia make up the body, Perique decorates them. The taste is consistent to the bottom of the chamber till the end. From my smoking experience I remembered the taste of Sutliff's Mi... Read More
xture 79. The taste of the body is very similar, but Old Joe Krantz felt it was more spicy than 79, as Virginia and Perique are blended. This tobacco may not have a complicated flavor, but it is therefore consistent. That means that it is suitable for all day smoke. simple. /// After smoking this blend for a while, I found that it smelled and tasted similar to Shandygaff; Shandygaff tasted more caustic and sour, but OJK wasn't quite there; the Burley and Perique flavors and aromas were the main ones, and the Virginia can't feel it if you don't pay attention. It's full of nicotine, which suits the purposes of those who want it. And I would describe it as "all day smoke". Yes, you can take it if you want to. In fact, my heart is pounding LOL Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Very well constructed tobacco but just not what this Latakia lover gravitates towards.
Like this
October 28, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
It different from VaPer,if you like Burley I recommend this, different kinda VaPer
This is all about Perique
October 02, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
The Virginia leaf is really good, but can develop harsh spots if you smoke fast.
Worth a Visit
September 14, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
It's got body, it has flavors, and it'll definitely leave an impression. I pull this out every so often when I want something different.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
My number 1 burley blend. Love the spice the perique gives this blend. Not for the fait of heart it is a little strong. If you don't like perique stay away.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I just might not have the testicular fortitude to handle a blend as intense as old joe krantz. as far as burleys are concerned, its like old joe drove a bulldozer through carter hall and then went on a rampage and beat the crap out of everybody.
not ... Read More
for the faint of heart, strong taste, hot burning and good nic kick to the face. Read Less
New Joe Krantz
May 20, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Way different from the Old Joe Krantz. Different cut,different burn, different character.
Good, but not 'it'
January 24, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
This tobacco tastes good. I really can't say anything bad about it. But it just doesn't hold my interest. I start feeling a little bored by the end of the bowl. But really, you should give it a try.
great tobacco
October 25, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
I like to start my day w/ Haunted Bookshop then do the Old Joe Krantz during the day and then Big n Burley in the evening. Often times I will do the Old Joe Krantz all day. Yes, I truly like it - great tobacco. If you like Burley - you will NOT be di... Read More
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Enjoyable smoke
September 26, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
This blend of mainly cube cut Burley and red Virginia and a splash of Perique makes for a great all day smoke. I smoked this blend fairly hot and NO tongue bite. Nice blend of tobacco's created this wonderful tasting smoke. I will be ordering more!!!... Read More
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Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Great tobacco all day smoke for me. I was on the verge of making a decision of whether or not to get this and i got a small pack and loved it. Then continued on to buy the big package cause it was so good.
Sweet Memories
February 05, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
People who don't like the pouch note of this tobacco must have never had the privilege of working on a farm. It brought me back to the smell of decaying grass in my great grampa's hay loft. This is a well balanced sweet Burly-Viginia blend with just ... Read More
the right touch of spicy Perique to keep it interesting.Good stuff. Read Less
Exactly what I wanted
September 01, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Very smooth, with a lot of pepper from the perique felt on my palate. I actually didn't find the nicotine content all that strong, but I smoked this right after a meal, and I have a fairly high tolerance. Great flavor; nutty, earthy, and a little swe... Read More
et. The flavor is rich, but simple. A great, satisfying smoke for burley lovers Read Less
Born on the Bayou
November 23, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Outstanding backwoods mixture.
If you like Cuban Partagas / Ramon Allones, this is your blend during pipe smoking.
Very rustic, although you should be able to catch the "peerless" natural flavour and aroma.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
Just bought a large amount of this in bulk after reading all the reviews and being a big fan of Billy Budd. I'm hoping that I got some of a mis-blended lot as this stuff is pretty rank as it is.
Guess I'll be cellaring this stuff for quite a while w... Read More
ith the hope it will improve. The previous post is my hope...
Update: Tried it again 4-1-16 and found it smokable. Not all that good for aging that long but smokable. Give it another star to 2 1/2. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old Joe Krantz Bulk
This has got to be the best Burley, Virginia and Perique blend I've ever tried that isn't a flake. Smooth and satisfying,deep dark fruit and chocolate covered raisn flavour.
Get some and store it up in mason jars. This is an amazing blend.
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