Customer Reviews (41 Total)
Very underrated
November 15, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Fantastic virginia blend. Should be talked about more often. Especially since it is available in bulk. Can't wait to try this after it has some age on it. This is a perfect mix of bright and red Virginia's. Plenty of grass and hay and just a touch of... Read More
that ketchupy red virginia flavor you get from Mcclelland but not nearly as strong. Definitely worth a try for any virginia smoker. Quickly found a spot in my rotation. Read Less
Suprised I never heard of this
September 13, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
After my first smoke I knew this was going to be a great every day smoke. The sweetness from the toasty red and bright virginias is very pleasant yet not overpowering. There is a bit more complexity there than most straight VA blends. I'm surprised I... Read More
hadn't heard about Yorktown before purchasing an ounce to try. Read Less
Delicious and Very Little Bite for a Straight Va
February 19, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
I really enjoy this blend. It's sweet and a little nutty, very smooth with a creamy smoke. It's very flavorful, and for a straight Virginia blend, it has very little bite. This is my new favorite blend.
No Surprises, Good For Change of Pace
December 27, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Soon as I opened the bag I knew what I was getting. The fresh mowed hay aroma proved true to the taste. Sharp opening taste (straw) and even smooth burning makes for a very pleasant change from other blends. Only downside, for me, was the after ta... Read More
ste. Can't quite put my finger on it, but saliva tastes a bit sour. Read Less
A Sleeper Hit!!!
April 05, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Yorktown didn’t exactly wow me, as a first impression. I’d been smoking Virginias that were sweeter. I’d been smoking Virginias that were richer and zestier.
But it took me a little time to recognize that Yorktown kind of puts all that together in ... Read More
an understated yet appealing way. I’ve currently got two pounds in jars, and I look to add to that in the near future.
Maybe I’m frugal, but why spend more for tinned blends that aren’t really any better than bulk Yorktown. I’m looking at you, Opening Night and especially Union Square. Read Less
Virginia Is For Lovers
June 29, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
This is my number one Virginia. Surprise, Surprise...what a great tasting blend of Virginia...tried to get it to bite...just gave me a creamy smooth, great almost nutty taste...Purists take note...this is a very fine classic smoke...a little more exp... Read More
ensive than some other Virginia blends but well worth it... Outstanding. Read Less
A Good Virginia
October 25, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
This isn't my favorite blend, but I can't really say anything bad about it.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Great flavor. Probably the best pure Virginia I’ve smoked. I love it. Has great smoking qualities. Smoked slower and cooler than you’d expect. And the fragrance is wonderful. A whiff of bread and redolent of fermenting hay warming the barn in winter ... Read More
and smelling like heaven. Read Less
Best all day
May 12, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
No question, this is a 5 star straight virginia blend. Delicious in a Cob or briar. I find it complex and very refreshing in this genre. Even in a rather dry state, it smokes very well. Based on the uniform blond crimp cut, I was expecting a young gr... Read More
assy smoke. Not the case however. This is a Burley lovers Virginia. The stoved Reds lead with dark fruit, walnuts, and a sweet medium bodied espresso note. The blend tips to the "Bakery" or "fall harvest" flavors, with notes of hearty crusty bread, bailed hay, earthy fresh cut fields and cedar. Coming in as supporting actress to that lead is the bright virginia with a grassiness, citrus, tang and a wee bit of honey. The flavors are right in my preferred goldilock zone between bright and dark Virginia. I've smoked loads of top Virginia blends, FVF and Dunhill Flake for example and they take considerable aging to hit the kind of deep flavor profile that Yorktown is producing fresh out of the tin. Truly unique balance in my experience. I love it! All day smoke. Blending potential. Great bang for the buck! Yorktown takes my #1 Virginia spot... and I can get it in bulk! Simply gorgeous. Read Less
Greatly underrated and a worthy stand alone
April 09, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
One of the breadiest Virginas I have smoked. There certainly is an evident citrus character from the brights and some dark fruity from the reds, but sweet baked bread is on the forefront. There is a bit of spiciness as well. I believe the stoved virg... Read More
inas which are heat treated in some way to bring out a natural caramelization of the sugars, add a deeper sweetness than you find in the straight brights. I believe it is a good beginnger tobacco as well as its not incredibly complex but has sweetness. Does come quite dry, which is probably why I found little to no moisture in the bowl at the end. Despite the dryness, the flavor was still ample. Leaves a bready room note. I bought this primarily for blending as the C&D bright and red virginas I purchased left me wanting. This is definitely a superior Virginia product. Satisfying enough on its own. Though I prefer flakes and the usual benefits they bring, this blend will stay around for use. Definitely an underrated blend that deserves more attention, especially for the price. 7/10 score for me, so worthy of a "highly recommendation". Read Less
Full VA Flavor: Sweet, Hay, Citrusy Tanginess
March 14, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Mouthfeel is smooth, silky and quite comfortable. This possess all the nuance of both VA Bright leaf and Red VA combined, though in a deeper and more complex profile; the sweetness of the Brights are there though more caramelized and bready - akin to... Read More
yeast sweet bread; the grass/hay is present but it's not as fresh and is more bready, the woodiness of the Reds are there but more on a lesser - earthier scale; the tanginess is also there, but without the fresh citrus flavor. Unlike the Bright and Red leaf, the deeper profile of this doesn't change further into the smoke, but rather remains consistent. It produces a thick smoke with a low to moderate nicotine level. Nic is 2 out of 5. Read Less
Simple But Good
May 29, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
A very bright Virginian blend that smokes well on its own, or when cut with others, for better roundness and warmth. Also, I wish it came in flake form.
More Bright than Red
March 26, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
the grassiness of Bight Virginia dominates the Red. Not bad but age would improve this blend.
Just Excellent
March 14, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
With no doubt at all this is my favorite Virginia blend from C& D
It is the blend I do have always in the go
First class Virginias with cero bite and full flavor
You can definitely taste the sweet notes and the pure leaf
Strong recommendation if... Read More
you like straight Virginia
Worth to give it a try
Many thanks C& D for putting it on the market Read Less
Bold and Flavorful
October 25, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
I think this is a pretty good blend that has a good straight forward Va flavor with a bit of complexity. Interesting enough I'll smoke on it for a while and update my review if it grows on me even more. The flavors are full enough to keep me wanting ... Read More
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Under-rated!
January 06, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
Really surprised this does not get more love - a VA lovers dream. Not overly complex, but you get the best of both the bright and red virginias all in one
An excellent Virginia Blend
July 13, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
I purchased this on a whim, experimenting with tobacco likes and dislikes. Four or five bowls through this 2 oz tin and I know I’ll be ordering a pound or more bulk, some to age and some to smoke right away. A good smoke with no tongue bite, the bowl... Read More
stays lit and it smells good. There is a pleasant taste of sourdough bread in the mouth afterward. I’ve experienced no nicotine hit with it. There is a fair amount of smoke with this. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
My first foray into Virginia. Clean, tasty blend. Very satisfying. I could smoke this all day, every day.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
If this were called “Albemarle” or “Chesapeake,” everyone would smoke it and love it. Cursed to the end of a long list by virtue of its name, I think it may be a secret for those who scroll and scroll to the end. I’m happy I found it. It smokes wonde... Read More
rfully, with a cool, creamy texture, and a flavor of warm crusty bread. No bite, no nonsense. A favorite. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
خلطه من فيرجينيا الحمراء الذهبية اعدت بطريقه معقدة عندما تفتح العلبة لا تريد ان تتوقف عن شم الروائح العطرية التي تنبعث منها بالطبع هو غير منكه ولكن التخمير الممتاز جل التبغ يطلق هذه الرائحه المميزه, دخان لطيف يترك على لسانك حلاوة وطعم مع كل سحبه دخان... Read More
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Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
燃烧的很好，轻松的从头至尾，无需太多打理。味道上不是很甜，但却是很经典的弗吉尼亚香气，力度四星，和描述相符。总体上是非常值得尝试的直弗吉尼亚。
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
纯V烟草还是更适合替烟，跟德林格有相似，但尼古丁含量确实要强一点。
Quite enjoyable
April 11, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Very pleasant, no nonsense, straight up Virginia awesomeness.
Nice and sweet, Hay is heavily present on the retrohale, and a lingering hint of citrus on the tongue.
Well done C&D, well done indeed.
Extreme Value in bulk
March 23, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Being a solid and experienced all things VA smoker I thought I'd give Cornell & Diehl:Yorktown a 4 ounce try. I'm VERY glad I did! The science of this mixture is a bit above my head, the doubled stoved Red together with stoved Brite VA, then additi... Read More
onal Red VA marks for a remarkable smoking mixture. The results for me are as others have noted a decidedly "bready tasting" mixture! A real surprize! I see this as a welcome edition to my staple mixtures. I have plans to purchase and "tin up" some jars for aging.
If you are looking for an unusual mixture to add to your rotation, or looking for something to celar and age, give this a try. Read Less
Excellent tobacco
February 14, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Another for my cellar
A lovely Stoved Virginia blend
February 02, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
UPDATE: I've begun trying this in narrow bowls like Tsuge The Tasting 16 and Missouri Meerschaum Pony Express and Eaton, and it's much better. I could wish for Churchwarden stems on those, but the narrow bowl improves the flavor dramatically. I'll co... Read More
ntinue to try it and decide later whether it warrants a spot in my regular rotation. My original review is below.
This blend requires a lot of babysitting, in that I can't just light it and go on with my day. I also never get the advertised flavors out of it. I keep trying, though. Maybe I just haven't found the right pipe... Read Less
VA,that's for sure...
December 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Blend is very dry,but after correct bowl loading, smokes with medium strength tang,citrus,slight tar,just a bit of nasal tingle,but good tingle a little bit of that brown grass thing too...nic hit is almost medium to me...as with VA..will burn hot if... Read More
not careful..I'm gonna hydrate and jar this for a few months to see what happens..a good blend to experience more of how different VA blends can be. Read Less
Great Virginia
August 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
A pure Virginia thAt burns evenly and is full of flavor. Light yet filling if you will. Definitely a reorder, even though I live in Asia.
My other everyday
June 02, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
Love this blend. The other reviews that say it’s underrated is spot-on. Good basic virginia...no thrills but nice and grassy and smooth. Surprising amount of smoke. If you’re a VA lover, it’s worth trying and a good intro to VAs as well.
Pure virginia greatness
March 30, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
Simply an awesome pure Virginia blend its sweet with a bit of spice but be careful to not overheat it it will start to taste funky and will make your pipe gurgle take your time sip on this one and you'll be rewarded with a great smoking experience
Another great straight Virginia
November 18, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Straight Virginia lovers already know what they are going to get here. Earthy, citrusy, and sweet, this is a real pleasure to smoke. More complex than something like Derringer.
Instant classic
November 03, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
I cant believe how quickly I fell in love with this. Sounds wierd, but I was searching for something as satisfying to me as smoking MB no1 properly, which I can rarely, rarely, rarely do. My palette finds what is so hidden in MB at the forefront in t... Read More
his, with a toastyness that is welcomed. That is the only way I can describe it. Happy I found it. Cant put it down. Read Less
Good tobacco but not mine.
September 18, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Good tobacco but not mine.
Plain ok sweet Virginia
September 06, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Great blend extremely underrated. For the purist who loves a good Virginia sweet grassy light. All day smoke. Just don’t go crazy on the puffing cause she bites.
Real Virginia
July 14, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
This smells like my grandads hay loft, a really nice friendly smell from decades past. A lovely orange and brown ribbon that seems dry in the tin but smokes beautifully. It’s sweet, mild, tasty and is easy to smoke as it stays lit with little effort.... Read More
A perfect match for an MM General. It burns slowly enough to provide a solid hour of happy pipe smoking time. No bite, cool burn, mild but with a definite character. A straight up tobacco that can stand on its own with no trickery or treachery. Every description I’ve ever read regarding Virginia blends is right there...hay or fresh cut grass tin note, sweet from the first puff to the bottom of the bowl and a flavorful smoke that got an OK for aroma from she who will complain. The ribbon cut could burn hot but if you take it easy it’s a cool mellow smoke. As a die hard Burley smoker, I’ll place this one atop my list of Virginia’s worth smoking and fit it in to my tobacco rotation. It’s a winner. Smoked in a well used Missouri Meerschaum General from a freshly opened tin dated 5/6/19...pipe had a fresh filter. Read Less
Very Good Virginia
February 10, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
It tastes almost exactly like Ashton Gold Rush. Not quite as hay/sweet as Orlik, but a nice nutty taste with some citrus notes.
The only problem is that it tastes quite a bit like Dunhill cigarettes and I almost inhaled it a couple of times at the st... Read More
art. Read Less
Good stuff
December 24, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
This is my first all Virginia blend and I actually really enjoy it. Came a little on the dry side but that’s expected with bulk tobaccos. Still burns nice and has a decent sweet grass note to it. Might end up ordering more to use as a base for mixing... Read More
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A Strange Acidity
September 04, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
I hit this blend hard for a few days and then slowed down on it a bit. There is a strange sourness I detect. It's not a sour pipe taste, I've tried it in many different pipes. It's the taste of sour candy, of over acidity. It's not unpleasent, but it... Read More
certainly is unlike most. Read Less
Virginia Purist's Delight
July 11, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown 2oz
This is a great Va blend. I appreciate that C&D's tobaccos are cased in a way that maintains the integrity of the natural tobacco flavors. This one is solid on it's own if you are looking for a straight forward Red/Bright Va and in my opinion it ... Read More
would make a fantastic base for creating your own blend(s). Read Less
It's a Virginia
June 10, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
Grassy, sweet, and further proof that my palette wants something less heavy that it can smoke all day.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Yorktown Bulk
my # 2 va.
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