Customer Reviews (42 Total)
Found: 12 year old can
September 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I found myself at our fishing cabin with pipe, but no tobacco. Rummaging, I came across an unopened can that I believe I picked up in Ashville years ago. It was wonderful and a complete surprise. I am glad to see its still made and am now going to... Read More
see if it continues to stack up. Read Less
So awesome
November 05, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
This is hyst what I was looking for something sweet smooth with just a tiny tiny kick loaded it up right out of the tin into a cob and puffed away very much a great blend
Unique Good Flavor
November 22, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
This is my go-to tobacco. It has a mild almost creamy flavor and burns well. It provides a good bit of nicotine without going overboard, but will certainly wake you up. I enjoy the flavor so much that I plan to buy more and make it my regular smoke. ... Read More
Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
*months later*
Still my favorite all day tobacco. If you enjoy latakia, mix in some GL Pease Odyssey 50/50 for extra yummy flavor. I always have a spare can of The Bear around in case I get low. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
I like this tobacco. It is a good tobacco and I suggest you try it, end of speech.
Ron Swanson
English
December 13, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I hate English blends but this one is a keeper
الخلطة الدافئة
February 15, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
خلطة الدب ذو الساقين المعقوفة من نوع الكرامبل كيك, غني بالرائحة المعتقة يترك على لسانك حلاوة لا تقاوم
خلطة مكونه من تبغ فيرجينيا والتركية واللاذقية وبيرلي وبريك. مضغوطه على شكل قالب قاتوه سهلة التحضير فقط اقتطع المقدار الكافي للغليون واشعل واستمتع ح... Read More
تى اخر سحبه
"يذكرني برائحة بيت جدي" Read Less
Great blend!
August 17, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I will be ordering more of this for sure !!! It tastes and smells great to me! And I love the name and tin art! All around makes me smile!
Beary Beary Good
March 12, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Not overly complex but good smoke. Decent amount of vitamin N. Just ordered more. Give it a try!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
Awesome
Consistently good
November 02, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
This has become one of my regular go-to blends. Its unassuming and pleasant for an every day smoke. Ut gas sine complexity with a hint of spice.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
A brilliant blend of tobaccos, the synergy of which makes for an out this world combination! Lots of chewy thick smoke that loads the palate. Cellars very well.
Deep and Mesmerizing
January 16, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
This blend goes deep and dark but smooth and mesmerizing. I always feel very relaxed after having this smoke. Easy burn.
Just Delicious!
January 01, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
I pipe this in my Erik Nording Rusticated Bent Volcano, simply put, it is one of the most delicious-enjoyable baccys ever to cross my palate!
Everything I need in an english
October 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I love Virginia blends and English. But I always find myself needing more of a kick with a lot of English blends. This has the perfect amount. Has a decent punch but still Smokey. Will now always be in rotation
Smooth, Tasty, Strong
June 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I tried a 2oz tin of this stuff with a little trepidation, not sure what I was getting myself into, but I’m very glad I did.
This is a blend that, because of the wide variety of tobaccos along with the hot-pressed and cake form, makes it fairly dif... Read More
ficult to discern the different tobaccos during basically anything but the charring light. Once it gets burning, it has a flavor all its own and I happen to think it’s really delicious.
Nicotine content is what I’d call medium-strong, just slightly more than Night Train but not near as much as HH Bold Kentucky.
The flavors and nicotine level go exceptionally well with morning coffee, and the room note is very reminiscent of something like dark chocolate with a hint of that Latakia pine camp fire smell.
Really great blend, I’m ordering a lot more to keep around. Probably in my top 2 or 3 blends for a morning smoke with a cup of coffee. Read Less
15 years old gift
January 04, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
Just sampled some of my Christmas gift. This smokes like what I had in the 80s, from a house blend. Except, five times smoother. I plan on buying 10 tins. Very smooth, and tasty. It will be good to compare against new product. It's excellent morning ... Read More
smoke for me. Read Less
Excellent!
March 17, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Really, really enjoyed this! Surprisingly mild-medium body while complex in flavor. Nowhere near over powering. Just the right amount of Latakia, where you’re aware it’s in there, it does not take over. This blend deserves more recognition
Good enough to add to regular rotation
January 10, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
One of my preferred English blends with amazing flavor. Found it to burn well and well balanced.
New Friend
October 08, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I have recently come back to pipe smoking and started the journey to find some blends that I really like. I have tried some aromatics and now exploring English blends. Don't know what drew to the Bear but man am I glad I tried this blend. It comes ou... Read More
t of the tin right ready to smoke. Easy to light and keep lit. I will be stocking up on this. If you haven't tried Bow Legged Bear you owe to yourself to get a tin. You will not be disappointed. Just a quick shout out for the extra quick service. Ordered it and it was here in two days. Can't beat the blend or the service. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
A brilliant blend of tobaccos, the synergy of which makes for an out this world combination! Lots of chewy thick smoke that loads the palate. Cellars very well.
Piece of Cake
February 17, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I can really see just about anyone enjoying this tobacco since there’s just about every type of tobacco in this blend. Smooth and silky with Virginia and Perique notes the most prominent to me. Latakia and orientals add spice to the blend. The moistu... Read More
re level right out of the tin was perfect. Read Less
STRONG PUNCH
July 06, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
At first this blend hits on some high notes of sweet, rich, smokey goodness! but as the bowl settles the blends purpose seems muttled and confused. its an intriguing blend with a heavy Nic hit. but seems to fall short of 4 or 5 star rating!
Strong Dark Rich
June 11, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I couldn’t believe how strong this hit me in the nicotine Dept. I had a full stomach and I’m not anywhere new but my head was spinning 3/4 through the bowl. Weird. The flavor was strong and rich. Reminded me vaguely of pirate kake in how it’s rich an... Read More
d dark. A slight sweetness peeks forward every now and then especially when I got it hot. Read Less
the bear will bite you...
July 22, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
I was surpised with the nic hit I get from this one.
Luckily someone warned me to try it on a full stomach.
Flavor wise, I enjoy it the crumble cake seems to enhance and blend the flavors together.
Not my everyday by anymeans but a welcome addi... Read More
tion to my cellar. Read Less
A willde appeal
August 10, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Nice mixture, full of flavor, strong and somewhat strange. It gives something different and refreshing and for me it remembers something of the traditional irish taste.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I am still trying to figure this blend out. It crumbles easily and lights quickly. The flavour seems surprisingly simple. It does keep me coming back for another bowl.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Very good
Good Blend
January 11, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
While a good blend not one I'll get again too peppery and lacking any distinctive appeal
In the top 5
December 18, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
Didnt know what to expect tin note screams plumcake im a lover of orientals and perique which is what intrigued my purchase. The latakia is only present faintly on exhale which is pleasent. Its the smoothest full-bodied tobacco ive encountered. The s... Read More
weetness is the icing on the cake great for all day but perfect for an after dinner treat Read Less
Dissatisfied
August 21, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I hate to say it but this blend is rank! Unpleasant tin note, rank room note, and a very disappointing taste. Maybe this blend needs to cellar more. Smoked it with 2 years of age. I may never buy again , but only to age and try again to redeem the la... Read More
st experience. Read Less
Dissatisfied
August 21, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I hate to say it but this blend is rank! Unpleasant tin note, rank room note, and a very disappointing taste. Maybe this blend needs to cellar more. Smoked it with 2 years of age. I may never buy again , but only to age and try again to redeem the la... Read More
st experience. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Just had the first bowl. Im sure this will be the go to after the second.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
Good enough to add to regular rotation
January 10, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
One of my preferred English blends with amazing flavor. Found it to burn well and well balanced.
One of my favorites
December 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
First bowl out of the tin, I thought it was alright, but nothing special. But after sticking with it for a couple more bowls, and then eventually the whole tin, it quickly became one of my favorites. Kind of a creamy feel, just a little bit of smoke ... Read More
from the Latakia, but not so much to be overpowering. I think it has a noticeable improvement after at least a year of sitting and stewing. Overall, a fantastic blend that’s great all day long. Read Less
I am not sure
November 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
So. This is either superb or tastes like whatever was making that poor bear bow legged. I am leaning towards the latter. This may need several years of cellaring. It seems as if it is not certain what it wants to be when it grows up; a polite English... Read More
bear like paddington or a surly old jungle bum like Baloo. I can’t really identify any particular component as taking the stage, but rather than a harmonious blend, it’s more akin to the royal rumble, every man for themselves. Yes indeed. I think like the review from JohnLoewer 12 years in the bottom of the Gun Safe may do this Bear a little good. Read Less
Very good
February 18, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
This is a nice smoke. I believe the nicotine content is higher than some English blends, though it is very pleasant to smoke. There is just a touch of perique, whichgive the tongue a nice tingle. The burley seems to really come through and blend well... Read More
with the Latakia. Read Less
There’s better
December 30, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
Some of the best Latakia blends ever made have been ones pressed into a crumple cake. However, this is not one of those. “Harsh” is the word that keeps coming to mind when contemplating Bow-legged Bear. Even among C&D there are much better Engli... Read More
sh crumble cakes. I’d suggest Sunset Harbor flake of Star of the East flake over this. Peace’s Quiet nights is another. Read Less
Sturdy And Rich
October 20, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
This blend has a lot going on, and all of the components get their minutes of fame. At some point there will be some flavors melding and things get cohesive into a cereal, Burley, Latakia, cocoa, creamy, fermented flavor. It's like having a deep, oak... Read More
ed wine, or some dark, malty ale. This one is strong in the nicotine department. Just take it slowly. It's an accessible blend with lots of flavor. I recommend it to anyone that wants an interesting smoke. Read Less
Bear one step short
September 02, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 8oz
This crumble cake has a slightly sweet nutty smell with a hint of smokiness out of the tin. The false light gives a plesant sweet english taste. The true light is burley strong with the VA and LAT taking a supporting role by giving a hint of sweet sm... Read More
oke. This is how the tobacco stays till the last 1/4 of the bowl where the sweetness disappears and the Burley becomes harsh and ashy.
The nic-hit is between medium and strong. Not a morning smoke. Leaves no moisture in bowl. After taste quickly leaves the mouth when sipping water.
This is not a bad smoke just do not like how it finishes. This is an excellent before bed smoke for those who like to Dose up before turning in. Read Less
Strong is good
February 01, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Bow-Legged Bear 2oz
I cant stand english blends but this is actually pretty stinkin good