Customer Reviews (102 Total)
My favorite contemplation smoke
February 28, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
This is one of C&D's core blends for a reason. Throw a rock and chances are you'll hit 1 or 2 pipe smokers who've tried it. And at the end of the day, it seems to elicit a love it or hate it response. I love it for many reasons. Firstly, I'm a bu... Read More
rley man through and through, and BF delivers. Secondly, it brings the nic and the strength without blowing out my palate for the day. And last but not least, this is a very simple blend that takes very little thought. It's best sipped, especially in a Missouri Meerschaum cob of absolutely any size. I can smoke bowl after bowl of this while drawing up spec sheets and doing paperwork. Awesome blend again C&D! Read Less
Interesting
April 21, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I wasn't blown away by this at first. However, the more I smoke the more I reach for it. This is a nice mild blend, burns well to a nice ash and takes to a flame easily. I will be buying more, this is really started to grow on me. As a follow up to t... Read More
his review, I just bought a larger tin, this has really grown on me and moving it to 5 stars. Read Less
Sweet, Nutty and Satisfying
April 11, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I really enjoy Briar Fox. It has a sweet and nutty flavor with just the right amount of nicotine kick. It burns well, and the crumble cake format is fun to work with.
GOOD MORNING!
August 07, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
A FULL RICH TASTE BUT NOT BITTER. GREAT IN THE MORNING WITH A CUP OF COFEE.
GET THIS NOW!
February 01, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
All caption talk aside, this is one hell of a good tobacco.brilliant creation indeed
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
If you want natural tobacco taste, this is the ticket. Mild and burns great all the way to the bottom.
Classic blend!
November 25, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Excellent smoke straight from a 4/2018 tin. Wow! The spice is amazing and the burn was even. I was smoking with a clenched bent while putting up Christmas lights, so I was not sipping. Burned to the bottom and was nuanced the whole way.
No está mal
December 20, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
En realidad es algo fuerte para mi gusto, sin embargo, no deja de ser una buena mezcla.
good crumble Cake
September 08, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
a good Virginia/Burley crumble cake . Good with a cup of coffee or tea. Must try
Very one-dimentional, but....
February 15, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
For some reason I can't seem to stop puffing???
crazy like a fox!
June 15, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
quickly, this has become my favorite blend. not very complex in itself, but makes up for it with a toasty, creamy, marshmallow smoke. dare i say, i like it even better than OGS.
I like it
February 28, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I do smoke this in a smaller narrow bowl. Let's the sweetness of the verginia come through and the burley gives it that nutty bread flavor and depth.
Hot Dang
October 25, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This tobacco is simply amazing. It was love from first puff.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Just a great smoke. It is superb with a book and a good cup of coffee. I am guessing this one will only improve with age.
Hits the spot!
July 19, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This one reminds me of the old Chesterfield kings of decades ago. Bright, burley, and is it sun cured? This is quite satisfying. A nice dose of Lady Nicotine. This will pair just right with a cup of coffee.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
It is good well it bites but other than that perfect.
Excellent, and it's easy to see why this was a personal blend of a famous piper.
March 23, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This stuff is great right out of the tin, which of course is a huge boon for any blend. However, even with about six months of age, it really opens up. It's an excellent mix of Virginia and Burley. While that may sound a bit boring to some, it's not.... Read More
There's a lot of flavor in this one, and unlike a good deal of the C&D plain/non-aro. blends, it wont make you dizzy from too much nicotine. An excellent blend for all pipers. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out! Read Less
When it's good it's really good
January 22, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I am a big fan of C&D blends on average and years ago Briar Fox was my introduction to the brand. It is among my favorite blends. My first experience was a dried out sample that was still pretty decent followed by a tin which was excellent. As tim... Read More
e went on I noticed different tins had their own peculiarities. Differences in sweetness and nuttiness which I figured were normal in the way a blend could vary though some had little sweetness at all while still being enjoyable. So recently I opened a nicely sealed 16 oz block I had been cellaring since 2016 with a production date in 2015. It was darker in overall color than normal and smelled slightly different as well. though was clearly in good condition. When I finally got around to smoking it it was rather bland and tasteless unlike anything in my prior experience with the blend. It's as if it was watered down with unsweetened cavendish, though only a guess as cavendish is not officially a component of the blend. This got me thinking about several negative reviews I've read about Briar Fox over the years which did't seem to make much sense until now. It seems that what might be happening is that on occasion they get the formulation wrong accidentally or alter important additions for other reasons. If this is the case it would explain the inconsistency. On average this blend is excellent but on occasion you might get part of a bad batch unless they've remedied this problem since 2015. In all fairness most of what I've smoked in recent years has been younger than the bad batch in question and quite enjoyable. I'm going to continue to sample different parts of my current batch on the chance that it's simply poorly blended and will begin to shine at some point. I do recommend Briar Fox! Read Less
Comfort is: Bib Overalls and Briar Fox
July 02, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Gimme this, a cup a coffee and my worn bibs... and I'm in my happy place. Briar Fox is a high quality, clean, unmolested and natural-tasting mixture. A good molasses flavor in this, and it's is as good as it gets when it comes to traditional burley p... Read More
ipe tobacco leaf. It provides a comfort similar to that of bib overalls and is a step up from those OTC burley blends in form, feel and flavor. Nicotine is 2 out of 5. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Wonderful
Top Notch
August 20, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This is first class tobacco and you can just tell when you smoke it. Nice change of pace, especially in the hot months
You love it- or hate it.
October 08, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This is a quite different Tobacco. Of course, the tobacco looks beautyful, the cake in the tin looks just delicous. Typically for C&D it's also very heasy to handle and light.
But the taste is quite different. It's absolutely not an complex toba... Read More
cco. Taste develops very little when you smoke a bowl. Someone said the taste is "one dimensional"- I can agree! But this one dimension is just awesome! Very robust Cedarwood- Like, with very little but present sweetness.Reminds a bit a classic domenican cigar. It's a perfect allday smoke- because you always not what you get, and will not be disappointed. Strengh is medium- especially for a european pipesmoker. Recommend it to everyone- just give it a try! Maybe you love it- or you hate it! Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
买了有一年 前前后后一共抽了不到10斗 不知道是批次原因还是本人鼻子不好使 没闻到所谓的骚味 生草闻起来倒是有股枣糕的味道 抽起来味道更接近白肋 本想着做口粮不错 但就是这个尼古丁三颗星 啊！！！ 为什么我抽GH家5星尼古丁都不醉烟 这款我是真醉烟啊~~~~~~
Standard Bearer
February 18, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
In my opinion this is the perfect litmus test. It's got quite a settling effect on the mind while being pleasant in the room, though not particularly distinctive for its scent. In my opinion, it's the ideal standard bearer and I'll probably always ra... Read More
te tobaccos off this benchmark. Briar Fox represents the archetype of "good." Anything better than Briar Fox is great, while anything lesser won't see a second purchase. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
I tried everything, around the world and two I always went back too… Golden Slices and Briar Fox. Since Orlik is now a political prisoner- Briar Fox is my number one all time favorite.
看着包装好看买的
December 30, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
真空封存起来了 10年后再说 小贵
Fox and a Firkin
February 10, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I think this is my smoke. I bought a 2oz tin, smoked it twice and bought an 8oz tin immediately afterwards. I have a pipe dedicated to smoking just briar fox. This is by far my favourite tobacco. Quality is spot on, taste is phenomenal.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
This is one helluva smooth, mellow smoke if you like straight tobacco taste. Burns wonderfully all the way to the bottom. I usually go for aromatics, but this is a winner!
I'm in Heaven
January 05, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This is a really good smoke. Rich full bodied, slightly sweet, nutty and very rich in nicotine. No tongue bite. packs well, lights easily, burns all the way down. Perfect right out of the tin.
Simple yet Sublime
December 14, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
One of the finest blends C&D offers. The description says it was created for Peter Heeschen, God rest his soul. I’m not surprised a highly talented & experienced artisan of the briar like Mr. Heeschen enjoyed this blend. It has everything I l... Read More
ook for in my non-aromatic & non-“English” blends, e.g., flavor, strength and smoothness. Easily an all day blend for me. Read Less
Has Cavendish, one of my favorites blends.
April 04, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Maybe my favorite blend, maybe not, I can't tell. One thing is for sure, there is a small amount of Cavendish in this blend. Jeremy Reeve's of Cornell & Diehl even says so on youtube. Look it up. Could possibly be my favorite blend but will alway... Read More
s be my favorite Tobacco argument to win. There's Black Cavendish in Briar Fox. Change my mind. Read Less
great smoke
March 31, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
i have been enjoying this briar fox alot will have to order more soon
Better than expected!
August 21, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Heard about Briar Fox from a friend who said “I had to give a try.” Ok, I did and enjoyed it. The second bowl was even better! Will definitely order more!!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Raisins and spice for a top note! This Fox has no teeth to bite as long as you puff slow. The vitamin N is worthy, and it comes in a crumble cake square. Yes it's blazing hot as I smoke in the Arizona night heat, but the smoke is mellow and my feet a... Read More
re in the pool. Well done Cornell
& Diehl Read Less
Very nice
February 19, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
This one is great. Doesn't require much attention. Its earthy and sweet. The moisture content is ideal directly from the package. The Burley's show up very early on if that is your thing and announce themselves increasingly through to the heel of... Read More
the bowl. I am after the Virginia experience and the Burley compliment and do not hinder this pursuit. The Burleys provide a nice muted framework for the Virginia's to shine. It took several bowls for the palette to attenuate to some of the nuance.. the patience is well worth it.
Gravity fill. char. lightly tamp.. smoke. Read Less
So far so good
December 31, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I've just smoked 1 bowl but it's worth writing a review. I was expecting more burley but I'm pretty content with it being mostly Virginia. The burley adds more body to the blend. The Virginia is grass like and spicy. No bite and the flavor stays cons... Read More
istent all the way down. Smoked in a cob pretty well. So far so good. Read Less
For those who "don't get it"
December 17, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
I had a great dislike for this tobacco at first. It gave me terrible tongue burn, but having bought 2lb of the stuff I persisted with it and it grew on me. Now I simply can't get enough. No other tobacco comes close to the rich smoothness and flavour... Read More
of C&D Briar Fox. I've just ordered 2lb more so I can pull an aged pack out of my stash. Read Less
Addicted
November 27, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
Here is the story. I am in the U.S. Coast Guard and was on patrol off the coast of south america, before I left I purchased briar Fox to give it a try. At first I wasn't that impressed but as the 60 day patrol wore on I dwindled my supply of other to... Read More
bacco to none and was left with only the fox. So for about 2 weeks I was exclusively smoking it. And now it has a dedicated pipe and will stay in my regular rotation. Read Less
Closet tobacco blend to Kingfisher by Butera
November 02, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Add some blending PERIQUE and you have a close cousin to Butera's KINGFISHER by Germain.
Simple, good stuff
October 17, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Almost the body and mouthfeel of a light cigar. Rich VA flavor, not sweet with nutty burley. Good quality tobacco. C&D and GLP always taste too green to me. This of course has that going on too.
Best of the C & D cakes... outstanding when aged a couple of years!
September 10, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
I added this to my standard tobacco inventory a few years ago. At that time is was routinely rated in the top 10 and is still highly rated today. It is very smooth and flavorful right from the tin. It has about the right mix of Virginia and Burley, ... Read More
with no bite. I now buy this in the 16 oz. brick packs a few at a time and age it a couple of years. This should be added to C & D cellar series, as it seems to allow the mix to blend into a smoother cool smoke. I usually smoke Navy Flake, but this as well as all of the C & D cakes I have tried are worthy. Read Less
Excellent quality pipe tobacco!
March 19, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
I really like Briar Fox, in fact I think it's a masterpiece, it did take me a few tries to truly appreciate the subtle flavors though. It seems that the magic with this tobacco is in the heating and pressing that it goes through, this has caused some... Read More
natural sugars to develop and gives this blend of mostly light and dark Virginias (there is definitely a little burly in it also) a nice light, naturally sweet honey-nut flavor. I recommend dedicating a pipe to this one, it helped me appreciate the flavors a lot more, and make sure it's not too dried out. Enjoy:) Read Less
One of my favorites.
March 19, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I really like Briar Fox, in fact I think it's a masterpiece, it did take me a few tries to truly appreciate the subtle flavors though. It seems that the magic with this tobacco is in the heating and pressing that it goes through, this has caused some... Read More
natural sugars to develop and gives this blend of mostly light and dark Virginias (there is definitely a little burly in it also) a nice light, naturally sweet honey-nut flavor. I recommend dedicating a pipe to this one, it helped me appreciate the flavors a lot more, and make sure it's not too dried out. Enjoy:) Read Less
Worth A Try
February 21, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I received this blend from a friend and upon opening I found notes of sweet lemon grass. The crumble cake is a good format for this blend as its fun to pack, easy to lite, and east to keep lit. The notes are sweet grassy, natural tobacco flavors. The... Read More
Virginia used in this blend feels and taste like a quality leaf. Good stuff, burns right to the bottom. Worth a Try! Read Less
Superlative
January 07, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
While not a straight Virginia, Briar Fox is a very notable member of that particular family. The crumble cake is a welcome format that allows some flexibility of enjoyment. A full bodied smoke without the slightest hint of tongue-bite. It leaves me s... Read More
atisfied and with a feeling of accomplishment as well as wanting to come back for more as soon as possible. It is not accident that his blend is so well received. A good companion on a cold day. Combustion was excellent and no re-light was required. Well worth the money and time. Read Less
A revised opinion
September 17, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Well they sent some to me for free, so I thought what the hell.
To my great surprise, I now "get" this blend. Full flavored and very satisfying. Generally when I finish a pipe, I'm immediately preparing the next one. After a bowl of this, ... Read More
I'm done for a bit, satisfied.
Not an experience of flavors or subtleties, just a damn good manly smoke. I'm going to move this one into my rotation now. Read Less
Never taste it again!
August 22, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
So poor taste!If you taste it once,you wouldn't taste it once more,because you can't bear it at all.In a word,I never believe that CD can produce any nice blended.
Good, but not great
July 18, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
It's a good smoke, and of good quality. A little harsh to my taste buds, though it seems to get better and smoother as the bowl progresses. Seems to have a cigar quality to it. If you're a pipe and cigar smoker, you'll enjoy this blend a lot. I'll s... Read More
moke it again, but I've had better Virginia blends.
I usually pop a humidor coin in all my tins once opened. This blend got a little moist on me and it went to hell. It seems smokes better if it feels "dry" to the touch. Read Less
Perennial Favorite
June 16, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Briar Fox is my go-to Va blend, not because it typifies the genre, but rather because it turns it on its head. You will not find the haylike sweetness, lack of nicotine, or airy presence that distinguish many Va blends. Briar Fox is robust, sometimes... Read More
even spicy, buttery, dark, and satisfies a palate looking for heavier and less refined tobacco faire. In perspective, if Briar Fox were a cigar, it would be a Connecticut Shade Dominican, with a good balance between ligero and seco in the fill. Although a fair bit heavier than a lot of pipe tobacco offerings, to a seasoned cigar palate, Briar Fox would fall in the medium range. Read Less
Very nice smoke
April 18, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
I moved to this tobacco from Samuel Gawith full Virginia flake, well, because it's always out of stock. The lb. can is difficult to manage because the tobacco is packed in so tightly, but the price difference is worth it to me. The smoke is very smoo... Read More
th and consistent from start to finish. It is on the strong side, and if I smoke it while I'm reading an exciting book, I get a little dizzy. Read Less
Sorry but I don't get it
March 11, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
Not much flavor here and actually a little bitter. The most uninteresting tobacco I have tried. Since I ordered this huge
tin I will continue to smoke it at times. I suggest that you try someone else's before you buy.
Хороший табак
February 03, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Прекрасный табак! Курится холодно, долго. Смесь прекрасно сбалансирована и имеет полный, глубокий вкус... Рекомендую всем попробовать.
A nose pleaser
September 17, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Upon opening the tin, I was treated to a plethora of scents; coffee, chocolate, cherry, vanilla, orange. Quickily filled a pipe, grabbed a lighter and then told myself to slow down, and enjoy this moment.
What a great tobacco for relaxing with a ma... Read More
rtini or manhattan after the sun is over the yardarm. How they get all that flavor in there without the sweet and heat is a mystery. Read Less
Intoxicating!
August 13, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
This tobacco takes your breath away...from the first pull...you know your in love!
Toward the end of the bowl...I'm in a nicotine trance!;)
Sherlock Holmes
May 28, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been watching Sherlock Holmes the old black-and-white with basil Rathbone. The first thing that entered my mind when I smoke this is of an old English copper wave in his hands, and saying nothing to see here. This is a v... Read More
ery simple, basic blend. That’s easy to smoke wonderful to sit down and read, think or just relax. This is a very nothing tobacco, that is everything to enjoy Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
冷火慢抽。
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
没有惊喜，也没有槽点，湿度适中，略微醒草就可以，燃烧平顺，斗温也不高，陈化一段时间再试试！
I can see it becoming a staple...
May 06, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
I'm venturing into burleys and VA/Burs after spending a long time being a VaPer and english fan.
This particular blend, in my first bowl, was not impressive. I didn't get much flavor, and it had an acrid taste that smelled like cigarettes and taste... Read More
d ashy. In hindsight, I didn't prep the tobacco well, and I scorched it. If you scorch it, you might as well be smoking a cigarette.
Now, after having smoked about a half-dozen more bowls, I "get it".
This one is good. It's real good. It's not some uncharted voyage of flavor experience that will open new doors to you. It's not exotic. It's not legendary or novel.
It's just great.
Very nice subtle fruit from the VA, with some earthy hay notes. These, if you're not burning too hot, are great on the retrohale.
The nuttiness from the Burley is a nice flavor. Bit of a chocolatiness(maybe more of a cacao note). Not much more to say about that right now, I'm still exploring how it hits my palette.
To me, this blend is just begging to be a go-to. Dependable. Flavorful, but not TOO flavorful. Enough nicotine to be satisfying, but not so much as to require a four course meal before lighting up.
The more I smoke it, the more I want to smoke it...
It feels like the blend to just have on hand. If I'm camping, I want some. If I'm doing chores outside, it makes sense. If I'm wanting to hang out on the patio, it fits there, too. In short: it's a great addition to whatever you're doing, and it's not so stand-out that it demands your attention. But if you do give this blend your attention, you will find more and more to come back to.
Additionally, if you're the type of guy who sometimes likes to mix blends, this one goes well with a good black cavendish to add some strength to your aromatics. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
属于走的煤泥味V草的主线但是不带酒味（可能是没有K草的缘故），常规的V草香气变成了隐隐的点缀，调配功力很棒，没啥甜度但是很好抽很有特色，个人觉得胜过同风格类型的三尼姑
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
CD现时最喜欢的一款草没有之一，香气足且稳定，燃烧好斗温低，草太多不知抽什么的时候抽狐狸就对了，就算不会给你惊喜但也不会让你失望！
Wonderfully satisfying Goldilocks blend
January 30, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
I’ve been smoking pipes for about 12 years now and I’ve tried close to a 100 blends of tobacco over the years.
This is one of only a handful that I have reordered. I ordered a 2oz tin of this in 2018. I can’t remember when I opened it and I wasn’t i... Read More
mpressed when I did. However by the time I finished the tin, I put it on my short list tobaccos to reorder. That list being 3 Nun’s, Haunted Bookshop, EMP, Dunhill (now Peterson) Flake.
I ordered 16oz of this and I just cut into the block this evening. It’s been about a year since I’ve been able to enjoy this tobacco and I love everything about. Cutting the block into a small chunk to place into my old 2oz tin. The smell of hay and figs is delightful. The crumble cake is a joy to break up and load into a pipe and the smoke, while not earth shattering is SO satisfying.
Fresh bread, toast, a bit of hay, and just a hint of sweetness is what I get from this blend. The nic hit is just right.
I’m not an all day smoker. One bowl a day is often all I’ll have and this one leaves me satisfied.
Milder blends like Patriot Flake, or Stokebye’s Bullseye Flake are tasty but so mild that it leaves me wanting to load up another bowl. Stronger blends like Haunted Bookshop or 5 o’clock shadow are so strong they leave me dizzy before I get through half a bowl.
This is my Goldilocks blend, just right.
It also burns well. Freshly opened I only needed the false light, tamp, relight to get through an entire bowl of this.
I’m too impatient with straight Virginias which get sour as I puff on them trying to extract more flavor. This tobacco tolerates my hastiness. It doesn’t require careful attention and doesn’t make me feel like I have a frog in my throat like some heavier Burley blends.
Truly a great Va/Bur in my book. Only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because of the room note which is a bit harsh, and that it has no perique, which I love. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I didn't hate this tobacco, but I didn't love it either. Maybe I'm just not huge on burleys as they seem a bit bland or generic to me. I will have to give this one another shot a bit further down the line.
Not a bad smoke
December 11, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Its not a bad smoke. The mix of Virginia and Burley I can't quite put my finger on yet. I'm sure I'll love it over time.
awesome!
November 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Tin note of fruit syrup, sour plums and liquor. Tobacco cut is Krumble Kake, the chunk of tobacco is marbled brown, dark brown and black. Tobacco breaks apart easily and rubs out fairly easy, it is also slightly moist and needs no drying. Burns slow ... Read More
with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild-medium. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium to full and fairly consistent, with notes of wood, toasted nuts, sweet grass, lemon, floral, mild carrot cake note, mild stewed fruit, mild cigar, mild bitter coco powder, and a moderate peppery retro. Virginia is leading with Burley supporting. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
Hints of fruit and bread
September 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Overall a very nutty, bready, slightly fruity (dried apples and raisins) flavor profile. Not bitey at all. Definitely pick this one up if you’re a fan of VaBur
Great Blend !
September 02, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Burley + Virginia natural sweetness = Balance
If you aren't into Aro's or Eng's
August 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I dabbled in pipe smoking ten years ago and have recently gotten back into it. I've never been into Aromatics and am finding that remains. I view english blends favorably and find them delightful but my favorite by far has proven to be coin/flake vi... Read More
rginia. I've been looking for a blend other than straight VA flake that fits the bill and this does it to a T. I like my pipe tobacco to taste like pipe tobacco. Read Less
Good blend but better with a little time
June 11, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I tried this blend a few times from a local tobacco store, but i oreder a tin and it was pretty fresh , has a different taste fresh, i put it in a jar for a few weeks, and out comes the sweet and full flavor , can taste the burley and the virginia in... Read More
it, its good stuff! Read Less
Natural and Balanced
May 27, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Briar Fox delivers stout, well-balanced natural flavor. The Virginia tang and burley nuttiness are in perfect proportion, and it is pleasantly strong without overdoing it. The burn is excellent and requires little attention. Plenty smooth, too. As ot... Read More
hers have said, it's great with coffee. A quality, no-fuss staple for those seeking a sturdy, natural smoke. Read Less
Like smoking paper
May 18, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
Sounded great in reviews and ingredients but after trying for 6 months to get anything more than the taste of hot, paper burning in my mouth, I think I'm going to give up on this.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I bought this blend 4 days before my son was born. I only bought it because he was named Fox. But after it sat for about 6 months I finly opened up the tin. The first smell from the tin note was amazing. It's a perfect blend for a quiet humid ohio ni... Read More
ght Read Less
Completely overrated but good
April 25, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
This is a descent smoke. The Virginia and burley par nicely together though to me it would benefit with a touch of Perique or Unsweetened Cavendish to give it a bit more body. It's light and fairly straight forward with only two components but is a n... Read More
ice light smoke, which is probably why so many like it. Good smoke to be sure but don't believe the hype. Read Less
Gets better in humidor.
March 22, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Wanted to see if it was as good as people had commented. It was a pleasant mix and mellow. Definitely gets better when cherry drops, and even better the last 33% of load. Mellow smokey/leathery notes. My tin was dated 1/22. It was fairly dry and read... Read More
y after rubout. I think it gets even better after a couple of weeks in the humidor too. If you like robust snorkeling, excellent finishing notes, and no bite, then this one is one of those types of mixtures. Enjoy yourselves. Read Less
A classic standby for a reason:
March 12, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
C&D's Briar Fox is a burley and virginia forward blend that has a very storied history, being the favorite (and sometimes, not-so-favorite) of many pipe smokers then and now. I may be a bit out of bounds to suggest this, but for me at least, Bri... Read More
ar Fox can act as a sort of test to see exactly what an individual smoker prefers in their smoke, largely because BF is so decidedly old-fashioned in its approach.
The tin note immediately lets you know the burley is the star of the show, with earthy and slightly nutty notes hitting the nose immediately. The crumble cake is firm but easily pliable, and as such is enjoyable to prepare any way the user sees fit.
C&D states that BF starts with a strong tobacco taste, with more complex notes being apparent mid-bowl and spicier notes on the back end. This largely holds true. There are no toppings here to muddle the tobacco flavor, and the virginias largely complement the burleys by adding a brightness to the mix, but never upstaging the burleys. More nutty flavors do emerge mid-bowl, but the promised spiciness at the end is touch-and-go, but it is there (mostly).
I suggested earlier that this blend can really reveal what an individual smoker prefers. What I mean by that is that for those who prefer complex blends with a multitude of flavors playing harmoniously with another will likely find BF to be boring. But for those who prefer simplicity in their blends, where individual components are not upstaged or interdependent on a multitude of leaves and methods, and instead each component has its time to shine and gracefully bows out at the right time, then this blend is likely to satisfy. And for those who prefer their tobacco old-fashioned, which is to say, they want their tobacco to taste like tobacco, then BF will likely be seeing an old friend again. For me, BF scratched an itch, and it stays in rotation because of that. Are there better or more complex burley-forward blends out there? Certainly. But few are as consistent, easy to enjoy, and readily available as this old fox. Read Less
Perfect percentages
November 30, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I finally tried this blend the other day and truly enjoyed it. I've only had 2 bowls but so far it seems excellent in the burley to Virginia ratio zone.
Fat finger wouldn't let me give it 3 stars
October 07, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Super smooth and basic in a good way. It didn't realy blow my socks off, but I bought more😆. It's clean, bright and at half bowl gets peppery.
My New Favorite
July 05, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I'm very new to pipe smoking so my pallet hasn't fully developed yet. Ive purchased over a dozen different blends from different families of tobacco and THIS is by far my favorite blend. For me its a perfect mix of Virginia and Burley that could last... Read More
anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 and a half hours if I wanted it too. Smooth up front, very flavorful in the middle and nice a spicey bold taste to finish. Fantastic Read Less
一款适合放一放在抽的烟草
July 01, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
可能是草比较新的缘故，开罐抽了一斗有股动物的骚味，放置了大半年再抽，比较像我们中国的硬中华，烤烟加一种梅子的味道，总体有提升
The spice is real
June 27, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I enjoyed this one but found it to have a bit of bite. I’ve been told it grows on you so I may change my mind down the road. It’s good but not great
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I'm basing my review on a tin I found at a B&M in CT. I had seen this tin in store back in 2018 with no date on it. I eventually went backin 2019 and it was still there, so i bought it. I then cellered it for about 2 more years. So, it had at lea... Read More
st 4 years on it before i just cracked it. This is a fantastic Virginia. Somone wrone Sweet, Nutty and Satisfying. I would totally agree. I'm just starting to get a hold of my tendencies to smoke too hot that keep me from enjoying straight Virginia and this blend is making me a believer. Get a couple and put at least one in the cellar, you'll thank yourself later. Read Less
Just right ✅
May 30, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Love this stuff in a cake ! Just right for rubbing or breaking an stuffing. Moisture is on point and smokes cool and colorful all the way through! Try it ....
One of my favorite smokes
May 19, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
This is definitely in my top 5. It took a couple of bowls to really get the gist of this tobacco. But one day I lit a bowl I and...Revelation! It’s a great all day smoke. Easy to crumble, easy to light, and it smokes itself.
Snuck up on me
February 08, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
So, I wasn't a fan of this the first couple of packs but the taste of that charring light kept bringing me back. Turns out I was drawing too deeply. Slow little sips are best. This tastes and feels like summer. -----
Update: I had accidently preppe... Read More
d a little too much and forgot to tuck away the excess and really enjoyed my slightly overdried pack. It tasted more of sweet grass and reminded me of the horse ranch I used to work on. Read Less
Spicy is an understatement
February 02, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I don't think they had me in mind when they made this. All quality tobaccos, I just don't get the appeal of this one.
A regular
December 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Very good, the cigarette people refer to seems to me more of an aftertaste really, nutty, sweet, lemony/zesty/ oranges through the nose- spicy ness builds. Good all day smoke.
A regular
December 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
Very good, the cigarette people refer to seems to me more of an aftertaste really, nutty, sweet, lemony/zesty/ oranges through the nose- spicy ness builds. Good all day smoke.
Sweet surprise
December 09, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Changes colors so many times I think I've forgotten some so I won't try to explain just no you should give this a try !
Foxy Lady!
November 07, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
A little of a nicotine hit, but still has that sweet Virginia and the nutty burley taste. I wouldn't (IMO) have it as an all day smoke, but am very interested how this tastes when it has matured as I heard some pipe smokers suggest.
Peter Heeschen’s Fave For Good Reason
September 24, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
The grassy sweetness of the Virginias dovetail with a good amount of pecan-like burley to deliver a respectable blend, mild in taste but not in potency, packaged in a nice, compact crumble cake form. It is also sweet and haylike compared to my more r... Read More
obust all-day: Old Joe Krantz. But not quite satisfying enough to dethrone it. BF’s tin note is also very pleasant, unlike with OJK, and even carries a vaguely fruity aroma.
All that being said, if BF was good enough to be Danish pipecarver Peter Heeschen’s “all-day”, it’s good enough to always maintain a spot within the cellar of this lowly piper. Near my two Peter Heeschen pipes! 4.2 stars. Read Less
Not overly complex, but fantastic
July 15, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
First off, I have become enamored with Krumble Kakes recently. I just love the presentation and enjoy tearing off a chunk to put in my pipe. Briar Fox comes as one of these Kake brownies in the tin with gold, brown, and flecks of black tobaccos. Look... Read More
s an awful lot like a "blondie."
The tin note to me is more Burley than Virginia. I detect more chocolatey, raisiny, nuttiness than sweetness, breadiness, and tang. I know BF is considered a VA/Bur, but I think of it more as a Bur/VA. If that makes sense. I find it to be more dominant in Burley than Virginia. That may not be the case, but I definitely taste more Burley than Virginia. At any rate, I definitely enjoyed it. This is a great tobacco that I will revisit on occasion. Probably pretty frequently, at that. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
They should add some type of top note or casing.Really should more Burley.I gave a half start because of the huge nicotine burst.This is my least favorite blend from c&d.They make my top 2 favorite blends.I guess it's just to much Virginia for me... Read More
.If you like the flue cured stuff you might have different experience. Read Less
An amazing kind of tobacco
June 15, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
the first smell when you open it,it's just like a real fox in front of you,then try 1 or 2 pipe,you'll absolutly joy it ！
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
If you want natural tobacco taste, this is the ticket. Mild and burns great all the way to the bottom.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 8oz
If you want natural tobacco taste, this is the ticket. Mild and burns great all the way to the bottom.
Very Interesting
April 23, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I've been trying to expand my horizons in regards to pipe tobacco lately. I typically go for heavy English blends. I decided to order a 2 oz tin of this, and I've been enjoying it. When I'm actually able to control my cadence and smoke as cool as ... Read More
possible, Briar Fox is delicious. Of course, I get that taste, and get excited and puff entirely too hard and it gets a little spicy for my taste. Once I learn to pace myself a little better, I can see this being a regular smoke for me. Besides, who doesn't love a crumble cake? Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 16oz
Ok, I normally prefer English and Balkan blends. Tried this on a whim... And boy am I glad I did.
This is a wonderful journey in smoking …
Smells like a box of raisins. Starts out smooth and tangy. Then transitions from hints of Cinnamon, and incens... Read More
e to a spicy firecracker at the finish... I absolutely love this stuff and am buying the 16oz. brick. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
I'm not a fan. I really was intrigued by the crumble cake-- which is fantastically prepared, by the way-- but there just isn't enough in this bowl to keep my interest.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
Not mind blowing. A easy smoking tobacco mixture. Good with coffee in the morning. Starts to have a cigarette taste towards the bottom. All in all not bad though.
Maybe not for me
February 07, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
It taste like LM Red.
Solid, Unassuming.
May 12, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox 2oz
If you are a C&D fan, this makes perfect sense. You're probably in love with Burley and can't wait to get through the VA to that nutty, chocolatey goodness.
But I am a VA man. I like my VAs to be slightly sweet, with some natural depth to it, which... Read More
can be enhanced by the very careful application of Burley and/or Perique to bring out the heart of the VA, like adding salt and pepper on a beautiful piece of beef.
Cornell & Diehl certainly use high GRADE Virginias, but for me, the question remains open as to whether they use high QUALITY Virginias. I feel that the Burley here is a bit of a crutch to support a Virginia that is really too simple to use in what is supposed to be a "Virginia" blend.
Don't get me wrong; It isn't even close to being a "Bad" tobacco. It's even quite nice, if one dimensional. The issue I have with Cornell & Diehl isn't their obvious attention to the tobacco, but rather if they truly love & understand any tobacco that is not Burley. I for one feel that, like all of their Virginias, even their pure ones (with the exception of Bijou, which is phenomenal), Briar Fox is a great tobacco which fails to deliver the "Virginia" experience: depth, sweetness, and grassiness. Together. Read Less
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