Cornell & Diehl: Derringer 2oz Pipe Tobacco

The C&D Bulk Library Project

Derringer
Smoking Pipes rating 4.1

*Transparency Disclosure - I have had this blend - and cellar it currently - and like it. However I always have purchased tins. The sample her was ordered as bulk.*

This straight Virginia looks like shattered dry pine straw and smells of hay, honey, lemon grass.

Sampled in a MM Missouri Pride and then smoked in a Peterson Dracula 05.

Ok. As we get to the higher rated blends, we are going to more often encounter blends I already either know or have at least tried before.

Derringer is one I’ve not only tried , but rather think of as extremely undervalued and under discussed. I’ve referred to in in posts before both here and Reddit as the “poor man’s CRF”. Not because it’s identical but because it is consistant , dependable , very good, and more importantly - almost always available.

It has an excellent Virginia sweetness - almost honey like but not all the way (we’ll talk about that with Interlude) but for a straight Virginia it is a no bullshit good blend.

Do. Not. Push. This. Blend.

Let it smolder. Sip it, don’t gulp. Let it come to you. You’ll be rewarded for patience.

I already cellar this blend. I have, I believe, 9 or 10 tins , purchased over time to spread the age.

I’m in the fence when it come to aging Va of the advantage , where available , of keeping small , vacuum tight offerings versus larger jars. Maybe I need to get a lb and jar and try to remember in 5 years to compare.

Back to the issue at hand - 100% recommended, and totally would suggest “laying some back” regardless of I. You like tins or bulk.

My rating : 5

This is the 59th of 101 C&D Bulk Blends I am reviewing for this project....Read More

Like the name suggests, the Derringer is quality, and in a pinch, exactly what you would like at your side. I smoked this in a cob and I have to say; this will not impress any tobacco fanatics, but it is a solid smoke. I quite enjoyed how this straight Virginia allowed the taste of premium tobacco to shine through. The leaf quality is expected with C&D. I will be smoking plenty more. This is something I would take camping or on a trip where my selection is limited and I want something comfortable for all occasions. The room note is fine, nothing to write home about (as it isn't an aromatic)....Read More

Poor quality leave

This is a solid VA blend. Bready mellow sweetness great play between bright and reds a solid all day VA very little bite.

Great straight virginia with light sugar casing. I find it to be strong and straight-forward and smooth, with a bit more bright than red. Great straight virginia experience, the casing being a good complement and not overwhelming. Jeremy reeves is god.

Took s chance based on the description and reviews and bought a pound of this. If you like Virginia’s you’ll more than likely like this. Burns dry and very cool for a Virginia.

Had a tin of this lying around. Finally opened it and damn it was tasty. Highly recommend!

A nice, easy-going smoke, delightful in its simplicity, as soft and sweet a Virginia as I've ever had. Zero tongue bite, no weird or unexpected flavors, it's mild and enjoyable all the way. Nice aroma and retrohale. I could easily see smoking this multiple times a day. Pairs well with coffee. I plan on buying more....Read More

This was a fantastic discovery on an impulse buy. Sweet, Smooth, and full flavored Virginia. Excellent!

Better than Winchester, barely. Could possibly be alright after a year or two in a jar. I'm never buying bulk again. This and Winchester have traumatized me. I'm sceptical of ever ordering bulk again. For real. I'd rather pay double and get quality.