Cornell & Diehl: Epiphany Pipe Tobacco

Name: Epiphany
Brand: Cornell & Diehl
SKU: 005-459-0002
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.91 (44 reviews)

Product Number: 005-459-0002

Reminiscent of the original Revelation said to be the favorite of Albert Einstein, C&D's Epiphany is an adroit melding of Virginias, Burleys, Latakia, and Perique in unified harmony.

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Components: Virginia, Latakia, Perique, Burley
Family: English
Cut: Ribbon

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Epiphany

May 04, 2025

By: The HP

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

The C&D Bulk Library Project

Epiphany
Smoking Pipes Rated 3.9

This ribbon cut English blend is mottled brown and black, perfect moisture and has the anticipatory aromas of leather, cedar, iodine, smoke and hay/grass. Components are Virginia , Latakia, Perique , burley.

Sampled in a MM Missouri Pride.

I found this blend to be less an Epiphany and more a Conundrum. It’s established I skew towards English blends ; I love me some Latakia and Perique - but not once did I have an “A-Ha!” moment. And it’s not for lack of giving it a chance - I actually smoked through this sample deeper than any reviewed so far. I smoked it for a couple days. Cobs, briar and meerschaum. It’s just … adequate - nothing special.

It’s “warm” upon light up and what’s striking is how you both can detect all the compañera, but none outshines the other. While one could day “well that means it’s balanced “ my inclination is that’s it’s almost too balanced - to the point of blandness.

It does have a nice aroma, both in a bag and as smoke in the room. It does smoke easily and mindlessly. But it’s just … there.

It’s almost as if it’s really good but this is aged and lost it’s “oomph”.

So yeah. A conundrum. It’s not bad enough to warrant a 2 , but giving it a 3 feels charitable, when looking at my guidelines.

One thing I need to do is smokenitnside by side with Sutliff Revelation Match (which I have a lb of but haven’t tried).

Anyway - no doubt this blend has its fans among those who like smoother milder blends. For me though it’s not exactly one I think I need a lot of in my cellar.

My rating : 3

This is the 46th of 101 C&D bulk blends I am reviewing for this project....Read More

Absolutely horrid

February 28, 2025

By: Casey M.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

I want to preface my review by saying that I base this off of the bulk version which I know is often not as good as the tinned version and often not as consistent in my experience. I have probably smoked close to 100 blends now and this was by far the worst that has ever touched my pipe…I have never had bite before and thought it was just a fantasy but upon lighting this I got something akin to a super hot vinegar coming through and it didn’t light great. I liked to never got it lit as it was so acrid and bit the heck out of my tongue and mouth and I have smoked some harsh stuff and never had it happen before. I want to believe that I got some bad stuff and that either the tin must taste nothing like the bulk, there are some people that like some very disgusting tobaccos, or I got a batch that should have been used as pesticide as it is entirely unsmokable. I fervently cleaned my pipe after this as if there was a demon in it that had to be exorcised as I don’t want the foul creature popping it’s head back through the stem…This is number 1 on my bottom 100 list by a long shot....Read More

Finding Solitude in the Simple and Monotonous

February 21, 2025

By: James Marc R.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

I can see why Einstein gravitated towards a simple, undistracting and monotonous manner of living. Reaching solitude enhances all else. Epiphany isn’t too rich nor too boring. It’s well behaved and satisfying. There’s a juxtapose of leaf in this that lends to different preferences but unites and presents a harmonious mixture. This isn’t going to knock your socks off and cause you to sit and ponder the varied nuance. At times it goes just to the brink of being rich or hitting a level of greater complexity but then settles back down. There’s a comfort to that. Now some might say Epiphany is good but boring, but most times that’s just what I want. Sure, we have the hard to come by tobaccos we use sparingly, but most of what I enjoy is just good and satisfying. This is one of those that I will enjoy throughout the day and evening, after my morning burley. Quite satisfying in the nicotine department with a solid 3 out of 5. Good stuff!...Read More

An absolute treat!

December 01, 2024

By: Willie M.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany 2oz

An absolute treat after a long day's drudgery, or for relaxation and contemplation on a well deserved day off. Perfectly paired with a steaming cup of good quality coffee or warm herbal tea. This'un'll be a regular in my rotation for as long as C&D continues to produce it. A tip o' the hat in thanks for a fine smoke....Read More

pretty okay

February 21, 2025

By: Jehrod s.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

after about 3 smokes, i realized i really don’t like the meaty flavor of this. i think the smell is much better than what you’re actually getting. the room note is fantastic, and i’ve gotten compliments on it, but it straight up smells like a cigarette on your clothes. if you like meatier flavors and can get past the lingering smell, i think you’ll enjoy this. otherwise, it’s really just okay...Read More

Great Smoke

February 16, 2025

By: Larz

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

Ive tried sutliff s match version of revelation , and this completely beats it , this has a great burn and taste , its a new favorite for me , the only thing i will say is that original revelation and sutliff match revelation has cube cut burley and this dose not but it is still excellent!!!!...Read More

Tastes better than smells

May 20, 2024

By: DreadKnot

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

If I had a nickel… ammIright? I love the smell of tobacco but this is stanky and unpleasantly odiferous. It is pretty tasty though. I cannot figure out the “dark fruit” topping. It starts out tasting like a Burley & English but the further down the bowl it becomes a dark Virginia show with the dark fruit becoming more pronounced. A spice from the burley and perique ride along in the back the whole ride. An interesting tobacco for sure. I’ll def keep some in my rotation…. Wow, the aftertaste left on your lips is wonderful… what is “dark fruit”?!?...Read More

My 1st real love

February 16, 2024

By: Matthew E.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

I've been smoking Epiphany 6-7 years now. This is my daily driver. It's smooth, complex, and rich. I just absolutely love this blend

Great VaPer with Latakia

March 06, 2024

By: Alexey G.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

It's a quality and delicious smoke, quite rich and complex, and it's definitely a good find for lovers of VaPers who search for some added complexity, then for those who are sensitive to Latakia and can't stand big dozes of it (just a pinch of it here), and, finally, also for Latakia lovers who need a change of pace and/or feel overwhelmed with heavier Latakia blends.
I would classify this as a good VaPer with a pinch of Latakia, because VA and Perique are definitely leading here. With some extention, it can also fall into American blends group, but for that it lacks some Burley and misses Orientals....Read More

think with it

February 23, 2024

By: Jake B.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Epiphany Bulk

This tobacco can be summed up pretty simply. You don't sit and ponder the blend You sit and ponder with the blend. For those that like to dissect every perceived nuance of a blend I don't think this will be something you will love. This in my opinion is for someone who smokes for the activity of smoking. It is now my staple blend....Read More