Customer Reviews (88 Total)
Another small batch, another large serving of tears
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Can people not turn this space into another review bombing, sour grapes, petulant, pouty whiney kiddie parade? If you're familiar with these releases, you should know the drill by now and be aware that this stuff sells out fast, so maybe make plans t... Read More
o get it at release time if you want it. There appeared to be a window of three hours after release where it was in stock here (they even had a 1 per person limit). No one cares if you couldn't get it because you were asleep or can't tell time or live at the south pole and had a penguin yeet your alarm clock. Cheers to people that get it and enjoy it- looking forward to constructive reviews. I also look forward to the day when people like Gustavo, White Spot, and Robert grow up and realize that the world doesn't revolve around them and that SP sends emails days in advance with the time and date of these releases-- and that they're not going to change a process that moves their merchandise in record time just so you babies don't dampen your pillows with the tears of what could have been <3. Read Less
Really?
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
To the guy from 1 star from Europe, how in the heck is that Smokingpipes fault? If you want something, make arrangements to get it. You snooze, you lose.
Allow me.....
February 03, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
....To write the 1st constructive review other than Mr. Stanion. This will be brief with an update to come, as I just lit the 1st bowl. Bag note is mildly sweet and of dark fruits. 1st puffs are also mildly sweet and peppery. Not over the top with th... Read More
e perique. Just enough tingle. Very satisfying. There was a slug at the end of my brick to even up the pound. So I'll smoke that and likely jar a good portion of this for later. And some for much later. Stay tuned for an update. Can't do the 5 star thing yet. Too early. They left enough of the bag to reseal easily if you're so inclined. For those wondering, I got #216/1000. Been sipping now for a while. 2nd half of the bowl. The spice has ramped a bit. More of a dry sweetness. Roasted nuttiness. Hints of stonefruit have faded to the back. Moisture was great out of the bag. This is nice burning tobacco. Read Less
Stop Whining!!!
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
They sent out the email TWO DAYS in advance! That’s plenty of time for all the whiners to be on the site at midnight when the release goes out. If you wanted it that bad, you would have been here on time. To “what about Europe”, get over yourself. Yo... Read More
u had the same amount of time we all did. We got the emails, we marked our calendars, we stayed up late, and we were here on time, like you should have done. Take responsibility and stop your blubbering. Smokingpipes even limited sales to one per customer, which is a rare bonus lately. They gave you every chance and you blew it. Tough sh*t, boyo! You snooze, you lose. Read Less
No availability
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I’m sick and tired of the release of these small batch blends and they’re never available because they’re always released at midnight and it’s the next morning before I check my email. Come up with a better way to release these. This does nothing but... Read More
frustrate the majority of your customer base. Ridiculous! Read Less
3 weeks warning and a gaggle of mewling centers of the universe.
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This didn't come out of nowhere, C&D announced this was coming out at the latest on January 9th. They even said the date, the amount and the blend components on almost every post. There were posts on every social media platform imaginable since t... Read More
hen. Every site selling it sent out emails. Pre- and at release. Purchases were limited. Anyone interested already knows how these things go, anything beyond that is on you.
I appreciate the more economical pricing on a pound. I know what I like and I'm not a once a week or once a month smoker so I'm not interested in just getting a tin or two. I'll revise this review when I get this in but the mewling and bombing a product because you missed out and think the world revolves around you and how you think it should work is churlish. It's just tobacco, missing out on a release isn't the end of the world, enlightenment wasn't going to come from smoking twenty bowls of this or that blend. It's all smoke and ash in the end, at any rate. Read Less
Stop the blubbering
February 03, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I haven’t even received it yet but I live in the UK and set my alarm for 4:50 am to make sure I got a look in. As Paul M said SP give us plenty of time to figure it out and if I can get it anyone can. It was in my cart and at checkout in seconds beca... Read More
use I knew it would be gone quickly. I’ve missed out before but handled it like an adult, how about you whining smokers do the same. Read Less
LUCK FAVOURED ME.
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I opened the site at about 11.50 a.m. Indian Standard time and lo and behold,the thing was still available. I immediately ordered one. Now I must wait for 2-3 weeks for the prize to arrive. Three cheers!
Marketing Geniuses!
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Hats off to the team at SP and C&D! Another instant sellout of a Small Batch selection. I was too late to the party, clicking on the link at 0600 PT. Say what you want about “fairness” but you gotta hand it to SP for their marketing prowess. Th... Read More
ey had us all salivating days in advance after reading Chuck’s narrative. There was never going to be enough supply to meet the demand. Congrats to all the lucky ones out there who snagged a brick. Enjoy the heck out of it. I hope to meet you at the next pipe get together! Read Less
What about Europe?
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Man this is not fair, it was 6AM in Europe when it was released, I checked this at 9:30 AM when I arrived to my workplace and it was all gone...we never had a chance!
Folklore--I'd say this tobacco may be "Fable-oulous"
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
First, I got not one but two blocks of this gorgeous hunk of tobacco blend. Yah gotta do your research and see which other estimable tobacco purveyors are selling highly desirable and oft-times highly limited-supply blends. I was on two of my compter... Read More
s shortly after midnight and had both blocks on order and was asleep by 12:10 AM. Yes, two computers, I am prepared for this sort of thing. Why? Because I am used to dealing with highly desirable/limited edition fountain pens that can go even faster than limited edition tobaccos. If you want something, plan to do what needs to be done to acquire the item.
Now...The tobacco is just freakin' awesome. At the risk of sounding somewhere between fanatical and pedantic--I did an extra level cleaning (I use vodka for my stem and shank cleaning fluid) of a Savinelli 125th Anniversary and a Savinelli Autograph to use as my dedicated smoking "rides".
The "opening" aroma is redolent with fruit and earth, promising a deep room note and a gently complex taste.
For a change, I was correct on both counts. (I am still better at wine tasting than tobacco tasting).
After letting the initial lighting settle, the second kindling released the depth of the mixed Virginias with the great overtones of the Perique and the sparks of the Burley and Oriental accents.
This tobacco tastes like, to me, like the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds.
I'm writing this note after just the first several bowls of Folklore.
Also in rotation, somewhat ironically, is the fairly new C&D Edisto, which does not have the same complexity as the Folklore. In no way does this take away from Edisto, if anything it highlights the great talent at C&D.
For the technically minded, I decided to use a short-style cut on the block, with each "chunk" about two inches in length. I use a medium-ish pack and find that I need few "in-between" lightings as long as I remember to tamp.
Bottom line...great tobacco and I am glad I did get two bricks. I'm letting brick #2 age in the rather substantial vacuum-sealed packaging. I have it stored in a light-proof container, think the aging will go quite well.
And yes, it was worth losing a bit of sleep to wait for... Read Less
很有幸,得到了想要得到的。
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
在亚洲东边,中午发布的第一时刻,得到了想要得到的。每个人口味都不相同,有说好当然也有说不好,无论好不好,终归要尝试一下才可以做定论。很有幸得到一罐,也期待入手后的评测。不打开它,你永远不知它的味道。
Folklore - Flavorful and contemplative smoke!
February 09, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Wonderful “tin” note of stone fruit, breads and allspice. Moisture out of the “tin” is perfect with minimal drying time. After I cut and broke it down into a flake, I only let it dry for about 15 minutes- Easy to prepare.
I packed it loosely into th... Read More
e bowl. After a Char lite and lite tamping, it needs a good thorough lighting across the top of the tobacco. Behaves well in the bowl and burns steadily with the occasional lite Tamping. Only needed one re lite. Tobacco smokes evenly and cool.
The first half of the bowl was subtly sweet with hay notes, stone fruit with bread and allspice and cinnamon; wonderful smooth rich smoke. Not sure how much perique is in this blend, but it works well with just enough spice that complements the stone fruit and allspice notes. I could swear I picked up a subtle vanilla like flavor with the sweet bread notes a couple of times. Every once in a while you get a raisin flavor that comes and goes with the bread and spice; there is a underlying smoky, woodsy flavor present too.
I decided to dump the ash and even out the tobacco and relite half way thru.
This is a sip slowly, Contemplative smoke.
Second half of the bowl leans more towards smoky and roasted walnuts with very subtle Perique spice. The cinnamon and allspice flavor lingers and works well with the smoky spiciness. Although the subtle sweetness fades in the second half of the bowl, the tobacco is exceptionally smooth and flavorful.
Also picked up some smokehouse, barbecue? with the spice notes.
Even on retrohale it is smooth. Nice enjoyable tobacco flavor.
I would give it a medium on nicotine.
Well rounded smoke with lots of flavors to enjoy. Of course, since it came in a 1 pound brick, I broke it down into two and 3 ounce plugs and put them away in Mason jars for some aging. I’m excited to see how this does with a little bit of time. Great job by Cornell and Diehl!
For some reason it wouldn’t let me give it 5 Stars? Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
5star for the amusing comments
Thank you
Amazing Smoke
February 11, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This tobacco is all that was marketed and more. Well balanced and smooth. Upon opening the package, I picked up on notes of raisins, nuts and dark fruits. It has a pleasant smooth silky smoke. top of the bowl I picked up on citrus like orange zest wi... Read More
th spices. the second half was more nutty toasted nutty bread and baking spices. The Virginia hay was consistent throughout the smoke. The perique was peppery but not enough to tingle. I give this 5 stars for a well-balanced enjoyable smoke. Worth every penny. Read Less
Fortuna Favet Fortibus
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I just refresh the website every midnight or so right before bed and often I am able to catch these releases
This gets OLD!
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This stinks...every single time...the notification comes in my email and I click on the link and ...SOLD OUT!!! I'm done...I'll just keep my old favorites and to hell with these small batch releases. Unless your an insomniac, you'll never get to the ... Read More
site in time to try them. Read Less
Got Lucky
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I had already made peace with missing out on this one and by dumb luck it was still in stock when I happened to wake up at 2:00AM. I'm a big fan of C&D, can't wait to give this a try
Darn good stuff
February 01, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Firstly I want to address the complaints of those who didn’t get to it in time! I live in the UK and set my alarm to 4:50am in order to get my package, if you’re whining about having to stay up til midnight you’re a sad wuss and should probably take ... Read More
up Vaping instead.
Now for the tobacco. I got last year’s batch too and at first had a little trouble finding the right pipe for it, my usual VaPer pipes didn’t cut it for some reason so I went for a cob instead and that did the trick right enough. Moving on a year and I am still working on the half of the original brick which I jarred, vacuum sealing the rest to age. I’ve also since then brought a few Tilshead’s and darn it if the two weren’t made for each other. I was suitably impressed enough to buy another brick last week when the second batch was released, again I had no problem getting it in my half asleep state at 5am and am looking forward to doing the same with the first block, jar half and seal the rest.
The nose on last year’s is like a good Christmas pudding, sweet with a spicy overtone and fruit lurking in the back, it smokes beautifully and if it’s still available and you’re not buying it you are definitely missing out on perhaps the best small batch that C&D has ever produced.
My advice, quit your bellyaching and stump up the cash for this blend, you won’t regret it and if you do there’s going to be someone out there that’ll happily take it off your hands. Read Less
A boring, bland 16oz
March 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This is the trouble with buying 16oz of something you've never tried. I want to like it, but after a few oz's its as boring as the first bowl. Its almost like they said 'ok, whats left sitting about', and marketed it as something special. Well, don't... Read More
bother, its bland. Read Less
Very good.
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Very nice smoke. I would make a regular purchase if it were available again. More, please.
Trophies For everyone- No!
February 05, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I haven’t got my Folklore baccy yet. I’m leaving a five star review to counter all the crybabies out there who must think that if they don’t get a trophy for every thing they try to do in life that they are disadvantaged or it’s somebody else’s fault... Read More
. Honestly, it’s pathetic to lash out and give this tobacco a one star just because you didn’t get any.
SP should delete all these crybaby one star reviews to give the tobacco an honest chance at an assessment.
No baccy (trophy)for you! Read Less
Jealous but not upset
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Sad to see so many people bummed out about missing another limited release.
To SP and CD, no matter of preordering or spreading out the release will help those guys. You release it when you release it and whoever gets to if first gets it.
I've had SP... Read More
emails relegated to "promotions" on Gmail, so I never see them when they come in. Oh well, I've changed my email settings and will be ready next time. No need to gripe or whine; get your self involved in the various pipe smoking communities on Facebook and see if someone would be willing to trade a bit for a bit of something YOU have. Regardless of how good this stuff is......16oz should last those guys a fair bit of time.
Let's all keep faithfully smoking C&Ds blends and get ready for another the next one!
Congrats to the guys who got the brick. I hope it's as good as that earlier email made it out to be....my mouth was watering!
-Wes Greer
(Hit me up on FB messenger if you got any, I'd love to purchase some from you if anyone's willing (I'm in Littleton, CO) Read Less
Maybe Too Imaginative
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
The description of this blend this past Sunday whetted everyone's taste buds and it is not surprising that this product vanished so quickly. Given the imaginatively creative and complex blend, I gather that SP wanted to present it similarly and so on... Read More
e pound in a bottle with a terrific label. And I also suspect that selling it in such bulk put less pressure on their mail room. While selling it this way pretty much ensures that they will not be left in the lurch with unsold product, history suggests that they sell out their inventive blends. And thus, I wonder if it could not have been sold in 50 or 100 grams. A small bottle holding 100 grams might work, after all.
Given all the "shit" we are going through these days, it is a shame that this experience has to add to it for so many. Read Less
Lack of consistence
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I have no issue with it selling out, but why are their sometimes
Emails giving everyone a few days notice to have time to prepare and other days is just “have at it”. A better pre-order process shouldn’t be that hard
Folklore galore!!
January 30, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I wasn’t real sure buying 1 lb of a blend I’ve never tried was a good idea, but I threw caution to the wind with hopes of capturing a unicorn fart. Folklore is not quite that unicorn fart, but it’s pretty damn good. It’s mellow, it’s smoky, it has a ... Read More
delightful floral note, and the moisture level is right. My suspicion is that this will age nicely, but only time will tell. If you’re still on the fence, and there’s a brick or two still available, don’t hesitate to enter the world of Folklore. Read Less
Buy a Pound to try it?????
January 27, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
It’s ridiculous to have to buy a pound in order to try it! I’ll pass!
fun blend
January 27, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Having received my shipping confirmation that my brick is on the way, I feel the urge to join the controversy of this blend.
There are many opinions about the size being one pound and the addition of kasturi leaf seems a close second, yet the blend ... Read More
appears to be accepted by most as above average in quality.
My opinion of Mr. Jeremy Reeves skills as a blender has grown to the level that I can buy a pound “taste unseen, with confidence.
His blends have been in my vault for quite a while now so when I read his description of a blend it usually matches.
The Quality of the entire C&D catalogue seems to have gotten a boost in my opinion.
So reading many forums about folklore blend there was always the negativity of
hoarding small batch releases. One point I like to make is to be sure and enjoy your best blends not hide them away. I just opened my 19 month old tin of sunbear black locust of which I have only one tin simply because it felt like a good time to do so. That blend is sublime and I miss not buying fifty tins but does that not make every sip and draw more special?
I do try to stock up on a quality crop year but maybe next crop is better? We always seems to worry our favorite blend will change or disappear. I often think there things I like, and things I did not know I liked until I tried them.
The point is we flow with time and our blends do as well. By accepting the fleeting moments of a certain blends lifespan we can celebrate the enjoyment and savor the moment a bit more.
By not hoarding more fellow Enthusiasts may have a chance to join you in appreciating a favorite blend.
Small Batch offerings are the core element of the struggle between enjoyment and hoarding.
I aged my SBBL for 19 months then had to decide if I wait or open..
I chose to open the tin to fight my own urge to hoard. Glad I did as it is superb..
So I admit to owning one chenets cake tin and one king cake which should be aged 10 years and I plan on trying to make it that long for fun but Folklore will be enjoyed and gone long before then.
I close my comments with the hope that all my fellow Enthusiasts will open those tasty bricks and load bowls, make small gifts to friends, and trust there will be something tasty offered again next crop year.
If you are bored try getting sanctions off syria so we can get the rare latakia again. Seems a better task than frequently re-counting several lifetimes worth of tobaccos you will not enjoy..
I trust C&D to have a blend I want to enjoy next crop year and I trust Mr Reeves to make them as he describes they will be.
I close in hopes you all stay happy and healthy as we all await the blends made from the next crop year!!!
Edit: 1/31/23.
my brick arrived on schedule (thank you SP)
I can confirm a wonderful scent when one gives the seam a sniff.
Several very good blends have had a similar note so I think I know part of what is in the bag!.
I do enjoy the pound brick, it lays flat in my vault.
After a good rest from the shipping I have several fresh jars and lids waiting.
At least one bowl will be pulled from then but I like some time in a jar for any plug/cake before loading.
That puts me about march before a taste review.
See you then! Read Less
Glorious!
February 12, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
An excellent virginia forward blend with zero bite deep flavors and spicy aroma. I hope C&D is able to reintroduce this so more folks get a chance at it.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
好抽的很我儿豁
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
冲冲冲cd家冲的就是限量,先别管好吃不好吃,冲就完事了
Worth the wait
January 31, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I was delighted to finally be able to score some of this blend. And it was worth the wait- I’ve had no other blend quite like it. The aroma right out of the tin/bag is immediately intriguing and enticing. The combination of aromas is matched by the s... Read More
ymphony of flavors. Just the right mix of sweetness and fine tobaccos smokiness. And the amount one gets for this offering is wonderful. It has some incense like aroma to it with deeply satisfying Virginia sweetness. And the clove like taste from the Kasturi blends harmoniously. No one element dominates- it truly is a wonderful blend. The room note is very aromatic. The inhale immediately imparts all this blends notes and it burns down to a nice white ash and produces a pleasing cloud of smoke. To my mind there are elements to this blend that shouldn’t work but they do…they do so well. I honestly hope that everyone who wanted to try this had the opportunity to do so this time around. The price seems a bit dear on the face of it but for the amount you get and the quality and character of what one gets makes it well worth it. It’s rare to find a pipe tobacco that is not just a slight variation on all others and is truly unique while still being palatable and this one is it. I give it a five star rating. Read Less
Not a bad blend
January 30, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
When received you can smell dark fruit and spices through the bag. Once opened the smell was like a dark fruit fig newton. Moisture was pretty good requiring 10 or 15 minutes to be ready to smoke. Once lit the blend tasted quite good just fruit bread... Read More
spice and sweetness. The perique comes through well at times and the orientals show up too the Kentucky hasn't shown up yet. I really hope this blend ages well in a jar because I'm not sure how this is labeled a Virginia and not an aromatic. It is strong and sweet. If it mellows with age this could be a great blend but the overwhelming strength of flavor is way too strong to be labeled a Virginia. Pleasant but mislabeled will update after a couple ounces. Read Less
I get every one
January 26, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Ok people. It’s easy to get every limited release that u want, just like I do. I get an email stating that there is a limited release on (x) date. I read the description of the product. If I think it’s something I want I take the 1000$ phone that we ... Read More
all now have and set an alarm for 5 minutes before it releases. Now I’m on the site ready to purchase at the time it is released. So easy. No joke. Read Less
Something Special
February 28, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Folklore is something very special. I have been on a year long English and Balkan kick, and this is definitely not either. But the Kasturi does provide some comfortable familiarity for those of us who prefer the latakia and oriental leafs. It will ta... Read More
ke a few bowls before I can even wrap my head around this one. It’s very complex and interesting but still has that “comfort food” vibe to it. Another win for the Small Batch team. Read Less
Amazing Smoke
February 11, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This tobacco is all that was marketed and more. Well balanced and smooth. Upon opening the package, I picked up on notes of raisins, nuts and dark fruits. It has a pleasant smooth silky smoke. top of the bowl I picked up on citrus like orange zest wi... Read More
th spices. the second half was more nutty toasted nutty bread and baking spices. The Virginia hay was consistent throughout the smoke. The perique was peppery but not enough to tingle. I give this 5 stars for a well-balanced enjoyable smoke. Worth every penny. Read Less
Good blend
February 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I worked late night so ordered right after midnight. Broke it apart and put in jars. Used the leftover on thr cutting board for first smoke in a Tim West barrel. Smoked well down to ash. Good flavor just out of package, see what it does with age.
Folklore--I'd say this tobacco may be "Fable-oulous"
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
First, I got not one but two blocks of this gorgeous hunk of tobacco blend. Yah gotta do your research and see which other estimable tobacco purveyors are selling highly desirable and oft-times highly limited-supply blends. I was on two of my compter... Read More
s shortly after midnight and had both blocks on order and was asleep by 12:10 AM. Yes, two computers, I am prepared for this sort of thing. Why? Because I am used to dealing with highly desirable/limited edition fountain pens that can go even faster than limited edition tobaccos. If you want something, plan to do what needs to be done to acquire the item.
Now...The tobacco is just freakin' awesome. At the risk of sounding somewhere between fanatical and pedantic--I did an extra level cleaning (I use vodka for my stem and shank cleaning fluid) of a Savinelli 125th Anniversary and a Savinelli Autograph to use as my dedicated smoking "rides".
The "opening" aroma is redolent with fruit and earth, promising a deep room note and a gently complex taste.
For a change, I was correct on both counts. (I am still better at wine tasting than tobacco tasting).
After letting the initial lighting settle, the second kindling released the depth of the mixed Virginias with the great overtones of the Perique and the sparks of the Burley and Oriental accents.
This tobacco tastes like, to me, like the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds.
I'm writing this note after just the first several bowls of Folklore.
Also in rotation, somewhat ironically, is the fairly new C&D Edisto, which does not have the same complexity as the Folklore. In no way does this take away from Edisto, if anything it highlights the great talent at C&D.
For the technically minded, I decided to use a short-style cut on the block, with each "chunk" about two inches in length. I use a medium-ish pack and find that I need few "in-between" lightings as long as I remember to tamp.
Bottom line...great tobacco and I am glad I did get two bricks. I'm letting brick #2 age in the rather substantial vacuum-sealed packaging. I have it stored in a light-proof container, think the aging will go quite well.
And yes, it was worth losing a bit of sleep to wait for... Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
支持SP以后在中国白天多上新!
Lots of non-reviews so far...
February 03, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Lots of reviews for a tobacco no one has even smoked yet. Well, I scored my brick and can review the smell at least. It smells heavenly, even through the plastic seal. It smells like…. fruit leather. That's the best comparison that comes to my mind. ... Read More
Not the mass manufactured kiddy fruit leather mind you, all super sweet. This is a fruit leather you'd find at a farmer's market booth in Portland ( either one ) or Seattle. I've only been to one of the Portlands though so I only speak from imagination. And what is this super healthy, holistic doctor prescribed fruit leather made of? Figs mostly. Probably apricot too. I look forward to the reviews of people who actually take a match to this stuff as I am squeamish when it comes to Perique but if it's mostly dried fruit forward I may actually burn some in a few years. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
the packaging looks good. 13.53 percent sugar-content makes Mike & Mary laugh from afar. Limited editions sell, even if its an average smoke.
I, for one, sympathize for the 1 star.
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I agree with the 1 star ratings. I also have a hard time with those who flame them. If you don't know a small batch is coming, how can you plan for it? I shop with Smokingpipes regularly, but I didn't see any indication that this was coming. Had I kn... Read More
own, I would have made plans for it. Stop flaming people who miss out. You wouldn't like it. Read Less
Lack of consistence
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I have no issue with it selling out, but why are their sometimes
Emails giving everyone a few days notice to have time to prepare and other days is just “have at it”. A better pre-order process shouldn’t be that hard
Lack of consistence
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I have no issue with it selling out, but why are their sometimes
Emails giving everyone a few days notice to have time to prepare and other days is just “have at it”. A better pre-order process shouldn’t be that hard
Dont fret
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
If it makes you feel any better, I gor the email at 12:08 AM EST and it was gone by the time I left work at 3AM. So I woukd say the vast majority missed out. It must have been very limited.
很有幸,得到了想要得到的。
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
在亚洲东边,中午发布的第一时刻,得到了想要得到的。每个人口味都不相同,有说好当然也有说不好,无论好不好,终归要尝试一下才可以做定论。很有幸得到一罐,也期待入手后的评测。不打开它,你永远不知它的味道。
What about Europe?
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Man this is not fair, it was 6AM in Europe when it was released, I checked this at 9:30 AM when I arrived to my workplace and it was all gone...we never had a chance!
Wow, I was not expecting it to be so good
February 28, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This tobacco is phenomenal. It's like Christmas in a bowl. It starts out very jammy and transitions into a mulled-cider kind of spiciness. I smoked this in my Peterson 106 and had no issues with it burning hot. It's great straight from the "tin", and... Read More
I bet it would be great with some age on it. Highly recommend.
Also, some people don't seem to understand that the review section is not the appropriate place to complain about stocking issues. Email Smoking Pipes directly if you have an issue that. Review bombing this release because it's out of stock doesn't do anyone any good Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
2023 release 500 of 3000 (date 011123): Package note of fruity sweet, Rasins, and spices. Tobacco is a Krumble Kake of marbled yellows, tans, browns, and a little black. Moisture content is good, a few folks may want to dry it a bit. Breaks apart and... Read More
rubs out easily. Burns slow with a few relights. The strength is mild to medium and nic is mild. Despite tin note (super sweet), I didn't detect any added flavoring that went outside of normal tobacco flavor. Taste is mild to medium and moderately consistent, with complex notes of vegetation, mildly sweet dark plum, woody, Rasins, floral, spicy, mildly sweet grass, savory, bready, spices, dry rich earthy, hay, citrus peel/zest, a semi-sweet fruit background note, and a mildly peppery retro. Virginias are leading with Perique and Kentucky softly supporting. and Kasturi Cigar Leaf providing more support in the second 1/2 than the first. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is good. i expected fruiter and stronger and fuller. Read Less
no wow factor on this blend
February 18, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
It pains me to write a negative review, and I hope in time, my opinion changes. Its not terrible, nor bad. I just do not find myself enjoying this one to much. when I smoke eight state, or from beyond, anthology, and so many more from C&D I wil... Read More
l find myself saying "damn thats good" while smoking my pipe, and I will say it several times during my session because I enjoy so many C&D blends, and get wonderful complex flavors from them. Its sometimes almost magical how much I enjoy smoking tobacco... but Folklore just is not doing it for me. Hopefully it will age really well, since I have about 14 ounces jarred up. :) if my opinion changes in time, I will update this review. Read Less
I Never Realized
February 06, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I just received my Folklore order. A pound of tobacco is a lot of tobacco....😳
Interesting
February 03, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
It definitely needs some aging, but is surprisingly smooth and subtle fresh out of the bag. It reminds me of my homegrown nicotiana rustica...musty with dark ash. Didn't really need a pound of this stuff, but it's an interesting change-up...
Another Fantastic Small Batch
January 30, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I really honestly thought that nothing could touch CRFwP or Anthology however I was very wrong! Just the perfect ever changing blend between being a VaPer one minute to being a VaOr the next. I missed out last year and I am glad I got some this year.... Read More
Enjoy! Read Less
去年没有买到,今年终于买到了
January 30, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
今天收到了货,买了两包一包开了,一包屯起来,5年后见,这个里面可以抽到明显的雪茄豆蔻的香味,中段开始出现佩里克和肯塔基的味道,甜味伴随,丝滑喉咙也很舒服
tasty and smooth
January 29, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
a pound cake, easy to crumble, the Kasturi leaf infuses a sweet taste, does not overpower the Virginia but blends perfectly. Great aftertaste. Smooth and rich. SIt back and enjoy. I like to let it dry a little from the cake
tasty and smooth
January 29, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
a pound cake, easy to crumble, the Kasturi leaf infuses a sweet taste, does not overpower the Virginia but blends perfectly. Great aftertaste. Smooth and rich. SIt back and enjoy. I like to let it dry a little from the cake
Excellent
January 29, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Excellent tobacco. If you miss out, don’t worry…..this stuff is almost identical to SPC Hogshead in my opinion. So if it sells out or you don’t want to be forced into an entire pound….you can substitute. Overall though, this is excellent stuff
Familiar Yet unique
January 29, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Wife surprised me with one these and it is so far a rather impressive blend. Certainly worth the buy in of an entire pound. Experienced brothers of the briar know the risk that it involves buying a pound of something youve never tried.
Flavor pro... Read More
file is pretty representitive of the description. A woody, citrusy, slightly smoky charachter. The underlying flavor very strongly reminds me of their Dreams of Kadath blend but a hair toned down on intensity and a little more woodsy. After all many of its Varietals you can find in this blend as well. Strongly recommend to any CD fans, I passed last years blend because I wasnt sure it would be worth it, but in glad my wife did it for me becasue its worth it. Read Less
I get every one
January 26, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Ok people. It’s easy to get every limited release that u want, just like I do. I get an email stating that there is a limited release on (x) date. I read the description of the product. If I think it’s something I want I take the 1000$ phone that we ... Read More
all now have and set an alarm for 5 minutes before it releases. Now I’m on the site ready to purchase at the time it is released. So easy. No joke. Read Less
Sweet folklore
April 26, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
The smoke is smooth with a hint of toast. An attractive burst of fruity sweetness in the mouth. I guess it must be bright Virginia and Kentucky coordinated attack. To me, Perique is like an assassin lurking in the shadows. Waiting for the right time ... Read More
to sprinkle a handful of pepper on you, but I blew it away. Smoke to the bottom, under the action of tar smoke flavour is thicker. I fell nose in the honey sauce, sweet all the time. This tobacco makes me feel great. Maybe it's the legend of Santa Claus, the sweet dreams and the joy of harvesting gifts. Read Less
This is just a magical experience
March 30, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I was able to happen upon 8oz of this wonderful blend. The notes are wonderful and are so full and robust. I get slight notes of ginger, fig, dried apricot, bread and slightly sweet. It's such a terrific smoke and just fills my pipe with joy every... Read More
time. If you are able to get your hands on this, savor every bit of it. This is a great tobacco for sure. Read Less
High Quality Leaf w/ Top Notch Taste
March 05, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I had a chance to buy this online here on SP and multiple other websites, but I didnt pull the trigger to buy online. I wasn't on the SP mail list. I just check this website everyday to see what new tobaccos are added and monitor the top 25 sold for... Read More
tobaccos I would like try next. EVERYTIME NEW TOBACCOS COME AVAILABLE ONLINE, THEY ARE GOING TO BE LANDING AT YOUR LOCAL PIPE TOBACCO Brick and Mortor (B&M) SHOP within 1 week. Consistently. Like Clockwork. But your local tobacco ship will charge you a little more for it cause that's how business works in America, TINSTAAFL, so you pay a little extra and support your B&M to keep sweet smoke on deck for time to come.
I'm relatively new to the pipe smoking game and even I know the basics of how to get my hands on some limited small batch releases.
Some of yall are just haters for dogging this ridiculously great tobacco. I bought the only 1 pound brick they received at the store just hours before I walked in randomly just to see if they had some Folklore. I knew right then it was meant to be. I also went to another B&M locally just to see if they had it and I scored another 6 ounces of it because they broke it down 1 Oz at a time for a premium.
Overall I think this tobacco tastes like a really good VAper with the nicotine level being surprisingly higher than expected, and fruits in the background, maybe some molasses or deep sweet taste. Not an Aromatic in my book. The shop owner of the B&M I shared some of this with was blown away. But they were glad that they sold their only 1 Folklore to someone they knew.
Folklore = 10 stars Read Less
这是一款有内涵的斗草
February 26, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
他的甜不像是其他v草那么直接,他会慢慢占领你的咽喉部分,然后从舌根向舌尖发起进攻,然后伴随着特殊的香气,当你用压棒压灰的时候,一缕特俗香气进入你的鼻腔,非常特别,类似调味草,又不是。
Great tobocco
February 17, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I highly recommend SP delete reviews from someone didn't buy it. It is really a nice blend with quality tobocco. Good job C&D
#464/1000
February 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Sorry guys I am one of the fortunate ones that was able to get my hands on this stuff but I had to go to another site to get it. Mine was #464/1000.
Folklore is fairly complex to me there is alot going on here. I've smoked 3 bowls now so here we go.... Read More
A 1lb brick that just smells great out of the bag. I broke it up into larger pieces and placed in a large jar, this will be with me for a while. I like the moisture level as it comes so I didnt let it dry at all. I broke off a small piece rubbed it out and loaded my medium size Canadian. It lights easy with few relights. First up is a nice slight sweetness on the tip of the tongue. Then then comes those dark fruit flavors followed by a hint pepper from the Perique. A little further down in the bowl comes the cigar leaf. I dont care for cigars but it adds an interesting layer in the profile that is just good. I'm guessing but I think it's this that leaves you with a dry mouth feel much like a full bodied dry red wine. Then back to the dark fruits and some oaky undertones. Again just a really pleasant smoke. This is definitely a special occasion smoker due to its rarity. if C&D could make this available for everyone I would have a bowl everyday! Read Less
Only a one bowl opinion
February 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I was bit worried about a whole pound arriving to the uk without a hitch but it got here this morning safe and sound. I love the fact that it’s minimally packaged and I wasn’t really sure whether to open it or stick it at the back of the shelf.
I o... Read More
pened it!
I sliced off enough to fill a fairly small bowled Dr Grabow Commodore and went at it.
My first impression was that it had a much stronger flavour than I expected, the Kentucky came through more than the Perique initially closely followed by the Kasturi, a leaf I was only familiar with in clove cigarettes. I wasn’t overly keen on that particular flavour if I’m honest but taken as a whole it did work, sort of.
Anyway one bowl out of a freshly opened bag is no basis for judgement so it is going to the back of the shelf for a little while and I’ll revise this after I revisit it. Not very helpful I know but it’s full of promise so hopefully I’ll be smitten when I try my next bowl. Read Less
Folklore Review
February 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Tin note once it's been jarred for a bit is sweet Virginia, mulled wine topping, melange notes from the Kasturi, dark fired, and St James Perique. Faint jar notes of spiced wine and egg nog. I've smoked about 15 bowls by now in various pipes. Tastes ... Read More
of sweet VA, mulled wine/baking spices, flue soot, and a constant overtone of a black twist, like Black XX or Black Irish X twist once the bowl gets near the 15 minute mark. Sipped very slowly, and this blend reminds me of a good Halloween or wintertime blend. Should age well. Read Less
Good blend
February 10, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I worked late night so ordered right after midnight. Broke it apart and put in jars. Used the leftover on thr cutting board for first smoke in a Tim West barrel. Smoked well down to ash. Good flavor just out of package, see what it does with age.
Folklore--I'd say this tobacco may be "Fable-oulous"
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
First, I got not one but two blocks of this gorgeous hunk of tobacco blend. Yah gotta do your research and see which other estimable tobacco purveyors are selling highly desirable and oft-times highly limited-supply blends. I was on two of my compter... Read More
s shortly after midnight and had both blocks on order and was asleep by 12:10 AM. Yes, two computers, I am prepared for this sort of thing. Why? Because I am used to dealing with highly desirable/limited edition fountain pens that can go even faster than limited edition tobaccos. If you want something, plan to do what needs to be done to acquire the item.
Now...The tobacco is just freakin' awesome. At the risk of sounding somewhere between fanatical and pedantic--I did an extra level cleaning (I use vodka for my stem and shank cleaning fluid) of a Savinelli 125th Anniversary and a Savinelli Autograph to use as my dedicated smoking "rides".
The "opening" aroma is redolent with fruit and earth, promising a deep room note and a gently complex taste.
For a change, I was correct on both counts. (I am still better at wine tasting than tobacco tasting).
After letting the initial lighting settle, the second kindling released the depth of the mixed Virginias with the great overtones of the Perique and the sparks of the Burley and Oriental accents.
This tobacco tastes like, to me, like the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds.
I'm writing this note after just the first several bowls of Folklore.
Also in rotation, somewhat ironically, is the fairly new C&D Edisto, which does not have the same complexity as the Folklore. In no way does this take away from Edisto, if anything it highlights the great talent at C&D.
For the technically minded, I decided to use a short-style cut on the block, with each "chunk" about two inches in length. I use a medium-ish pack and find that I need few "in-between" lightings as long as I remember to tamp.
Bottom line...great tobacco and I am glad I did get two bricks. I'm letting brick #2 age in the rather substantial vacuum-sealed packaging. I have it stored in a light-proof container, think the aging will go quite well.
And yes, it was worth losing a bit of sleep to wait for... Read Less
第一百条评论!
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
好抽得很那个狗摆你!
Trophies For everyone- No!
February 05, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I haven’t got my Folklore baccy yet. I’m leaving a five star review to counter all the crybabies out there who must think that if they don’t get a trophy for every thing they try to do in life that they are disadvantaged or it’s somebody else’s fault... Read More
. Honestly, it’s pathetic to lash out and give this tobacco a one star just because you didn’t get any.
SP should delete all these crybaby one star reviews to give the tobacco an honest chance at an assessment.
No baccy (trophy)for you! Read Less
Speak-easy.club
February 02, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
euro bros - we'll trade you this US baccy for Euro baccy - come by the SPEZ
Extraordinary marketing
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Extraordinary marketing, extraordinary products, limited supply and high demand. Kudos for limiting sales to one per customer; when comparing this product to other small batch releases its eight time the weight of a single 2 ounce tin. Plenty of adv... Read More
ance notice with the informative Smokingpipes website. Read Less
Dont fret
February 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
If it makes you feel any better, I gor the email at 12:08 AM EST and it was gone by the time I left work at 3AM. So I woukd say the vast majority missed out. It must have been very limited.
Enjoyable tobacco
March 26, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Of my 25 years or so smoking pipe tobacco, this batch hits all the right notes.
Aromatic, flavorful, smooth enough to not offend, but strong enough to bite.
The tobacco itself smells good enough to think about taking a bite out of the plug. Sweet a... Read More
nd slightly earthy.
If you can manage to snag a batch I would highly recommend it. One of the better tobaccos I've had over the last two decades. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I just ordered another pound. This is hands down the best mixture I have ever had from C&D. A truly special release. Can't believe this still available 1 1/2 months after the release.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I just ordered another pound. This is hands down the best mixture I have ever had from C&D. A truly special release. Can't believe this still available 1 1/2 months after the release.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
冲了4块开了1块,剩下的抽真空存起来了
Loving it more and more. Fills a missing spot for me.
February 26, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
When I first got this, the aromatic smell on the package seemed strong and I was worried. I opened it and it mellowed a lot. Moisture is perfect. Smokes super cool and doesn’t quite fall under any one genre which is great when you want something d... Read More
ifferent. This has turned into a 2 x a day smoke for me and I’ve bought 2 more lbs or it. Ive never bought this much of one thing in a short time but it’s just so easy to smoke and balanced nicely. Read Less
First class smoke!
February 14, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
This is most definitely a high quality pipe tobacco and not floor sweepings as some you tube presenters have suggested. Glad I didn't take them seriously because I am enjoying this immensely!
The Crown Prince of Tobacco
February 13, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
One of the best Virginias I've ever smoked. Complex, meaty... leaves me wanting another bowl. All time favorite Virginia. Above 5 stars.
5 Star blend if you remove the fake reviews (whiners)
February 07, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
Superb blend. Virginias are on the center stage, with the supporting cast each masterfully playing their role. Pleasant sweetness, sour and tart dark fruits, creamy smoke and little to no harshness or rough edges. A mild spice and bbq coming throu... Read More
gh with he DFK, plums, raisins, medium strength, zero bite or harshness. A very pleasant smoke. I would say a solid 5 star blend and if you remove the cry babies that couldn’t read their email several weeks or months before the release, the true rating probably would be well into the 4.5-5 star territory. Matter of fact, I think reviews that score terribly and haven’t even tried the blend should be deleted. Read Less
Outstanding
February 04, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I missed last years release, but I’m not here to cry about it. I absolutely love this tobacco. My usual smokes are G&H dark and GLP Stonehenge , but this is just fantastic. It has what the mentioned tobaccos are missing. This has jumped to t... Read More
he top of my rotation. Don’t think it will last to see any age on it. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
What is the point of these BS "limited" releases? So stupid, small amount, limited quantity, and nobody can get their hands on it.
These “reviews “
February 07, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
I love how all the “reviews” are just people either complaining or flexing the fact they were able to get it lol. I wasn’t able to get any but that is my own fault , so this review is for the “reviews” lol.
Folklore--I'd say this tobacco may be "Fable-oulous"
February 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
First, I got not one but two blocks of this gorgeous hunk of tobacco blend. Yah gotta do your research and see which other estimable tobacco purveyors are selling highly desirable and oft-times highly limited-supply blends. I was on two of my compter... Read More
s shortly after midnight and had both blocks on order and was asleep by 12:10 AM. Yes, two computers, I am prepared for this sort of thing. Why? Because I am used to dealing with highly desirable/limited edition fountain pens that can go even faster than limited edition tobaccos. If you want something, plan to do what needs to be done to acquire the item.
Now...The tobacco is just freakin' awesome. At the risk of sounding somewhere between fanatical and pedantic--I did an extra level cleaning (I use vodka for my stem and shank cleaning fluid) of a Savinelli 125th Anniversary and a Savinelli Autograph to use as my dedicated smoking "rides".
The "opening" aroma is redolent with fruit and earth, promising a deep room note and a gently complex taste.
For a change, I was correct on both counts. (I am still better at wine tasting than tobacco tasting).
After letting the initial lighting settle, the second kindling released the depth of the mixed Virginias with the great overtones of the Perique and the sparks of the Burley and Oriental accents.
This tobacco tastes like, to me, like the Dave Brubeck Quartet sounds.
I'm writing this note after just the first several bowls of Folklore.
Also in rotation, somewhat ironically, is the fairly new C&D Edisto, which does not have the same complexity as the Folklore. In no way does this take away from Edisto, if anything it highlights the great talent at C&D.
For the technically minded, I decided to use a short-style cut on the block, with each "chunk" about two inches in length. I use a medium-ish pack and find that I need few "in-between" lightings as long as I remember to tamp.
Bottom line...great tobacco and I am glad I did get two bricks. I'm letting brick #2 age in the rather substantial vacuum-sealed packaging. I have it stored in a light-proof container, think the aging will go quite well.
And yes, it was worth losing a bit of sleep to wait for... Read Less
Speak-easy.club
February 02, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Folklore 16oz
euro bros - we'll trade you this US baccy for Euro baccy - come by the SPEZ