For Cornell & Diehl's Golden Ash, rough cut and cube cut Burleys combine with bright Virginia flake and a small dose of Latakia to provide a natural, mellow taste.
This is a great and classic smoke. In my quest of trying to find new (bulk) "companions" for my favorite C&D Burley Flake #1 & #4, I came across C&D's Golden Ash. It has a similar profile, save the fact that the sweetness of Flake #4 is somewhat atte... Read Morenuated in Golden Ash. Still, it is flavorful, complex, and often surprising. I find it smokes particularly well in the greater sized bowls, which I prefer anyway. Highly recommended! Read Less
I fully appreciate Latakia as a condiment rather than the main course, but there just isn't enough here. I can smell it more than taste it. For a better example of this kind of blend, see Bailey's Front Porch.