Cornell & Diehl: Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-016-0287

Fans of Cornell and Diehl may not be familiar with William Serad, but they may know his work. A longtime friend of C&D founder Craig Tarler, the two were frequent collaborators. Serad is responsible for creating several classic blends such as Cross-Eyed Cricked and Red Carpet. William was also a friend of the rabbi Ira Stone, who loved Burley, Oriental and Perique mixtures and asked Serad to put together some blends for him. Those blends eventually became the Hebraica series, each featuring the rabbi's favored components. Each blend in the series was named by Stone, inspired by the language and spirituality of Jewish tradition.

Or Olam, or Light of the Universe, is a unique take on the classic Virginia-Perique blend. Or Olam combines red and golden Virginias with spicy Perique and notes of Oriental leaf, as well as a touch of C&D's proprietary Red Virginia Cavendish, expertly blended in an easy-smoking ribbon cut. In 2022, Cornell and Diehl established an exclusive partnership with 31 Farms to provide smokers with access to 100% St. James Perique, now included in every blend that contains the unique varietal.

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  • Components: Virginia, Perique, Orientals
  • Family: Virginia
  • Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.2
5 reviews
Decent, not especially rounded
July 04, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz
After smoking this one a few times I added latakia and Virginias to fill it out. It was a good start, but fell short.
Very Good
October 18, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz
I am honestly a little surprised that this hasn't been reviewed more widely. I thought this was an excellent VA-Per blend. Tin note is lovely, smelling of sweet grass and hay and slightly, musty, reminding me of an old barn. Wonderful sweetness right out of the gate. I am often underwhelmed by non aromatics that are described as sweet. I'll admit, I like a sweeter tobacco, and this was right on the mark for my taste. A nice buttery smooth smoke throughout, with delicious Virginia and oriental flavors. Not too heavy on the perique but certainly enough to add some zing and peppery spice. Not a nicotine bomb like Bayou Morning, but it is noticeable. The Red VA cavendish is a great touch. Decide what odd flavors smokers often detect (or at least claim to) for yourself, but if you are a fan of good natural tobacco flavors, and especially if you like VA-Per blends, you should really give this blend a try. This is the second of this series I have tried, having smoked Morning Light before, and I have enjoyed them both, although this takes a slight edge in my opinion. Very good blend....Read More
Sweet VaPerOr!
November 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz
Normally, I smoke two bowls a day. But, being that this is election day, I figured it was time to crack open my first tin of this VaPer goodness. It's the second one of the Hebraica series that I have tried. Big billows of smoke, smooth & rich flavor. It's actually a VaPerOr. Burns surprisingly fast, but manages not to get too hot. Recommended!...Read More
First virginia perique blend
June 28, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz
At first impression the tin note was almost kinda sour, but in a good way like...sour leather? Lol i don’t know. At first puff, it was kinda boring like an over the counter tobacco, but it definitely got better and more interesting. I didn’t get much of a peppery perique taste, but maybe that was the magic of the blend. I could definitely sense the orientals, being a lover of such. However, they were not overpowering at all. For me, there was nothing too exciting, but maybe I’ll be editing this review. As for now, I overall feel, yes, it’s good, but meh. I feel it’s a, keeping it simple not too complexed, blend. Just kind of like an original, or normal natural tobacco flavor, and again this isn’t speaking from much exapiriance....Read More
Or Olam: Hits The VaPer Lover's Sweet Spot
October 19, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Light of the Universe: Or Olam 2oz
Deep, dark, rich VaPer taste with thick, chewy smoke, and a wonderful sweet flavor. It looks like it is a completely broken-up crumble cake, and burns well.
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