Cornell & Diehl: Old College Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 005-459-0042

C&D's Old College is an outstanding blend of Latakia, black Cavendish, Virginia, and Burley. A well balanced and surprisingly smooth taste for you and a delightful fragrance for the crowd. Who says that you "Can't have the best of both worlds?"
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  • Components: Virginia, Latakia, Burley, Black Cavendish
  • Family: English
  • Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
3.3
8 reviews
Old College
April 22, 2025
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
The C&D Bulk Library Project

Old College
Smoking Pipes rating : 3.2

Bag presented some nice Latikia smokiness over the hay sweet smell of Virginia ; this english blend is mixed cuts with random black flakes mixed into mostly gold and brown.

Sampled in a conditioned MM Missou
ri Pride.

Started the day with this blend, literally. Had a bowl in the way to, and after , going to the gym this morning. And that worked because it’s is a very soft English. The Latakia was not too bold, but present and nice. I don’t drink a lot of coffee; this morning like most I opted for Irish Breakfast tea ( no sugar , touch of crème) and it was perfect together.

The Virginia drives this delicious blend, the burley and cavendish adding some backbone and support and the Latakia is almost condimental here. Well done.

At lunch I ran out for an errand and caught a quick third bowl. Smoked faster and hotter , it forced the Latakia up front a bit. Just a promise of leather and iodine.

I see a 1/2 lb coming my way soon , to cellar a year and revisit.

My rating : 4- this is good - I’m ordering some to have around when I am ordering something else

This is the 18th of 101 blends from the C&D Bulk offerings I am reviewing.
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Sweeter than Constellation and Less Latakia
July 28, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
I like this! This closely resembles Constellation, though it's more mellow, definitely sweeter and has far less latakia. The burley can get a bit bitter towards the end, but smoked cool will help alleviate that. Whereas Constellation has a bold earthy/smoky profile that can be heavy on the tongue, and which derives its sweetness from the black cavendish, Old College has more VA and less latakia. A note on that sweetness: sweetness from the cavendish is different than say a virginia... it's less sharp and isn't as deep. That difference is akin to candy (virginia) vs a pear (cavendish). Definitely an all-day smoke. Nicotine is 2 out of 5....Read More
No diploma for this blend
February 02, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
Based on the description, I was expecting better. Bland, boring, and no flavor to speak of.
Flunked Out
May 17, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
Old College starts out with a toasty/smokey/nutty sweetness to it but then as the bowl progresses, the blend becomes incredible bland after the first 3rd of the bowl. tastes like ash and burns hot.
Unique
May 22, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
Mine could have had a bit more moisture but it was okay. The aromatic quality was very faint but noticeable. Semi smokey, no bite.
Thought This Was An Aromatic?
March 19, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
Okay, so the description says, "a delightful fragrance for the crowd." Mine has absolutely no aromatic qualities aside from the latakia. I have a feeling the 2oz I ordered were old, because it was VERY dry (to the point of being crumbly as dry leaves), and I think the aromatic essences had long dissipated. That left this being just an okay English blend for me....Read More
A risk that paid off
November 11, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
Like many pipes smokers, I try different blends, and that's how I discovered Old College. Usually I prefer moderate aromatics that have some pop to them. This one seems to be a nice non-aromatic blend, not overly strong or bitey, lots of flavor and a comfortable smoke. After trying 2oz. I bought more and gave some to my son-in-law. I recommend it for aromatic smokers who are inclined toward the strong English blends but want something a bit more alive and edgy without overdoing it....Read More
浅尝辄止
February 05, 2025
Product: Cornell & Diehl Old College Bulk
可以尝试,不至于踩雷,别多买,真对个人口味再买大包吧
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