Customer Reviews (47 Total)
Gripe session
May 18, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I don’t see any reviews!Just gripes!It would be a shame if artists quit painting,because there was already a Michael Angelo,and we as pipe smokers are very lucky to have master blenders like Jeremy,at Cornell and Diehl! These small batch blends are... Read More
a great thing let’s not gripe about them!Buy them if you want give an honest review so the next person can decide! As for me can’t wait to try but I’m just happy to have the opportunity!!! By the way I give Cornell and Diehl a 5 not a 4 1/2! Read Less
Transports you
May 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
The aroma, the taste, the blend. All magnificently balanced to do their job. To Transport you to the low country in summer. Humidity, mosquitoes, iced bourbon based drinks, whole hog bbq, friends and family. This is subtle yet refined Balkan that har... Read More
kens to the classic Balkan blends that many of us love. This is a triumph. For all of you complaining; stop. Be grateful that some folks are pushing the envelope to create amazing new blends. Yes, it’s marketing, but it’s also the blenders having fun. This is a fantastic product. Read Less
Literally 10 Idiots
May 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Literally, 10 idiots reviewed this blend here without trying it. Everyone is posting a review about how excited they are, or whining about something. GET BENT. No one cares what you have to say unless you tried it. Screaming your garbage out into the... Read More
ether does nothing. Your opinions aren't valuable to anybody on the planet. Why don't you all just go back to shit-posting "FIRST!!" comments on some forum somewhere? Adding to the problem, 5 stars.
EDIT: I did grab tin of this blend and just got around to opening it when it was 6 months old. My original 5 stars stands, without question. The Latakia is lightly fruity, and just light in general. Don't take that to mean that the Latakia isn't a prominent component, it is. It just doesn't feel as heavy as standard Cyprian Latakia, even for a Balkan, where you expect the Latakia to have a softer touch. I cannot compare to Syrian, as I haven't tried it, yet. I did get my hands on a tin so maybe I'll come back here to update once I know what the real deal is like. Regardless, as a huge fan of oriental tobaccos, the Basma and Izmir lead the show and mesmerize me. I jarred up 6 ounces to age, since 8 ounces is a lot for me. Even with an ass-load in the cellar, I will have a tough time skipping this when/if they do another run of Palmetto Balkan next year. If you like orientals and Latakia, do yourself a favor. Read Less
Superior Blend!
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Just finished my 2nd bowl…perfectly balanced and truly a great Balkan blend from C&D…even the packaging reflects the sophistication and subtleties of this Balkan…great job to Jeremy and the crew for their contribution to the community.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Light, sweet, and smokey, representative of a balanced Balkan. Thanks to everyone who was tentative I'm doubling down. I'm sure the naysayers will switch gears from crying about risk/reward to crying about the cost on the secondary market after they ... Read More
miss out. Read Less
Ok I can tell you why.
May 18, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Small batch again, this time a huge risk as was Folklore, not great. 8oz= a huge risk, Balkan= another huge risk. Ultimately will sell out of course, abet very slowly. The reason why this hasn't been as well received is there are so many good Balkan ... Read More
blends at SP already, for cheaper. In my cellar I have (all bought from sp) Sobranie, F&K sterling balkan, Arango balkan supreme, both Balkan sobranie match from Sutliff, Balkan Sasieni, G&H Balkan flake, HH Balkan blend, Dan Tobak Balkan etc...Get the idea?. Read Less
Absolutely Delicious
May 22, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Have just finished my first two bowls of Palmetto Balkan. It’s an exceptional morning smoke. I have never used the word delicious to describe a pipe or cigar tobacco, but this blend rates it. Very happy now that I bought 2 canisters. Would buy m... Read More
ore, but would love for others to try it. Maybe later in the week if there is any left. Wonderful aroma and complex flavor, with no one flavor overpowering. Kudos to the blender. Read Less
Decent enough but there’s better.
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I picked up an ounce of this small batch series at my local BNM store. I was so happy to see it being offered by the ounce there instead of the 8 oz. Personally, I don’t want to invest that money unless I know I’m going to love it. I smoked a respect... Read More
able bowl last evening. First off, I love everything Cornell And Diel offers. Never had a bad tobacco. And the same holds true here. It’s good quality tobacco. I never doubted Jeremy and his sorcerers and C&D when I bought my ounce for their cauldron type blending. The tin note…oh my, wonderful. Smoky, wine, tangy, slight yeast…just delectable. That’s what bought me that oz. Now the smoke. Immediately, I was hit with Latakia. It was actually a bit overwhelming at first but it settled down and definitely pulled in some fine orientals and Virginias albeit briefly. It got my hopes up. But there was something lacking. I picked up no stone fruits. Nothing else of great variety and if it was there, it was brief and I forgot. I expected more depth. I sipped it slow. Still more Latakia. Those other tobaccos just kind of fell away for most of the bowl. The Latakia was Much more than the tin note told me. Hmmm….again, it’s good Latakia but it overshadowed the rest of the blend for A majority of smoke. It needs to age in my opinion to calm that Latakia and it needs to blend more in a jar. But that’s the thing with small batch series….we can’t afford to figure out if we like it and what it needs. It should just be ready to smoke and not “wait” for it to get better. It’s a limited release. It shouldn’t need to age. I was able to get very little tang, none of those dark Virginias. Orientals seem to take a back seat here and that surprised me because if you smell the tin note, you aren’t expecting Latakia to take the lead. I don’t think it’s bad blending, I think it just needs to age. And that’s where it falls short for me. I wanted it ready and ready now…that’s the wonderment of the small batch series usually. Yes, age helps most blends but shouldn’t “need” it. Balkan Sobranie is still my favorite Balkan.
I will take my ounce and put it on the shelf and simply put, not buy anymore because what’s the use of cellaring 8oz if I will never get this blend again. Trust me, it’s not a bad Balkan. But it was pretty one note for me and that’s fairly disappointing, Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
This blend in my opinion really reminds me of original BS, not like the new BS which is flat and somewhat boring. This Palmetto is a refined balkan which the latakia not overpowering at all, it is like they say " fine wine", the oriental n... Read More
ot sour or too acidic, it is light, sweet, and a little tangy, and the oriental really really fragrant.
With 8oz, I put 4 in a cellar and 4 for daily used, i think 8oz is a smart choice.
Whoever compose this blend definitely knows what they're doing. It is small batch, hopefully it wil re release and still with the same recipe, unlike other legendary blend. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Well friends, it's 10:54AM on the East Coast for me and this gem is still not sold out after the 12am release. I'm amused considering how fast other small batches sold out. Could it be the fact that's it's a Balkan? Could it be that Virginia blends m... Read More
ight just be more popular? Folklore got sold by the pound and this is an 8oz release, but was cheaper by the pound than that if you ordered 2 tins of this.
This community is real funny to me and I just wanted to chime in and say that no one that shops here should have anything to complain about going forward regarding *limited* *small batch* releases. This time I guess it just wasn't what people wanted.
Brennan needs a nap, their cringe projecting makes me feel embarrassed for them-- but rest assured I'm already fully bent buddy. No one cares if you're crying either, so you made me laugh with your juvenile tantrum<3. What's interesting about these small batch reviews is that they're mostly one and done. No one comes to review them as much when they sell out because it doesn't matter since no one will be able to buy it.
Ken, you're looking for Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti, 'Michel Angelo' is not his whole name-- so many winners in these reviews. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Who knew that pipe smokers would turn out to be such babies. Whining about a pipe tobacco blend,,,because it's a Balkna, because it was available at 12 am EST...blah blah blah. I applaud C&D for trying to replicate a Syrian Latakia Balkan. The... Read More
rest is just tears from their mother's basement. The 5 Stars are for effort...taste etc tbd. Read Less
C&D Home Run
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I don’t review often in my 35 yrs of pipe smoking but felt I needed to speak up after trying this blend. In my humble opinion it’s perfect. Typical Balkan blend with the orientals taking the lead however the Latakia is exceptional. Reminds me of The ... Read More
Syrian Latakia in Bohemian Scandal which I unfortunately finished my last tin not long ago. I only wish SP would raise or lift the order limit so I can save on shipping.
Update: very excited I found 6 more tins at the local store, I was down to my last tin! Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
This will be my first go with a Balkan blend, so I don’t know what to expect, nor do I have anything to compare it to. I do know that C&D has produced quite a few fantastic small batch blends, nearly all of which released in the past year I have purc... Read More
hased. Here’s the thing about these blends, if you what to try them, and you know there’s only a few to go around, then make the effort to get them! Otherwise, quit giving bad reviews just because you’re butthurt you didn’t snag a tin or three. As for the 8 oz offering on this one, I wasn’t crazy about that as I prefer multiple 2 oz tins. That’s a problem easily remedied with a jar. That preference didn’t stop me simply because I wanted to try this blend. No need to criticize the tobacco or producer just because your personal preferences aren’t met. I look forward to this blend and many others offered by C&D in the future!!!
Brennan C, why you mad bro? Read Less
Wonderful blend!
May 23, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
First of all to you complainers. If you don't want to pony up the dough for 8oz., don't! You will be missing a great blend. Smooth as a baby's bottom, and with great flavors. Woodsy as advertised, with slight fruity undertones. This is easily one of ... Read More
the best blends C&D has come up with in a long time. I could easily see this as an all day blend. Fantastic! So, PLEASE DON'T pony up the dough and leave more the rest of us who have taken to this new blend. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Shiquan Y. 和 神农 能不能别跟个二傻子一样留言呀 贱不贱啊
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I'm a huge fan of cigars (2-3 a day) and wanted to throw my hat in the pipe tobacco world. Needless to say, I'm a greenhorn when it comes to smoking tobacco with a pipe. Like most newbs, I bought a ton of different blends based off the reviews here a... Read More
nd other websites. Even though I enjoy a very heavy and thick cigar, I quickly found out that my palate is not ready for the heaviness of Latakia (My Mixture 965). So I was hesitant to crack open this can and try it. Boy am I glad I did. Instead of a heavy campfire, I was welcomed by an aroma of sweet and slightly smokey bliss. The taste was even much more enjoyable. It seems that I have found the perfect mixture for me. I will be stocking up. Diamond in the rough for me and a very smooth smoke with an incredible retro-hale. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Love the broke people that just want to complain they can't afford it. This may be the cheapest hobby that exists yet some people still feel entitled to a hand out. If you do not have $40 in your pocket you need to get your life together instead of c... Read More
omplaining on the internet. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
First, if you reviewed this without actually trying it, you’re a twit. This is an amazing blend. My first impressions were it is a super smooth and cool creamy smoke. This Latakia is a real treat but in my opinion isn’t overwhelming at all. The other... Read More
tobaccos play nicely with one another and really make this a unique Balkan blend. I too, picked up on the red wine notes in the first half of the bowl. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this blend that will only get better with age. Read Less
Very Nice Blend
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I'll never understand how people can write reviews having never even tried the product in question, but I digress. This is a solid offering from C&D. I received my can today, so naturally I popped the top for a smoke. First thing I noticed on lig... Read More
hting was the aroma. This stuff smells so good! I love the smell of Izmir Turkish of which this blend seems to have in abundance. Flavor is more nuanced. I've never considered C&D as the best when it comes to English/Latakia blends. I prefer the British/European brands personally, but this reminds me a lot of those. The latakia is refined and smooth. I have never had Syrian Latakia, but I definitely get the "wine like" comparison of flavor. Red wine that is. It leaves a subtle leathery flavor with a dry mouth feel. Nothing very "sweet" about this blend which lends credence to the use of "Balkan" in the name. Only the truest of experienced pipe smokers will enjoy this for the subtleties of flavor and aroma. Very good in my opinion. I can't wait to smoke this on a cool Fall day. The aroma alone will keep me coming back. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Brennan C. You are the biggest idiot!!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
The way I see it is that, I am willing to try any new tobacco but I am not willing to fetch 50$ (including shipping) to try a new Balkan. It is more economical for C&D to sell in bigger quantities but it is not better for us. They can do that wit... Read More
h an already tested release such as Sun Bear but not with a new one…. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I have not tried this fine-looking tobacco yet; however, I am a fan of other Balkan blends, and I am looking forward to seeing how C and D do with it. I've got mine on the way.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
The price is too steep to just try. Why not sell by the by the ounce? For people who just want to try.
Favorite C&D blend of 2022
January 15, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Best thing Jeremy has blended in 2022, just too bad there isn't more of it to be had....maybe we can hope?
Top shelf
December 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I’m a fan of Balkan blends first off but this is a special blend, just fantastic. The orientals are exceptional and I enjoy the unique Latakia used, there’s nothing else quite like it. I split the 8oz into 2oz jars, can’t wait to see what 2 years of ... Read More
aging will do. And most important, nice tin art! Read Less
Love it! Reminds me of the older stuff
August 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I hadn’t finished my first large bowl all the way through before I bought another 8oz tin. Leave it at that….
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
First, if you reviewed this without actually trying it, you’re a twit. This is an amazing blend. My first impressions were it is a super smooth and cool creamy smoke. This Latakia is a real treat but in my opinion isn’t overwhelming at all. The other... Read More
tobaccos play nicely with one another and really make this a unique Balkan blend. I too, picked up on the red wine notes in the first half of the bowl. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this blend that will only get better with age. Read Less
Decent enough but there’s better.
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I picked up an ounce of this small batch series at my local BNM store. I was so happy to see it being offered by the ounce there instead of the 8 oz. Personally, I don’t want to invest that money unless I know I’m going to love it. I smoked a respect... Read More
able bowl last evening. First off, I love everything Cornell And Diel offers. Never had a bad tobacco. And the same holds true here. It’s good quality tobacco. I never doubted Jeremy and his sorcerers and C&D when I bought my ounce for their cauldron type blending. The tin note…oh my, wonderful. Smoky, wine, tangy, slight yeast…just delectable. That’s what bought me that oz. Now the smoke. Immediately, I was hit with Latakia. It was actually a bit overwhelming at first but it settled down and definitely pulled in some fine orientals and Virginias albeit briefly. It got my hopes up. But there was something lacking. I picked up no stone fruits. Nothing else of great variety and if it was there, it was brief and I forgot. I expected more depth. I sipped it slow. Still more Latakia. Those other tobaccos just kind of fell away for most of the bowl. The Latakia was Much more than the tin note told me. Hmmm….again, it’s good Latakia but it overshadowed the rest of the blend for A majority of smoke. It needs to age in my opinion to calm that Latakia and it needs to blend more in a jar. But that’s the thing with small batch series….we can’t afford to figure out if we like it and what it needs. It should just be ready to smoke and not “wait” for it to get better. It’s a limited release. It shouldn’t need to age. I was able to get very little tang, none of those dark Virginias. Orientals seem to take a back seat here and that surprised me because if you smell the tin note, you aren’t expecting Latakia to take the lead. I don’t think it’s bad blending, I think it just needs to age. And that’s where it falls short for me. I wanted it ready and ready now…that’s the wonderment of the small batch series usually. Yes, age helps most blends but shouldn’t “need” it. Balkan Sobranie is still my favorite Balkan.
I will take my ounce and put it on the shelf and simply put, not buy anymore because what’s the use of cellaring 8oz if I will never get this blend again. Trust me, it’s not a bad Balkan. But it was pretty one note for me and that’s fairly disappointing, Read Less
Delight!
February 08, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Delight! I bought a jar and let it age. Opened . Sniffed, upset and closed. A week has passed - well, no !! Let him breathe some more. A week later, it was a palette of flavors..I could not resist and smoked the whole can..From morning to evenin... Read More
g, and so every day until it was over..It's very cool and delicious.Thanks a lot CD waiting for a new release. Read Less
This is a must for any collection.
May 28, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Wasn't sure quite what to expect with C&D's small batch Palmetto Balkan. It's a very loud, flavorful, complex and interesting English. I think the Latakia is a bit overwhelming but half way down the bowl it mellows out the smoke. Theres a mixture of ... Read More
notes from leather, caramel, spice and dark chocolate. My honest opinion is that if you cellar this for 5 years, it will really age and compliment itself well. I don't think all the reviews for this are super accurate. Don't get me wrong, it's very good. But like Folklore, a lot of hype and mediocre delivery. Even though they're in different categories, I'd take a tin of Palmetto Balkan over Folklore anytime if that says anything to you. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I think if this has proved anything it’s that you can’t just replicate Syrian Latakia at will, I only received my tin this morning and just finished my second bowl so this review might change later down the road. My first impression is that it’s a li... Read More
ttle too sour and astringent, it improves through the bowl but that’s not saying much at the moment. Personally I’d have liked it a little sweeter, I think if Cypriot Latakia had been used it would have been an improvement, perhaps a little more Va too. These are just my first impressions though and I might just need to find the right pipe. That said I’m a bit pissed that I have eight ounces of a blend I’m not particularly keen on so far.
Update:
It’s a month later and I’ve found this blend is better in a cob, particularly my MM Legend. Much less astringent and sour but still not the best Balkan I’ve had by a long shot. I’ve also found that a little more Latakia, a splash of brandy and a week to meld does wonders for it. Upgraded to 3.5 stars. Read Less
Hoisted by your own petard
May 24, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Next time I have to explain the concept of performative contradiction to my students, I will show them Brennan C’s “review”.
Decent enough but there’s better.
May 20, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I picked up an ounce of this small batch series at my local BNM store. I was so happy to see it being offered by the ounce there instead of the 8 oz. Personally, I don’t want to invest that money unless I know I’m going to love it. I smoked a respect... Read More
able bowl last evening. First off, I love everything Cornell And Diel offers. Never had a bad tobacco. And the same holds true here. It’s good quality tobacco. I never doubted Jeremy and his sorcerers and C&D when I bought my ounce for their cauldron type blending. The tin note…oh my, wonderful. Smoky, wine, tangy, slight yeast…just delectable. That’s what bought me that oz. Now the smoke. Immediately, I was hit with Latakia. It was actually a bit overwhelming at first but it settled down and definitely pulled in some fine orientals and Virginias albeit briefly. It got my hopes up. But there was something lacking. I picked up no stone fruits. Nothing else of great variety and if it was there, it was brief and I forgot. I expected more depth. I sipped it slow. Still more Latakia. Those other tobaccos just kind of fell away for most of the bowl. The Latakia was Much more than the tin note told me. Hmmm….again, it’s good Latakia but it overshadowed the rest of the blend for A majority of smoke. It needs to age in my opinion to calm that Latakia and it needs to blend more in a jar. But that’s the thing with small batch series….we can’t afford to figure out if we like it and what it needs. It should just be ready to smoke and not “wait” for it to get better. It’s a limited release. It shouldn’t need to age. I was able to get very little tang, none of those dark Virginias. Orientals seem to take a back seat here and that surprised me because if you smell the tin note, you aren’t expecting Latakia to take the lead. I don’t think it’s bad blending, I think it just needs to age. And that’s where it falls short for me. I wanted it ready and ready now…that’s the wonderment of the small batch series usually. Yes, age helps most blends but shouldn’t “need” it. Balkan Sobranie is still my favorite Balkan.
I will take my ounce and put it on the shelf and simply put, not buy anymore because what’s the use of cellaring 8oz if I will never get this blend again. Trust me, it’s not a bad Balkan. But it was pretty one note for me and that’s fairly disappointing, Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
所以中国人还是没买，导致没有和上一个一样售罄
BEST C&D BALKAN
October 20, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
To my amateur and unseasoned palate this is THE best balkan I've had made by Cornell & Diehl. The tin note is intoxicating, bursting with ripe dark fruit and woodsmoke, with a creamy heady background from the Virginia's and Orientals. This blend ... Read More
provided one of my first nirvana smokes in a Peterson 80s. From first light to fine white ash this is pure contemplative pleasure. PLEASE Jeremy Reeves, bring this blend back in 2024 and as the meme goes "I'll take your entire stock!"
6 out of 5 stars perfection Read Less
Very, Very, VERY Weird
September 21, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
First thing I smell in the tin is vegetal and metallic, like the smell you get when you open a can of green beans. I thought something had gone wrong and my tin was rotten. I took a deeper snuffle and was baffled to find boiled peanuts as a second pr... Read More
imary aroma. So, the first three notes are mushy green beans, boiled peanuts, and cheap metal. Behind that there is some spice from the latakia, some floral earthiness from the oriental leaf, and some tangy sourness from the red Virginias. The whole chord is relatively "dark" and wet smelling, evoking boggy peat moss and the stink of decaying autumn leaves and dank mud on the forest floor. There are smaller notes of citrus and black pepper, some smoke and leather, but the overwhelming character of this blend is old, fermenting vegetable matter. Musty, wet, soily, moldy. I don't see any mold, because I see a truckload of the greasy antifungal powder all over these ribbons, but it sure smells like it. Funky. Cheesy. Bean-y, leguminous.
I wish I could lay hands on a sample from a separate batch or two, because I CANNOT figure out what C&D's blenders were trying to accomplish here. It is very weird, very different, and perhaps it might even become a bit interesting once it's had enough time to settle. I say "settle", because "mellow" isn't the right word. It's not rough or strong or overbearing, it's just so damned weird. Read Less
Top shelf
December 06, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I’m a fan of Balkan blends first off but this is a special blend, just fantastic. The orientals are exceptional and I enjoy the unique Latakia used, there’s nothing else quite like it. I split the 8oz into 2oz jars, can’t wait to see what 2 years of ... Read More
aging will do. And most important, nice tin art! Read Less
very nice!
November 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Tin 1974 of 3000 has a tin note of smoky, slightly sour/vinegar, mildly creamy on a background of ripe dark fruit. Tobacco is brown, with a smattering of tan and black, ribbon cut. It's not damp enough to require drying. Burns reasonable with average... Read More
number of relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring is detected. Taste is medium and somewhat consistent, with notes of floral, leather, earth, lemon zest, mild smoky wood, mild tart dried fruit, very mild sweetness and a spicy retro. Oriental/Turkish is leading with Latakia supporting. The Virginias seem to hang back during the 1st half before timidly making itself known in the latter stages. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is good.
Mix 1/2 Palmetto Balkan and 1/2 Sutliff 515 RC-1 gets 5 stars. Read Less
Holey Oriental Update
September 04, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Well, I wrote earlier that if wasn't the Balkan you were looking for you could mix it half and half with Druquer Levant or Abingdon. But, another approach is to take your Palmetto, weigh it and add 20% of that weight of C&D Latakia...that works ... Read More
pretty well and gets you back on the expected Balkan track!!! Read Less
honest review
August 02, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
the reality is that this balkan mix is very appealing. Its well balanced, no bite, the Bol burns clean, rounded at the end with cool not astringent but almost a gentle pine campfire after taste. Enjoyed while star watching with my family on a bright ... Read More
July night.Very relaxing :) Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I have to admit, I am one of the many who was not able to purchase this toothsome Balkan blend here. Look, guys, I spend my days doing Boolean search looking for Technical and Engineering candidates, I can find stuff.
And find an alternate source I ... Read More
DID. I ain't reviewing this lovely tobacco there, though.
When I first opened the 4 oz. can, I was transported...figuratively...to Cincinnati, OH and the place where I bought all my pipes and tobacco for many years...Strauss Tobaccos on Walnut just off Fountain Square.
This C&D blend has a container nose that is a doppelganger for Strauss' PRIVATE STOCK English Blend, which I smoked for many years, while getting my degrees at UC.
While the nose is similar, the TASTE is not quite the same. PRIVATE STOCK is Lat -forward, Palmetto's Perique is the leader here with the lush, aged Virginias backing and the Orientals dulcet in the background.
I bought all I could from the "other place"; like the other commentors, I don't remember seeing heads' up announcement. Pays to have a back-up source.
Hats off to C&D for this blend. Read Less
Holey Oriental ! ! !
June 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
I've gotta say this one is too much of a good thing that makes it something less than perfick. If you find, as I did that this blend comes across as "cool", it's because it's an Oriental overload. If you've made the mistake, as I did, I w... Read More
ould suggest mixing it 50/50 with Drucquer Levant or GL Pease's Abingdon. Got it back on what I understand a Balkin to be...and I've been smoking 'em since 1960 or so. Do your best with it if it ain't what you thought it migh t be. Best, RC Read Less
A little age needed
May 27, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Popped the lid and my whole desk area was a big breath of Latakia. Wonderful! Tried to find the Oriental and Virgina, but couldn't find them. Since the tobacco was very moist, I plated a small amount and let it set for half an hour to dry a bit. Well... Read More
! The first light I found the Oriental and Virginia. Guys, I'm glad I spent the money on " The Big Tin ". This blend is really good. I find it similar to Arango, but not quite as sweet. A few of you think it needs a little age, and I agree. I'll pull out an ounce or so, and mason jar the rest for a few months. I'm glad I made the investment, and I'm buying more to cellar for a year or two. 5 stars. Read Less
A Balkan Blend reminiscent of long gone mild English blends
May 27, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
The tin note on this reminded me of english blends such as Quiet Nights or And So To Bed, but much sweeter.
One I lit up a bowl, the first thing I noticed was the red wine and smokey sweetness that envelops your entire mouth. That sweet and smoke... Read More
y flavor instantly reminded me of some of my favorite blends, Frog Morton, Vintage Syrian, Northwoods, Shepherd's Pie...
However, unlike Frog or those other blends, this sweetness is not BBQ sauce, or Vanilla, it's a more generic sweetness.
This blend really shines when you're sipping it at low temperatures. At a higher temperature or on a relight it will get much harsher and spicier and the sweetness gets violently thrown in the back seat. While smoking it at low temps, the mouthfeel is silky, and the different notes dance with each other on each draw. On a retro, you'll get some intense spiciness from the orientals present.
This is the first small batch blend I've had that can scratch the itch that blends like FM, NW and SP can scratch, so I very much welcome this offering from C&D especially with the spicy twist they put on it. Read Less
Great Balkan
May 26, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
A great blend from C&D. Perfect balanced and flavor of an all day smoking option.
Very pleasant and woody - likley exceptional with age
May 23, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
Well I took the "risk" and bought one of these big tins. It's very nice, and actually reminiscent of Syrian latakia. Woody and incense-like smoke as opposed to the campfire taste of Cyprian latakia. The orientals provide a a good foundation... Read More
for the flavor but I feel as if there is slightly too much latakia in here covering up the oriental and VA taste. It should therefore benefit from some aging, as I recall the few real Syrian blends I've smoked did as well. Overall, this is a nice morning/evening smoke that gives a good taste of this new "Cypriot" latakia. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan 8oz
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