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Details
- Components: Virginia, Latakia, Orientals
- Family: English
- Cut: Ribbon
About This Pipe Tobacco
A tribute to the Oriental-forward blends of yesteryear, Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch release, Palmetto Balkan, delivers a uniquely Carolina-inspired interpretation of the celebrated Balkan mixtures that have captivated so many pipe smokers over the years.
The palmetto is the state tree of South Carolina, and Palmetto Balkan showcases the Lowcountry blending house's prowess. A tribute to the Oriental-forward blends of yesteryear, Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Palmetto Balkan is a blend featuring premium, matured Oriental leaf in the form of 2019 Basma, 2022 Prilep varietals, and top-tier 2013, 2019, and 2023 Carolina Red Virginias. The result is an elegantly balanced flavor profile rich in notes of wood smoke, berries, complementary spices, and a wine-like character, reminiscent of the cherished Syrian leaf that many fondly remember. The innovative treatment of the mixture's Latakia is particularly noteworthy, achieved through a unique, proprietary process — mellowing the modern Latakia's often dominating campfire note and creating a harmonious equilibrium of flavors.
Customer Reviews
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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 More
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