Customer Reviews (29 Total)
Nice Burley
March 22, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
It's a nice mild nutty burley with a touch of sweet hay from the Virginia and an aromatic note of black strap rum.
Sea bears delight
April 25, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
This is a wonderful smoke..! It emits this "Ol' time sea bears feeling" with its delicate, bold and balance taste. Burley all the way, refined with a smidgen of dark fired's woodsy smoke in the back. Virginias just add a hint of sweetness t... Read More
o outbalance and underscore the blends merits. The rum-molasses topping is very mild, but has an unique rummy-spicy and caramel-y aroma that's not unlike Black Frigates rum-note, yet not exactly the same. Burley lovers won't find this too strong and I'd rate this a solid medium. The taste on the other hand is full-bodied ,rich and bold and simply delicious!
In interplay with the lovely, blood-red tin art with its well done scetch of an sailer this is a rounded experience from adoring the tin to smoking the well-crafted crumble cake and enjoying the oustandingly good taste. Yup... love it! Read Less
Do you love smoking slowly?
July 25, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Like, super slowly? Like, barely smoking at all, even? If you enjoy taking a very long time on a bowl, and, if you have a couple of hours to sit and softly hit on it, then this is for you. Because, if you do take forever on it, then it is delicious. ... Read More
I rarely smoke slowly. I hit burley at a very rigorous pace, like, a MATCHES860 pace... And, if you do that with this tobacco, if you take it quickly, it turns hot and acrid and bitter. Yet, taken at a literal snail's pace... Damn, it is good. Read Less
Outstanding...
August 06, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
On my first taste, I was hit with the fired Kentucky and Burley. Then the sweetness kicked in. Halfway into the bowl, the sweetness took hold. The Burley and Kentucky gave this a great balance. As I smoked below halfway, the caramel, molasses and rum... Read More
took over. Pecan Pie...
Delicious blend. Surprisingly, it burns very clean and did not leave my pipe a gummy mess. I was expecting a bitter end of the bowl as the sugars burned off, but the pleasant, spicy sweetness remained.
I tasted no bitterness, however the fired Kentucky and Burley has a nutty bite that gives a great balance to the smoke.
Bold aromatic.
Nicely done. Read Less
Burley Crumble Cake
November 09, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Very Nice Burley/Va Crumble Cake. Has a bit of dark fired Ky for some added spice. For my palate, not so much of an aromatic. Lots of flavor from the Burley, Va, and dark fire Ky. Some light sweetness fro the topping. Must try for Burley lovers. Hav... Read More
e really grown to like this crumble cake. Just purchased can 8 oz tin !! Very Nice !! Read Less
Fair At First, Solid At The Finish
September 25, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
When I spotted this blend on Smokingpipes, it had me at hello, namely because I’d purchase anything named after a Melville novel or novella (see the English tobacco blend Billy Budd). Especially if it is blended by Cornell and Diehl.
My first bowl... Read More
or two of this crumble cake seemed fair, mediocre. Perhaps because I’d just finished a tin of Oak Alley, which I really enjoyed. I’m partial to strong blends and OA seemed more robust. But after several bowls of Redburn, I came to appreciate this happy marriage of Mr. White-And-Dark Burley and Mrs. Red and Bright Virginia. Mr. Burley wears the pants in this union, if you catch my drift. And rum punch is served at the wedding. Dark fired Kentucky barbecue and molasses cookies for the feast!
I had this same reversal of opinion, after all, with my first several bowls of Escudo Navy Deluxe—a classic for good reason. Not all blends will charm me at our first meeting. Judgment is best after several bowls anyway, especially after airing out the tobacco in question, which helped with this one.
Redburn is not exactly mild in strength (it is indeed robust) or underwhelming, in terms of quality. On the retrohale, I tasted coffee. A plus for me, as I’m a coffee fanatic. I’d restock this.
Once again, nice shot, Cornell and Diehl! 4.1 Read Less
Slightly stronger aromatic
March 08, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Cake was a little moist on first opening tin. What I crumbled off the cake was set to air dry for about an hour before smoking. This tobacco is listed as an aromatic, but I tasted a little more complexity to the smoke. The rum and molassas come thr... Read More
ough on the first light. Bottom of bowl give me a nicotine hit. A little stronger than most aros, with the Kentucky incorporation. A good alternative aromatic for your rotation Read Less
Initial dislike
April 11, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
I was really looking forward to this blend. Unfortunately I don't get along well with the topping. Too much of a bitter chemical taste. Overwhelming. Also the dark fired 8s too spicey in the tongue and not enough smokey flavor. I didn't like this ble... Read More
nd. Hope it didn't ghost my pipe. Read Less
Beautiful Burley Cake
June 24, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
This was my first Burley and wow I’m a believer. Burns and pacts fantastic. It has some punch and to me is stronger than most blends but great taste of rum, molasses, brown sugar and smoke from the Kentucky. It’s actually similar to a navy flake but ... Read More
with a bit more kick. I have already ordered more. Lots of really good tobacco out there and this to me is one of them. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
A Warming Blend
January 23, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Presentation: A eye pleasing crumble cake with mostly medium brown ribbon, and a few golds and darker portions speckled throughout compressed into a semi dense block. The same form factor as Black Frigate, Blockade Runner, etc. Tears apart easily and... Read More
it fluffs out into a generous amount of tobacco. Grab less than you think you need.
Palate: Tin aroma is burley throughout with hints of the bright and red Virginia. The topping provides a brown sugar note and the rum is applied moderately. The main portion of burleys provides a nice semi sweet chocolate and molasses flavor that is also a bit nutty and dry. The Virginias are a nice addition to the natural flavors of burley and provide a nice earthy glaze on top. The dark fired is represented well in this cake, adding just a touch of spice when you need it and not overdone. The perfect amount to keep your taste buds interested.
Performance: Burns quite fast due to the nature of the cake. Essentially it's fine ribbons compressed, and it rubs out into smaller ribbons. You can either prepare this in small chunks slightly broken or fully turn it into it's each individual components. Either way, it burns with no effort applied to the draw. However, if you do decide to rub it out fully, be sure to leave a few thicker chunks at the bottom, as the smaller pieces can interrupt your airflow by being lodged in the shank. Medium nicotine hit. Not an all day smoke but certainly able to repeat it.
Conclusion: I'm a sucker for plugs, cakes and flakes and it's no doubt that I wanted this. This is like the Captain Morgan of tobaccos. It's a little sweet with the molasses and rum topping and a little spicy with the addition of dark fired burley. I prefer smoking this in the late autumn and early winter as it has a warming quality to it, just like a nice adult spirit. Opening a fresh tin the burleys are quite dry in taste and it's hard to detect the Virginias. I've had the remaining portion of this cake jarred for a year and it has turned into a pretty great blend. The rum has tapered off and the sweet chocolate flavors of the burleys have intensified. The dark fired burley hasn't changed that much but the Virginias have given the blend a nice toasty bread note as well. I'm not sure if I will buy this blend again even though I quite enjoyed it. Another tin might possibly end up in my cellar, but not anytime soon Read Less
Blackstrap Molasses and Rummy Sweet
January 22, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 8oz
I've smoked HUNDREDS of mixtures over the past 27 years and only reviewed a small fraction of them.
I prefer a sweet and smoky mixture with a good hit of nicotine, which is difficult to find because latakia doesn't possess much nic. However, when ... Read More
I forgo the lat, the sweet and high-nic mixtures I prefer make it to the top of my rotation, and Redburn is right there. As a former cigarette smoker, and for those out there that know the difference in nicotine, pipe tobacco offers a pure nicotine which isn't addictive and effects you in a very, very different way than what's found in cigarettes. Redburn is blackstrap molasses and rummy sweet. The Dark rum provides a nuance of varied spices and the molasses is dark and sweet. The burley is nutty, earthy, smooth, and increases the body of the mixture; Dark Fired provides oak and black pepper; Virginia lends a bready pastry like flavor with just a touch of earthy sweet hay. This is a good sweet and sating burley cake best smoked on a full stomach after a meal. You can detect the rum in this as similar to Black Frigate. Although the taste of Redburn is very similar to Pegasus, it's sweeter. One of the better one’s I’ve had and plan to keep some around for a while. Good Autumnal profile and excellent after meals. Medium body and flavor, though the nicotine is 4.5 out of 5... you’ve been warned. Read Less
Rawlins
November 16, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 8oz
What a nice solid smoke it's a very pleasing and relaxing smoke. I really like this with a good couple of fingers of scotch or crown and a good all day smoke. Will be ordering a lot more. Thanks C & D for this very nice!
Bitter &Strong
October 29, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
A very strong blend similar to a maduro cigar. I tried this blend in a cobb and a meerschaum. Couldn't detect rum or molasses. It is similar in taste to burnt sugar, which is mighty bitter. I'm guessing that the taste is due to the kentucky as it... Read More
's taste profile reminds me of Kendall Kentucky.
Save your money and skip this one. Watch dsociald's review on his YouTube channel. His opinion of this blend is spot on. Read Less
Big Love for Burley
January 13, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 16oz
Big'n'Burley blend. Can't go wrong. Try this if you like the barbecue smokiness but don't like latakia
Aged Five Years
December 04, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Got a tin with five years of age for Christmas. Breaking in a 1960, minty Dunhill, shape 48 shell. It's deeelicious. The Virginia's sweeten it up a tad too. Tiny hint of rum comes through as well. Great late afternoon smoke. Enjoy yourselves.
Excellent
August 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
If you are like me and want the nicotine then this is it. Is it strong nic hit... no. However, it is very relieving. The red virginias really come to light in this blend by adding a sweet spice. You can't go wrong with this blend.
Summer evening in the forest or by sea.
July 24, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
This is an ok blend. It took a few months in a small jar to come into its own, as do a few of the C&D blends. The rum is applied with a heavy hand for sure, and the tin speaks of a molasses topping along with the Dark rum. My question is, wouldn’... Read More
t that be basically the same flavor? Dark rum pretty much gets its flavor from molasses. Unless they are using a well aged sipping rum which would have barrel characteristics. It could have used some licorice maybe, but that might have been too Edgeworth like, or at least the Murray’s and Orlik produced version which added Virginia and Dark Fired for some reason? Why would you mess with one of the greatest American blends of all time. Anyway, I digress haha. Redburn is nice in a Summer evening, especially if you bought it the winter before. Read Less
Nutty Burley, lightly sweet
July 01, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
An incredibly mild and singular burley with pleasing nutty aroma. Compressed spongey ribbon cake. Some hints of dried fruit. The simplicity is growing on me. In fact, I keep going back for more. Smoke slowly.
Delicious pirate smoke!!!
February 25, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Wow, I absolutely loved this! Instantly one of my new favorite piratey blends! I’m always on the hunt for the next great rum soaked tobacco to transform me into an instant pirate and this one is amazing! A delicious smoked, salty, rum flavor that is ... Read More
so smooth and so addicting! The perfect smoke to transport me out of this world and back to the early 1700’s! Yes I’m a massive pirate nerd but trust me this tobacco is AWESOME! Set sail if ya dare ye bilge suckin sea doggs! Read Less
Redburn
December 05, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
I agree with most of the reviewers, it has a touch of sweetness and med-full body. After a few bowls the sweetness was barely noticeable, and it's mostly burley. I smoked a few tins, and the bulk option is nice!
Nothing to this one...
November 29, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
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I did not like Redburn. Really, there is not much to feel strongly about either way. Almost no tin note. Not much flavor. Good moisture content - ready to smoke right out of the tin. I just crumbled it up into my kitchen mix jar.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
A very unique blend, like a naval blend, but with some dark fired bite and smoke mixed in. Tasty and slightly sweet rummy notes, reminds me of Black Frigate but still quite different
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Worth a try. This is a pleasant smoke. Nothing too fascinating but nothing offensive. Would be a good all day smoke if you wanted to make it such.
Therapeutic
November 26, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 8oz
Wonderful rich smoke that is very relaxing. It's great after a long day. A real treat and along with the superb tobacco flavors, I do get hints of cocoa and molasses, however, never overpowers the deep flavors. Decent vitamin N content, just enough t... Read More
o fulfill relaxation. Burns cool and clean in a wide bowl. Outstanding cake for sure! Read Less
Nice Strong Burley Blend
November 05, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
I started getting into burley about a year ago, so I ordered this because it seemed interesting. For whatever reason, I never popped the tin. I eventually got around to it, and when I did, the tin had probably just under two years of age on it. I'... Read More
ve been smoking it in bigger bowls, and really enjoying it. It's got a decent amount of nicotine, and the flavor is pretty good. You get a little sweetness, a little booze, and a decent amount of tobacco flavor. I will be buying this again to age and smoke somewhere down the line. Read Less
I like it
August 10, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 16oz
Tobacco for me is like art in that I don't know much but I know what I like. Bright and clean. Not overly dressed or topped - which I also like. Reminds me of a good cigar.
Excellent blend
July 18, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
Upon opening the tin a nice oat Bread smell. Old timer said it the best. Beautiful blend with character.
Mild Aromatic
February 28, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Redburn 2oz
I am not generally an aromatic "guy" I tend to prefer English blends. However, I do have a fancy for a Navy cut once in a while. This has a mild Rum and Molasses topping which doesn't overpower the tobacco and is a mild aromatic. It's a rea... Read More
lly good baccy and my wife approves of the room note. If you like mild aromatics which don't bite and just satisfies the craving for something sweeter once in a while, this is a good choice. Well worth checking out. Read Less
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