Customer Reviews (77 Total)
Very Pleasant
October 09, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I wasn't sure wuite what to expect with a blend claiming 50% Latakia. I mean, I like Latakia, but would I like it THAT much?
The short answer is yes! THe Lat here is very well-behaved but definitely the star of the show. Turkish (Izmir?) backs up t... Read More
he campfire smokiness with a cooling, floral note, while the VA comes into play infrequently for me (though I suspect I'd notice if it wasn't there to sweeten things up slightly).
Packed, lit and burned perfectly. First light is all Latakia, with the Turkish coming into play part way through the bowl. Aftertaste is surprisingly clean and short-lived, and the room note is lighter and cleaner than one might expect as well. My wife is not hot on the smell of Latakia blends, but my daughter loved this one in my beard afterwards. Read Less
Great Winter Smoke
December 03, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
It will forever be in my cold weather rotation. I have several pipes reserved for this blend. The only drawback is that to me It has a strong aftertaste. I need to brush or chew gum after smoking this one!!
ilija desnica
December 29, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
PERFECT!
Dark, Rich, Woody and Smoky Sweetness
February 28, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
The bready sweet and stoved Virginia is pronounced. This is easily among the best English style tobacco I smoke. An all-day, every-day smoke for me. I love this mixture for its simple, rich, dark notes and smooth refinement. The balance is very goo... Read More
d: a predominate rich and bready-sweet VA; woody, aromatic and musty Orientals never exude the spiciness for which it's known; and the Latakia is strongly cedar essence but not so heavily fired so as to be creosote. Aging brings about a sweeter, more mellow VA and Oriental, while the latakia becomes deeper and less pronounced. I realize some don't like Cornell and Diehl, but I absolutely love their leaf. Each blender's taste is unique, and C&D has a rustic quality that showcases clean-tasting tobacco with little, if any, toppings and PG. Nicotine, body and flavor are all equally 2 out 5 in strength. LOVE THIS STUFF! Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This blend is great. Sweetness from stoved reds, tang of oriental, and the great woodiness of c&d's latakia (I think theirs might be the most flavorful nowadays). If you like Balkans or heavy englishes like I do, give it a try. Required some sub... Read More
stantial drying before it would stay lit well, but that is no biggie for me. Read Less
Great all day smoke
March 25, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This is by far one of my favorite blends yet. Iāve really came to enjoy the English blends. Great job C&D
Nice Smoke
September 08, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Do you like Latakia?
Now to be fair, I just smoked and reviewed Sutliff: Balkan Sobranie Original Mix Match, so to compare I filled a clean pipe and fired up a bowl of Star of the East.
Life isn't fair...
Sutliff: Balkan Sobranie Original Mix Ma... Read More
tch is cheaper and I have to say, in my quiet voice, better. Now, this is a fine blend, there is nothing wrong with it. This had your typical C&D cut, burns well and needed no relights. Great tasting blend. I felt a bit guilty, looking over at the bag of Sutliff: Balkan Sobranie Original Mix Match as I was smoking this. But this is a great smoke too. Could I smoke this all day, you bet.
But...
"It's not you, it's me..well, maybe it's you."
"I love you but I'm not In Love with you."
UPDATE: Ok, well I felt bad...if I hadn't kissed the Balkan girl we'd still be together. Let's make up...you're awesome...but I'm still going to see the Balkan girl...OK Read Less
Rich and Pleasant
July 05, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
For having 50% latakia, this blend was surprisingly pleasant to me (I like measured doses of latakia). It's rich and flavorful, and the smoke has an incense-like quality. I highly recommend this blend.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Such a rich deep smoking experience! Heavy with smoky Latakia and fragrant orientals, it burned wonderfully and hit all the right notes for me. Absolutely a staple in my smoking regimen when I want a break from my beloved burley.
Great smoke
December 04, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
A good alternative to my Dunhill Durbar. It's a slow cool burning smoke, full of flavor.
Really, really good!
July 05, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I tried this because a lot of hobbyists compare this to Penzance (which is very difficult to get your hands on). One of my favorite non-aromatics. I will def be keeping this in my rotation.
The lying star
August 07, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
The blender lies a blatant lie with this one. The tin claims a half Latakia blend, which is for any Latakia fan like me is a dream. And sadly it isn't, so if that's your buying point, then stay away from this. However, this is not bad tobacco at all.... Read More
On the contrary, I found it pleasurable from start to finish. When you first open the tin, you're welcomed by a lovely smell of Latakia and orientals. As if you walked into a place that sells incense. The cut is a thick ribbon and at the perfect moisture, at least in my case. It is quite easy to light and keep lit. I rarely had to relight this. It smokes consistently, dryly and burns down till the bottom. With your first few buffs you may find that it is not at all a heavy Latakia blend despite what C&D says. It has rich, dark virginia, complemented with spicy and woodsy orientals with an okay precense of Latakia. Definitely a complementary condiment rather than the star of the show as they claim. Nevertheless it's a pleasant blend that is enjoyable for any English lover. I found it to pair well with black coffee as well, and as for me its nicotine is mild to medium, but again this last part is subjective. I presume the flake will be better than this, and hopefully closer to their Latakia claim
Pipe Used: Peterson system ebony
Age When Smoked: Fresh tin Read Less
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May 03, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
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Good Blend
March 20, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Though lacking a distinctive appeal this is a solid English without topping. The Red Virginias work well and this blend doesnāt cause me tongue bite like some of the bright Virginiaās do. Solid blend just nothing great.
Excellent blend.
January 02, 2023
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Earthy tones and an enjoyable smoke.
Hint of Orientals ?
saikouni_umai!
November 26, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
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Excellent English
November 07, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I love this tobacco. I love Latakia and this one has almost enough. I generally had 1 oz Latakia to 2 ozs of Star of The East and then I'm satisfied. Yes, I smoke straight Latakia because I can. Keep it C&D. Great tobaccos!
Perfecto
October 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Este humo es muy delicioso me encanta es dulce natural delicado.
Great latakia & oriental
September 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This a bang-up english blend with a nice strong latakia-forward taste, with rays of tangy, bright Turkish poking through constantly. The stoved virginia adds a pleasant background sweetness that is almost undetectable. Came a bit wet, and can be a ... Read More
bit hard to keep lit if not dryed out first, but wow is it worth the trouble. Read Less
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September 13, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
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Always on my shelve.
September 05, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Love it. Dont pick up that 50% latakia. It is there, yes, but the orientals are very dominant. Lovely blend.š
Very Pleasant Smoke
August 27, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
I enjoy this blend very much if you like Latakia this to me is about as high as you want to go and still enjoy the flavor of the other tobaccos.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Proper English for sure. Very latakia forward. Reminds me of a very smoky, almost barbecue smell. Great end of the day smoke before bed.
As good as John Cotton Latikia.
May 19, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 8oz
I consider it as good as John Cotton Lat, but much cheaper. Quick burning. John C Lat will last three times as longer per bowl.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
I cannot say enough good things about this blend. 50% Latakia sounds imposing, but in the pipe it is a delight. Fresh from C&D, this blend has that twangy sour character I seek out in oriental-forward blends. With just a year of age on it, the bl... Read More
end has taken on a spiced apple cider quality. As with some of C&Dās other English blends, the Latakia offers a lovely incense-like character to the blend. In short, Star of the East is everything I want late in evening plus additional flavors I didnāt even know I wanted. This one is as cellar worthy as they come Read Less
Over-hyped
November 18, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
It's a nice smoke but nothing special -way better selections out there with more depth, I found this to have a bitter finish
LOVE AT FIRST LIGHT!
November 12, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I think the title of my review explains everything. It's a goldmine and definitely going to
be among the top on my rotation. A delicious, mouth-watering blend. Hats off to Cornell & Diehl. Going to order more.
Middle of the road
July 07, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
How about, Star of the West since the wise men came from the East, the star was in the west. All that said, this is a good burley based oriental. Itās not a great blend,but nether is it a bad or bland blend. I wouldnāt purchase again.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I'm a Latakiaphile so anything that claims that much latakia definitely caught my attention. Smooth, tasty, and very enjoyable, I'd recommend for anyone that enjoys the smokiness of latakia. It went great as I was smoking a brisket
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Great blend
No soap here
March 27, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Smooth with a hint of honey now and then. Plenty of Latakia flavor minus the soapy overtone one might expect at 50%. Me likey.
Pretty good
March 23, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
I liked the harsh taste that I got, but I will not order again, it's not for everyone.
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February 25, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
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Wispy and spicy
February 02, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Hard to imagine calling this weak, but it has a very light body. The spice interferes with the smokiness too much to enjoy. I'll find my Latakia fix somewhere else.
Excellent Bulk Option
January 31, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This is a very nicely balanced option to stock up on. For me, this is how I expand the lifespan of my top-shelf tins. I try to keep plenty of this on hand. I do not find the 50% Latakia to be overwhelming in the mix. Additionally, while I do love an ... Read More
English with Burley and Perique, the purity and clarity of flavor that these components lend is lovely. There are notes of sweet spices hidden throughout the smoke from first char to last puff. Read Less
Follow the Star
January 08, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
A smooth, even burning Balkan style blend that is medium/full in strength with a boldly musky Latakia flavor. A great smoke for the evening.
I love strong tobacco
December 27, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Another my favorites in cellar.......
No surprises
September 20, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I just finished off a 2 oz. Sample of this and I can't taste anything but Latakia. It's not bad but it lacks depth and complexity. I won't be buying any more because there is just too much out there with more flavor.
Balanced
September 06, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Star of the East is a smooth blend that kind of surprised me being that it has 50% Latakia. It's definitely not in the Lat bomb category. It's a nice smooth smoky blend. It's a very relaxing smoke for me, and pressed it's even better, try it in the ... Read More
flake form you'll find that the flavors are more condensed and somehow more mellow, very nice! The nicotine is about a 2.5 on a scale of 10. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
All day every day smoke for me. When I don't know what I want, I reach for this. Despite the fifty percent latakia going on here, it has a strong oriental note.
Smooth and woodsy, smoky and tangy. The perfect smoke for any occasion. The price is... Read More
quite nice as well. Read Less
Decent but bland
May 30, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
It has a decent taste but its very 1 dimensional and rather bland. If you want a smooth and easy going latakia smoke, this one is for you.
New pipe smoker likes it!
May 20, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
As a new pipe smoker, Iām trying new blends and figuring out what the different tobaccos taste like. I donāt regret trying this blend at all. Iām looking forward to another order.
New pipe smoker likes it!
May 20, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
As a new pipe smoker, Iām trying new blends and figuring out what the different tobaccos taste like. I donāt regret trying this blend at all. Iām looking forward to another order.
Latakia bomb
April 18, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Great lat bomb for when you have the craving for latakia
Almost Perfect
February 18, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I'm a big fan of latakia. I have some straight lat that I mix with Bl/WB or any other blend that I want lat in. This smells just like a campfire which is why I love latakia, But has a bit of a flowery sent and flavor to it. It's also very cool burnin... Read More
g. If it had a little more latakia I'd give it 5 star rating. Read Less
I found my new Frog Morton!
January 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Been looking for a replacement for the now discontinued Frog Morton brands and I must say this blend comes quite close. Great smoke. Little bite. I may look no further.
Iām not sure to love or hate this
December 21, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Smell like burnt wood, but on the end of pleasant one. Once you lit it up, its smell reminds me of some kind of indian/arabian spices and incense. As I continue smoking this I found it to be more enjoyable. Sweet, nutty, and rich in flavor with some ... Read More
kicks of nicotine. No tongue bite at all. Read Less
An Experiment Gone Right
December 11, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I've been loving Star of the East Flake, so I decided to check out the bulk offering of it. Ordered a 1 oz sample. It came a little dry out of the bag, but my unsophisticated palate couldn't tell the difference between the flake and the bulk. I may ... Read More
screw around and order a pound the next time C & D bulk blends go on sale. Read Less
Great Blend
October 17, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Star of the East does co rain a lot of Latakia but I think the orientals really shine in this blend. This is not your typical English blend. I pick up lots of different flavors that make for a great smoke.
New Favorite
September 06, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Think I just found a new favorite English blend. Somewhat complex with different flavors emerging throughout the bowl. I really enjoy the smokyness of the Latikia.
Star of the East
September 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
The tin aroma is sweet and smoky with a light tang to it. The flavor profile gives you smoky, woody, spicy, and slightly sweet notes with a light nutty and very light black coffee bitterness on the finish. A pretty good blend.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Its a bomb and i love it.
Lovely Latakia
July 26, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
This blend is hands down one of the best that Iāve ever smoked. Itās definitely a Lat bomb, but velvety smooth at the same time.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Lives up to its reputation, would put it up against any other similar blends for The Win! Well-Done C&D!
Average taste
May 21, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I basically like the Latakia blend, so I do not dislike this blend. not bad. But Star of the East Gold was a more delicious blend for me so it did not become ā
5. However, this blend can be recommended for many people. It may be an attractive blend f... Read More
or some people. Read Less
Very well made.
May 11, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
If you like a well balanced English with a Latakia base, this is for you!
Another Great Blend
April 28, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Not the 'Lat Bomb' I was expecting based on other reviews. I really taste the Turkish in this blend. Good, but not a favourite.
Too much for me
February 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Too much latakia for me but I added some cube cut burley to it and it helped me like it more.
eastern star
February 07, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This tobacco really is like in my tittle -like sunrise, just to seat and enjoy-tobacco doing everything for You, nice balanced, nothing overpowered, light sweetness, good and cool smoke-all need for perfect english tobacco...My favorite!
Very nice bulcun
January 31, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
This blend is heavy on the latakia.
The orientals have Kind of zesty mouthfeel. I am able to find bready note form the Virginia.
Full-bodied blend.
Nicotine medium. Moisture was good straight from the tin .
I will be getting more of this blend
A classic
December 28, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Full flavored but not overpowering. Burned evenly and all the way down. Im looking forward to the next time I get some.
A paradigm in the standard definition of "Balkan"
November 15, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This is a nice full and round run-of-the-mill Balkan type tobacco. I am glad it's fallen into my hands as it is truly remarkable.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This is a very good blend. A little strong but you want to taste it. Burns to the bottom of the bowl. A small nit-pick, it has more than moste large pieces in it. hard to get in pipe, easy to break up. Buy some, you will like it. I do. Lewis
And all day and all night smokeā¦
March 26, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
I used to subscribe to an old canard that the latakia should be no more than about 10% of the blend. Not sure where that came from, but this certainly puts the kibosh on that. I can smoke this stuff all day and all night, and I have. And, then, come ... Read More
back for more. Latakia, yes, but the Orientals and Virginia come through with an accompanying lushness, as well. No, this is probably not for everyone. Those who lean to more aromatic smokes probably won't like it. But for I've smoked a pipe for nearly 50 years, and I've always leaned to the latakia blends. This is definitely, now, one of my favorites. Read Less
Interesting, Tasty
September 08, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This might be my first Latakia blend, and I'm definitely enjoying it. I've detected a bit of nuttiness under the floral blanket that covers this blend. It is very different from everything else I've smoked.
Excellence.
August 29, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 8oz
A very hearty full English mellow smoke bomb. Full but soft and quite mellow.
Too Much of a Good Thing !
August 25, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 8oz
This is overkill ! I enjoy English blends with latakia, but this is just too much latakia. An english blend is supposed to have a balance between smokey, sweet, and floral. When in balance a melody is produced that is beautiful. Yes, some will have ... Read More
more va, some more turkish, some more latakia, but some kind of a balance is needed. Dunhill London mixture and Standard mixture is perfect. This is way over the top with latakia. Its good the first 3 bowls but because of heavy latakia you palette and taste buds become tired to the point you cant taste anything. Then no matter what you smoke after is null and void because of burnout. Im talking taste burnout here not tongue bite. Ill stick to the good old english blends like Dunhill, Presbyterian, and Sobranie. Read Less
Nothing great
August 02, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Just not enjoyable for me, very average and forgettable. Will not purchase again, there are far more interesting blends out there.
good tobacco.
June 04, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
bulk latakia top level.
sweet, creamy and mild. nice flavor
first feel... Similar Blend. dunhill durbar.
Powerful, but mild enough. Flavorur!
October 20, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
This Tobacco relly fascinated me. I was a little bit sceptical about the strengh and nicotine- level. But that is all OK, even for an european tongue. Tobacco has a lot of Flavour, that not all comes from the Latakia. It's of course smoky, but as wel... Read More
l a bit sweet, but has also a lot of robustness that reminds a cigar. You can clearly taste that this is a C & D Blend. Latakia is always present, but not dominant. You can easily see the differet mixture parts, when you open the pouch. Interesting, that stoved Virginia is clearly visible in quite broad Flake pieces. It burns very well, and leaves just a bit of ash. Very big recommendatation for those that look for a lot of Flavour, but having trouble with nicotine. Will buy more! Read Less
Not bad at all!
September 03, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Got a free sample to try, and this was mild with a bit of spiciness, pretty good!
Holy Smoke !!!!
July 28, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
This has to be the best Cornell & Diehl I have had yet. Nice dry smokey taste and did not make my tongue feel like a piece of beef jerky. I like Latakia blends but this is one I will smoke with more regularity. I will certainly be getting more.
Your own personal campfire
February 02, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Reminds me of fall afternoons around a camp fire. Loving it.
Great Latakia smoke!
September 30, 2014
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 2oz
Bold and heavy in Latakia, but well balanced though. Very nice nuances delivered by the good combination of virginias and orientals. Much more enjoyable than Pirate Kake, that is so overwhelming in Latakia and completely monotone.
Kashmir
December 29, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 8oz
This has become my go to Latakia blend. Along with Westminster & Pirate Kake, one of my favorites.
Latakia Royal
October 27, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East 8oz
Very smokey,Stays lit well,Clean with no bite.Impressed enough to order 1 pound. A very good English tobacco for those of us who like sweet creamy cool smoke, I have 5 lb . in my cellar putting on some age now, really excels in cold weather, strong b... Read More
ut not overpowering updated 5/4/18. Read Less
excellent all day smoke
September 17, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Bulk
Smokey almost campfire type of flavoring with just a hint of Virginia and orientals. A mild English compared to something like C&D's Yale or Billy Budd. My personal all-day favorite.
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