Cornell & Diehl: Star of the East Gold Pipe Tobacco

Name: Star of the East Gold
Brand: Cornell & Diehl
SKU: 005-459-0101
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.97 (19 reviews)

Product Number: 005-459-0101

Beginning with stoved bright Virginias, followed by equal measures of Cyprian Latakia and red Virginias for a bit of body, Star of the East Gold then incorporates a fair amount of Turkish leaf, resulting in a sweet, floral English mixture.

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Components: Virginia, Latakia, Orientals
Family: English
Cut: Ribbon

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4.2

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Hot Damn! This is Great!

February 12, 2025

By: Charlie T.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

This tobacco is unbelievable! It is a new favorite of mine. Upon initial light, it is very latakia forward, but as you smoke it, the turkish/oriental shines through and the latakia becomes more mild. This is an easy smoke with lots of sweet, fruity, nutty flavors. When I want to smoke an English blend, I often fear to do so around non-smokers because of the somewhat terrible room note. Because this is low in lat and allows the VA/oriental to shine through, I'm happy to smoke this anythime, anywhere, around anyone....Read More

Star of the East Gold

June 02, 2025

By: The HP

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

The C&D Bulk Library Project

Star of the East Gold
Smoking Pipes rated 4.4

This English ribbon is comprised of Virginia, Latakia and Oriental and presents in colors of tan, browns and black. Aroma includes leather, light smoke, dry grass, and an earthy scent that I associate with clay.

Sampled in a Missouri Pride.

One thing I noticed from the very first light it has a very warm Virginia hay presence. Oriental obviously is the body and it has richness, but the Latakia is very subdued. I would even say the Latakia is more of an idea here than a flavor. Tastes all taken together, the Virginia seems dominant and grassy and I’m not sure that is the intention.

Really wish I tasted Latakia as clearly as I can smell it from the bag. This taste kinda like someone just dumped the remains of an English tin on top of the Virginia tin and kept going.

All in all , to me, this is a Virginia blend with oriental and a dash of Latakia . The feeling is that the oriental should really be the star of the show here, but the Latakia is too weak to prop it up and the Virginia is overpowering and overly sweetened.

I’m not a fan.

My rating : 2

This is the 86th of 101 reviews of C&D bulk blends for this project....Read More

Well Balanced and Tasty

March 14, 2025

By: Frank C S.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

I have my stock of English blends, so I didn't want to go with Star of the East. Was looking for a more Virginia and Oriental forward blend with a hint of Latakia. This hits the target spot on. Well balanced, unique, and a delight to taste buds and nose. The bigger portion of Orientals, and the naturally sweet Virginias truly shine, with just the right dose of Latakia. This blend is a superstar!...Read More

Finally

January 16, 2025

By: Tom T.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold 2oz

Love this stuff. Did I say I love it, yes sir! Turkish, orientals forward, latakia always there. Virginia, great. After 12 years I’m finding my favorites. Dark Flake Aromatic and this, and my Five Brand Burley. My three top blends. Will cull the rest. All three meditative, prayer instilling. All three-incense. Subjective, for sure. But I’ve arrived, thank You…...Read More

Not Star of the East

March 24, 2024

By: Pretentious Pedantry

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

I like this a lot. First few times I tried it, I wasn't impressed because I was comparing it to Star of the East. But that's not what this is. It has almost nothing to do with it. As a blend on its own, it's fantastic. It's heavy on the Virginias and Orientals, barely any Latakia present, and that's okay. Stop comparing it to its namesake and you'll start to enjoy it. It is *very* dry, however, so it smokes a bit hot and fast....Read More

A Nice Little Getaway

February 27, 2024

By: tvanc1

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

This blend serves as a change of pace in my rotation. The first half of the bowl is fragrant and light in flavour. Reminiscent of Early Morning Pipe. About halfway through the bowl the flavour starts to strengthen in really stunning way. It becomes earthy and sweet with a hint of sour notes. This goes beyond my memory of Early Morning Pipe. The Latakia definitely lingers in the background from beginning to end....Read More

Good Blend

May 21, 2023

By: Woodsman_piper

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold 2oz

Nothing like its name sake it is floral and buttery a good all day blend but lacking the lakakia to keep the Star of the East name it should be named something entirely unique.

My desert island blend

January 06, 2023

By: Hwansik K.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold Bulk

I can smoke this all day. IF I can smoke only 1 blend for the rest of my life, this will be it. This blend pairs very well with coffee (with or without cream), whisky, or tea.

Finest Kind

July 16, 2021

By: Bryan B.

Product: Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Gold 2oz

I love the original Star of the East. It's a fantastic blend. I got this on a whim because I love the original. I was not disappointed. I have a bit of T.A.D, so I don't often smoke the same blend over and over. I have been reaching for this for the past few weeks almost every time I fire up a pipe. It's sweet, smooth, and smokey. An all day smoke, for sure. Smokes cool, and has a really rich flavor. Milder than the original SotE, but still interesting enough to keep my attention. A delicious smoke....Read More