October 27, 2022
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
In my ongoing exploration of Balkan style blends, I purchased Vieux Carre' and am glad I did. Smooth and layered, I am finding that I really prefer the spice of orientals over perique. Now with Vieux, the scotch is really noticeable in the tin, but I have not picked up on it during a smoke. Still, an enjoyable smoke, albeit not to the level of Hearth & Home's Black House....Read More
Becoming a strong leader in rotation
February 09, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
Great blend. Red VAs are very nice. Burns nice and slow. Cool natural flavors going on here
July 15, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
Meh. I was quite a bit underwhelmed by this to back. It seemed to be one that I would enjoy; a light English flake. However, much as I tried, I just couldn't get into it. Perhaps the latakia is actually too light (which wouldn't really make sense, as I enjoy GLP Piccadilly). Maybe the orientals are too light (this is definite). I'm not certain. I'm a Virginia fan, but the Virginia's in this mixture do nothing for me. I haven't figured it out after (begrudgingly) smoking the majority of the 2 oz tin. Topping? I know it's there, but can't figure out if it enhances or detracts.
I just can't wrap my head around it. All I can say is I don't like it. It's just so boring... It was hard not to give it a one star review, but I know the leaf to be quality tobacco. It's just not my bag, baby. So, two stars. I won't revisit this, though....Read More
Exceptional after Cellaring f04 3-4 Years
January 07, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
Outstanding complex blend after cellaring for 3-4 years. I can't say enough good about this. Lots of nuances … fruit, creamy, light smoke from Latakia, some citrus and grass. Can't say enough good about this blend.
July 13, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
It's interesting how the aging quality of a newer blend can be assumed when, so far, I've found it to be far better fresh. Pete is right, it becomes a bit unbalanced with time. But otherwise, a very fine smoke indeed. And by fine I mean, it's rich enough for an after hours treat, and bright enough for anytime of the day, summer or winter....Read More
April 12, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
Definitely a virginia forward blend where the Lat & Orientals sit in a supporting role. Dig the whiskey topping, it adds a layer of depth while supporting the Latakia, yet adds an almost creamy flavor in combination with the orientals. A fantastic morning smoke for me
January 15, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
This is a good blend. The Virginia is grassy. The Latakia is present but not strong. The tin note is alcohol and hay. The flavor is very natural,blended and smokes cool. Tastes great right out of the tin. Ironically I prefer this blend without age as I recently tried some two year old and it was all Booze soaked Virginia with almost no discernible Latakia....Read More
delicious english with somme perique
December 02, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Vieux Carré 2oz
My preferate along with classique Dunhills and Rattrays