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Cornell & Diehl - Byzantium
Smokey, Spicy, Seductive, Special
Previous to this blend, my favorites were C&D Super Balkan and Peter Stokkebye's PS306 English Oriental Supreme . I think Byzantium takes the cake, however, I'm not sophisticated enough to explain why I believe that. Perhaps it's just smokier and lacks Virginias, Cavendish, and Burley, I'm not sure. The trifecta of Latakia, Perique, and Orientals are truly something special. If you search YouTube for "Byzantium pipe tobacco", a Jeremy Reeves video pops up and beautifully explains why this blend is so unique. For the money, I haven't yet discovered anything I'd rather smoke. I'm glad I bought 4oz of this stuff "blind", basing my decision purely on reviews and my own understanding of my personal tastes. I'm reaching past J.M. Boswell's Northwoods and Military Force, C&D Pirate Kake, Samuel Gawith Navy Flake, Nutty Irishman, Autumn Evening, Mocha, Pasha's Dream, PS Optimum, PS Nougat, Super Balkan, PS306, and an unopened tin of Sun Bear Bourbon Cask to smoke Byzantium, for reference. If you like strong flavors like black coffee, chai tea, stone ground mustard, garlic, hot sauce, truffle, smokey BBQ sauce, sauerkraut, you'll probably appreciate this blend. Now I'm not saying it tastes like any of these things, I'm just using them to illustrate a "taste preference profile". I hope this helps someone. If in doubt, just order an ounce to try. You won't miss the $5, I promise.