Kenneth H.

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Cornell & Diehl - Bayou Morning 2oz
What a Surprise... Worth a Try!
I bought ten C&D blends I hadn't had before to try out. This one was definitely the biggest surprise. I wouldn't have thought I would like it this much. I knew right away. I immediately ordered more. This is really, really good. I normally like both English blends and aromatics. This is so different. The first puff won't impress you. Give it a chance, you will taste the perique, especially on the exhale, if you let the smoke drift out of your mouth and take in a bit through your nose... amazing. It instantly became my morning routine. If you're a fan of English or Aromatics and want to try something new... this is extremely satisfying.

Cornell & Diehl - London Squire
Phenomenal!
I was enjoying GL Pease Quiet Nights, and (the now defunct) Hearth and Home Blackhouse, which are both good (and highly rated), but I think this blend at least equals (and perhaps surpasses) both. It does what they were trying to do, but maybe does it better. It's Balkan-esque (it has black cavendish and burley instead of Virginia, so it's not a "true" English blend) but is so rich and deep that it can't fail to satisfy. By the way, it DOES have Orientals. I'm reordering immediately.

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