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The Return of The Beast

The Return of The Beast

March 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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It has been two years since Small Batch: The Beast last lumbered from the primordial swamps of Louisiana to plunder and ravage the expectations of pipe smokers with its terrifying abundance of Perique. The Beast is 51 percent Perique — enough to satisfy the most intrepid enthusiast and possibly intimidate those seasoned by conventional mixtures. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower

August 2, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to Tasting Notes. Once again, I'm joined by a special guest, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl Jeremy Reeves, and today we're going to be discussing, reviewing, and, honestly, just enjoying one of the most anticipated blends of the year: Sun Bear Mountain Flower. For those of you unfamiliar with this summertime Small Batch ... Read More

Sun Bear 2022: A Return to the Roots of Cornell & Diehl

Sun Bear 2022: A Return to the Roots of Cornell & Diehl

July 29, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Tobacco blends can be elevated by the smallest details. An imperceptible, untasteable quantity of Perique, for example, can help activate fermentation and reduce the acidity of high-sugar Virginias. A whisper of molasses or various subtle top notes and casings may be unidentifiable but can balance a blend's pH and flavor profile for a ... Read More

A South Carolina Tribute to Balkan Blends: Palmetto Balkan

A South Carolina Tribute to Balkan Blends: Palmetto Balkan

May 13, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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The first inhabitants of South Carolina arrived about 11,000 years ago and settled widely, appreciating the climate and opulent resources, which helped the population grow. First explored by Europeans in 1521, South Carolina was colonized by the British in 1660 and was among the first 13 colonies and the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. From its mountains and sandhills to its meandering rivers and expansive ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Eight State Burley

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Eight State Burley

March 17, 2022 by Shane Ireland

On this episode, I'm joined by a very special guest, my friend and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl Mr. Jeremy Reeves, here to discuss the latest run of C&D's Small Batch: Eight State Burley — available Wednesday, March 23rd. Tune in as Jeremy and I discuss the blend's inspirations and components, as well as a detailed comparison between last year's run and this year's release. ... Read More

Folklore: An Unsurpassed Virginia Blend Pressed into 16oz Bricks

Folklore: An Unsurpassed Virginia Blend Pressed into 16oz Bricks

January 28, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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The word folklore conjures images of griffins and faeries, mermaids, basilisks, and other mysterious denizens of our imaginations. Folklore is a concept that reaches into our misty, enchanted past and sharpens the shadowy confines of our subconscious. It rekindles stories passed through generations, stories that instruct and remind, advise and inspire. ... Read More

Single-Farm Components: Carolina Red Flake with Perique

Single-Farm Components: Carolina Red Flake with Perique

October 15, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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Most of us take what we can find at the grocery store. Chefs, however, choose the highest quality ingredients that they can, some personally inspecting and selecting produce at the farm itself, guaranteeing the quality they require to achieve the creative combinations that make a night at a fine restaurant a meaningful event for the rest of us. A very few are so dedicated to quality ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake with Perique

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake with Perique

October 13, 2021 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! Today, I'll be taking a look at and reviewing Cornell & Diehl's latest Small Batch Carolina Red Flake with Perique! Today, I'll be discussing and reviewing the latest run of Cornell and Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake with Perique — available Wednesday, October 20th. For this year's edition, C&D has combined stoved and ... Read More

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