Customer Reviews (25 Total)
All time favorite
April 12, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
This is my daily smoke. When I first tried it I wasn't quite sure about it but over time it really grew on me. Virgina's out in front, cigar leaf coming in close second. I can always taste a hint of latakia but it's mildly applied. Not a hint of any ... Read More
added flavoring, you'll only taste pure tabacco. Easy to load and keep lit. I've never once been bit. It's stout without being overwhelming. For several years this has been my #1 smoke. Read Less
Fantastic: Blow Your Sox Off
September 16, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
The sweet and spicy Va/Per shines through the black Cavendish, Latakia, and cigar leaf mix, as a slightly spicy-sweet, hearty, and EXTREMELY satisfying whole; a serious relaxation blend! As a hard-core cigar smoker, seeing cigar leaf in this was what... Read More
first drew me to this pipe tobacco blend. That said, I still can't really tell that cigar leaf was indeed added to this pipe blend; it doesn't seem to taste at all like a cigar, let alone a Cuban one. However, it makes up for that with a power punch: In a large-bowl'd Meerschaum pipe, the effect is about equal to having a radical lobotomy; albeit a very tranquil, blissfully enjoyable, lobotomy. Thus, Habana Daydream is best purchased by the 8oz. unit, since this will likely become a regular favorite; it ages extremely well. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
I like this better than Billy Budd. Maybe it's the omission of burley and the addition of black cavendish. It has superb taste and some creamy smoke.
Phenomenal
March 31, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
This is the best tin I’ve had so far. I can’t reccomend it highly enough.
Meaty but well balanced
February 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
Strong tastes melded together well enough that reminds me of a meaty stew( it does not taste like that, rather Feels so). Smokey, Earthy with deep tones is all I can say with words. Really enjoyable though.
Smoke slowly
February 02, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
Habana Daydream is a uniqe tobacco for cigar-lover pipe smokers. But you should smoke slowly if you want to taste cigar leaf.
The elusive and subjective taste of Tobacco
April 07, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
I recently discovered Cornell & Diehl's “Habana Daydream” -and I love it. We all developed our own discrete perceptions and memories of the distinctive smell and taste of Tobacco. Hence, and obviously, this remains an utterly subjective matter.
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bana Daydream perfectly captures my sensory definition of Tobacco's fragrance and flavor. It is quite exemplary of a genuine, pure leaf, which is neither edulcorated nor adulterated.
The pleasantly sharp cigar notes form the steady scaffolding of the blend, but do not obfuscate its delicate architecture. The texture of the smoke is smooth and creamy. It is not a complex tobacco, but certainly not simple either. I like to think that the purpose of this blend was to conjure precisely the fragrance and flavor of tobacco in a purer state. If so, at least for this enthusiastic reviewer, it has wonderfully accomplished it.
In fact, although the blend resorts to natural spices, Latakia, Perique and unsweetened Cavendish to adorn the Virginias, the addition of “a spoonful of rich Cigar Leaf” seems to dictate the mood of the blend. I can only describe it as suspended between the aroma of an unfiltered Gauloises Cigarette and that of Dominican Macanudo. And yet, this is not a cigar in your pipe, but a sophisticated cigar-inspired pipe tobacco blend.
I must add that my excitement is due, in part, to a striking similarity with one of Ed Burak (Connoisseur Pipe Shop)’s blends -that I enjoyed as immensely as I am now left to miss- aptly named “Havana Seed”.
This blend, “Habana Daydreams”, is not for everyone (as no blend could kindle unanimous consent). If one relishes overwhelming flavors, sweet or spicey as they might be, this will prove quite disappointing.
One must like tobacco in its plain, stripped down essence, as a fragrant Baguette with a glass of Bordeaux and nothing else. And (to complete the French narrative) perhaps, I should not conceal that my nostalgic affection to this -as the standard flavor of tobacco- may forgive some faults and flaws, in my Proustian memory. After all, “Habana Daydreams” is to me the evocative "petites madeleines" of la reserche du temps perdu.
It may be relevant to add that:
1. Nicotine is certainly at the medium level;
2. If carefully kept in check with a gentle temper, it easily burns to the end with no further relights, after the charring ritual;
3. No bite whatsoever, even if hurried. Read Less
Hello Cigar Pipe!
May 26, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
Gentleman, you can stop searching for underrated great blends right here. Habana Daydream is such a fantastic smoke! Even if you aren't searching for cigar blends, if you're a pipe smoker, this is a must try. It's a cleverly crafted bit of cigar leaf... Read More
based tobacco. Personally, HD is one of the few blends I order in the 8 oz tin. If I had to cut back to just two blends, it would be cigar leaf based and a straight Virginia. One might say the yin and yang of pipe tobacco.
The flavor is robust, complex with main notes of cigar leaf, Virginia, Latakia and Perique, complimented by faint nutty, earthy and sugary molasses notes. You taste the bit of soft cigar leaf in every puff, along with the main component of sweet Virginia. The creamy and smokey Latakia flavor is farther in the background but steady and present, the perique shows up randomly with a bit of pepper. I must be tasting the Cavendish in there as well but can't tell where. After reading it only has a spoonful of cigar leaf I was surprised how upfront and at attention the cigar leaf tastes. I keep going back and forth on whether I think this, or Billy Budd, is more robust. In the end, with the perique peppery flavor, this ends up being slightly more robust in taste. It has loads of flavor without tongue bite no matter how hardily puffed.
This is a blend with some balls. The nicotine is medium/strong, which I love. If the vitamin N has you in its grasp, you enjoy a little cigar leaf and you're needing a stress pipe, this flavorful smoke will really hit the spot and leave you extremely satisfied. --- Four Stars!
Good job, C&D!
Pipe Used: Bari Giant
Age When Smoked: New
Purchased From: Various
Similar Blends: Billy budd, Key Largo, Robusto. Read Less
A Daydream Indeed
March 31, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
Delicious blend. The Latakia and cigar leaf blend so well with the subtle Virginias. I have to restrain myself from smoking too much only because it's so good. A must-try.
very nice.
December 17, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
tobacco. just tobacco.
very nice.
November 30, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
i like this blend.
Really like this. blend.
July 28, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
Right now it' summer and I typically smoke more VA/PER type genres during the hot months. I find this blend for anytime of day or season. I buy it by the pound.
Phenominal Blend w/a Kick!
September 16, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 8oz
The sweet and spicy Va/Per shines through the black Cavendish, Latakia, and cigar leaf mix, as a slightly spicy-sweet, hearty, and EXTREMELY satisfying whole; a serious relaxation blend! As a hard-core cigar smoker, seeing cigar leaf in this was what... Read More
first drew me to this pipe tobacco. That said, I still can't really tell that cigar leaf was indeed added to this pipe blend; it doesn't seem to taste at all like a cigar, let alone a Cuban one. However, it makes up for that with a power punch: In a large-bowl'd Meerschaum pipe, the effect is about equal to having a radical lobotomy; albeit a very tranquil, blissfully enjoyable, lobotomy. Thus, Habana Daydream is best purchased by the 8oz. unit, since this will likely become a regular favorite; it ages extremely well. Read Less
Working through the same 2oz tin from 2010.
March 30, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
This is a good, but not great, blend. It doesn't have any "wow factor" for me. Much in the way that I've never found a cigar as pleasing as a pipe, this is less pleasing than other C&D cigar leaf blends. I pickup more than a "sp... Read More
oonful" of cigar leaf. Would be great for a pipe smoker trying out pipes. Or for someone that really likes the spice of perique and cigar leaf. I prefer the much more Latakia forward C&D cigar leaf blend, Billy Budd. I do find that I enjoy this much more in the warmer months. Read Less
A different English
January 18, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
Not really sure I would call this an English - you taste mostly the virginia & cigar leaf, VERY mildly smoky Lat. It is a quality blend, just does not blow me away - fairly one dimensional
Disappointing
December 02, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
Well, i like C&D Bulk- Blends, but this one left me quite unsatisfied. Of course, it has the right dryness, and it burns very well and even. But the overall Flavour was very unbalanced and harsh. You smell the Virginias, the Perique and the Cigar... Read More
leaf. No smell or taste of BC or Latakia at all. It is far less cigar- like as purple cow- it is just harsh and spicy. It remembers me cheap cigarette- tobacco, sorry. Nearly no developement while smoking. Very monochromatic. And only a small nic- hit at the end. I have expected more. I'd rather stay with Plantation Evening... Read Less
Good blend
December 24, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
It is well balanced, has good flavor and body. Virginias and perique are well pronounced, but the latakia and the cigar leaves stay very much in the background. For those looking for a cigar taste, they will hardly find it, but it is good.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
It's a quality blend, and it's lame of me to throw in a nod to another in a review of this one, but it seems like it went for Fox's "Banker's" and failed. If I'm looking for a superb Cuban/VA, I pass on this one. The advantage is the cost. ... Read More
This is 4 dollars cheaper a tin than Banker's. So it gets some points for that, but it's only occassionally I want a taste like this, so on those rare occassions, I flip the 4 extra bucks. Read Less
Favorite tobacco yet, just beginning though
September 07, 2012
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
I'm fairly newly back into pipes, and have only tried a half dozen tobaccos yet. I used to smoke pipes, and cigars another while.
I really like Havana Havana Daydreams a lot. It's a fairly mild tobacco I think, with more of a subtle aftertaste of ... Read More
nice cigar leaf. I find myself reaching for this more than any of my others so far. Read Less
Pretty Good
November 27, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 2oz
I love Englishes and aromatics. I am not a snob concerning either. Never having tried a blend with cigar leaf before I was intrigued. So I bought Billy Budd and Habana Daydream and tried them both at the same time. Billy Budd was too harsh for me. It... Read More
irritated the back of my throat. Never had that happen from other englishes before. Habana Daydream was something else. Light on the latakia. You can taste and smell the other tobaccos including the cigar leaf (maybe not as strong but still there). It is as smooth and creamy as a well made cigar. Habana Daydream reminds me of an old drugstore tobacco from 40 years ago called Marrakesh. Anyone remember that one? Yes. Habana Daydream is very enjoyable. Read Less
Year Round Blend
November 22, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
This is a nice cool and dry smoke. Light in Latakia, Perique fades in and out, and the cigar leaf builds to the end. A must try for a cigar smoker or someone looking to make the jump to Latakia without being overpowered.
Classy Smoke
November 13, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
Love slow sipping this in a meerschaum. Pairs well with Scotch or Whiskey. Being offered in bulk is a blessing. Plan to always have this on hand.
Top 3 blend hands down
September 06, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream 8oz
I thought I'd limit my smoking to once or twice a week. But this blend won't let me. I look forward to smoking it every single day even though I try to stop and smoke something else because I want to save and savor it. It's meaty, the cigar leaf come... Read More
s through without overpowering everything, a little fruity probably from the Virginia, a hint of sweetness, a bit of spice to balance it out. A beautiful blend all in all Read Less
Love at first smoke
January 01, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
I'm relatively new to pipe smoking and as many do I started with aromatics but the description of this tobacco sounded good so I thought I would give it a try and fell in love with it it's strong but not to strong and I could taste a lot of delicious... Read More
flavors in it though I'm not experienced enough to distinguish what all of them were they were distinctive and delicious I would recommend it to anyone Read Less
Excelent tobacco!
December 26, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Habana Daydream Bulk
It tastes great. He needs to smoke slowly and carefully to appreciate it to the true value. Recommend 100%
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