Customer Reviews (35 Total)
Pure English Goodness
May 04, 2016
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
I tried this originally because I'm a fan of Mississippi Mud, and I was sold with my first bowl. It has a good rich flavor, without any artificial or sugary burn, and is fills the room with a good, old-fashioned scent that even my non-smoking wife en... Read More
joys. Read Less
Interesting Change of Pace
January 24, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
The absence of Virginia leaf makes this a nice change of pace for the traditional English/Scottish smoker.
Bold and delicious
December 01, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
This is a fantastic blend. If you enjoy strong, full-flavored blends that are heavy in spice tobaccos, this will surely satisfy. The lack of Virginias reduces the brightness and bite that sometimes occurs and keeps it cool and smoky throughout. I tru... Read More
ly enjoy this tobacco, although it can be difficult to keep lit because of the thickness of the cut. I find drying it on a plate for a bit before packing helps with the burn.
The tin note is reminiscent of rich, dry stone fruits and peaty smokiness. The flavor is smooth and well-rounded. Definitely a keeper for the rotation. Also great for beefing up a favorite English (like Dunhill 965 or even Nightcap) when you want some extra kick in your pipe. Read Less
Luxuriant !
February 05, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
I find Byzantium most luxurious, rich, bold and flavorful.It is not sweet, fruity or tangy but instead rich,mild and satisfying. It is an excellent end of the day wind down smoke, not that it isn't excellent any time smoke.Best of all, it has yet to ... Read More
burn my tongue. Read Less
Nice tobacco, well behaved
September 11, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
This is a nice tobacco, I regard a well behaved tobacco as one that lights well, nice amount of smoke, doesn't bite and burns well. This hits the spot. I find the flavour like a mild English with a good flavour and when you just want a good solid smo... Read More
ke, this is a good go to blend. Read Less
I love this tobacco!
January 09, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Latakia full of body, sweetness from first to last smoke, velvety. An exceptional tobacco!
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
My first encounter with English blends was with Dunhill's blends, especially with nightcap, soon I developed a distaste for Dunhill's blends (all of them tasted similar to me), so I put away my English blends and decided to experience different blend... Read More
s but I still missed the good flavor of an English blend from time to time. That's how I found myself ordering a pound of this C&D blend, and I don't have regrets, the flavor is so deep and complex, it is not the same almondish flavor that Dunhill's blends have, but this is different, it has more sides to it. Makes a perfect blend to English blends lovers, although I have to warn you, it is a little bit strong, but I highly recommend it Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
It’s refreshing to try a tobacco like this. It’s not a traditional blend in my opinion which can add to the appreciation.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
First time trying this blend. I like the taste of my tobacco to be complex. This one is not overly sweet but with an intensity of flavors. One that will make me say , wow now that is different, but in good way. The different levels of flavors, at d... Read More
ifferent stages of the bowl, makes for an enjoyable WOW factor. Maybe not for everyone, but for those looking for an intense, complex smoke, give this one a try. I'm definitely putting this as one my favorite, evening or morning smokes. Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
No idea how this tobacco got so many good reviews, but this was the worst tobacco I have ever tasted, and I do like Orientals. I tried smoking it RYO and in a pipe, both methods failed miserably.
A great spicy mixture.
November 11, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Byzantium was an ancient Greek colony in early antiquity that was later called Constantinople and much later Istanbul. Byzantium was colonized in 657 BC by the Greeks of Megara. When I smoke this tobacco, I notice a spicy mixture of an intriguing int... Read More
erpretation of the classic Balkan. The Latakia, orientals and a perfect Perique makes Byzantium an attractive companion when I enter the fields and fields for archaeological metal detection. I can call these the better and spicy mixtures. Not recommended for novice pipe smokers, but for pipe smokers who appreciate a heavier and spicy mixture. Read Less
Very nice
August 05, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
This is a very nice smoke. It's rich and creamy to my palate, it smokes cool with no bite. I tend to agree with a previous review in that the absence of Va is a nice change of pace.
Love it. Go to.
May 19, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
First: Reviews are subjective. One person's treasure may be another's trash. That being said, this is what I think of this blend. This is most likely the best tabacco that I have ever smoked and I have smoked a lot. This has become my number one. Wha... Read More
t a lovely mix. C & D made a winner with this blend . Read Less
Loveable and Lat-Heavy
April 28, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
A great 'craving' blend for me. More so than a regular smoke I mean. The Latakia is rich and upfront. The Oriental and Turkish play a diminished role in this one. A Lat-Lover's blend. My tin last me for nearly a year in a small jar. Now that it... Read More
is about gone, I am certain to grab a couple more. I bet if you aged a tin of this it would just taste like smokey butter in 5-6 years. Read Less
My go-to tobacco
February 21, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Because I lack the sophisticated palate (so far) that others demonstrate, let me say simply this:
I like many tobaccos, and I like variety. But when I smoked this for the first time, I KNEW that I had found "my" mixture. It’s as simple as... Read More
that. The spice so superexceeds aromatics that they lost any hold on me, regardless of time of day. It’s playful in the morning, it’s hardy for after meals, and (generally speaking) gives me a kiss goodnight before I head to bed. It’s not for the coy or bashful, so if you want the general sense of playing keep-up, this is your blend. Read Less
hidden gem
March 03, 2021
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Once you get past the fermented smell, it is almost a Balkan. Its smoky, lightly spicy, woodsy. I get silky chocolate notes, it was a mellow English that was very smooth and inviting
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
The smell from the initial light straight through to where I just couldn't take anymore was reminiscent of a dumpster fire, which is really unfortunate because I thought the flavor during the smoke was quite nice. The aftertaste however was a very sp... Read More
oiled dairy sort of sour. Everyone I was around at the time also couldn't stand it, one of my friends started gagging and they are not sensitive to smells normally.
I will shelve this for now. I will revisit it one day when it's nice outside and I'm feeling brave. I'll let you know how that goes. Read Less
Number one Balkan.......
October 30, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Pleasant,strong and robust.To smoke on the cold nights........
Just An Excellent English Blend
July 16, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
When this tobacco arrived, I opened the pouch and asked my wife to to take a sniff, she was shocked. It smells like horse manure mixed with tobacco, she said :)) I laughed and took a sniff myself and somehow I reluctantly agreed :)) Anyway, I filled... Read More
my Dunhill pipe and lit it up. I must say the wonderful musty aroma of Latakia filled my mouth. I loved the smoky, woodsy yet buttery and slightly sweet taste of Byzantium. This tobacco has made it to my top 5 blends. I just crave a bowl of it everyday. It has medium to strong body and burns excellent. The delicious taste of this tobacco lingers in your mouth for sometime. So don't let the pouch note, deceive you, it is a great blend. Happy Smoking! Read Less
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
Super tasty, has some strength, super savory, great taste, no bite, I don;t know if the nicotine did it, but I was mesmerized, zoned out just staring at the trees, it is GOOD STUFF!!
A great English blend from C&D
February 03, 2020
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
This is a great english blend. It burns cool, with no bite. The lack of Virginia sets it apart, woodsy with a light sweetness from the Orientals, which stand out nicely. A good smooth smoke.
A Fantastic Balkan
October 25, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Heavy in smoky Latakia, fragrant orientals, and peppery perique, Byzantium was a delicious Balkan experience for a cold late autumn evening. I like to imagine this was what the Russian soldiers smoked in the snowy nighttime woods at the beginning of ... Read More
Tolstoy’s “Hadji Murat”. Read Less
Worth a go.
February 13, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
This is a decent English blend. I smoked up my sample without trouble. This blend just doesn't quite stand up to some of the others C&D have to offer.
By no means is this a bad tobacco, just didn't sing for me. I had to dry it a little.
Oriental Goodness
February 09, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
The sweet, perfumy taste of the Orientals lasts all the way to the bottom of the bowl. It never gets overwhelmed by the Latakia in the second half, like it does in many English blends. Sweet aroma, easy smoke, tasty...it's hard to beat if you like th... Read More
e Oriental leaf. Read Less
Nice Tame Blend
February 07, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
This is a really good blend. the absence of Virginia tames this one down. Smokes smooth, lights well, and burns well. One of the best tasting English blends I've tried.
Contemptment in a bowl.
January 31, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
I've had some of the Big names in the Blending world and this Blend stands shoulder to shoulder with them it's a great smoke to just sit back and enjoy some quiet time with yourself.
Too complex for me
January 21, 2019
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium 2oz
I think for my taste there is just a bit too much going on. I can't put my finger on it but I do think sometimes less is more. I'll put the rest of the tin back and try it again later. For now, just not my cup of tea.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Tried to give it five stars system did not allow. This blend has flavor start to end. If you like Latakia than this is a must try.
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
I like C&D tobacco's, usually with my half pounder usual order of Winchester I usually get a couple oz's of something different. Byzantium is really good. Not hot on the tongue, a nice hint of Latakia, and goes great with a cup of coffee or iced ... Read More
tea. Read Less
Intriguing
February 12, 2018
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Very good and I really enjoy the strong perique presence. There is a good amount of quality latakia and orientals in this too. Not my everyday blend but I like it in the fall and early winter a lot.
Will it grow on me?
March 15, 2017
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
While smoking this, I kept thinking of others. I believe the tobacco to be of good quality; however, it was just to much of this and zero of that, if ya catch my drift. No, it wont grow on me as a stand alone smoke... but I am gonna try blending th... Read More
is as no more than 25% with a str8 Virginia. I will probably love it as a blender, and have to come back and upgrade my rating - 2.5 is as a standalone smoke. Read Less
Very smooth, sweet..
August 14, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
This has a good dry hit, burns for a decent amount of time. Adequately fills the lungs and nostrils with smoke. Has a very smooth sensation on the tongue, plus a creates a nice "pastey" feeling that gets one licking their lips to enjoy more of the ta... Read More
ste. It is sweet at the point of salivation. In a sense, it tingles all the good levels in the blood and creates a great atmosphere for reflecting. Read Less
Different Kind of Blend
August 10, 2015
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
I ordered a pound of this,and I still have about 4 oz left. I find this blend a little overbearing.It does have a somewhat sweetness to it.I agree with others that this blend is more suited for after a large Dinner,later i the day.It burns well not t... Read More
o hot and doesn't bite. Read Less
A worthy blend
November 13, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
The absence of virginias, I think, is an appealing factor with this blend, which makes it fairly unique in comparison to most English style blends. Nothing inadequate, just different and quite good. I'll give it some time and if it improves even slig... Read More
htly, I'm ordering more and adding it to my favorites. Read Less
Great blend
August 21, 2013
Product: Cornell & Diehl Byzantium Bulk
Strong, deep, earhty, smoky, full body and extremely satisfying. The lack of Virginia and orientals makes it less subtle, sweet and complex, but, on the other hand, it is more dense, rich and all I need when I crave some serious tobacco.
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