Cornell & Diehl
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Cornell &Diehl’s Small Batch: The Beast is on the way. Perique, one of the rarest, most expensive, and labor-intensive tobaccos on the market–and one that is most often used as a supporting component is the main ingredient in The Beast. Is this going to be a hit, or is The Beast just another marketing ploy?
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Cornell & Diehl’s Anthology 2023 is a limited release celebrating the company’s 31st anniversary. This blend is a flake composed of four high-grade Red Virginias from 2013, 2019, and 2022. The tin I reviewed was dated November 20, 2023. The aroma from the tin is reminiscent of sweet hay and dried fruit. The moisture level…
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Firebird Flake is a new addition to Cornell & Diehl’s Small Batch series. This pressed flake is crafted from a blend of sun-cured Orientals, dark-fired Kentucky, and Virginia tobaccos, some of which are aged up to 20 years. The production is limited to 5,000 tins. The aroma from the tin is reminiscent of bread, figs,…
Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron 