new release
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The latest Small Batch release from Cornell & Diehl, Palmetto Balkan, arrived online and in stores this week. Named after the state tree of South Carolina this is blended to bring memories of Syrian Latakia to mind. It is only produced in 8oz tins. I unbox a tin and offer my impressions for your smoking…
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Cornell & Diehl’s Steamworks dropped on March 3rd. This is the 3rd release for this popular Small Batch blend. In this video, I open up a tin for the first time and share may thoughts on this iteration of Jeremy Reeve’s Virginia/Oriental/Perique flake.
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My good friend, Erik Stokkebye, sent me a sample of his newly released bulk blend, Black Dot. It is a hand spun Red Virginia and Perique coin cut that looks a lot like Luxury Bullseye Flake from STG. Does it stand out? Check out my initial impressions.
Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron 