Age When Smoked: Freshly opened/purchased. Half way thru my first tin. For those wondering why the release count jumped from 2400 initially to 10000 for the final year. Imagine sourcing the extremely fine Red Virginias that McClelland used but then instead of dumping the ketchup sauce (vinegar) on the tobacco, choosing not to do that instead. It is ready to smoke from the tin and is easily rubbed out. The room note reminded me of my grandfather's moldy old tobacc maybe my expectations were a bit high? There was a previous review featuring another C&D Small Batch offering, "The Beast," that I really enjoyed. If you did get some, congratulations on a smart purchase. Mild taste, little to no bite, pleasant room note. From first light to last puff it's very consistent. Okay, I'll admit it, I bought this on another site. Plenty of flavor and rich smoke, just not my cup of tea, I got a bitter taste. I don't miss the lack of bright. Flavors are more focused on the peppery part. Can't get any better than this. 2018 - 8,000 tins produced. I've never experienced a creeping bite like this. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be 'Fruit Bun'. Pipe Used: T. Bannard(BST) rusticated canadian. Unfortunately the room note did not pass the wife test. I had both available so I could smoke them back to back to see the differences. I pick up nose of cut grass with an oaky overtone and a finish of a touch of what I can only describe as an autumn morning. They produce an abundance of mildly tart and very tangy ripe citrus, sugar, bread, grass, some tangy ripe dark fruit, earth, wood, floralness, vegetation, mild sour lemon, light spice, and small touches of vinegar and acidity. Cornell & Diehl pipe tobacco is available in tins or in bulk, and it ranges in flavor from mild to stout. It's a sad time we're in when people buy so much that a person can't even buy one ffs. Love it and will keep it with my specialslike the Savinelli 125th Anniversary Blend and several other limited editions. The blend's fairly well broken, my tin has no pieces of whole flake in there. I am no Virginia expert but this is a really good smoke. Perfect moisture content right from the tin. The nic-hit is a slot below the overall strength level. a flake cut is advertised, in my tin I found a broken flake, probably due to the transfer of the tobacco. my first bowel today. A bowlful of tongue burn. Reminiscent of a troupe of wide-eyed clowns, Acorn Woodpeckers live in large groups in western oak woodlands. I don't want to wait a year for more, and I'm probably not alone. The strength is a couple of steps past that mark. Sku: 011-617-0476. The taste is medium. C&D has a blend for everyone but not everyone do I care for. Tin #14,300/15,000. I hope to all those that like Red Virginia you were able to get some. By that it is up there with a very good Christmas Cheer and it has the edge on 5100. Add to wishlist. Not the same, but an A+ nonetheless. This is a special crop and from what I've heard outside of the 2019 offering will not come about again. Grade D1A, D1F, D1H Top Grade Virginias. There's a bit more sweetness and some creamy grassy undertones that really make this one shine. McClelland - 40th Anniversary (Limited Edition), Cornell & Diehl - Opening Night (Simply Elegant Series). This is remarkably good. On to the descriptionlike others have said it has a lovely sweetness with a slight tart undertone. I prefer tobacco on the drier side so I did dry it for a few short minutes. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires a couple more than an average number of relights. Its a shame this cant be produced in greater quantity, because my natural instinct would be to smoke through the entire tin without thinking about it, but alas I must preserve this for the wonderful and occasional smoke that it is and be thankful I have it at all. Add to it an advert from smokingpipes on this and I bought a tin. OS PEDIDOS SERO ENVIADOS EM AT 3 DIAS TEIS APS A CONFIMAO DO PAGAMENTO. worth three times the price or maybe more. The tanginess boarders on sour occasionally and this adds to the complexity of the smoke. No need to dry. Revising down to one star. If I see it come up again at S.P., I will add to the stack. As good or better than any tobacco I've had the pleasure of smoking. Cornell & Diehl Adagio Premium Pipe Tobacco $10.99 1 Option Cornell & Diehl After Hours Flake Premium Pipe Tobacco $10.99 1 Option I suppose this is not monopol tobacco, all from one plot, rather I think its two or more similar but not the same red VAs, because there is a wonderful, very sophisticated complexity available for the seeker of this sort of thing, even as these tobaccos meld very well. Comparing visually to my now 2 year old 2020 edition, I notice that the small intact flakes of this year are more visually appealing, and the initial smell is better I feel. The tobacco came to me with the flake broken into what amounted to very broad ribbons. 2022 Carolina Red Flake 2oz. Here I open, smell, and smoke some Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Carolina Red Flake. Everyone seems to love this tobacco, but not me. The tin note is subtle, virginia tobacco with light brown sugar sweetness on the nose. Next time Ill buy more. Robust and nice spice. Red virginias were pleasant with earthiness, tangy sweetness, woodsiness and fruit.. some decent starting age to the tobacco but not anything special.. certainly not much older than most tins you can find at b&m' that have sat for a few years.. perfect 4 star blend no, so I'm giving it a 2.9. It does taste like cranberries as they mention. Sold Out. I am pretty sure it will continue to age very nicely. C&D has issued a recall of all 2400 tins and refunds or trades for other C&D blends are being offered. Its definitely worth trying if you can get your hands on it. The aftertaste is as persistent as it is monotone. I remember being a newer pipe smoker and trying it in blends that had it as a base like Autumn Evening and not really caring for it, now its my favorite part of the blend. Zero bite, perfect humidity level, and very flavorful. Sold Out. You don't need to think much about this one. As far as the smoke itself is concerned. For the most part, the flake is fairly broken up right from the tin, requiring very little prep before packing a bowl. Decent looking broken flake with tin notes of hay, earth. Boy Howdy, did I ever get lucky, or what? I found this flake to be an exceptional tobacco. This tin was a little moist, but not so much it needed airing. Further into the bowl there are lots of dried fruit and earthy/vegetal notes. It is unique as Red Virginia's go very little bite, cool burning, nice complex earthy flavor, with a little something "floral" on the retrohale. They're not wrong when they say it has undertones of dried cranberries. 2022 Carolina Red Flake 2oz. I did buy 3 more from another site and that will be it. It is a fine blend. Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch blends are handcrafted in small quantities by our master blenders right here in South Carolina. a bit of sour and hay. As we witnessed in the original release the lack of preservatives or vinegar led to the growth of mold but was quickly fixed by C&D. On the way home I decided Id better order another three more tins as I could see that it will get smoked. The flavor is reminiscent of McClellands red VA blends, Christmas Cheer immediately comes to mind as soon as the smoke hits my tongue. Doesn't qualify as an all day blend for me but certainly repeatable given the time of day. "Carolina Red Flake," you appear again for a second go-round. I think previous issues at least in the beginning it was an actual flake but cant swear to it. This tin was a little moist, but not so much it needed airing. It brings out the high notes quite well. Good job by C&D. I tried this fresh out of the tin in 2017 and really thought it was a little bit "boring" but pulling it back out of the cellar I found it has really aged well and now has a combination of sweetness and depth that would make we swear there was something else in there. Ive found that the note comes through Best when are taking your time, creating near whisp-like smoke. The retrohale magnifies the pepper and the plum comes a bit more forward. To clarify, I ordered two tins of the 2022 batch and am hoping for more. This is the #1 so far. It does light easily and stays lit with no need to relight throughout the smoke. It's not a bad tobacco, but I don't think it's as good as people make it out to be. Nic level is solid middle to me. It is much better in a deeper bowl & provides you with a long, cool burning smoke session like the Energizer Bunny, it just keeps going & going, getting stronger and tastier as the smoke wafts over the lower portion of the tobacco in your bowl. The 2022 edition of Carolina Red Flake features matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade as in 2021's Carolina Red Flake with Perique), boasting a substantial natural sugar content of 13.53%, and all sourced from a single family farm in North Carolina. Wait for it and buy it up.Save it all and smoke all year long. Its even better than the tin of Christmas Cheer that I spent a stupid amount of money on, and is possibly a close second. Not even a hint. I disagree. This one will be savored. I seem to have tongue bite issues with Virginias but I picked up a P-Lip and this is the 2nd Virginia I have run through it. If you like a good Balkan, best to mix it to your own taste preference. Not saying the differences are 100% sugar content related Still blows back the hair but not as far. It is amazingly sweet for red VA, but it is also fairly pungent (like the tin note), and these contrasting qualities balance this blend beautifully. Sad sad sad. Pipe Used: Lucky Pipes Author, Castello KK Billiard. I've become quite fond of Virginia's since first picking up the briar -- red Virginias in particular. Right off the bat, there is a dominant flavor of earthy pepper with a barely detectable note of plum sweetness. It's the pure red VA spice. some of the small batch/limited editions are a lot of hype. I did manage to stock enough to last a good while, but of all the tobacco's I've tasted, this one is so perfect, and above the rest, that I can truly say it is a masterpiece, at least in the modern sense. I normally love Virginias but this one didn't do it for me. Four stars. I got an aftertaste that lingered for an hour that reminded me of a cheap Connecticut wrapped cigar. Here's to hoping the next crop is as good as this one! Moisture level was actually a bit on the dry side. To be clear the tin not is so rich, I'm not sure I can understand why it does not translate into the smoke. Mechanically, the blend is perfect out of the tin as far as moisture is concerned. My clear expectation is that it will age like a champ. Sweet, tangy, and spicy, Carolina Red Flake is both surprisingly straightforward and pleasantly complex: you'll find it's rich, deep, and earthy, with undertones of dried cranberries, orchard grass, and citrus. A group member is always on alert to guard the hoard from thieves, while others race through the trees giving parrotlike waka-waka calls. Where to Buy While quite good, I prefer a more complex straight Virginia for my normal rotation. The smoke is light, with a woody, grassy smell and the already mentioned note of bitter chocolate. They have little pieces of yellow scattered across them, but the prominent colour's a darker brown. Said It smelled a bit like cigarettes. I'm glad I did. It seems to be a very good quality grade of red virginia. Smelling it brings hay and dark fruit to mind. Historically, I avoided Virginia tobacco as it seemed to have clashed with my system. Get the Facts: Customers who bought this item also bought G.L. I'm smoking it with some Papa's Pilar #24 tonight. Surtliffs cringle flake is another good one that is similar but with added flavoring . TL:DR - Great medium, sweet smoke with a little spice and dark fruit flavors. $ 19.69. I'll give it some time to age a little and come back to it. The growers should get a blue ribbon for their efforts and Jeremy continues to be as good as they get with his work. Carolina Red, the third blend in the Small Batch series from C&D greets the nose with a little bit of hay and fruit. Additional information. it does have that grass smell in the background but definitely cranberry. Sold Out. The tobacco is in a broken flake like the last batch and looks great. If you like straight Virginias and you enjoy your pipe as a background for doing something else, you will probably enjoy this tobacco more than I did. Not a complex product, but theres enough variety going on to hold your interest as the flavor is fairly smooth and very consistent from start to finish. As for now, I give it three stars for the smooth profile and no bite. Into the cellar you go mr. 2020. One hintLight the "load" smoke for a bit..maybe 3-4 minutes and then set the pipe down. Compared to the 2020 edition, which was broken flake all red virginia at 8.6% sugar, THIS 2022 edition is a red-orange virginia mix and has 13.6% sugar, a 60%+ improvement. The tobacco has quite a characteristic caramel-malt aftertaste - as if you tasted a glass of red ale with your tongue - and this is markedly different from Opening Night. Nice Virginia broken flake and C&D did not lie when they said it came from a special grade of Virginia. There is no chance of tongue bite, even when pushed. I truly hope as you sit there rubbing your hands together that it's your precious. Every bowl has been better than the previous. Sugar Content: 8.33%. In closing I emailed the company with a picture of my two dented tins and they could not have been nicer. I blame C&D for gradually changing my taste as nearly ever other blend has red VA in it, usually as a base. I don't tend to smoke fast whatsoever so I was very surprised at that outcome. It smokes sooty for me, so I keep a couple of pipe cleaners handy. I like to handle the chunky, broken flake ribbons carefully and get a bundle of them stood up on end in the bowl of a dedicated VA pipe. It comes in the form of broken flake which I prefer, it just makes things easier when time comes to rub it out. If you see this tin on a shelf in your local tobacconist PICK IT UP! That aforementioned name is prominent on the label. The 2022 edition of Carolina Red Flake features matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade as in 2021's Carolina Red Flake with Perique), boasting a substantial natural sugar content of 13.53%, and all sourced from a single family farm in North Carolina. Dried fruits, citrus and light haystack smell. Midway through bowl and strength increases considerably. Similar to McClelland 40th Anniversary but a little rough around the edges. It forces one to pay attention to the delicious flavors of citrus fruit and sometimes a sweet wine like note that is ever so tasty. It is our goal to get mapping and car navigation companies like to publish camera locations and make . Carolina Red Flake 2022. Similar Blends: A little like C & Ds Red Ribbon, McCranies in flavor but with considerably more strength.. Was eager to try this with all the hype. Right out of the tin the moisture was perfect, no drying time needed at all. I know someday, I'll be that old timer, and this is the one I'll remember, and that is my review. Its easy to keep lit, has no bite and is, in my opinion, the best Virginia Ive ever smoked. Then as the last Grey ash was spent. I am glad I did. Though I steer far more toward burley and dark-fired Kentucky, I do appreciate Virginias when blended right. In fact, after completing the bowl (half bowl that I sipped and, at times, feasted, I immediately ordered 3 more tins for storage. Easily burns to ash, and requires a few relights. Rich dark red, brown and a few traces of brighter bits, assuming stems/veins. I wonder how much Carolina Red Flake tins would have sold if they'd given out free samples first. I suppose it was a limited edition so most of you aren't torn with indecision at spending a paycheck on 'in stock' Carolina Red Flake. This is a gentle Virginia, full of all kinds of subtle flavors (quite the contrast to my stronger flavor musings) that is now a benchmark tobacco for me. Red Virginia is just about the only pure strain that can be absolutely perfect on its own. I think I'll appreciate it more in the colder months with some age on it. To summarize, this is a very good red Virginia tobacco and one that is worth cellaring for awhile. The strength of the tobacco is below average - I smoked two pipes in a row without feeling the nicotine hit. The tobacco is smoked cool enough, does not overheat the pipe, burns slowly, leaving a light gray fine ash. I found C & Ds Carolina Red Flake to be an excellent tobacco. I'd recommend puffing this delicious stuff after dinner on a full stomach - I've made the mistake of having a bowl on the way home from work and arriving a touch nauseous lol. Generally I don't write reviews for tobaccos unless I like them, but somehow I think that this flake has a 3.8 rating because only its habitus have reviewed it. The good news for my pipe club was that a fellow member who is in love with all these small batch C&D blends brought a tin to our meeting. Good all day smoke if desired. The combination of sweet and tart really makes for an outstanding blend. Probably not an all day smoke for many but can certainly be enjoyed on a daily basis. So why mention it? Carolina Red Flake? Cornell & Diehl don't disappoint anyone with their Carolina Red Flake. The flavor is rich and lingers on the palate. Highly recommended: A little over a week ago a fellow pipe club member sent out an email letting everyone know that this blend was scheduled to be released on 15 Oct 19. It's similar to the original but right now seems a little less "full" but I'm guessing as it ages it will join it's older cousins at the top of my list. Aftertaste is a lingering, sweet, sweet trailing off of the smoke, which is terrific, top to bottom. Not surprising as it's a limited edition offering. Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake w/ Perique (Production Date: September 2021) October 18, 2021 in Cool Stuff, NEW, Pipe Tobacco, Pipes, Store News. Still a good flake , but quite grassy and sour . Near perfect moisture once rubbed out for me. Outstanding tobacco ! $14.25. Towards the end of the bowl it usually tastes very bready. It doesn't bite & offers up a fairly sweet flavor. Created by the cutting edge of your biking needs @ Bike Closet There was no bite, my tongue is dancing as I writerich, creamy mouth feel, delicious smoke and room note (I was on the patio here in Idaho). Conclusion: Well, I've got over 20 tins of this cellared, both from 2019 and this years new crop, so you could say that I like it. View All (60) Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake 2oz Reviews. This looks like a great VA and should age well. Wont bite even if pushed, though I recommend a slow cadence in order to fully savor the experience. Refunds or trades for other C&D blends are being offered. For example, it is an 'honest' tobacco, inasmuch as it is simple. Moisture is great right out the tin . My thanks to the farmers that grew it and to Jeremys hard working staff for prepping it into a very nice flake. Categories: Tobaccos. If you smoke a bowl right, you WANT this as much as you are able to buy it. Bring it back, C&D, as a permanent offering, and you have at least one lifetime customer. I am a Virginia fan and most of my favorite smokes are from Virginia laden pipes with an occasional foray into light English blends. Dried for 10-15 minutes and wow. Nor is it overly sweet as the sugar content would suggest. It stands along side my other favourites, Opening Night and GLP Union Square. The quality of the red Virginia in this blend rivals the McClelland Virginias in their 40th Anniversary and Christmas Cheer offerings, but does not possess nearly the vinegar/ ketchup smell and taste that they (particularly Christmas Cheer and some of their other blends) do. Carolina Red Flake, Sun Bear, and Anthology. This is the best red Virginia i believe I have ever had. If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. I prefer this over McClelland Red Cake. From a moisture standpoint, most will find this pipe ready straight away. The taste is mild and predominantly sweet, but not as much as the 8.33% sugar content advertised in 2020 tin seems to suggest. It leaves me wanting more than my self-imposed, nightly two bowls. I love all the one star reviews from people that are just mad they can't buy anymore tins. The flavor and aroma becomes much more pronouncedthe Perique notes are more prominent and the Carolina Red Flake mellows the experience out. The wife didn't jump up and leave the room. Why the confusion? I try and try. Earthier, spicer and a bit more body to it. I do try to be objective and try as many as I can. Doesn't burn fast either and I'd say that this blend burns at a perfect pace. Really a wonderful blend but dont let the nicotine slap you too hard! BTW, my dealings with the company have been excellent, but this is one thing I think you could do better. --- Original 10-15-2019 ------ With the 3rd (and final it sounds) run of 10k tins in the "small batch" today, I'm finally reviewing my selection of 2017 vintage CRF. All the Small Batch with CRF up to the one with perique were all super disappointing for me. As you work your way through the bowl, it builds in both sweetness and spiciness and mellows considerably. Not sure why that fact isn't prominently displayed on this site. I have a few CRF 2020 put away and it has become my first pipe of the day with some Community Coffee. I haven't tried the 2020 crop yet. 4.5 stars. My understanding is this the last batch of CRF with this grade of Virginia that we will see. However, when PS.C advertised this tobacco, I bought a couple of tinsjust based on the description. This is a great Red Virginia. That is what Carolina Red Flake achieves. This Carolina Red Flake is fantasticRoss Arlen T. was spot on in his assessment. Ive now come to understand about the mixed product reviews on certain tobaccos so my review will be on the 2020 batch that just happens to be exactly two years old today. The year 2020 Virginia red and orange tips are from one farm and the sugar content is 13.53 percent. Definitely a flake for your small pipes, I am damn glad I bought several tins of this before it disappeared forever. It's really good. Moisture is perfect. And now it seems it's gone for good. Been enjoying the blend in a number of varied pipes incl uding two Savinelli "Bing's Favorite" long-stemmed Billiards, a couple of Brighams and a couple of other pipes I pulled from the rack from rotation. Is it great ? Plucked straight from Carolina soil, these top-tier Virginias were all grown, thrashed, blended, pressed, and then lovingly sliced and tinned right here in the heart of old tobacco country. Pipe Tobacco Cornell & Diehl Berry Good No. The hay is indeed present but whats most notable is the sweetness of the Virginias and the tang of citrus (somewhere between orange and lemon) and I did confirm itcranberries. I love VAs but I still wish all straight VAs could taste this good. I have the impression that pipe smokers can be described by various terms, divided into distinct classes along several lines of distinction. Rare that I smoke straight through a tin, but I keep coming back as nothing else equals it for me right now. It will however not replace the flavor profile or quality of CC. On its own merits it is great. Details. 2017 - 2,400 tins produced. Sold Out. Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos include hundreds of blends made in the US with top-quality leaf from all over the world. I'm very familiar with the previous batches of CRF, and just now smoked my first bowl of the 2020 batch. Similar Blends: Cornell & Diehl is in a league all its own. Anyway, that's my review. Tamped the partially smoked bowl and drove into the mountains enjoying every puff for another half hour. But there's also a bready, doughy, character behind; like a fruit bun! The blend is quite smooth with a few harsh spots present. The easily torn apart flakes are mildly moist. This stuff is great. I just wish that it didn't have so much nicotine. (Update) This blend seems to have moments of greatness. They packed a lot of flavor in this one leaf. Similar Blends: McClelland - 40th Anniversary (Limited Edition). Leaves a light dampness in the bowl. 2016 - 2019 : "L2DH-0-15" 100% USA FCV from 2015. The nic hit to me is more on the medium to strong side. Perfect moisture and ready to go from the tin. Love me my heavy Lat-forward English blends (50%+ Latikia, thank you). $14.25. The store that I bought this from was sold out in like two days. If you like to sit outside and probe the complex intricacies of interesting tobacco, I can't recommend it. Like the description states, lots of sweet, tang, citrus, grass, and some bread going on here. To ke ep shipping costs down, I also grabbed a new Peterson Aran X105 with nickel band. Their . Beyond being a "limited edition" and the suggestions that this may entail, it is a very rich tobacco. MSRP: $14.25 $12.11 ( saved $2.14 ) 14 reviews . Burns cool and clean with no harshness or tongue bite. I will go against my interests recommending it, because it is not easy to get. 1 Option. I find the red Virginia s to be sweet and satisfying. The bottom two-thirds of the bowl was more reminiscent of McClelland's 40th Anniversary (closer to a straight VA as opposed to something called "Red Flake" -- not to engage in unnecessary criticism). There has been a recall on this product for mold. The flavor changes slightly toward the bitterness, adding to tobacco woody notes and replacing the bitterness of chocolate by about half a pipe, after which from the chocolate is left only a slight note in the smell of smoke. The smoke is light on the tongue and if my supply was not constrained by this C&D offering likely not becoming part of their "stable" of blends, it would be one of my go-to tobaccos. Bill in NYC. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) I didn't feel like anything developed. Some citrus is detectable but not grassy or haylike like brights. It doesn't bite & offers a relatively sweet, pure, Old Belt Carolina Red VA flavor. it is close to that fresh out the tin. But this is wonderful, composed, but with that American "rawness" readily available. Comes in a chunky flake format reminiscent of the flakes in G.L. A beacon herald, flagship tobacco. The retrohale is full, round, and smooth, but spicy, and present. 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