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. Additional information. The tobacco is ready to smoke as far as moisture is concerned. Just a very faint typical red virginia aroma. View All (60) Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake 2oz Reviews. There is an ample amount of sweetness along with a tart undercurrent. Hay and earth , tang and spice , dried cranberries. On its own merits it is great. I gave it a half star as the system expects something there. Would I be saying this in spite of all the hype, I am almost certain I would. There is plenty of smoke, and it gets better and better, right down to nubs. This tin was a little moist, but not so much it needed airing. Because of this blend, I'll have to seek out more Red VA's. $14.25. 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. Smelling it brings hay and dark fruit to mind. Right place at the right time, I guess. The appearance is fluffy strips of flake, easily diverging into individual fibers. Jeremy Reeves confined himself to a limited medium: just painting with Virginia leaf (from one of Americas greatest tobacco regions, the Carolina Old Belt) and nothing else. The word Small Batch is white, bold and large on the labeleasily read. The presentation's one of a broken flake, quite a dark shade of brown, it has a rich Virginia aroma, and great hydration. There is a some very good Virginia sweetness when smoked and that aged earthiness we all expect from a good red leaf. All rights reserved. The strength is a couple of steps past that mark. Details. What we have here is one fine VA Flake. Like the description states, lots of sweet, tang, citrus, grass, and some bread going on here. Everyone seems to love this tobacco, but not me. This give a nice cool smoke and burns down to ash, it won't bite but in my opinion should be smoked slowly and really enjoyed. One of my first thoughts was that doesnt sound like a small batch to me but I had already succumbed to the limited edition fever as I usually miss out on these and for the sake of my pocket book probably just as well. The tobacco leaves have an interesting texture and seem to be a little bit thicker than other Virginia varietals I have tried. It looks like this is out again (April 2020) as I was able to get a tin that is labeled from September 2019 at my local tobacconist. It is a sweet smoke and satisfying. Smoked in a favorite average size Canadian. The tin was slightly swollen but that proved to be of no concern. A bowlful of tongue burn. There is more complexity in this blend than others in this genre too. I will start off this review by stating that this is an excellent Virginia offering from Cornell and Diehl. I don't understand this blend. The smoke is earthy, in fact, it is one of the earthiest straight Virginia I have ever tried. As a general matter, as good as a blend gets, and the reviews/ratings reflect that. Ron Swanson. Congrats to C&D on another winner! Title of review says it all!! I'm very familiar with the previous batches of CRF, and just now smoked my first bowl of the 2020 batch. + -. 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. The aftertaste is as persistent as it is monotone. I have the impression that pipe smokers can be described by various terms, divided into distinct classes along several lines of distinction. It will however not replace the flavor profile or quality of CC. If you enjoy red Virginia's and can find some at a decent price, this is a must try plus it will age wonderfully!! Sweet with a vinegar casing that gives it the tang i think . Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos include hundreds of blends made in the US with top-quality leaf from all over the world. The best pipe tobacco I've ever smoked, bar none. It doesn't bite & offers up a fairly sweet flavor. 2022 Carolina Red Flake 2oz. It has a great nic hit to boot . This is a fantastic tobacco for the first 1/3 of the bowl. It leaves me wanting more than my self-imposed, nightly two bowls. but remember the leaf is already two years old. Burns down to white ash. Damn shame there's so little of it. Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake with Perique (2021). Probably the only complaint I would have if I had one is that the enhanced sweetness reduces it's "bite" and I like the bite a lot, that's why I mostly smoke untopped straight VA's and burleys (with the exception of LC Santee). This is an instant classic and a blend to be revered for generations to come. After the charring light, I tamped it again and lit up for real. It is so smooth with really no harshness or roughness and no bite whatsoever. Boy Howdy, did I ever get lucky, or what? All of it has been recalled due to possible mold issues. I am reviewing the Nov 2018 release, tin 1175/8000 from a 2015 harvest. My favorite pairing to drink it with is a blonde or white rum. I've ordered 22 tins of this now over multiple orders and wish I had maxed out the limit of 25 when SP.com originally released it. This was tin 03004. C&D Small Batch Carolina Red Flake (2020) C&D Small Batch Sansepolcro (2019) C&D Small Batch Sun Bear (2020) C&D Small Batch Carolina Red Flake (2019) This auction contains tobacco. For the most part, the flake is fairly broken up right from the tin, requiring very little prep before packing a bowl. It's straightforward, yet diverse enough to keep you interested all the way through the bowl. 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. The tanginess boarders on sour occasionally and this adds to the complexity of the smoke. Sku: 011-617-0476. Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl . The moisture of this tin is absolutely perfect, spot on. I think the blend that broke me on red was Blockade Runner, a tasty rum soaked navy cake that still has a raw, pure tobacco taste behind the rum. Cornell & Deihl's Speakeasy Navy Blend is an offering in that blenders Cellar Series, mixtures that are targeted for long term (10-15 years optimum) aging. Not sure why that fact isn't prominently displayed on this site. Incio / Tabacos para Cachimbo / Mistura Balcnica Butera - Latakia No.1 - 2016 - Tabaco para Cachimbo - Envelhecido reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of STC Holdings LLC. Strength is medium. 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. Not sure what it is but a strong cigar essence takes over and the wonderful Virginias fall far to the background. This has also a very strong nicotine punch past the medium range . 4 stars for 2020 production . this red with some age should be top tier. The tobacco is pretty uniform in colorarranged in thick cut flakes in the normal C&D fashion. If you are lucky enough to buy in bulk, it would be luxurious every day smoke. Every tobacco we produce is blended by hand in small batches, but we've never had the opportunity to really flex our creative muscles. A good mulberry rush on a fresh light, with that raisin, oak and almost roasted pumpking back notes after the first light. Has a periqueness to it on the retrohale, despite containing no perique. C&D and this site provide great products and services but should help customers on this one to make this a smooth process. Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl has ever produced. I prefer it to 40th anniversary which is definitely saying something considering how good that blend is. I truly hope as you sit there rubbing your hands together that it's your precious. The label on this tin is vexing, what, exactly, is the name of this blend? Had to try one out and have been at it for a few days. Surtliffs cringle flake is another good one that is similar but with added flavoring . I also said I probably should have emailed UPS also but I just wanted to let them know. Anyway, that's my review. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. Several 2015 North Carolina grown red Virginias are processed into a very easily broken apart flake to suit your packing preference, and for a better burn rate than what some flake blends offer. The other attributes I mentioned quickly show themselves, and remain all throughout the proceedings. '22, Fine, Sweet Tang Of The Carolina Old Belt, V3.03.03.5V It's not as smooth as McClelland 40th Anniversary by any stretch, but in my opinion, that blend sets the standard as far as a smooth Virginia is concerned. I was surprised & appreciated its strength it may roll your eyeballs as it might possibly be the strongest & best tasting Red VA in the world? 1 Option. There's a clarity and smooth, natural flavor that I absolutely love. The second third gets darker, richer, and earthier. Mailing Address: 550 Highway 9 East, Longs, SC 29568 Telephone: Local/International: (843) 281-9304 Toll Free: (888) 366-0345. I typically don't care for the light, pure virginias like Capstan, Navy Flake, etc., there just doesn't seem to be a lot going on behind the hay and grass taste. A fantastic sweet Virginia smell, reddish brown and a very broken flake tobacco. Make it 5 tins a day and keep the hogs at bay. Definitely a flake for your small pipes, I am damn glad I bought several tins of this before it disappeared forever. Not the same, but an A+ nonetheless. I could bathe in this one. Notes: First retail launch: June 10, 2016. It's a spectacular blend! Nicotine: not heavy. Given time, we might see that some companies and blends to disappear, and I'm not the only one saying this. I suggest you start cellaring this blend. Edit: 6/23/16 In case you haven't heard, there have been cases of mold found in some of the tins. 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