This is something that I look forward to every year. Just a wonderful natural tasting tobacco with a little sweetness and a hint of vinegar maybe . I prefer this over McClelland Red Cake. Come to find the name of this blend is Carolina Red Flake, not Small Batch. Whether your tastes run to Virginia, Latakia, Burley, or Aromatic blends, you will find something to please you among the broad range of tobaccos they make. I hope to all those that like Red Virginia you were able to get some. Even with the lower sugar content, for the average shmuck like me, it would be hard to discern a real difference. 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). 2020 - 10,000 tins produced. Tin aroma is that of hay, earth & grass with no preservative aroma. Right out of the tin the moisture was perfect, no drying time needed at all. I've become quite fond of Virginia's since first picking up the briar -- red Virginias in particular. I have had to take this one to filtered pipes to cut some of the overwhelming nic out. It brings out the high notes quite well. Rich dark red, brown and a few traces of brighter bits, assuming stems/veins. That aforementioned name is prominent on the label. I kept thinking of a dry Cranberry Tart. I try and try. I can only guess that with some age it will improve even more. Still a good flake , but quite grassy and sour . Perfect brittle red, loose flakes. Hours of Operation: Our website is always open and you can place an order at any time. I didn't feel like anything developed. Smoke this stuff: It's good. This was good before I returned it. This is good stuff. Heres to C&D, and Jeremy, you are the man! One reviewer cellared some for a few years and remarked that it improved with age (surprise), so I think I'll follow suit. I am reviewing the Nov 2018 release, tin 1175/8000 from a 2015 harvest. 1 Option. In any case, labels, as important as they are, fortunately, have nothing to do with the actual tobacco itself, which by the way, is, in this particular instance, nothing short of fabulous! I've smoked the 2020 crop and I'm almost done my first tin. The combination of sweet and tart really makes for an outstanding blend. Everyone seems to love this tobacco, but not me. For a single component blend this definitely has more complexity, depth and body than you might expect. . Further into the bowl there are lots of dried fruit and earthy/vegetal notes. Carolina Red Flake didn't have the tang or sweetness that I was expecting (I certainly didn't get the sweetness, dark fruit and tanginess that other reviews from 2016 were raving about). Got my tins today and after 15 minute dry time I fired it up. Product Number: 003-016-0225 A blend of the finest North Carolina grown Red Virginias, Carolina Red Flake is Cornell & Diehl's tribute to the Old Belt. One of these is Cornell & Diehl. All rights reserved. Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch blends are handcrafted in small quantities by our master blenders right here in South Carolina. It never disappoints. One hintLight the "load" smoke for a bit..maybe 3-4 minutes and then set the pipe down. But the mouthfeel is the best Ive encountered. At the beginning, although it's sweet and fruity, there's a notable bready/doughy flavour. Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl has . The tobacco is smoked cool enough, does not overheat the pipe, burns slowly, leaving a light gray fine ash. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be Palette: Slightly tangy, bready and a lovely earthy spice. Our Little River, SC showroom, Low Country Pipe & Cigar, is open 10am-7pm US/Eastern Monday - Saturday at 2 Hwy 90 East, Little River SC, 29566. Comes in a chunky flake format reminiscent of the flakes in G.L. Not surprising as it's a limited edition offering. Damn right it is ! Sweet enough to be noticeable, smooth, and creamy. If the y can reissue more of this, I will definitely buy much more. It is an exceptional red Virginia in all its natural glory. Wow, I ordered a few tins of this and I'm over the moon I did! The strength of the tobacco is below average - I smoked two pipes in a row without feeling the nicotine hit. A limited edition straight Virginia flake from C&D. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/stuffnthingsshow?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: htt. This is probably not an all day smoke for many but can certainly be enjoyed on a daily basis, being much closer to the strong side in the medium to strong classification, especially toward the last third. It is rich, medium body, and a little sweet with a slight tanginess (but not in a citrus way). It's just pure top notch red Virginia bliss. Not irritating, quickly wears off. You should try it if you can get one of the 2400 tins. It is not the same as CC but these are top shelf red's. Decent looking broken flake with tin notes of hay, earth. If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. Cornell & Diehls (2015) Carolina Red Flake is a must try for experienced VA lovers. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. When it is cool to the touch, relight. Highly recommended if you like straight Virginia. Carolina Red Flake? Really a wonderful blend but dont let the nicotine slap you too hard! The flavor is rich and lingers on the palate. I simply love this delicious tobacco and I highly recommend it. This is, simply put, one delicious, all day blend that meets or exceeds everything it's been advertised to be. 4 Pure. Smooth, non-bitter, good long smooth burn if you pack it with care into your bowl. Very nice red VA flake. at first, I was thinking raisin bran cereal. Temporarily out of stock. 4 stars for 2020 production . Fast forward a bit and Im smoking through tins of pure red flakes or stuff with a lot of red in it and dedicating a Savinelli to just red Virginia. Still a great blend and is exactly how I remembered. Because of this blend, I'll have to seek out more Red VA's. Easily burns to ash, and requires a few relights. The tanginess boarders on sour occasionally and this adds to the complexity of the smoke. Sold Out. Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos include hundreds of blends made in the US with top-quality leaf from all over the world. Room note is pleasant. Dark, rich and the sweetness builds as the bowl progresses. We've just received a very limited supply of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake tins. A solid slightly sour earth note is detected if smoked gently. The blend's fairly well broken, my tin has no pieces of whole flake in there. I am pretty sure it will continue to age very nicely. Its got a touch of caramel or brown sugar and natural sweetness. SKU: 10055761|16877 Categories: Cornell & Diehl, Pipe Tobacco. Production date: Aug, 30, 2022 | #9,231/15,000 | Sugar Content: 13.53%. C & D Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower SKU: CORNESUNBMF 2oz. Historically, I avoided Virginia tobacco as it seemed to have clashed with my system. If you enjoy red Virginia's and can find some at a decent price, this is a must try plus it will age wonderfully!! I'm a lightweight with nicotine and each time I've smoked this I've gotten super buzzed. I also discovered that there was a release in 2018 of 8000 tins and I wish they would update this information pertaining to this blend on this website. I really liked this one and had to battle some of my other club members (but only the old ones that were littler than me) for a second bowl. This is what Sophisticated American Blending Tastes Like, A Strong & Tasty Red Virginia - Nothing Better, I can't get it, so how can I revirw it ?7. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor. I am glad I did. I do prefer the Anthology and the 2021 CRF W/ Perique that also have these Red/Orange tips included. But this stuff has a chewy smoke. Just a very faint typical red virginia aroma. Very good all the way around here. One reviewer used the word "boring" -- and that is what immediately came to my mind, initially, but it soon began to develop some character. Additional information. I'm sure one day I'll get to try it, but really what a bunch of panic buyer's. The word Small Batch is white, bold and large on the labeleasily read. This is a sublime smoke. Anyone got a spare tin? Different than almost any flake I've smoked. It does have some of the cranberry with sourdough bread , spice and vinegar . I hope C&D unloads the small batch label and releases it as a standard blend. Flavors that came up included whispered memories of one of my old time faves: J.F. The Small Batch project is something new to the pipe tobacco world. I have smoked many different blends including a good bit of the long gone McC blends we loved. A fantastic sweet Virginia smell, reddish brown and a very broken flake tobacco. I appreciate the lack of anything noticeably present beyond the tobacco flavors themselves, and combined with the high sugar content this year I seems as though CRF should age exceptionally well. Combining a hay-like grassiness with subtly sweet, tangy notes, it's a minimalist blend with a complex flavor: rich, deep, and earthy with hints of dried fruits and citrus. I will set the tobacco aside and try it in a year again. 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. The appearance is fluffy strips of flake, easily diverging into individual fibers. Right off the bat, there is a dominant flavor of earthy pepper with a barely detectable note of plum sweetness. Some people don't give into the hype, and understandable. Think Christmas Cheer with less sugar sweetness, more earth and spice, and only a bare essence of "vinegar". 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. Like the fact that is made with Carolina tobacco. I enjoy stocking up on this as with age it will only get better. The moisture of this tin is absolutely perfect, spot on. C&D I salute you! Doesn't burn fast either and I'd say that this blend burns at a perfect pace. Four stars. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be 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 humidity is perfect for charging directly from the tin. Personally Id rather risk mold than add vinegar to a tobacco. Its not too complicated due to it being a straight Virginia, but it has a lot of depth of flavor. While quite good, I prefer a more complex straight Virginia for my normal rotation. Highly recommend you grab some of the 2019 vintage and put it in the cellar before its gone.. (according to Jeremy, this is the last run), Purchased From: Smitty's Cigars - Gainesville, GA. Some are saying use a small pipe. this red with some age should be top tier. I felt the nicotine coming in at around half-bowl and I wasn't enjoying this bowl, so I just dumped it. Perfect moisture and ready to go from the tin. Cayenne, Korean Red pepper (Gochugaru). No need for drying out imo. Had to try one out and have been at it for a few days. last year's sun bear was good after aging and i wont smoke this year's till next year. October 7, 2020 in NEW, Pipe Tobacco, Pipes. worth three times the price or maybe more. Pipe Used: Jake Hackert, Machelli, Sea Rock. The tin note is very subtle. Their social lives are endlessly fascinating: they store thousands of acorns each year by jamming them into specially made holes in trees. We reserve the right to verify delivery to cardholder via UPS. Cornell & Diehl Adagio Premium Pipe Tobacco $10.99 1 Option Cornell & Diehl After Hours Flake Premium Pipe Tobacco $10.99 1 Option I ordered all I was brave enough to buy! The typical Virginia rough notes are very light. Title of review says it all!! We currently track red light cameras, speed camera, toll road cameras, traffic cameras & automatic license plate reader cameras (ALPR). 2020 edition: Spicy is what I recognize first and strong for the first third of the bowl. What we have here is one fine VA Flake. The limit was 25 tins a day per customer which I thought was way too high but I did not make the rules. 2016 - 2019 : "L2DH-0-15" 100% USA FCV from 2015. of STC Holdings LLC. It does taste like cranberries as they mention. It needs nothing but a good pipe, a match and an hour or two of relaxed smoking. The other attributes I mentioned quickly show themselves, and remain all throughout the proceedings. 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