Not surprising as it's a limited edition offering. Room-note: very nice. Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl . I didn't smell that, but later I noticed my office smelled musty, and stale. but remember the leaf is already two years old. As a matter of fact, it was very enjoyable. A monochrome, non eventful, easy burning, dry smoke followed. There is a some very good Virginia sweetness when smoked and that aged earthiness we all expect from a good red leaf. There is a tanginess to the smoke that is always in the background and pronounced on the retrohale. Here is as fine an example of an All American, aged VA flake as I have ever smoked, for whatever thats worth. It's a little less sweet than the Opening Night I tried earlier from the same producer, but the difference in flavor would be noticeable if you smoke them one after the other. I'm very familiar with the previous batches of CRF, and just now smoked my first bowl of the 2020 batch. This will age so wonderfully it's a crying shame only 2,400 tins were made. The only drawback is, because it is so easy to burn evenly, and comes in the tin ready to pack, it does burn a little fast for most flake users--and it is a little difficult to really get a rhythm with it that will reveal all the flavors. My whole mouth feels abused. I don't tend to smoke fast whatsoever so I was very surprised at that outcome. The smoke was sweet and tangy but seemed to be prone to bite if pushed. 2020 - 10,000 tins produced. Heres to C&D, and Jeremy, you are the man! No need to dry. Given time, we might see that some companies and blends to disappear, and I'm not the only one saying this. This is a broken flake tobacco can be smoked as is or rubbed out into its course cut condition & has a long burn rate. Moisture level was actually a bit on the dry side. Sold Out. Through all my wide-ranging sampling of Cornell & Diehl blends, Ive never been disappointed. Best Virginia yet in my opinion. But these small batch blends have all been outstanding and CRF is another great one in this series. Strength is medium. C & D Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower SKU: CORNESUNBMF 2oz. On the way home I decided Id better order another three more tins as I could see that it will get smoked. It is ready to smoke from the tin and is easily rubbed out. I was able to buy some of this tobacco when it went up for sale and should have bought more. Just a wonderful natural tasting tobacco with a little sweetness and a hint of vinegar maybe . If you can get some of this, do so. Moisture is perfect. Packed a rather large bowl of this (in an over-sized Neerup) for breakfast this morning. One reviewer cellared some for a few years and remarked that it improved with age (surprise), so I think I'll follow suit. None of the notes of the flavor bouquet are knocked out or intensified, even if you sniff for a long time - only an almost imperceptible smell of white pepper appears. the sweetness is well balanced with the tartness. 5 tins in my cellar that I hope will age well . 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). As curious as I am given the appetizing reviews that others have written about it, I nonetheless can't bring myself to forget that, for my tastes anyway, Cornell & Diehl has always been a purveyor of tobacco mixtures that tend toward the harsher, dryer, and monotone end of the spectrum. No dry time. Life is too short to get to worked up over a couple of dented tins. I wish I'd bought more. Bottom line: an interesting Virginia blend that is definitely worth a try. It's not as goo d as say F&T Blackjack, or Wessex RVF, but it's got it's own thing going on and that's fine by me. Carolina Red Flake is one of those tobaccos that has a cult following. This year's edition of Carolina Red Flake features matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade as in last year'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. Make it 5 tins a day and keep the hogs at bay. CRF is it. Germain Brown Flake (the most sublime hints of the VA in that blend; sweet caramel and coco, oak and pine and sweet hay. There's never a big mystery why this sells out so fast. MSRP: $14.25 $12.11 ( saved $2.14 ) 14 reviews . For a single component blend this definitely has more complexity, depth and body than you might expect. Very satisfying with a nice daily starter dose of Vitamin N. Very rich and flavorful VA I really enjoy the red virginia flavors. (It would be interesting to mix this with a little Cabbie's Mixture the citrus fruit in this tobacco might pair well with the deep raisin of that other blend.) I usually gravitate toward the much heavier-tasting blends of the G&H variety. primarily a Balken/English smoker I do enjoy a good Virgina. Fantastic tobacco! I got an aftertaste that lingered for an hour that reminded me of a cheap Connecticut wrapped cigar. There is plenty of smoke, and it gets better and better, right down to nubs. If you can get a tin, do it. I like it. One month later: the tobacco dried some and lost the bite and burley taste ( now more like GLP's Union Square) . And still, that blender maestro rendered a fine work of tobacco art. The presentation's one of a broken flake, quite a dark shade of brown, it has a rich Virginia aroma, and great hydration. Definitely a flake for your small pipes, I am damn glad I bought several tins of this before it disappeared forever. Similar Blends: Orliks Golden Red, GLP Union Square. The tobacco's in this blend are mildly sweet, verge on being full flavored (but not strong), and very tasty indeed! Don't worry, you'll sell oit with a 5 tin limit, it will just give so me more of yout customers a chance. 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. Yeah the dried fruits are there along with the citrus and hay, the traditional red VA flavors. For such a straight forward flake, a bowl of Carolina Red Flake can mostly hold my interest throughout the smoke. This is one of the smoothest, unadulte rated tobacco tins you can ever purchase. Grade D1A, D1F, D1H Top Grade Virginias Sugar Content: 10.49%, 2020 - Current: "SM2-18" 100% USA FCV from 2018. Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake With Perique Premium Pipe Tobacco. The flavor is reminiscent of McClellands red VA blends, Christmas Cheer immediately comes to mind as soon as the smoke hits my tongue. Very nice red VA flake. If I see it come up again at S.P., I will add to the stack. Published review content of this website is considered the Very satisfied with the flavor & appreciated the extra strength. But this one does not fit that description, and offers more depth and complexity. Half way thru my first tin. When it is cool to the touch, relight. You should try it if you can get one of the 2400 tins. I don't understand this blend. There is a dark sweet fruit presence and no hay hint. There are also dark fruits and a bready/toasty and mildly nutty flavor on the finish/aftertaste. a flake cut is advertised, in my tin I found a broken flake, probably due to the transfer of the tobacco. As is - the 2020 would be 3/4 stars but I'm leaving my rating at 4/4 based on my 2017 tins below. I do try to be objective and try as many as I can. All the Small Batch with CRF up to the one with perique were all super disappointing for me. As good as it gets ! Some people don't give into the hype, and understandable. Mechanically, the blend is perfect out of the tin as far as moisture is concerned. Interestingly fir a low note there is a hint of cocoa and for a mouthfeel an almost soapy astringency but very pleasant. It will however not replace the flavor profile or quality of CC. To Petersons credit, Ive occasionally run across one that is near perfect from the first bowl and this seems to be one of them. Production date: Aug, 30, 2022 | #9,231/15,000 | Sugar Content: 13.53%. Im primarily a Virginia and Va/Per smoker but do enjoy a nice Oriental forward English also. The Flakes seemed a bit on the dry side but as flake tobacco goes, the moisture content proved to be spot on and after shredding about three flakes and loading my new pipe, which had only seen one use and that of unadulterated burley, I lit up. Similar Blends: Compare/contrast to GLP Union Square. It is now sweet and tangy, good on cold relights, no bitterness BUT,,,still not up to McC's Christmas Cheers. 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. The initial taste is quite relaxed, baked bread with a slight note of bitter chocolate. This is one of the best Virginia tobacco's I have ever smoked from C&D and deserves high honors among all the great Virginia's. When you light it up, it starts out fairly sweet and is bready while having hints of hay. Ron Swanson. I also ordered a couple of other tins and got the free shipping. The nic hit to me is more on the medium to strong side. 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. and I replied back that I did not want a refund and I was not sending them back. I bought 2 tins, 1 for now and one for 5 years later or so. But I have to say, I've heard the old timer's talk about legendary tobacco's. I kept thinking of a dry Cranberry Tart. Very good all the way around here. 4.5 stars. Regarding the release itself, I chatted with Jeremy Reeves at the WCPS about CRF and he mentioned they increased the tin count each year because it was selling out too fast. Smooth and reliable smoke. The lead note is something I have no was of identifying accurately, but it is a special thing. I had thought that the lighter notes were blended in, but now realize that they are all parts of the same crop. Can be an all day smoke. My tin has the number 06716 out of a total of 10,000. To be clear the tin not is so rich, I'm not sure I can understand why it does not translate into the smoke. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor. Nothing earth shattering, just a really fine tobac co smell, I took the edge of some of the medium cut flakes and stuffed the bowl without rubbing out. it does have that grass smell in the background but definitely cranberry. If you love them, their catalog has much to offer you by way of variety and unique blends that, failing distinction, don't wander far from the general vane than englobes their tobacco worldview--"honest, unpretensious tobacco.". I just returned to the pipe after a 12+ year hiatus. The 25 tin a day limit is too high and leaves many of us wanting This is a broken flake tobacco can be smoked as is or rubbed out into its course cut condition & has a long burn rate. Not sure what it is but a strong cigar essence takes over and the wonderful Virginias fall far to the background. I am glad I did. It is somewhat more complex than the Opening Night flavor, which is not surprising - there are clearly more different varieties of Virginia. The cigar taste and aroma is not necessarily bad but not what I expected from this tobacco. Cornell & Diehl Pipe Tobaccos include hundreds of blends made in the US with top-quality leaf from all over the world. Really great smoke. Due to the consistency there's no need for too conscientious a rub, just pinch some and stuff it in! I normally love Virginias but this one didn't do it for me. The nic-hit is in the center of mild to medium. Into the second half of the bowl, the pepper and earth mellow out a bit and I can detect hints of orange peel. Would I be saying this in spite of all the hype, I am almost certain I would. Burns at a moderate pace and needs 2-3 relights. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) a bit of sour and hay. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be at first, I was thinking raisin bran cereal. Pease Six Pence Tin $12.11 $14.25 Add to Cart Samuel Gawith Best Brown Flake Tin $14.75 $16.18 Add to Cart Samuel Gawith Skiff Mixture Tin $14.75 $16.18 Add to Cart Bring it back, C&D, as a permanent offering, and you have at least one lifetime customer. We've just received a very limited supply of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake tins. One hintLight the "load" smoke for a bit..maybe 3-4 minutes and then set the pipe down. Has a periqueness to it on the retrohale, despite containing no perique. Said It smelled a bit like cigarettes. Through the stoving process, this select flue-cured leaf maintains its naturally bright, citrusy, and . At the beginning, although it's sweet and fruity, there's a notable bready/doughy flavour. About half way through the bowl it picks up in spice and dark fruit sweetness combined to make for a more and more added perique-like peppery plum as you continue down the bowl. Pease Union Square. No, but it holds a certain place in the pipe community. Ordered three tins and they came today. 2016 - 2,400 tins produced. It was pleasent and I am not a big fan of VaPers. Very good tobacco! 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. This one will be savored. As are things with all Limited Edition / Small Batch items, the supply is limited. Moderately strong tobacco flavor with a nice grassy note and good thick smoke. However, they both have in common that they need to ripen for three or four years to gain more sweetness and smoothness. A limited edition straight Virginia flake from C&D. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/stuffnthingsshow?sub_confirmation=1 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: htt. It doesn't bite you unless aggressively pushed and is quite forgiving in that regard. I get some nice bready notes as well . With only 10,000 two ounce tins, this batch has already SOLD OUT at the wholesale level. As far as the smoke itself is concerned. There is no dust and no excessive moisture. The fruitiness becomes bolder as each bowl progressed as did the spice level. whaaa!? I also said I probably should have emailed UPS also but I just wanted to let them know. This tin was a little moist, but not so much it needed airing. All rights reserved. I'm sure one day I'll get to try it, but really what a bunch of panic buyer's. This is a superb red Virginia flake. Notes: Wow, quite a spicy/peppery Virginia blend! Smoke - Medium smoke with a pleasent room note. Excellent blend that will undoubtedly improve with age. Still, it's a deliciously earthy, fresh red Virginia. $16.04. It's straightforward, yet diverse enough to keep you interested all the way through the bowl. Very nice weekend smo ke. It burns nicely, is medium in temperature, and doesn't bite me. My clear expectation is that it will age like a champ. It is slightly sweet and exhaling through the nose has some spice and a little citrus as if the heavy fruit is an orange that is a too ripe. Had to try one out and have been at it for a few days. 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. This is a great red Virginia with a smooth taste and no bite. I'll add more as time passes. It is a sweet smoke and satisfying. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. This is about a fresh tin, produced in September 2021. When you want quality at its finest where your pipe tobacco is concerned, Cornell & Diehl is the perfect choice. Nicotine: not heavy. C&D flakes are real messy btw, wish they could fix that bc they're my favorite producer of tobacco other than SG whose flakes are perfect. Hints of baked rasins on the sides of the tongue with no bite. One of these is Cornell & Diehl. I have two in my special place for a year or two later. Still an excellent choice and four stars which makes the earlier releases an uber four star blend to be treasured. Some have alluded this as one dimensional but also bear in mind this is a straight Virginia and not a blend. A very slight earthiness and no sense of raisins, figs or other such notes. 2022 Carolina Red Flake 2oz. There is no chance of tongue bite, even when pushed. Rounding out the taste profile is a subtle spiciness, but not VaPeresque. Good job by C&D. 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. Very enjoyable smoke . 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. Very disappointed. My next visit to the pipe club I am going to bring in the other dented tin and pass it around. A bowlful of tongue burn. Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake 2oz tin - Year 2019 $ 30.00 Per tobaccoreviews.com: "A blend of the finest North Carolina grown red Virginias, harvested in 2015, our Carolina Red Flake is a tribute to the Old Belt. I ordered all I was brave enough to buy! The mouthfeel can be tart, like Ive eaten a bunch of dried cranberries. With McClelland defunct, it replaces the nostalgia of Christmas Cheer in terms of being released at a certain time every year. Text Websales Anytime (707) 285-9196. I found C & Ds Carolina Red Flake to be an excellent tobacco. In the pipe, my first puff was more of hay than tangy red Virginia, but it very quickly settled into one of the more interesting Red Virginia blends that I have smoked in some time. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. I would recommen Carolina Red Flake. The only thing I differ on from what Jim notes is that it is fairly complex. $14.99 Save 25%. So why mention it? Tastes are just over medium the way I smoke it. I am reviewing the Nov 2018 release, tin 1175/8000 from a 2015 harvest. I am cellaring a few tins and will try again in a few months but for now, I'd say stay away, which is a totally different opinion from most others that try this blend. Truthfully the numbers are mean less unless you get maybe 00001 or 10000. 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? Rich and complex, sweet and full bodied with a lovely creaminess to it! This batch is new from 2018 crop . It smokes sooty for me, so I keep a couple of pipe cleaners handy. I didn't feel like anything developed. Working through this tin has been a real treat. However, in my opinion, even fresh, this tobacco is more interesting than Opening Night. The blend's fairly well broken, my tin has no pieces of whole flake in there. 4 stars for 2020 production . I almost missed my chance to get a tin.#ytps #ytpc #cornell&diehl #ytpcIns. Amazing what a little aging can do! The blends differ in smell and taste, and the aftertaste is different. Different than almost any flake I've smoked. It is so smooth with really no harshness or roughness and no bite whatsoever. It sometimes requires a couple of lights to get going but once it does, its an easy smoke. My favorite pairing to drink it with is a blonde or white rum. Don't want ppl thinking this was some mythically good blend or anything. I get a hearty amount of sweet, rich, fruit. I have, so far, been disappointed in the raw, dusty, burley-heavy American tobacco scene when it comes to Virginias, with the exception of McClelland. Created as head blender Jeremy Reeves' ideal impression of a Virginia/Perique mixture, Cornell & Diehl's Carolina Red Flake with Perique begins with a blend of stoved and unstoved, top-grade, single-crop North Carolina Red-Orange Virginia tips. Quire dark for Virginia flakes. I haven't tried the 2020 crop yet. I didn't know if another Red Virginia blend of the quality of 40th would hit the market after McClelland closed their doors, but Carolina Red Flake finally makes me not miss them as much. Quality product for sure, but definitely different from the previous batches as you would expect it to be. I was fortunate to snag several tins to cellar a few away and smoke a couple. It leaves me wanting more than my self-imposed, nightly two bowls. An inspired blend of the finest North Carolina grown Red Virginias, Carolina Red Flake is Cornell & Diehl's tribute to the historic Old Belt growing region. It has a very, very nice aftertaste exhale. There's no issue with the burn, the smoke's very cool and I haven't had any tongue-bite. I am a Virginia snob, and a long-time lover of McClelland's small-batch special releases. This year's edition showcases matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade featured 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. Two Stars. It's not a bad tobacco, but I don't think it's as good as people make it out to be. This looks like a great VA and should age well. I find it has slightly less of a nic hit than the most, already mildish VA flakes (a positive for me) and a slightly deeper flavour. Certainly glad I bought two tins. Smokes perfectly, burns perfectly, tastes wonderfully delicious. 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. The flavor and aroma becomes much more pronouncedthe Perique notes are more prominent and the Carolina Red Flake mellows the experience out. This is not your candy store or typical aromatic tobacco. Then something goes wrong. I listened to Jeremy Reeves video on Smoking Pipes about the grade of Red Virginia which is featured in this one. Because of this blend, I'll have to seek out more Red VA's. It's just pure top notch red Virginia bliss. Cornell & Diehls (2015) Carolina Red Flake is a must try for experienced VA lovers. I blame C&D for gradually changing my taste as nearly ever other blend has red VA in it, usually as a base. 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). Ive found that the note comes through Best when are taking your time, creating near whisp-like smoke. 2020 Tin so wont comment on other years release. Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake with Perique (2021). A rock solid 4 star blend with the highest recommendation from me. Similar Blends: McClelland 40th Anniversarhy. Cornell & Diehl: Carolina Red Flake with Perique 2oz Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 003-016-0346 2021's edition of Carolina Red Flake with Perique begins with equal measures of stoved and unstoved Red-Orange Virginia "Tips" from a single farm in eastern North Carolina. . Highly recommended if you like straight Virginia. I can feel it for sure. of STC Holdings LLC. Smoked, there is a heavy fruit with some tart when puffed. Lets see with time how it develops. I have found no mold in the tin I'm smoking out of and I intend to smoke every bit of it. I'm smoking it with some Papa's Pilar #24 tonight. I was lucky and snagged 4 tins. Congrats to C&D on another winner! This one will age terrifically given the time to do so. Its even better than the tin of Christmas Cheer that I spent a stupid amount of money on, and is possibly a close second. Similar Blends: Mcclelands 40th anniversaryonly better. C&D has really made something special with this blend. Just a very faint typical red virginia aroma. Room note is pleasant. In the end, this is a top-notch tobacco - definitely worthy of cellaring/hoarding. CRF burns cool with no acidity or bite. Though I steer far more toward burley and dark-fired Kentucky, I do appreciate Virginias when blended right. After that some Virginia sweetness here and there shines through and some earthy tones are more noticable. My God, is it ever delicious. It came moist but dried to perfection quickly once the tin was opened. Visual Note - Red flake with light brown spots mixed throughout. Smoky and burns well for me with few to zero re-lights. 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. 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. By that it is up there with a very good Christmas Cheer and it has the edge on 5100. A solid slightly sour earth note is detected if smoked gently. Really a wonderful blend but dont let the nicotine slap you too hard! 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. A couple bowls and it becomes obvious why these small batch blends go so fast. Hopefully 15 tins, along with the C&D Interlude, Burley Flake #2, and Low Country Santee that I also smoke, will be enough to last me until it comes out again next year. Incio / Tabacos para Cachimbo / Mistura Balcnica Butera - Latakia No.1 - 2016 - Tabaco para Cachimbo - Envelhecido Dried fruits, citrus and light haystack smell. Presentation: Typical C&D flakes. I do recommend letting the tobacco dry out a little bit before lighting up because there was a little bit of moisture build up. I noticed no bite. The wife didn't jump up and leave the room. I hope C&D unloads the small batch label and releases it as a standard blend. Why the confusion? $19.99. Its too bad that it appears there isnt enough leaf to make some of these standard offerings. C&D I salute you! first light was typical. Its definitely worth trying if you can get your hands on it. I dont have any C&D blends in my regular rotation. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires a couple more than an average number of relights. 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 hay sweetness is very prominent. Pipe Used: D. S. Huber Bent Dublin, Cavicchi Canted Dublin. If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. Similar Blends: McClelland - Christmas Cheer 2015. Pipe Tobacco Cornell & Diehl Berry Good No. Note: tin 08604/15,000. I've been enjoying pipes for the past 35 years. Right out of the tin the moisture was perfect, no drying time needed at all. I would compare the color overall to a brick red color. I felt the nicotine coming in at around half-bowl and I wasn't enjoying this bowl, so I just dumped it. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. It is lightly "bready" which is a huge positive for me. Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake (Small Batch). Super subtle smooth sweetness right from the start, progressing to a mouth watering tangy tartness towards the finish . Red Flake 2022? + -. 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). Red Virginia's are by far my favorite so any time I come across a new version of this wonderful leaf its a must I give it a try. I try and try. 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. I am pretty sure it will continue to age very nicely. If you see this tin on a shelf in your local tobacconist PICK IT UP! Of and I 'm leaving my rating at 4/4 based on my 2017 tins.... Pipe down Flake to be treasured to smoke from the tin the moisture was perfect, drying. 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