Moisture is great right out the tin . This one will be savored. Different than almost any flake I've smoked. 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. 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. if you have some enjoy it. Just as good, but different, than last year's batch. (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 will keep this on hand to mellow or brighten some other unbalanced blend, or maybe one day, I'll try my hand at blending my own. But this stuff has a chewy smoke. It's not a bad tobacco, but I don't think it's as good as people make it out to be. C & D Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower SKU: CORNESUNBMF 2oz. Outstanding tobacco ! 2020 - 10,000 tins produced. The nic-hit is in the center of mild to medium. If the y can reissue more of this, I will definitely buy much more. If I were an all day smoker, I could smoke this all day. I rated this product low because of the recall. This is good stuff. 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.". 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. 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. Every tobacco we produce is blended by hand in small batches, but we've never had the opportunity to really flex our creative muscles. All the Small Batch with CRF up to the one with perique were all super disappointing for me. The tobacco smells deceptively sweet. This is a really great smooth, no bite tobacco which I also learned that Red Virginia usually has a low sugar content and I am sure that is why it is bite free. Where to Buy Carolina Red, the third blend in the Small Batch series from C&D greets the nose with a little bit of hay and fruit. To ke ep shipping costs down, I also grabbed a new Peterson Aran X105 with nickel band. It's a sad time we're in when people buy so much that a person can't even buy one ffs. Comes in a chunky flake format reminiscent of the flakes in G.L. 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. 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. The taste is medium. Im primarily a Virginia and Va/Per smoker but do enjoy a nice Oriental forward English also. Published review content of this website is considered the The bottom line: this blend has catapulted itself into one my top 5 blends. 'Fruit Bun'. Probably not an all day smoke for many but can certainly be enjoyed on a daily basis. 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. No ketchup/vinegar aroma is also a bonus. Posted by Verified Customer on 31st Oct 2020 . 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. It's exactly what I look for in VA flake and then some. Include "small batch" in the title. Presentation: Typical C&D flakes. update 10/2020 Ive been smoking the just released 2020 CRF and wanted to give my impressions. Perfect moisture and ready to go from the tin. Packed a rather large bowl of this (in an over-sized Neerup) for breakfast this morning. Prep: Typical C&D flake that easily breaks apart. I can only guess that with some age it will improve even more. A fantastic sweet Virginia smell, reddish brown and a very broken flake tobacco. Only drawback is the availability. I gave it a half star as the system expects something there. Love me my heavy Lat-forward English blends (50%+ Latikia, thank you). And what about poor old Andy B.? I had thought that the lighter notes were blended in, but now realize that they are all parts of the same crop. The limit was 25 tins a day per customer which I thought was way too high but I did not make the rules. Not an immediate love affair Yeah. Ron Swanson. my first bowel today. Well two had massive creases in the tin so I chose to open the worst one and popped the dent out with my fingers and you could hardly tell the difference. Categories: Tobaccos. Cornell & Diehl don't disappoint anyone with their Carolina Red Flake. Cornell & Diehl - Carolina Red Flake with Perique (2021). Cornell & Diehl pipe tobacco is available in tins or in bulk, and it ranges in flavor from mild to stout. While it is good, I dont see myself missing it when my tin is empty. My only regret is that I should've bought MORE! The other is being smoked only in cobs because I'm a cob guy and this is special stuff. 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. 3. It is a fine blend. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. 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). It is spicy through the nose. This is a superb red Virginia flake. 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. There is no chance of tongue bite, even when pushed. Description. I have always been a fan of C&D blends and so after acquiring some of my old favorites (Big N' Burley, Byzantium, Valle Crucis, Pasha's Dream) I came across a youtube video with Jeremy Reeves on this tobacco. Visual Note - Red flake with light brown spots mixed throughout. The retrohale intensifies, and gets spicier, all the while maintaining an afterglow of the first thirds profile. this red with some age should be top tier. By the end of the bowl I feel something I don't feel too often with tobaccos. Best Virginia yet in my opinion. Smooth and reliable smoke. It's sweet, tangy, tart, grassy, with absolutely no bite to speak of. 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. Lower sugar content and higher nicotine are obvious. I'm a lightweight with nicotine and each time I've smoked this I've gotten super buzzed. For those wondering why the release count jumped from 2400 initially to 10000 for the final year. Gentlemen zombie nailed it with the fruit punch flavor ! I like it with morning coffee as I try to focus on writing. I'm smoking it with some Papa's Pilar #24 tonight. And still, that blender maestro rendered a fine work of tobacco art. I definitely like it and I am not a expert reviewer, but I After McClelland closed down I was worried that we wouldn't be able to purchase quality Virginia tobaccos. The other attributes I mentioned quickly show themselves, and remain all throughout the proceedings. It burns exceptionally well and does not bite at all. Age When Smoked: Freshly opened/purchased. The X105 isnt a huge pipe but it took over an hour to get through this trial bowl and I must say that there was nothing bad about it at all. 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. I blame C&D for gradually changing my taste as nearly ever other blend has red VA in it, usually as a base. Pipe Used: 6mm Savinellis and a Chacom Billiard. The tobacco is initially rough on the palate, but not harsh, not biting. It doesn't bite you unless aggressively pushed and is quite forgiving in that regard. That being said, Carolina Red Flake did strike me as a solid, good smoking VA: earthy, woody, some dark fruit; a trace of sugar. They have little pieces of yellow scattered across them, but the prominent colour's a darker brown. No tongue bite unless pushed to hard which is hard to do. Now if I could apply that attitude to the rest of my life well until next time. Smoked, there is a heavy fruit with some tart when puffed. Awesome job to Cornell & Diehl and smoking pipes for making this available for us to enjoy. Obviously, my favorite Red VA. Here's to hoping the next crop is as good as this one! Mild taste, little to no bite, pleasant room note. I also use this or McConnell's Red VA & SGFVA with Yenidje & unsweetened Black Cavendish with a little Wellauer's Latakia or McConnells Cyprian, or both, to mix up a good Balkan Blend. This is a great red Virginia with a smooth taste and no bite. C&D has issued a recall of all 2400 tins and refunds or trades for other C&D blends are being offered. The first thing that hits you as you light up is the tangy sweetness, wood and earth, which are the main features of the flavors. $19.99. Still a good flake , but quite grassy and sour . Highly recommended if you like straight Virginia. UPDATE: Ive tried the 2020 crop and from what I can tell its practically identical. Rich dark red, brown and a few traces of brighter bits, assuming stems/veins. 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. 3.5 stars. I usually gravitate toward the much heavier-tasting blends of the G&H variety. 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. Doesn't burn fast either and I'd say that this blend burns at a perfect pace. Is it great ? Add to cart. I did buy 3 more from another site and that will be it. You should try it if you can get one of the 2400 tins. The sweetness is delicious and brown sugar-like in character while the smoke is almost creamy tasting. I was very sad that Anthology replaced the CRFwP this year but CRF2022 had more than made up for it. 1 Option. It would likely make a good blending tobacco, but that's missing the point of a small batch limited edition, isn't it? FREE Shipping on all US orders over $95 | When Will My Package Ship? "Carolina Red Flake," you appear again for a second go-round. 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. Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake Pipe Tobacco. 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. Sold Out. Not sure why that fact isn't prominently displayed on this site. I am glad I did. 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. Grade D1A, D1F, D1H Top Grade Virginias. Bill in NYC. 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. Very straightforward flavor profile and comes just as the description says it is. well hell that's where I'm from. The tin note is very subtle. If you are lucky enough to buy in bulk, it would be luxurious every day smoke. Posted by Mark Foster on 13th Dec 2020 Just one of the Best Virginia Flakes on the Market! 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? Can be an all day smoke if you wish. 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. 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. 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