Nice and flavorful smoke! The nose of the bag is prodigiously Latakia. I just can't say enough about this tobacco except, try it for yourself, it is pure heaven!!! I think I have hit the same result as the Dolly record. But on the whole, about as delicate as a horse pistol in the ribs and a genteel invitation to walk the plank. I can taste it from time to time, not in a nutty burley taste but more of a vegetative way. Although there is reportedly 70%+ Latakia in this blend, it is smooth and satisfying with addition of other tobaccos. This does blast my palette out completely after smoking it, so it is resigned to evening smokes until I can strengthen my tongue. Age When Smoked: new, less than a year old tin. This is not an all day smoke. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . I always have a couple brownies of this laying around. Order this. I was hoping for some spicy flavor to counterbalance so much Latakia, but alas 'twas not to be found. If you like well done, heavy Latakia blends, Pirate Kake fits the bill to a T. . If you don't like Latakia, why are you reviewing a blend that's 70% Latakia then bashing it because it's one dimensional or monochromatic? Ive tried a lot of english blends that said they had a lot of latakia or said they have full strength smoke, like Samuel Gawiths Commonwealth Mixture. C&D managed to hit a very nice flavor note! This is what this blend is supposed to do so I knew going in I would experience this. Wow, this is heavy in Latakia. I smoked a 1oz sample of this in my nicest pipe, a Jirsa bulldog. The flavor is fairly monotone, and limited to the Latakia. Fantastic blend! I might relight this as many as 5 times in the course of a medium sized bowl. Tastewise, this is amazing. Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. The primary notable tin note and flavors are or course, Latakia! Ok Im on my river Roasting fish over a campfire. Nicotine and body are mild, but the taste is medium/strong. Pack it in a small bowl, because if you smoke too much of it, it will overwhelm your taste buds and you will be racing to the finish line. Like most lat-bombs the nicotine isn't noticeable at all, but the flavor is huge. I have started using the cigar cutter method of preparation (As shown on the SPC blog) and find that it makes the smoke quite a bit smoother. Also, or you use your bare hands to crumble it or a knife. It smoked cool and dry, leaving behind only fine ash. Perfect moisture content out of the tin for breaking a piece off the cake and stuffing. The krumble kake is easy to worth with, the moisture level is great, lights and stays lit well, the mouthfeel is creamy and thick, the flavor (if you're into lat-bombs) is top-notch. It seems to have a topping but it contributes to the excellent flavor. Detailed segmentation of international and local products. The components come together quite nicely and gives a nice load of nicotine in this offering from C&D. This one is just not for me. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. The nuttiness of the burleys barely come through. It's smokey alright. Let me say, up front, I'm a Latakia fan. But it is gone now, and so I begin a quest for my Holy Grail: A substitute to replace the standard on which all English tobaccos are based. It was good at first, then it started to wear on me. Nakhla is one of the (if not THE) all time kings of the market. Although the Burley adds body, it's the distinct flavor of Orientals in the mix which makes this blend enjoyable beyond just tasting like a smoky campfire. I got hints of this flavor throughout the bowl and I must say, I like it! Yes, the Latakia is very present but the flavor is so much more: smoky, sweet, tangy and a light pungent flavor on the end. I do know it did not hurt it one bit. For me similar to Seattle P ipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve without the tanginess. Tobacco is soft and dry. Theres a topping on this caramel, prune cant place it, but theres definitely a topping. And third it is a fun to work with kake/plug. Nice taste of mesquite, oak, cedar and some pine with a nice bitter dark chocolate after taste that lingers on the palate. It burns fine right off the kake but becomes a very tiny touch ammoniated by the end of the bowl owing to being over moist. In any event, its change, and change within change, moving from Burley to Latakia to Turkish the wisdom of the Orientals, coupled with the taste of the ages. The plug cut provides a very slow, peaceful, perfect, cool smoke. good blend. Pairs up well with Islay scotches. It's not harsh, there's a certain smokiness which has it's edged rounded by a creamy finish. If you . The taste didn't turn me o ff, cause it certainly has a beefy bold smoky flavor to it, but it didn't keep me going with it either. Something consistant with New Castle or darker. But I give it credit for it?s unique presentation and the courage to produce it at all. Medium to strong nic hit with absolutely zero bite. I like Latikia, but this may be just a bit over the top for me. Usually I do not think I would like such a heavy latakia blend but this is good. This was not a very complex blend regarding variance in flavor, but it was a good smoke. There is also some sweetness to the blend, but the factor that I can't quite describe is almost a menthol sensation. It lends itself well to smoking out of a cob, in my experience. Pure latakia goodness. It has a smoked bacon with sharp provolone flavor !!! Pipe Tobacco Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 2 Oz Tin Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 2 Oz Tin Cornell and Diehl MSRP: $13.65 $11.60 (You save $2.05 ) (7 reviews) Write a Review SKU: 101-5995 Quantity: Add to Wish List Description A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) In this sense, it is a deep digging mixture, not heavy, quite campfire smoky, not leathery, without horse-stable notes. The little black clump of tobacco you get in the tin is relatively easy to work with, but that's small redemption for the Latakia overload that follows a crumble, a load, and a light. A few lights required to get it going. They're almost like little bars of hashish, which of course, I never inhaled. a. any true believer could be the leader of the Islamic world. Indeed you can smell the latakia but also lots of turkish. Earthy, smoky, salty, leathery and full. For it IS a fun and unique tobacco. Room note reminds me of a wood stove. The actual cube of Latakia, I mean. Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares. In pipelore, this IS an "L-bomb" to be sure. I think you could improve any blend with the addition of PK, most aromatics excepted. This is, indeed, good tobacco. If 75% Latakia doesnt make for a Lat-Bomb, then I dont know what would (100% Latakia perhaps)? Made with the Latakia lover in mind, Pirate Kake is a pressed blend from Cornell & Diehl with medium strength and a substantial taste. . I would not suggest it to an unexperienced mainly aromatics smoker butif you enjoy classic english mixtures or perhaps good dark flakes do not miss it. Sweet taste and slight reminiscence of coconut. 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. English blends are my favorite treat. Karrots and pirate kake :: Pipe Tobacco Discussion for latakia lovers only and every one else too! It is pretty straightforward with its flavors , but in an enjoyable way, and as I said before it is a very cool and smooth smoke. Anyway, I've been happy as a clam with this one and can't recommend it enough to English lovers. This is now the bar for me as far as taste and just a purely enjoyable smoke goes. *5/30: Well- Seems tastes change- Latakias a little strong for me now, and I think I like it better as a side dish, rather than main course.Still quality stuff though. Pirate Kake will fool you with its robust and hearty taste. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Pipe Tobacco Can - 2oz A few weeks ago I rediscovered several ounces of this stuff that I had put away for aging and forgotten about. It is not a Latakia bomb, but a super creamy, medium body, medium strength medium deepness Latakia blend. I intend to smoke half of my stockpile fresh, but I'm also looking forward to how PK will taste with a little age, and the Latakia softened a little. I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend and my apologies for what follows. I enjoy English blends regularly but not exclusively. However, to me, this blend is terrific. Love them. Musky Latakia and Turkish with some burleyits good. Pairs great with a nicely aged tawny port, or a Macallan Cask Strength. The Latakia used in this is top notch however and had a great taste. No real complexity here but this is not a blend you sit and ponder over, you know exactly what you are getting and I like that sometimes. I bought the English sampler of C&D, a came across this blend. You either love Latakia or you seldom partake in it. An ode to Cyprian Latakia if there ever was one. I really like this one. I find it creamy, smoky and wonderfully perfect. It still took a fair amount of relights to get it going each time. Easy peasy Mister Pirate. It takes a bit of patience to light, but once it gets going it lasts for a very long time. I want to add one more star it is growing on me. Thanks C&D! All in all what a great smoke Age When Smoked: Fresh to 6 months depending on updates considered. Haharrrrr!! Just a great meaty smoke. It lacks a little bit of a component: Virginia. But i mixed about 60% of this w 40% of comoys #4 and majic happened. Enter 64 in quantity box for 4 pounds. I do enjoy this from time to time, but it is not really that great of an achievment in tobacco blending. The bulk of my purchase is going to my cellar for aging, which will mellow out this Latakia bomb. The cake is loose and breaks into a ribbon cut easy for packing. Its packed with a perfect punch, with just enough bite. :). The good: This is fun stuff with its astonishing black brick of tobacco, and the initial taste upon light up is a wonderful, rich & intense, smokiness. Smells pretty full on on the tin and while smoking. A must try for the latakia-haulics! 80 ounces/ 5 pounds $199.50. Lighting up the bowl I was greeted by smoke rolling from the bowl and a rich, heavy, sweet smoke that I found very pleasing and that dominated this smoke. One of my favorites. The room note is sublime. It stank. The age has definitely blended the strong latakia together into the others. I like Burley tobaccos as well, I just don't think this blend uses it well. Note: not for young smokers - this tobacco requires however some experience! In this case, Burley doesnt help the blend and it is necessary like smoking pure Latakia. After the bowl is finished youll know for many hours that youve smoked lots of Latakia by the shear amount of oils that coat your mouth. the 75% latakia will stomp you; like being taken prisoner by blackbeard himself. Stouter than most of those "late evening" blends and a great way to end the day. I recommend a small bowl with a longish stem for best smoke. It's become my absolute favorite smoke. sample and I liked this blend so much, I ordered 8 ounces then 16 ounces sizes to store and smoke over time. The nic-hit is medium. I left the lid off for 2 hours and smokes fine now. This is a fantastic blend. I foresee lots of Pirate Kake and Star of the East Flake in my pipe smoking future. I'll be honest. 8 ounces $21.20. The room note may scare away some people that would normally sit by when you smoke this one. Still very smoky. Latakia value on the planet. Found another chewy block of this magnificent cake at the great Jack's Tobacco Shop in Milwaukee. I've decided I would rather put my money towards PK. Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. I had forgotten how nice that first blast of latakia is when it's lit. That said, its a heavy Latakia Mixture that is tasty. It also has a clean finish thats not heavy in the mouth. By: Robert m. Product: Captain Earle's Private Stock 2oz . Try it! IMO it is a really good experience, not like a pure latakia, it has his own personality and delivers what it is suppose to deliver. The oriental come up for air but just barely. With the benefit of hindsight, I suspect that memory had concentrated what had probably been the modest Latakia content of the Balkan I was trying to rediscover simply because it was the most sharply distinguishable component of the mixture and such a novelty when I first started smoking Balkans. The Cavendish doesn't moderate this blend at all, and the Turkish is AWOL. An occasional excess has its place in life, and Pirate Kake is an excess. It is a strong smoke but pleasant to the pallet. A blend of burleys, orientals and a whopping 75% latakia, Pirate Kake is full, smooth and creamy when young. It reminded me of smoking a burnt out matchstick or if you were to smoke the smoke off of a meat smoker. Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Fancy +1. It is very moist. Perhaps in future I'll give a blend a bit more time for me to discover all it offers. Rating: 5 out of 5 big hoop earings and cutlass', Enjoy. Shopping. Which is exactly the Latakia taste I look for. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. I like it, but not sure if I'll buy more. Three stars for PK. Preparation isn't to difficult although it is kind of tough to rub out for a "krumble kake". Have nice weekend ! Brings me to another time and place. Very consistent flavor that was much to my taste of this very uniquely wonderful blend that really is for those looking for something different. All she said was ?that smells kinda strong.? A classic pipe room note scent that will turn bystanders into tokers. Very consistent smoke. That's not a negative statement, just an observation. To me, the tin note is mostly smoke and leather, with some wood and maybe a wee bit of fruitiness. Cornell & Diehl: Pirate Kake 2oz Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 003-016-0059 A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) One of my favorite after-dinner, sitting on the porch, watching-the-glaciers-move pipes is a "latakia parfait", constructed thusly: In a tallish bowl combine first Old Ironsides as broken flakes (bottom third), next crumbled Pirate Kake (middle third), and finally Commonwealth Mixture (top third of bowl). Pirate kake has that nutty burly and the sour orientals in the background of a sea of Latakia. As Devil's advocate, this is the best contemporary Latakia based English I've smoked barring my ancient faves: Sullivan's 00 & XX blends from 50 years ago. If I could describe this blend in one word it would be creamy. This is a real acquired taste. I truly enjoy reminiscing on the flavor and the smokey smell in my moustache well after my bowl has been finished. Even then it's a very nice smoke. Update 01/19/06- One thing that wasn't put in my original review is that Pirate Kake is a wonderful DGT tobacco, in fact sometimes I think I prefer to smoke it after a few hours left in the pipe. Its a circus sideshow blend, taking its place on stage next to the Bearded Lady and Mr. Lifto (google him, kids.) This burns well and maintains my attention from beginning to end. I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend. Tastes like Karo Syrup and Latikia. Its one of the best, Very robust and authentic tobacco english..strong..wow. I am a lover of strong peaty scotches, and this right here reminds me of the taste of a full strength Ardbeg. My have times changed, and so has my taste in tobacco blends. Not nearly as overpowering as some say. I enjoyed it because of that. The present tin information report: A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%) of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. I immediately thought of a bouquet of dried herbs. Intensified if you will. Similar Blends: the body and strength are very similar to Dunhill standard mixture, but the taste is unique.. Too much Latakia??? ok, campfire and dead trees works for me, too. The flavor is smooth and fulfilling. It has a pleasant aftertaste. I prefer to not rub this one out or it will burn too fast on you. Very pleasant smoke Great flavor. God might be in the Va/Per or aromatic camp. If I were making an algorithm, I'd be able to tease out who is being pumped by some reviewers vs those doing it for love of hobby. The aroma was all latakia and the taste was pretty much the same. The flavor to me is straight up latakia, smokey, earthy, dark, bold and richbut surprisingly smooth and creamy. If I had a preference I would add a stoved Virginia to this blend to round it out and add richness to it. I bought a hunk of this looking for a purer form of latakia to decide whether I really was a latakia guy or not. UPDATE 11-18-2009: I'm afraid I must contradict my own recent review of Pirate Kake. Not much to say beyond that. For me, this is my favorite Lat. About mid bowl it seemed to mellow out and I did get some nice sweet notes. I found it to be an excellent blend. The smell in your tin is strongly smoky, as you would expect. I will say I like it, a lot but this is not a tobacco that you need to ponder. I could very well see pirates smoking this out of their clay pipes as they flew the Jolly Roger. It is far from being monochromatic though, which I will get to in a second. I don't notice the Burley at a sip, which is fine, since I'm not a Burley fan. January 16, 2023. I'm also starting to appreciate exactly how smooth Pirate Kake is relative to how much Latakia it contains. Maybe it isn't well balanced, but for an after-dinner smoke, when you have feasted on smoked meats, it is delightful. Flavoring? This is the kind of smoke you'd like after eating a big steak. This is not a tobacco for the neophyte but for the latakia fiend who wants full-bodied spice, depth and complexity in their smoke. Some may be surprised to see a healthy portion of Brown Burley and Turkish, but don't be fooled because Pirate Kake is a Latakia powerhouse. I had forgotten how much I like this stuff, but I still don't consider it one of my regular smokes. It was some of the nicest Latakia I have smoked in some time. Had a little bit of a time getting this to light with the high latakia content, but it worked in the end. The cons: It comes in a little brick - it look very suspicious. The smell of burned wood and leather is very evident from the tin. Slipped a nother cob into the arsenal yestiddy. Smells like fine, sweet Latakia. There is just n o reason for it. The quality of the leaf is good, as are all C&D blends that I have had. Amazing!! My preference has always been for latakia forward blends but admit to having reservations to smoking anything that had a 70% latakia content. This is Lat strong, so if you don't like Latakia, take a pass. It is very monotone and I don't notice the "other" oriental varieties at all. I can't detect other content in it, than latakia and some latakia blended with a pinch of latakia. Enjoy! But not just any Latakia. There's something about the experience that's like drinking neat tea. Im sipping on a bowl right now and I can honestly say this is the best pipe tobacco Ive ever had. Latakia lovers delight! of exceptional latakia accompanied by Turkish and burley, Pirate Cake by Cornell & Diehl is a latakia lover's treasure. Maybe not a daily smoke for most people, but definitely something to have on hand. Relights are much less frequently on the bottom half of the bowl, in fact, it is burning quite well. Tobacco is soft and dry. The turkish offers nice counterpoint, but no standard campfire, woody, earthy et al aromas to be had on this trip. The Crumble Kake is a pleasure to deal with, not to moist and just dry enough to run through your fingers as if you are digging up a treasure from some tropical island beach. It was very smoky yet smooth (smelled a bit like a camp fire). Not an all day smoke,. First off, I love latakia-from blends with just a hint to full blown blends like this wonderful smoke from C&D. Great for an everyday smoke if you like latakia. The turkish tobacco is the perfect counterpoint to keep this from being a one dimesional smoke, and the burley keeps things very cool. Will save this for chilly, rainy nights. No Flavoring detected. It has a cake cut. Create New Wish List; Facebook; Email; Print; Twitter; . Non una EM un Latakia tenuto sotto controllo dai due altri componenti. The tobacco is not super pressed, its easy to rub and easy to fill your pipe (unlike Seattle Pipe Clubs Plum Pudding). The bars rub out easily enough, and the moisture content is almost right for smoking straight out of the tin, though 20 minutes of drying time doesn't hurt. Another winner from C&D. I don't have any problem smoking this. I had it in a plastic bag that was inside a bail jar. If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. Flavor wise, it's not as strong as one might expect and I'd say the nic level is medium. As others have mentioned, Pirate Kake would probably blend very well with FVF, or other sweet, full bodied, predominately English or Virginia blends. This stuff is the bomb. When smoked immediately after opening the package, the aroma becomes watery, so it is best to let it dry. But what does come as a surprise, even though this packs a heady punch of smokiness, there's still a small amount of room for the nutty Burley and woody Oriental's; the Burley more-so. Pipe Used: A bunch because it's a go to blend for me. Burns well, I like to dry it a bit but its okay not, just a little more moisture in the bowl than Id generally like. Definitely not an all-day thing, as it would become boring. I had a very tough time finding any other flavor to come through from the Burley or Turkish tobaccos. We all know that to us Cyprus is famous for its Latakia, but I must wonder if this one is not prepared over orange wood fires (orange orchards being another forte of Cyprus). I still rate it at three stars, and worth your consideration if you're into heavy English blends. i have found this one to be better if smoked only from time to time, and not as a good daily smoke, as more than one bowl in a day leaves the mouth unable to taste anything else for several hours. Not even sure if you could order online like you do today. It may be strong enough that you might want to store it in the garage so it does not influence your tobacco collection. Pre light draw is sweet latakia and some oriental notes. Bought this and smoked it right away from the tin. I find it starts to mellow out a little after six months so I keep a stock on hand for aging. So I went ahead and ordered it. I can see why some like this alot, and some who would never smoke it more than an initial bowl. I like to smoke upon occasion - not something I break out often but when I do I really enjoy it. Easy smoking. I get wood smoke, earth, leather, & savory meaty bbq notes from the latakia, which is quite robust, but also well supported by a good bit of floral sweetness & nice incensey notes. That being said, it is still something to go into with your eyes open. 4 stars. I enjoyed it immensely and it really fed the itch for something different. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. Im glad I gave in and ordered this blend. Finally another Latakia forward mixture without any Virginia. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. The very epitome of lat bomb. Needless to say this is something that I now smoke daily and I encourage you to as well. I like something that keeps me interested through the bowl, a little evolution, a little complexity.

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