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Cornell & Diehl - Manhattan Afternoon 2oz
Too young
This tin dated 10th of July 2025. Not bad, nothing fancy. It just need some more time. A buy now smoke later category.
Cornell & Diehl - Fires on the Levee 2oz
Blazing fire hot
Gimme fuel gimme fire gimme that which I desire.
Peterson - Royal Yacht 50g
Excellent
Light topping. I'm not sure what it's but I'm not into it. After a light, it's tastes amazing and the strength is awesome. I'm so going to buy more and cellar them
Warped - The Red Hunt 2oz
Definitely aromatic
This smells like fruit alcohol. Not sure what fruit it is , with maybe a faint chocolate smells. Should label this as aromatic family not Virginia. No indication saying it's going to smell like this . Unfortunately I bought 3 tins. Deng!
Half and Half - Half and Half 1.5oz
Not bad
Smells almost like Carter hall, slightly stronger than Cartel Hall. It bites a bit, just a bit. I'll need to dry them to not getting bite and to decrease the aromatic smells. Not bad, but id rather go for Cartel Hall
Cornell & Diehl - Dark Burley
Totally blending based
I'm a big fan of Burley. This one is strong, good nicotine hit with very Burley as it is. Good for blending. Can't do this on a daily basis Home blending then!
Cornell & Diehl - Virginia Flake
Sweet Virginia, but
Sweet, tangy. Sip it please or it'll bite. I'll go for bright Virginia if I want to smoke straight. This one yes good for blending
Cornell & Diehl - Bayou Morning Flake 2oz
Thank you The HP
I'm writing this to show my appreciation for The HP’s 101 Blends Project — it’s really helped me decide which blends are actually worth trying. I noticed that The HP uses a Missouri Meerschaum Pride cob and I smoke with cobs for so long that I don't remember where are my briars. In the past, I used to rely on Smokingpipes’ star ratings when choosing blends — and honestly, I disagreed with about half of them. But when I started following The HP’s reviews, I found that I agree with him about 80–90% of the time, especially for non-English blends. When he gives a blend 5 stars, I know it’s worth buying a full pound even without sampling. Thank you, HP — you're the man! Now, about the Bayou Morning Flake I have: I’ve cellared nine tins from 2019 and 2020. I just opened a 2020 tin, and here’s my take: It’s a VaPer blend, aged for about five years. The tin was a little bloated. Upon opening, I got sweet, fermented fruit notes with a touch of sour vinegar. The tobacco is mostly dark, even darker than a recent bulk batch I purchased. It was just slightly dry, but perfect for smoking. In the bowl, it’s mellow, smooth, and doesn’t bite the tongue. The flavor feels more pronounced than the ribbon cut version. This is a blend you really should try in both fresh and aged forms, and compare flake vs ribbon to see the difference. A truly wonderful, no-regret blend — whether you buy it fresh or aged, in bulk or tins, ribbon or flake.
Missouri Meerschaum - Zenon Bent (6mm)
Great
My go-to pipe for English and Balkan blends. The stem were not glued to the bowl properly, I then need to separate and glue it back again. The same thing happens with my wooden poker. Works well after reglue. Just don't push the stem into the bowl too hard. Update There are 2 hairline cracks that getting longer to the bottom of the bowl.
Missouri Meerschaum - Pony Express
Good one
Picked up a few small Chinese cobs, but this one’s bigger and the bowl is much better. I’m using a bent unfiltered stem — gives a drier, smoother smoke.
Missouri Meerschaum - Morgan Natural
Works well
Picked up a few small Chinese cob pipes, but this one’s bigger and the bowl is much better. I’m using a bent unfiltered stem — gives a drier, smoother smoke.
Missouri Meerschaum - Legend 5th Avenue Bent (6mm)
Good one
It's similar to Pride, but this one with maybe plastersine, or Paris plaster on its outer bowl.
Missouri Meerschaum - Iconic Legend Bent (6mm)
white stem yeay
This pipe works really well. I love the white stem — looks cool and feels nice. Great for a quick, easy smoke.
Missouri Meerschaum - MacArthur 5-Star Natural Straight
Awesome classic pipe
A great value pipe if you're after a long stem and a generous chamber. The MacArthur 5-Star really stands out — it looks impressive, with a massive bowl that turns heads every time you light up. It can also fits a 6mm filter. If you intend to use medico filter, you need to cut it a bit. For something more practical, the Ray offers a simplified version of the MacArthur design. Please noted that macarthur bent & the ray are with maybe 3' of chamber depth, while this one with 2' depth.
Missouri Meerschaum - The Ray
Practical simplified version of macarthur
A Great value pipe if you're after a long stem and a generous chamber. The MacArthur 5-Star really stands out — it looks impressive, with a massive bowl that turns heads every time you light up. For something more practical, the Ray offers a simplified version of the MacArthur design. And yes you can use 6mm filter
Missouri Meerschaum - Imperial Blue Hardwood Apple Bent
Excellent
Beautiful stem, spacious bowl and yes this one can fit a 6mm filter
Cornell & Diehl - Old Joe Krantz
Better than haunted bookshop
picked this up after seeing a few solid reviews here and there. The Burley is crisp — not too wet, not too dry. You get that typical tangy note from the Virginia and Perique combination. It’s got a pleasant cocoa aroma, nutty flavor, and a solid upper-medium nicotine hit. Honestly, it’s a big step up from Haunted Bookshop.
Old German Clay - Basic Briar Medium Billiard Churchwarden with Aluminum (9mm)
My first churchwarden
Basic briar as it is. Reasonable price, Lightweight. It serves it purpose. Reliable.Good for beginner. If you're into work art, good finishing, high quality grade of briar go for a higher segment.
Missouri Meerschaum - Country Gentleman Natural Bent (6mm)
Slightly bigger than county gentleman
Country gentleman is my favorite cob. Solid grip, generous chamber and reliable for heavy duty daily use. This natural version is however somehow better. It turns reddish after I accidentally dip it in alcohol, slightly bigger than country gentleman and also able withstand rough daily use Worth every penny!
Cornell & Diehl - XXV Reserve: Dusk 2oz
Stop overthinking. Just get them.
The great thing about this release? It’s an anniversary edition — not your usual small batch that pops up again in a year like a bad sequel. Some folks will grab 15 tins a day like they're stocking up for the tobacco apocalypse. Others will hoard them like treasure, never lighting a single bowl — just admiring their tin fortresses. Me? I’ll grab a few, smoke one fresh, and hope I’m still kicking when it’s time to crack open the next. So stop overthinking — grab some while your wallet still agrees with you. Future-you will thank you. Or at least nod approvingly from the cellar
Cornell & Diehl - XXV Reserve: Dawn 2oz
10000 tins to go
Hot cakes. 10000 tins to go. Cellaring C&D tins is half the fun — especially when the tins start puffing up like little aging balloons. That’s usually the Virginias doing their magic. This one’s a straight Virginia, so don’t be surprised if the tin looks like it’s been hitting the gym after a year or two. Trust me, it’ll age beautifully. This is a once-in-a-lifetime drop. Blink and it’s gone — so grab it super fast, or you’ll be stuck watching someone else post theirs in 2030 while you cry into your empty jar.
Sir Walter Raleigh - Regular 7oz
Cellar them
I bought a pouch some time ago. It had a sour smell and a sharp bite. Tried it again a few days ago — the sourness had faded, and the bite was gone. It just needed time.
Peterson - Connoisseur's Choice 50g
Smells good .
More like a perfume. Keeps mosquitoes and moths away. People around you might be happy for the aromatic notes. Tastes nothing
Cult - Blood Red Moon 50g
Not bad
It's an ok smoke. But it's too wet that after 2 years the tin got rusticated but manageable. Best to enjoy this ASAP. I Won't buy this again
Sutliff - TS-20 Louisiana Perique
Nice
I somehow hate the smell. Pungent! But it tastes so good. Never not that strong so enjoy them without worrying of getting nicotine induced. And thank you Sutliff for that free 5' length of 4mm hemp rope in my 8oz bulk, how I wish I could smoke it
McConnell - Maduro 50g
Worst
Molasses with hint of rum. Low strength of nicotine. It bites real hard. Straight Virginia cased with brown sugar are way more better than this. Terrible. Worst
Carter Hall - Carter Hall 14oz
Not bad
Just good enough to be my daily smokes. Ill go for Prince Albert which is a bit stronger
Old German Clay - Tavern Belge (Black)
Almost perfect!
My first black clay pipe. I Paint the tip for about 1' with Matt clay varnish (2 layers). I further wrap the center of the pipe with 2mm hemp rope. Voila! Fragile, please be careful. Buy 2 or more just in case you drop it.
Old German Clay - Tavern Belge
Awesome
My first clay pipe. I Paint the tip for about 1 1/2' with acrylic paint (3 layers) and with Matt clay varnish (2 layers). I further wrap the center of the pipe with 2mm hemp rope. Voila! Fragile, please be careful. Buy 2 or more just in case you drop it.
Cornell & Diehl - Kajun Kake 2oz
Fantastic
Open up a 2020 tin last month, Nothing fancy. Had a bowl after a month, and Deng! Voila! Easily dried. Just do not dry them up too long.
Books - Arturo Fuente: Since 1912
Seriously ?
It's ok. 1200 for a book are way better than losing at a blackjack table
Missouri Meerschaum - Missouri Pride Bent (6mm)
Functional & practical
Technically I can get the same shape from China at 1/2 of the price, but with different quality. This true original MM are way better in quality, functional, practical and long lasting.
Davidoff - Flake Medallions 50g
Bold
A 2024 tin. Bold. Lots of black Cavendish perhaps. Not memorable but no regrets.
Cornell & Diehl - Red Carpet 2oz
Perfect
I'm currently in vaper mode. This one satisfies me most Full flavor with right level of nicotine. Tin dated 25/09/2024, mellow enough with no bite. but unfortunately no 8oz and above available
Missouri Meerschaum - Boone Bent (6mm)
Very happy anyway
I'm so happy with the generous chamber inner diameter & depth. 4.5 stars as even you can insert a medico filter easily, you need to cut it a bit. So for this one I'll cut my medico into two
Orlik - Golden Sliced 100g
My favourite vaper!
Very sweet indeed with just a hint of Perique. Smooth, no bite at all
Daughters & Ryan - Windsail Platinum 16oz
Sweet, smooth & mellow
Low strength, sweet, smooth, mellow yet satisfacting. Best daughters & Ryan straight virginia I rolled them!
Cornell & Diehl - Kelly's Coin 2oz
Good blend
Burley yes with strong notes of black Cavendish. Smooth yet strong. Had a bowl and i hit my perfect nicotine level needed. End up having 3 bowls in a row. Awesome! Quite strong i warned ya.
Filters & Adaptors - Savinelli 6mm Filters - Balsa (300 Pack)
Works great
Absorb moisture really well. Fits well into my mm cob even better than medico.
A&C Petersen - Escudo Navy Deluxe 50g
Good one but not memorable
Currently opening a 2023 tin. With so much of good reviews, now is the time. Mellow, smooth, fermented fruits and without a bite. Not memorable but no regrets. Id rather go for peter stokebye, or bayou morning yes.
Cornell & Diehl - Haunted Bookshop 2oz
Average Joe
Had a bloated tin, smooth, mellow with no tonguebite. Im sorry but im expecting maybe dried fruity notes which is not there. Just not for me
Cornell & Diehl - Yorktown
Best Virginia blend ever
So good. Smooth,.little bite, sweet & good nicotine strength. Im so going to get a pound
Tabac de la Semois - Reserve du Patron 3.5oz
Best burley!
Ive tried very few burley, five brothers, some from sutliff & c&d, and from highland of gayo, acheh, Indonesia. Well this is the best i ever had.
Cornell & Diehl - Sunday Picnic 8oz
All time favorite
I’m not really a pipe smoker before. Back in 2018, i tried a few aromatics and Virginia, but got really bad tongue bite. After that, I gave up and just smoked cigars. In 2023, I went to a cigar shop, and they convinced me to buy one bloated tin of Sunday Picnic they still had. I didn’t plan to buy it, but after some time, I just gave it a try. It was my first time trying anything from Cornell & Diehl. When I opened the tin, it made a loud pop like a shotgun. The smell was amazing—very sweet and fruity, like something fermented. I really liked it. After a few puffs, I fell in love. It was so sweet and smooth, I almost felt like I wanted to eat it. After that, I managed to find maybe 10–15 more bloated tins from other places and smoked half of them happily. Recently, I bought some fresh ones. The tobacco is not as dark as in the bloated tins, and the taste is not as sweet or mellow. There is a unique smell, maybe from the Orientals, but not as strong like before. Even though I usually like strong tobacco with high nicotine, Sunday Picnic is still my number one favorite. I really hope they will make it in 16oz or bulk someday.
Captain Earle's - Stimulus Package 2oz
Latakia bomb
Extra latakia. If you going for strength, go for 10 russians.
Low Country - Atalaya 2oz
My second tried vaperor
I'm new to pipe smoking. My 1st tried vaperor is Sunday picnic, which is so good. This one with less that sweet, fermented fruity sweet notes
Captain Earle's - Ten Russians 2oz
Extra Latakia!
Robust Latakia blend, full bodied with medium nicotine hit. If you love Latakia you going to love this.
Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation - Small Batch Freja & Loki 2oz
Fantastic
Pricey yes. Fruity!. Quite similar to an aged C&D Sunday Picnic. I bought 2 tins and very sure that this will aged beautifully
Peterson - De Luxe Navy Rolls 50g
Beautiful!
Mellow. Almost no bite. I got two tins to age. HONESTLY I I like bird's eye better
Sutliff - Z92 Vanilla Custard
wonderful creamy vanilla aroma
vanilla custard, literally. smells so good
Peter Stokkebye - PS403 Luxury Bullseye Flake
sedap ya amat
mahal tapi sedap. lidah pun ok. ada sikit macam rokok. nikotin level ngam. berbaloi2
Cleaners & Cleaning Supplies - Falcon Dry Rings
a must have unless you like it wet
had mine without this. bites, sore troat and things. i now smoke with this everytime
Missouri Meerschaum - The General Bent (6mm)
a must have
youll need this when you have time and need to smoke more. works great for me
Filters & Adaptors - Medico Filters
bagus ni
harga ok, berat pun ringan, efisyen pun iya. gasak pakai dia kuning/hitam betul baru tuko. berbaloi pakai
Cornell & Diehl - Billy Budd 2oz
not my cup of coffee
full bodied, good strength. but im expecting maybe cigar alike. my bad.
Mac Baren - HH Rustica Ready Rubbed
vitamin N
a bit mellow than the tinned one. good amount of vitamin N, slightly dry
Mac Baren - HH Rustica Flake 3.5oz
sweet & strong
its sweeter & stronger than the bulk. tastes good but i dont like the room notes
Five Brothers - Five Brothers 1.25oz
good value for money
its an OTC pipe tobacco. how i wish this is an OTC too here. Straight burley. Awesome!
Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Brown Flake Unscented
a good mistake
i mistakenly bought 8oz of this when i should get the dark unscented. well this is good. No bite, cool smokes. its only a bit pricey
Low Country - Natural Virginia & Burley
this is good
good reasonable price. never not disappointing. good as its own or for blending
Low Country - Natural Virginia & Oriental
superb!
good as it is. i mix it with a little latakia and voila!
Dan Tobacco - Blue Note 50g
Bites
Among few tobaccos I tried when I started pipe smoking. Smells & taste wonderful but it bites. Maybe we are not meant to be together
Cornell & Diehl - Barrister 2oz
Great!
Latakia indeed with some spices. Burley, & Virginia just to add. Good strength just hit me right. If you love Latakia, you're going to love this.
Cornell & Diehl - Granulated Perique
Good one
It's like five brothers but with fermented notes and spices. Stronger than five brothers indeed. Worth it!
Cornell & Diehl - Dark Fired Kentucky 2oz
A bit similar to latakia
I found the smoky notes a bit similar to latakia, to where I'm more to Latakia. This of course are stronger than Latakia
Cornell & Diehl - Latakia 2oz
Perhaps the best Latakia I ever had
I never had a Syrian Latakia, and only had 3 -4 any other manufacturers Latakia. This one is the best , still.
Cornell & Diehl - Autumn Evening
Maple syrup with pancake
Imagine. Having a hot pancake with maple syrup. That's how it goes.
Gawith Hoggarth & Co. - Dark Flake Unscented
Superb
No bite, strong smell, high nicotine. Smoky and I really love the mixture of it smell by using a corn cob. Highly recommended if you're into high nicotine tobacco.
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