Cornell & Diehl Briar Fox

starcat

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 24, 2013

107

2

• Dec 4, 2013

• #1

This tobacco is listed as a smooth " blend " of Virginias and comes in a crumble cake form.

The tin aroma is superb and very inviting.

Smoking straight Virginia is new thing for me and while it may not be my main thing there is something drawing me back to it although I don't find the taste remarkable.

The kick comes off as strong in this one with the flavour seeming very straight. It catches me in the throat, similar to some Va Per I tried recently.

I think the quality is there and some may really like it.

The Fox on the label works for me.

I would be interested in reports on their Balkan style blends.
This is a good article I found on smoking Virginias:

http://www.jimscigarandpipe.info/virginia.html
All the best
SC

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

41,210

60,454

• Dec 4, 2013

• #2

Virginias seem to have their own complexity to me. It's not like an English blend where there are several distinct

tobaccos, but it still changes through the bowl and unfolds. Burley is somewhat steadier, but it has its own depth.

It's nice to go with essentially one tobacco, or a blend of one kind of tobacco with the Virginias. In rotation these

set up for blends of two or more tobaccos and offer a nice change and contrast.

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

7,195

456

• Dec 4, 2013

• #3

I enjoy Briar Fox. There is a bit of burley in it that gives it a slight nutty taste.

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,432

11,708

East Indiana

• Dec 4, 2013

• #4

I smoke quite a lot of Briar Fox, it smokes smooth and doesn't bite. I use it to break in all my pipes and it is great for removing ghosts.

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

5,194

5,100

• Dec 7, 2013

• #5

I've come close to smoking Briar Fox several times. Seems to me I had an 8 oz tin or several of the 2 oz. Sold, whatever I had; wish I had kept it.

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,176

33,394

Detroit

• Dec 7, 2013

• #6

I like the taste of Briar Fox, but it's a bit too much in the nic department for me, though.

 

murf

Can't Leave

Mar 1, 2013

446

1

• Dec 7, 2013

• #7

The tin note reminds me of the smell of horse feed, or a barn. But I like the taste. It is quite strong in nicotine.

 

msandoval858

Part of the Furniture Now

Jun 11, 2012

954

3

Austin, TX

• Dec 7, 2013

• #8

I've had a tin of Briar Fox stored away for 3 years now. It's one of those I pick up from to time and end up passing over and popping the seal on something else. This thread has me curious though, might crack it soon.

 

saltedplug

Lifer

Aug 20, 2013

5,194

5,100

• Dec 11, 2013

• #9

BF has always been a blend that I'm going to try; but I never do.

 

starcat

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 24, 2013

107

2

• Jan 13, 2014

• #10

As noted, it does have the nic going on and sometimes that is the necessity.

I would however like to hear of some alternate Virginias that get high marks with more flavor.

This one can be somewhat harsh and bitter.
SC

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

7,195

456

• Jan 13, 2014

• #11

Could it be that you are just having a reaction to the burley in Briar Fox? Can you normally smoke burley without issue?

 

delkhouri

Can't Leave

May 4, 2013

448

22

Columbus Ohio

• Jan 13, 2014

• #12

For some reason I have never smoked Briar Fox. I did just buy a tin over the weekend and it is currently on its way to me.

 

starcat

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 24, 2013

107

2

• Jan 15, 2014

• #13

I actually in my younger days liked Burley, but have not gotten any recently. Its on the list.

I'd like a Virginia with kick thats different from this one.

Possibly Old Dark Fired??
SC

 

peckinpahhombre

Lifer

Dec 24, 2012

7,195

456

• Jan 15, 2014

• #14

ODF is a top 10 blend for me, but then, I also like Briar Fox, so don't listen to me.

 

hotshot

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 26, 2014

266

2

• Feb 27, 2014

• #15

Well, I'm getting ready to fire up my first bowl of Briar Fox. I will let you know what I think tomorrow. I agree with the comments on it smelling like horse feed, hay, etc. But there is a lot more to it's complexity in the unburning aroma. Looking forward to seeing how it smoke. I'm sort of new to the non-aromatics, I think I'm gonna like them. God bless and have a great evening.

 

hotshot

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 26, 2014

266

2

• Feb 27, 2014

• #16

Ok, no need to wait to speak about this. It's good. Seems to have a little more "bite" if you can call it that, over the Sam Gawith Full Virginia Flake but the burn is better. Great flavor and it has a wonderful room note. I will smoke more of this and try it in some different pipes. I smoked it in my Stanwell tonight. I give it a thumbs up.

 

andrew

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

3,043

402

• Feb 27, 2014

• #17

If you're looking for Va's try McClellend's, it's what their known for. Blackwoods flake, St. James woods, Christmas Cheer, all wonderful smokes.

 

hotshot

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 26, 2014

266

2

• Feb 27, 2014

• #18

Thanks Andrew! Just trying new stuff. I'm also interested in some English blends. I used to smoke a good one years ago, but can't remember what it was. I'm really loving an aromatic called Black Gold. But want to open other horizons. Thanks again and God bless.

 

hotshot

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 26, 2014

266

2

• Feb 27, 2014

• #19

<br />

 

andrew

Lifer

Feb 13, 2013

3,043

402

• Feb 28, 2014

• #20

If you want to try some english blends hotshot dunhill MM965 and nightcap is great, as well as Newminister english oriental and newminister english luxus, they're all nicely balanced blends that aren't too strong in any one area. Just an all around nice balance.