Cornell & Diehl's "Byzantium"

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barry108

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Jun 19, 2013
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Just tried a few bowls of C&D Byzantium (bulk) and thought I'd pass along an opinion or two on it:
Pouch Aroma: Strong full-flavor English blend aroma, lots of Latakia it would seem.
Room Note: Rich, woodsy smoke smell, but not entirely unpleasant. Probably not for the pipe-averse.
Pouch Moisture: A little on the drier side of most, but this is a C&D trait.
First Third: What you expect in an English tobacco blend. Rich and a little spicy from what looks like Perique chunks. A hint of things to come.
Middle Third: Flavor develops well, Spicy and smoky. Full-flavor tobacco with subtle woods and floral notes. A little cigar-like, without the cigar stench.
Bottom Third: Easily smokes to the last bit to a fine ash with little or no dottle left. Flavors get a little more intense here, but not unpleasant.
Bite: Some, but I tend to smoke a little fast and hot. Left to dry for a half-hour or so might clear this up entirely.
Vitamin N: Moderate. Almost a little much for me, but I smoke mostly, but not exclusively aromatics, so YMMV.
Overall, I'd recommend this to a fan of English blends. Lots of flavor and not too much nicotine.
8 out of 10

 

barry108

Lurker
Jun 19, 2013
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Kansas
That could be entirely subjective on my part; I quit smoking everything for about fifteen years and have just picked my pipes up again a few weeks ago. What's "moderate" to me might be next to nothing to a more seasoned smoker.
And thanks! Nice to be here in such a fine community. :D

 

papipeguy

Lifer
Jul 31, 2010
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Bethlehem, Pa.
Welcome, Barry, and thanks for the review. Byzantium is another C&D blend I intend to order. I really like their stuff as they seem to always take an interesting turn with their blends.

Keep the notes coming.

 

oldredbeard

Part of the Furniture Now
Jul 20, 2012
628
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Welcome Barry, and thanks for the review. I have had this one one my list to try, now I will have to give it go.

 

jmagen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Nov 30, 2016
118
2
My 2oz of bulk arrived wet as a scuba suit. Waiting for my patience to add up so I can dry enough for a bowl.

 

irishearl

Lifer
Aug 2, 2016
2,155
3,798
Kansas
Have smoked it and liked it. But prefer C&D's Odessa which seems to be Byzantium with burley. The burley gives it an earthier, fuller taste.

 
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