C&D's Sam's Blend

[Pipelady20]

Bought this one weeks ago for a change, and because of the very nice tin art of a Black Lab. Decided to open this one today because I was looking for a different taste without a lot of flavor. This one has latakia, perique and black Cavendish. The dark tobacco in the tin smelled of a toned-down latakia and dark chocolate. The tobacco had just the right moisture.

Pleasantly surprised. A smooth smoke, no bite, relaxing and one I really enjoyed smoking slowly. I'm not well versed on tobacco but my guess is that the slight flavor is the latakia. I'm actually surprised I don't hear about this blend and see few reviews. Too bad they don't have 8oz tins or bulk amounts. I imagine there's another blend similar to this one out there but this was great. Can certainly smoke this all day if wanted. I'm wondering if it will taste different after this first impression.

The tin says, "Cornell & Diehl's Sam's Blend is an exceptionally smooth blend of Cyprian Latakia, Perique, and unsweetened black Cavendish." Bravo on a hidden gem. In a world of so many tobaccos of similar components and blends it's nice to find these surprises.

 

[radrick96]

Bought this one weeks ago for a change, and because of the very nice tin art of a Black Lab. Decided to open this one today because I was looking for a different taste without a lot of flavor. This one has latakia, perique and black Cavendish. The dark tobacco in the tin smelled of a toned-down latakia and dark chocolate. The tobacco had just the right moisture.

Pleasantly surprised. A smooth smoke, no bite, relaxing and one I really enjoyed smoking slowly. I'm not well versed on tobacco but my guess is that the slight flavor is the latakia. I'm actually surprised I don't hear about this blend and see few reviews. Too bad they don't have 8oz tins or bulk amounts. I imagine there's another blend similar to this one out there but this was great. Can certainly smoke this all day if wanted. I'm wondering if it will taste different after this first impression.

The tin says, "Cornell & Diehl's Sam's Blend is an exceptionally smooth blend of Cyprian Latakia, Perique, and unsweetened black Cavendish." Bravo on a hidden gem. In a world of so many tobaccos of similar components and blends it's nice to find these surprises. View attachment 34173

Good review. I’ve always gravitated towards it due to it having a dog on the label but there is not a ton of reviews

Maybe C&D has so many blends, the older “gems” are missed.

I will be sure to pick up a tin due to your review!

 

[saltedplug]

You learn quickly. Sam's is an odd duck. I remember smoking it early on, and I believe it had a different name then. I too liked it but then stopped smoking it for some reason. To be on a forum is to be barraged by many many blends. It's fun to find your way through, but in finding it you sometimes lose it.

 

[rhoadsie]

You learn quickly. Sam's is an odd duck. I remember smoking it early on, and I believe it had a different name then. I too liked it but then stopped smoking it for some reason. To be on a forum is to be barraged by many many blends. It's fun to find your way through, but in finding it you sometimes lose it.

@saltedplug has it right. "Look, squirrel"

 

[Pipelady20]

Good review. I’ve always gravitated towards it due to it having a dog on the label but there is not a ton of reviews

Maybe C&D has so many blends, the older “gems” are missed.

I will be sure to pick up a tin due to your review!

Let us know what you think when you try it out

 

[Pipelady20]

You learn quickly. Sam's is an odd duck. I remember smoking it early on, and I believe it had a different name then. I too liked it but then stopped smoking it for some reason. To be on a forum is to be barraged by many many blends. It's fun to find your way through, but in finding it you sometimes lose it.

Good points! ?

 

[jaytex1969]

I always find blends lacking Virginia to be interesting. I may need to Get Some!

If you like that, consider trying LJ Peretti's Tashkent and C&D Pirate Kake Not saying they are that similar except they both lack VA.

 

[tfdickson]

You learn quickly. Sam's is an odd duck. I remember smoking it early on, and I believe it had a different name then. I too liked it but then stopped smoking it for some reason. To be on a forum is to be barraged by many many blends. It's fun to find your way through, but in finding it you sometimes lose it.

Maybe you are thinking of Black Dawg? Same blend but with Syrian Latakia. I used to love that one.

 

[Bowie]

Hmmmm, I think I'll try this one. In my experience, I either thoroughly enjoy or thoroughly dislike C&D blends. No middle ground. This one looks to be worth a shot.

 

[Pipelady20]

I always find blends lacking Virginia to be interesting. I may need to Get Some!

If you like that, consider trying LJ Peretti's Tashkent and C&D Pirate Kake Not saying they are that similar except they both lack VA.


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Oh ok. Certainly will try that Pirate Kake, I already have it but haven't popped the tin, I'lll have to do that this week. I'll have to take a look at the LJ Peretti blend, thanks!

 

[Pipelady20]

Hmmmm, I think I'll try this one. In my experience, I either thoroughly enjoy or thoroughly dislike C&D blends. No middle ground. This one looks to be worth a shot.

If you do check it out, let us know what you think. I had a second bowl because it was better than expected.

 

[olkofri]

I got a tin a couple of years ago. I've only smoked it once and I liked it; however, the day after I smoked it I had day-long nausea: dunno if it was the blend or something else; ever since I haven't touched it so I haven't had a chance to find out.

 

[saltedplug]

Good points! ?

Black Duck

 

[logs]

I always find blends lacking Virginia to be interesting. I may need to Get Some!

I know what you mean, although depending on what the Cavendish is made out of there still might be VA in this blend. In any case it does sound interesting.

 

[Pipelady20]

Black Duck

Is it this one? C&D still has Black Duck, and it has a high rate on SPC 4.83/5. Higher rate than I've seen before, I may have to try it out.

 

[saltedplug]

Maybe you are thinking of Black Dawg? Same blend but with Syrian Latakia. I used to love that one.

I think there was a "Black Duck" but agree that I was searching for "Black Dawg."

 

[saltedplug]

Is it this one? C&D still has Black Duck, and it has a high rate on SPC 4.83/5. Higher rate than I've seen before, I may have to try it out. View attachment 34225

They improbable picture is worth buying the tin.

 

[saltedplug]

Is it this one? C&D still has Black Duck, and it has a high rate on SPC 4.83/5. Higher rate than I've seen before, I may have to try it out. View attachment 34225

Any rating on SPC is only as good as the reviewer and the number of reviews. I was going to recommend tobaccoreviews but the reviews there have the same constraint. If you're reading a review that catches your interest, I would recommend rating the reviewer before the review.

 

[olkofri]

Black Dawg was renamed to Sam's Blend: it's the same thing.

 

[mso489]

That is great tin art. I also like the century-old pointer dog on the Granger tub, and formerly on the tin foil pouch (now discontinued). The perfection of that breed.