Cornell & Diehl Bulk: Billy Budd

[weezell]

Am a big fan of C&D Old Joe Krantz. Could not resist buying a pound of Billy Budd. How did I do? Reviews looked like something I would love...

 

[mso489]

For burley lovers, C&D blends, and OJK and Billy Budd in particular, are primo.

 

[beastkhk]

Some really good stuff. I started with Billy Budd and moved on to OJK which is my favorite burley blend. I still keep at least 1/4 lb of Billy Budd on hand though. Was getting a little low so I topped off on that sale as well.

 

[zekest]

Grabbed me a pound of C&D Exclusive!

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Finest Virginia Perique in all the lands.

 

[tuold]

Haven't tried Billy Budd yet but ordered Haunted Bookshop and Bayou Night for the first time.

 

[wyfbane]

Billy Budd is terrific! You should enjoy it.

 

[newbroom]

I watched a youtube video of a tour of the C&D facilities and an interview with the two top blenders.

I had my pen and paper ready when the fellow making the video asked these guys what THEIR favorite C&D blends were.

They mentioned Haunted Bookshop and Old Joe Krantz, but also 5 O'clock Shadow, Autumn Evening, Exhausted Rooster, Epiphany, Heritage, the Burley Cakes, #1,2, 3. and one that I couldn't make out, I thought he said eau callie...but it's not that...it's Old something, I think...anyway...

These folks make nice tobacco blends. They're Greg Peases's blender. I've only tried JKP and that was very early on in my piping. Although I was new to this delightful pastime, I found JKP to be strong, but very tasty and very satisfying. I'll be trying some more of their blends soon.

 

[newbroom]

ha ha....eau callie....it's Oak Alley!

 

[conlejm]

Billy Budd is one of my favorite blends. The cigar leaf adds a nice flavor. I hope you enjoy it.

 

[papipeguy]

BB is a robust blend and terrific in a cob. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts.

 

[derfargin]

I enjoy me some Billy Budd. You made a good choice sir.