Cornell & Diehl Carolina Red Flake w/ Perique: First Impressions

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Jan 27, 2020
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Still waiting on my delivery...it went to PR by accident!

Should be here next week sometime...

Tracking Details
• In Transit to Next Facility, 04/10/2020
Departed USPS Regional Facility, April 9, 2020, 6:30 pm, SAN JUAN PR DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Arrived at USPS Regional Facility, April 9, 2020, 10:20 am, SAN JUAN PR DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending, April 7, 2020, 5:08 pm, LONGS, SC 29568
Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item, April 7, 2020, 2:09 pm, LONGS, SC 29568

I’ve had a package stuck in “in transit to next facility” since Thursday.
 

americaman

Part of the Furniture Now
May 1, 2019
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Thank you for the kind comments. I appreciate it.

Update: On the second smoke of this blend the perique seems to have mellowed out, perhaps from having the tin opened. It is a smooth, cool smoke, but the bulk of what I said still stands as my personal review.
 

jcsoldit

Lifer
Mar 27, 2010
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Wisconsin
I have 6 pins, 5 of which will be allowed to age for at least a year. I like the perique, but like most Virginia forward blends this one can benefit from a little more time. I'm happy with the purchase.
 

Dirty D

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Nov 19, 2019
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Just got 2 tins one for now one for the "cellar" . So far 3 bowls in I feel like its very similar to xx dark flake. Wish I still had some xxdf left to compare... I like it, tastes like fine natural unflavored baccy to me. Can't wait to see how my cellar tin is when I pop it open in a few weeks. I agree with op about tea and raisin tin note. I jarred the open one and am enjoying it. I'd even recommend buying some just for the 18 yr old perique if you're into VaPers . Cheers!
 
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danimalia

Lifer
Sep 2, 2015
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Awesome job with the review! I do not enjoy it near as much as the 2019 version of CRF but the tin is still so fresh that I don't want to fully judge it yet. It really is a beautiful presentation as well. Gorgeous flakes. Hopefully some extra time will amplify the sweetness and fruitiness of the VAs
 

hymnchimney

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Feb 18, 2020
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Morganton, NC
Got two tins of this and opened one. I tend to smoke quickly and that's often a problem with VA blends, but I didn't notice much tongue bite. Good review. Can't say I disagree with any of it. I'll likely age my open tin some before smoking any more of it.
 

philipa4

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Mar 11, 2018
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I also have mixed views on this blend. I don't feel it's amazing, but also don't dislike it. I think I will also let it sit for a while and try it again.
 
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