Cornell & Diehl Exhausted Rooster

[hawke]

I obtained some Exhausted Rooster from trading with scrooge and I find it a very pleasing. I seem to return to it fairly often as I look over the possibilities. A nice sweet blend to me. Now I must say that the portion he sent me in our trade was from 2011.
I'm going to have to buy some of this. Ive not heard it discussed much on the forum here. Interested in comments.

 

[sallow]

I had a sample of this a few years ago and liked it. I bought an 8 oz tin and then haven't opened it. Thank you for reminding me of this.

 

[derfargin]

I had some ER a year or so ago, and while not bad, I think I prefer some DFK in my VaPers. 5 O'clock Shadow, or Triple Play is my wheelhouse.

 

[fnord]

Hawke:
The only thing I like about this blend is the name.
Exhausted Rooster. It makes me smile every time I see it.
I'm not a burley guy. And I'm certainly no fan of Virginias. (Perique, however, is always good judiciously mixed with Latakia. Thank you, God.)
But, Exhausted Rooster? Webster's should have a picture of an ER tin next to Whimsey or Whimsy in their dictionary.
Fnord

 

[perdurabo]

I keep on Forgetting to order this guy, Cool Name , gets great reviews. Placed an order two days in a row, Idiot!
What topping can you detect on ER? I've heard that it is topped, may not be.

 

[hawke]

I sensed the Virginia sweetness in the aged portion I'm smoking. When any blend has Virginia in it and aged I think the VA steps forward. Even in some 1 year old McClelland 2020, it tasted much sweeter and the latakia took a backseat. To me anyway.

 

[perdurabo]

God Morning Hawke! Yes, sounds tasty.

 

[pipestud]

The name itself is worth putting in the Hall of Fame. The Burley comes through strongest with a peek every now and then from the Virginia and Perique. It smokes slower than I thought it would, even after further rubbing the broken flake.
VA/Per fans may wonder if this one qualifies due to the Burley. It is... well, different (in a really good way).
Finally, if strength worries you then avoid Exhausted Rooster. This one sticks out its chest and fires off a stout "cock-a-doodle-do" as it is being consumed.

 

[mso489]

I'm with derfargin on the Triple Play. I don't have any because it doesn't last long with me. But it floats to the top of my list.

 

[pipesinperu]

I think I prefer some DFK in my VaPers. 5 O'clock Shadow, or Triple Play is my wheelhouse.

@derfargin: I did not realize that 5 O'Clock Shadow had DFK. How does the strength compare to Triple Play (or my current DFK/perique powerhouse, Riverboat Gambler, if you've tried it)?

 

[skraps]

This one has always been on the "to try" list, but I never seem to get around to ordering it.
I'm back in that stage where I'm just enjoying the blends that I like and not diddling with sampling as much.

 

[peckinpahhombre]

In a similar vein, but with some turkish added, check our C&D's Riverboat Gambler.

 

[derfargin]

@derfargin: I did not realize that 5 O'Clock Shadow had DFK. How does the strength compare to Triple Play (or my current DFK/perique powerhouse, Riverboat Gambler, if you've tried it)?

@dublinesque

I would say that 5 O'Clock Shadow might be a tad bit lighter than Triple Play, but not by much. Both are great smokes in my opinion.
I haven't tried "Riverboat Gambler" but I'll be putting a tin in on my next order. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[pipesinperu]

In a similar vein, but with some turkish added, check our C&D's Riverboat Gambler.

I haven't tried "Riverboat Gambler" but I'll be putting a tin in on my next order. Thanks for the heads up.

Just discovered this one recently and it's the one I will be talking about to anyone who'll listen. Anyone who likes Ol' Joe Krantz and the like owes it to themselves to give it a try. Hope you enjoy it!
I'll be including a tin of 5 O'Clock Shadow in my next order. If it's close to Triple Play in strength, that's a very good thing in my book. Thanks for the heads up on that.