Who has Smoked Cornell and Diehl Anthology 1992-2022?

[Swiss Army Knife]

I'm not a huge fan of their regular VA catalogue, it's perfectly fine tobacco and likely ages well but so does everything else. But it's priced to sell and is readily available pretty much all the time so I can't really complain.

Their small batch stuff has all been great to my palate. Folklore especially was a recent stand out. Still, I passed on Anthology because I've already got a lot of random tobaccos and in focusing more on cellar depth than breadth at this point.

Either way I don't see why you'd assume this was going to be a bum release. Components all look good, a lack of serial numbers doesn't mean much seeing as plenty of glorified limited releases of the past lacked them as well.

 

[Rockyrepose]

Unfortunately, this is the case with many things these days.

I see it as most people have a shot at getting their hands on the blends, I mean sour grapes if you aren't making a half-assed effort. I think it's good for the consumers and companies. People don't need to purchase it on the secondary market unless they smoke through the amounts they bought on release. Certain things are always out of the control of the consumers and dictated by supply and demand.

Sure it's a gamble that you won't like it once you try it, but that's true of all new blends or even established blends that are new to the smoker. It is what it is.

 

[sablebrush52]

So I gather no one has smoked it as of yet.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Which word, Embers?

Perique

 

[Briarberg]

I smoked it. It is good I like it.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Mine is out for delivery...

 

[Homer]

Do they sell C&D tobacco anywhere in Europe?

 

[krizzose]

There’s enough here that interests me, so I ordered a few tins. I’m interested precisely because I am familiar with these components, and excited by them being combined in a new blend. I’m a big fan of Bijou, so anything they do with that red sounds good to me. I’ve been smoking a lot of recent GLP Telegraph and Windjammer, and both have the same perique that’s used in this blend. I’ve only had a few bowls of the CRF with the tips grade Va, so I’m not too familiar with that, but it’s obviously quality. Take that altogether with Jeremy Reeves’ assertion that this is lighter in body than a typical C&D or Pease blend, that’s all unique and new enough to me to take a chance on a few tins.

 

[Piping Rooster]

I tried it today and I wasn't impressed. I'll let my two tins age a while and come back at a later date. The components sounded good and I missed out on CRF so I gave it a shot. Oh well!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Perique

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Please cite source. There a many dozens of definitions for "Perique".

 

[Chasing Embers]

Please cite source. There a many dozens of definitions for "Perique".

Google, Collins Dictionary, and many comments about it here over the years. It's where the work prick also comes from. Makes one wonder about Pierre's personality.

 

[Ebarber]

I love CRF w/P and this sounded even more special so I picked up a few. Just got home from work and put a little out to dry while I grab a shower. Hope its good and I cant see why it wouldn't be with that spectacular list of the components.

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

I saw this Tuesday night and sold out before I could buy some. But I'm more excited for the new birds of a feather release at the the end of this month. I'll buy 10 tins of that and trade a couple for this and then I'll be a happy camper.

 

[AcesAndEights]

I saw this Tuesday night and sold out before I could buy some. But I'm more excited for the new birds of a feather release at the the end of this month. I'll buy 10 tins of that and trade a couple for this and then I'll be a happy camper.

Country Squire has some. Just FYI

 

[Piping Rooster]

Country Squire has some. Just FYI

Wilke does too

 

[Val]

Judging from recent C&D limited releases, its going to be very very good. After the high bar set by the last Carolina Red limited release, they wouldn't want to disappoint. Shane was obviously blown away by this blend on the recent Youtube video, which is something you don't see very often.
The limited nature of the release is certainly not a scam. The components are from specific crops and they are in limited supply. Whiskey drinkers are very familiar and comfortable with this concept. Its a great way to release high grades of tobacco. Other blenders such as McClelland, MacBaran and Sutliff also made this concept work.

Great to hear! Glad this isn’t just standard leaf. I read a couple posts on here that gave me pause and brought about my questions. I did go ahead and purchase a few tins and am looking forward to trying it out!

 

[Val]

I'm not a huge fan of their regular VA catalogue, it's perfectly fine tobacco and likely ages well but so does everything else. But it's priced to sell and is readily available pretty much all the time so I can't really complain.

Their small batch stuff has all been great to my palate. Folklore especially was a recent stand out. Still, I passed on Anthology because I've already got a lot of random tobaccos and in focusing more on cellar depth than breadth at this point.

Either way I don't see why you'd assume this was going to be a bum release. Components all look good, a lack of serial numbers doesn't mean much seeing as plenty of glorified limited releases of the past lacked them as well.

excellent! I read a few posts on here which is what brought on my questions. Hearing from community members that this is quality leaf is all I need to hear. Thank you!

 

[lukasstrifeson]

Judging from recent C&D limited releases, its going to be very very good. After the high bar set by the last Carolina Red limited release, they wouldn't want to disappoint. Shane was obviously blown away by this blend on the recent Youtube video, which is something you don't see very often.
The limited nature of the release is certainly not a scam. The components are from specific crops and they are in limited supply. Whiskey drinkers are very familiar and comfortable with this concept. Its a great way to release high grades of tobacco. Other blenders such as McClelland, MacBaran and Sutliff also made this concept work.

The VP of the company that owns C&D likes the new 125% premium price point blend? You don't say...

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Mine is out for delivery...

Mine too.
What amazes me is that just months ago people were angry that the FDA was going to stop all new blends. Now, they are all “C&D are releasing to many new blends”. Ha ha!
Make up your mind as to what pisses you off.

 

[pantsBoots]

The VP of the company that owns C&D likes the new 125% premium price point blend? You don't say...

My man.... ?