Sold Out. Seems a little, shall we say, immature. Tasty, sweet, fragrant and light. Cornell & Diehl don't disappoint anyone with their Carolina Red Flake. 10 starts out of 5 for me. Obviously, my favorite Red VA. It is not an overly complex smoke but it is not without nuance. Moisture is perfect. To be clear the tin not is so rich, I'm not sure I can understand why it does not translate into the smoke. I like it with morning coffee as I try to focus on writing. It is a fine blend. Cayenne, Korean Red pepper (Gochugaru). The smoke is light, with a woody, grassy smell and the already mentioned note of bitter chocolate. Quality product for sure, but definitely different from the previous batches as you would expect it to be. 4.5 stars. To ke ep shipping costs down, I also grabbed a new Peterson Aran X105 with nickel band. Rich and complex, sweet and full bodied with a lovely creaminess to it! This is complex, sweet, spicy, and fruity all at the same time. I was lucky enough to snag 2 tins to try it and immediately regretted not purchasing more. A fantastic sweet Virginia smell, reddish brown and a very broken flake tobacco. Highly recommended if you like straight Virginia. Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl has . Surtliffs cringle flake is another good one that is similar but with added flavoring . But the mouthfeel is the best Ive encountered. I gave it a half star as the system expects something there. When I retrohale I get a wonderfully smooth tanginess that tickles the nostrils. When it is cool to the touch, relight. It forces one to pay attention to the delicious flavors of citrus fruit and sometimes a sweet wine like note that is ever so tasty. Regarding the release itself, I chatted with Jeremy Reeves at the WCPS about CRF and he mentioned they increased the tin count each year because it was selling out too fast. Then something goes wrong. A gentle hay-like flavour is notable throughout a bowl, it doesn't make it too ''light'' a flavour but does reduce any chance of the fruity side seeming too clumsy. The flavor changes slightly toward the bitterness, adding to tobacco woody notes and replacing the bitterness of chocolate by about half a pipe, after which from the chocolate is left only a slight note in the smell of smoke. Where to Buy Refunds or trades for other C&D blends are being offered. It is amazingly sweet for red VA, but it is also fairly pungent (like the tin note), and these contrasting qualities balance this blend beautifully. Amazing what a little aging can do! Still a great blend and is exactly how I remembered. It does have some of the cranberry with sourdough bread , spice and vinegar . I opened the tin I had put in the cellar and found no mold, jarred it and put it back to age. Moisture level was actually a bit on the dry side. Add to cart. Taken straight from Carolina soil, these top-tiered Virginias are all grown, threshed, blended, and then lovingly pressed and carefully sliced right here in the heart of old tobacco country. I am biased toward Virgina and this one is maybe the best going. Mailing Address: 550 Highway 9 East, Longs, SC 29568 Telephone: Local/International: (843) 281-9304 Toll Free: (888) 366-0345. I wish I'd bought more. You must be 21 years or older to make any selections on this site - by doing so, you are confirming that you are of legal age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. I just don't like them. The Small Batch project is something new to the pipe tobacco world. This is a great red Virginia with a smooth taste and no bite. The fruitiness is more reminiscent of lush plums than citrus; any ''zest'' is a good pace behind. The actual name of the blend is in black on a dark red background color, in written script, and half the size, at best, than the words Small Batchso pardon you for the confusion, right? It's straightforward, yet diverse enough to keep you interested all the way through the bowl. The tobacco leaves have an interesting texture and seem to be a little bit thicker than other Virginia varietals I have tried. '22, Fine, Sweet Tang Of The Carolina Old Belt, V3.03.03.5V Plucked straight from Carolina soil, these top-tier Virginias were all grown, thrashed, blended, pressed, and then lovingly sliced and tinned right here in the heart of old tobacco country. Highly recommend you grab some of the 2019 vintage and put it in the cellar before its gone.. (according to Jeremy, this is the last run), Purchased From: Smitty's Cigars - Gainesville, GA. The lead note is something I have no was of identifying accurately, but it is a special thing. I'm very familiar with the previous batches of CRF, and just now smoked my first bowl of the 2020 batch. The tanginess boarders on sour occasionally and this adds to the complexity of the smoke. Conclusion: Well, I've got over 20 tins of this cellared, both from 2019 and this years new crop, so you could say that I like it. I will go against my interests recommending it, because it is not easy to get. Heres to C&D, and Jeremy, you are the man! Several 2015 North Carolina grown red Virginias are processed into a very easily broken apart flake to suit your packing preference, and for a better burn rate than what some flake blends offer. . Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. I am a Virginia fan and most of my favorite smokes are from Virginia laden pipes with an occasional foray into light English blends. The tobacco's in this blend are mildly sweet, verge on being full flavored (but not strong), and very tasty indeed! Carolina Red Flake is quite simply the finest Virginia flake that Cornell and Diehl has ever produced. I cant wait for the other tins to get several years on them to come back to once I get more of a taste for Virginias. It came moist but dried to perfection quickly once the tin was opened. Quire dark for Virginia flakes. But these small batch blends have all been outstanding and CRF is another great one in this series. One medium or even a smaller bowl would be enough to satisfy the Vitamin N necessity of any piper. If the y can reissue more of this, I will definitely buy much more. Great blend & I've bought plenty to cellar should age fairly quickly & the longer, the better. With McClelland defunct, it replaces the nostalgia of Christmas Cheer in terms of being released at a certain time every year. I prefer it to 40th anniversary which is definitely saying something considering how good that blend is. I managed to get two tins and one went straight to the cellar for aging. As is - the 2020 would be 3/4 stars but I'm leaving my rating at 4/4 based on my 2017 tins below. The first thing that hits you as you light up is the tangy sweetness, wood and earth, which are the main features of the flavors. I could bathe in this one. Tongue bite. The tobacco is ready to smoke as far as moisture is concerned. The 25 tin a day limit is too high and leaves many of us wanting I've never experienced a creeping bite like this. This is a really great smooth, no bite tobacco which I also learned that Red Virginia usually has a low sugar content and I am sure that is why it is bite free. Ah ha, I thought, I am PST and I can get a 3 hour jump on half the United States. Outstanding tobacco ! The aftertaste is as persistent as it is monotone. I don't know why C&D Virginia is so high powered with nic compared to all of the other Virginias that I have smoked that have no discernable nic issues. They're not wrong when they say it has undertones of dried cranberries. There wasn't much complexity to keep me interested. I know you don't buy small batch to blend, but I suspect this would rock with some perique. Similar Blends: Orliks Golden Red, GLP Union Square. Ive now come to understand about the mixed product reviews on certain tobaccos so my review will be on the 2020 batch that just happens to be exactly two years old today. A beacon herald, flagship tobacco. I rub it out a bit, but not much effort needed for me. I usually gravitate toward the much heavier-tasting blends of the G&H variety. The 2022 edition of Carolina Red Flake features matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade as in 2021's Carolina Red Flake with Perique), boasting a substantial natural sugar content of 13.53%, and all sourced from a single family farm in North Carolina. From first light to last puff it's very consistent. Their . Smoked in a favorite average size Canadian. This is remarkably good. This year's edition showcases matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade featured in 2021's Carolina Red Flake with Perique), boasting a substantial natural sugar content of 13.53%, and all sourced from a single family farm in North Carolina. The tin note is very subtle. Then came Anthology and I love that stuff, so I figured I'd give another CRF a go. I also discovered that there was a release in 2018 of 8000 tins and I wish they would update this information pertaining to this blend on this website. I also use this Carolina Red & McConnell's Red VA, Samuel Gawith FVA, Wilke's Turkish Yenidje, Unsweetened Black Cavendish, Burley & a smidgeon of Lane's 1Q with a little Wellauer's Latakia or McConnells Cyprian, or both, to mix up a good Balkan Blend. 2021 was good but not great. All rights reserved. I'm sure one day I'll get to try it, but really what a bunch of panic buyer's. I also got dried, dark fruit tastes. 3. If you like a good Balkan, best to mix it to your own taste preference. Really a wonderful blend but dont let the nicotine slap you too hard! Taken straight from Carolina soil, these top-tiered Virginias are all grown, threshed, blended, and then lovingly pressed and carefully sliced right here in the heart of old tobacco country. 4 Pure. And this latest indulgence was no different. Tamped the partially smoked bowl and drove into the mountains enjoying every puff for another half hour. Red Virginia's are by far my favorite so any time I come across a new version of this wonderful leaf its a must I give it a try. The combination of sweet and tart really makes for an outstanding blend. This is good stuff. This year's edition of Carolina Red Flake features matured TA-20 Red-Orange Tips (the same grade as in last year's Carolina Red Flake with Perique), boasting a substantial natural sugar content of 13.53%, and all sourced from a single family farm in North Carolina. 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