Enough nicotine to keep me happy, enough stink to annoy the wife. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Appearance and Tin aroma: Nice pressed bricks, a little more moist than I'm used to from C&D. Choose . I agree with earlier reviewers who think this is Syrian latakia. GArrr!! Give it a try, Age When Smoked: 5/01/18 dated so 2-3 months, Purchased From: Boda Pipes (Greenville SC). . The cake itself has that delicious campfire aroma to it, but it doesn't seem to come out as much in the bowl. This blend is the same thing as sticking a bottle of Ghost Pepper hot sauce on a table full of men who have something to prove to each other. Smoky and tastygreat room note and a delight to smoke! Flavorful and super relaxing. That being said, I wouldnt recomm end this to a Latakia newbie, I think itd be way too much. I think I smoked PK as regularly and for as long as I did because it does reveal subtle flavor-facets over the course of both a single smoke and repeated smokes. Four stars and full sail ye swabs. This blend is smooth and cool smoking all the way down the bowl and though I don't have a "sophisticated" palate, I know what I like and this is a great smoke! Easy to rate, easy peasy: highly recommended. Makes you earn it's respect. For starters, this is very concentrated latakia - almost meaty, creamy, rich. Sounds weird maybe, but it is a sublime experience for the latakia lover. Very consistent smoke. Unlike Billy Budd, where cigar leaves are blended, Pirate Kake is always a delicious blend, both before and after meals. Forgive my lengthy prelude. I smoked about ten pipe fulls and was ready to sue by the last bowl. The flavor and aroma don't have that intoxicating factor that blends like Nightcap or Constellation have. Where's my jug o'grog? Although next to Aromatics I find english to be what id burn but next to my top aromatics I would burn this very fine pirate cake. Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. If you're looking for a better Latikia Bomb, check out Captain Earl's Stimulus Package or his Ten Russians. (how many times did I say smoky so far? As a person who likes just about all styles and blends, I purchased a 'brick' of this stuff simply to see what the extreme end of the Latakia spectrum was like. I taste at least three different alternate flavor notes as different sized chunks of tobacco burn. Originally Reviewed on 5/29 Tin/Pouch Note: Sour apple, plum, campfires and leather. I always have a couple brownies of this laying around. Highly recommended to quite and cold winter nights. Burns well, I like to dry it a bit but its okay not, just a little more moisture in the bowl than Id generally like. There is no bite to this blend no matter if you are puffing lightly or chugging like a freight train. While perhaps one dimensional I love this rich Lat bomb in one of my English billiards. only problem it smells and smokes like gramp as tobacco but thats what english is all about. Made from several high quality latakias including syrian and cyprian. I just want more and more. So full flavored but with no hint of bite. It's only from smoking PK many times that I can barely, barely detect other tobaccos here. I do read some reviews that the burley is undetectable, and used as a filler, however this is not the case for me. Upon opening a small sample given to me by father, I noted the sample was about as hard as concrete. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) Pirate Kake starts very spicy with pine smoke and leather flavors and supports only a minimum of sweetness. The included Turkish is also very high quality and the perfect compliment. This is a real acquired taste. The aroma seems to be fairly stong. Initially very smoky, somewhat sweet, very smooth, but ultimately uninteresting. Be aware of not have any other EM in your rotation bc this is the kind of tobacco thats affect your taste for ages, after a few bowls of PK you cannot feel any latakia in other mixtures. Also pairs nicely with Lagavulin, and a novel about tall ships. Three and a half of five stars ----------------- Xmas 05 update. Tin note is great with lots of wood smoke, some pine, oriental tobacco, and slight creosote. I fall in between. As I stated earlier, it has a good amount of nicotine thanks to the burley, but one should not consider this a strong blend by any means. Earthy, smoky, salty, leathery and full. Continuando il fumo pieno, cremoso ma sempre e decisamente monocromatico, un solo tabacco prevale su tutti: il Latakia. It is top notch Cyprian leaf with solid Burley and Virginia's. Cake breaks up very eas ily. The tobacco seems dry enough when being rubbed out but is hard to keep lit without drying. Share 0 Tweet 0. Not for beginners ! Still very smoky. I was mainly a cigar smoker for a number of years, with pipes as a sometimes thing. Ron Swanson. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Premium Pipe Tobacco Share Tweet Product Stock MSRP Price Qty Cart Pirate Kake 2oz Tin $11.25 $10.99 Save 2% + - Description Details A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) Basaltic, spicy, dark chocolate, medium nicotine. This is one you should try. I've readjusted the ratings and highly recommend this blend very much. It gets better with a little age. If you love Latakia, give it a shot. I'm not quite ready to stock up on this one, but I will certainly buy more in the future. Flavoring? The burly and Orientals are there to round it out a bit but the star is the smoky lat. Comes in a crumble cake form, like a dried out brownie. Very well behaved in the pipe. Like Latakia? Full taste. This stuff is fantastic with a very rich latakia taste and a elegant plume of white fragrant smoke. Now, that sounds overwhelming at first, but Cornell and Diehl have managed to pull off a masterpiece. Age When Smoked: Fresh off the Pirate Ship. That's not a negative statement, just an observation. Dispite being mostly latakia it's actually not quite the punch in the mouth you'd think it would be. A pinch off the kake was easily crumbled in my palm, and one match got it going. This stuff is ridiculously good. Lucky me! I highly recommend it. It is somewhat similar to Ten Russians, but there definitely is a difference between the two blends and Pirate Kake is much, much better. How ever you choose to consume it, PK is a GREAT blend. I recommend this blend without any reservation. Seventeen stars. After a few minutes, my taste buds become overwhelmed and I can't taste anything. It may be strong enough that you might want to store it in the garage so it does not influence your tobacco collection. I am a Latakia lover. The tobacco is a very nice krumble kake, with a very smoky and somehow musty or vinegar smell. Pirate Kake, on the other hand, it pure Cyprian smokiness without the coolness. It lends itself well to smoking out of a cob, in my experience. I can definitely enjoy a full english here and there. All rights reserved. So much good stuff, you'll want to exercise restraint and reserve its enjoyment for once-on-a-blue-moon situations. I'm sure this has something to do with my humidifying skills, so I usually only buy a couple of ounces at a time. I kept seeing this in all the pipe smoking groups so I thought what the heck, I'll give it a try. This has become my regular go to mix : 50% C&D Pirate Kake and 50% Latakia. This is my new all day smoke . new from tin at b&m. I once bought a Dolly Parton record on the same basis, so my shallowness is not new. Pirate Kake does have a rich smoky flavor, but it lacks the compelling subtleties of blends like Odyssey, Penzance and Lagonda. Perfect flavor & strength. It's the taste of darkness. This, of course, changes the flavour and smoking experience. Fantastic. Still great stuff, but only for once in awhile, like after a charred steak dinner, or for when the urge for something immense and overpowering is desired. Tastes like a Maduro wrapped Pardon. The day is upon us.. I now understand why so many rate this tobacco highly. It remained smooth and cool throughout while the spiciness of the Turkish and the sweet underpinings of the Cavendish also made their presence known. It lacks a little bit of a component: Virginia. Perfect for the Winter or when you want to scare away your Spouse, Kids or Neighbors. Exhale through the nose, and thats it. But I stand by that assessment. Firstly, it has smoothed out quite a lot from the way I remember it. This stuff lives up to its reputation as Latakia Central. This has a very fresh tin aroma, almost perfume like. The good: This is fun stuff with its astonishing black brick of tobacco, and the initial taste upon light up is a wonderful, rich & intense, smokiness. The plug cut provides a very slow, peaceful, perfect, cool smoke. After i try PK the latakia jurney begin, keep searching other latakia bland that better than PK but i couldn't find any. Just finished my 1st full tin of this and it did not take long. This leaves my mouth feeling bitten for a day or two afterwards. It brings to mind Texas BBQ, charred wood, and outdoor cookouts. The smoke is velvety and soft the punch is strong. If you like a whole lotta Latakia, go for it. I think what balances out this blend is the use of burleys. I guess aroma is all relative to your surroundings. Lat bomb that is. Not even sure if you could order online like you do today. I really like this one. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. Overall, a good smooth smoke that had no bite. There's not much subtle about this blend and it starts like it finishes. __________ must downgrade to 3 stars due to certain dullness after some tins smoked, or maybe compared to Penzance. After trying a few Latakia blends I thought I might be up to the task of trying this tobacco. With the majority of this being Latakia, you should know what to expect. Immediately I enjoyed it, Latakia amount is high, and tastes excellent. Orlik Golden Sliced Pipe Tobacco Tins . This is the first latakia blend that i try, and i'm lucky this be the first and my favorite blend. Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this from smokingpipes.com and I prefer aromatics. However, even if this blend is quite straightforward it is helped by the turkish. Let them try Kake and they'll abandon blends they thought were pinnacle. This is a dark black brick which crumbles into wonderful flakes very easily and is able to be sprinked and packed nicely - a few lighter colored flakes are evident in the crumbling. It has a herbal/ clove undertone to the smokiness that I get in Syrian Latakia. Im pretty sure I know what the caterpillar was smoking in Alice In Wonderland: Pirate Kake! Add to Wish List. Ex cigar smokers might enjoy this more than not. Indeed you can smell the latakia but also lots of turkish. Pirate Cake has 22% THC. If you want to try something interesting (and I'm sure that you do) then mix this about half and half with Captain Black White. Pirate Kake is kind of a one note smoke; it doesn't really seem to have any complexity to it. Personally in the world of pipe tobacco there should be a blend known as Latakia based, with the "spice tobaccos" added in, which quite a few blends would fall under. Guess what? Words cannot describe how enjoyable a smoke this is. With a little Burley and Oriental for balance, youre going to like this blend. The other tobaccos are added to simply smooth off the rougher edges, as opposed to smoking it straight. It is not biting my tongue at all, and I am puffing the Dickens out of the bacci. It wasn't quite floral. Definitely now in my rotation. The Latakia is good and the other tobaccos play well with it. I pack it somewhat loosly and it lights easily and burns nicely. The focus here is Latakia- pungent, peaty, slightly briny Latakia. I know, "BLASPHEME!" The overwhelming sensory overload of so much latakia might make some believe that there is "strength" in this mixture. Pre light draw is sweet latakia and some oriental notes. Whenever I've had non-aromatics, I've felt like they've tasted like a combination of BBQ sauce and soap, and this wasn't much different. Latakia blends are my favorites. Latakia value on the planet. Now as excited as I was about all the hype I jarred it as soon as I opened it and promptly rubbed some out and filled my bowl. The smokiness is front and centre throughout. Pirate Kake comes pressed, probably to get the Turkish and burley to combine with the Latakia's smokey flavor. On the other hand if you like heavy Latakia blends then this may be for you. Given the latakia content the taste is one dimensional but if that is a taste you crave then it's really not an issue. Leaves more than average moisture and requires a few relights and smokes at a less than medium burn rate. Not a rush but a steady buzz- nice in this dept. I think it loses something over time. It does have a lot of Latakia but the addition of the Burley g ives it a bit of a bite that's not exactly my cup of tea. The Cavendish doesn't moderate this blend at all, and the Turkish is AWOL. Usually right after work. I should never have waited so long to try it! It sounds awful, but it wasn't. It is a spicy, full-flavour Latakia mixture accompanied by Turkish to add a significant Oriental twist. Sip, don't puff hard! Yes, there are others - not better, simply different. I think if I had bought this in any quantity it would be a great blender with a dryer, easier burning, simple burley. With Ironsides being lighter; far more creamier and nuttier, yet just a cool and long lasting. Has a waxy essence to it and if you enjoy Latakia this will be a go to blend. This lights well and burns at a great pace. The block has been sitting for awhile again, as the plastic appears to have yellowed. It must be sipped , that way you bring in the Turkish as a minor player next to the Latakia. The Latakia is so tasty in this blend an exciting smoke from top to middle and ends quite well wont be disapp Loving every minute of it, waste not, this Lat bomb if beautiful. Popped and greeted with the unmistakable aroma of a lot of Latakia. I started by trying a 2 oz. A favorite for special occasions, definitely not an all day smoke for me. It has quite a Latakia kick (about 75 percent Latakia.) Pirate Kake delivers a whopping dollop of 75% Latakia in the blend. So all in all its a decent no frills smoke. I found a retro-hale was the best way to truly get the smokey leathery flavor of the latakia to shine. It is a nic e slow burning smoke and my first experience with cakes. I initially wondered if I bit off more than I could chew because i did find this very smokey and spicy. Cornell and Diehl: Pirate Kake 2oz Tobacco: Burley, Latakia, Orientals Cut: Cake Blend Type: English Strength: Medium Your Price: $11.05. Oh and it happens to just be the perfect pairing with a dark cup of muddy coffee. I didn't find this blend to change much in the bowl. Slightly spicy, woodsy, heavier on the Latakia, rich, pungent tobacco. The Crumble Kake is a pleasure to deal with, not to moist and just dry enough to run through your fingers as if you are digging up a treasure from some tropical island beach. A rich warm real tobacco flavour bath. Sku: 011-617-0185 A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) I give this 4Stars because it does not pretend to be anything but what it is. With the majority of this being Latakia, you should know what to expect. Burns consistently once lit. So now only in the strongest blends am I able to sense, smell (and for some, taste). Overall this is a must for any Latakia lover, but approach with an open mind and don't expect anything you might be more accustomed to. and ?This is the blend for the Latakia lover.? Pease balkans I smoke like abingdon, kensington, caravan, and so on. CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO | Cigar Standard The best prices on CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO found at Cigar Standard | Shop our wide selection of products today! Every time. This is serious stuff for serious smokers. A pipe is to be savored. Absolutely no indication of bite even when puffing vigorously. It is rich. Upon cutting the bag the latakia aroma permeated the room and my nose. Troppo Latakia? And here I thought I was going to be an Aro guy! Burns clean, mostly cool and a little slow with a very consistent, mildly sweet and very savory flavor from start to finish. Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. I found several blend that match my taste bud, but i keep going back to PK when i craving latakia. I never really caught the Burley, but that is no big surprise, considering the general nature of Burley. A very full bodied and strong blend not for the mild smoker. Yes, a lot of Latakia, but I agree with several reviewers who used Pirate Kake as an example of how high Latakia content does not equate to overly strong. I enjoy English blends in general but this is a bit over the top for me. Best smoked after a meal (not before) or it will overpower one's palate. I love the smokiness and find it wonderful from top to bowl bottom. You either love Latakia or you seldom partake in it. A few puffs into the bowl, the Latakia smooths out a bit and it is just a great smoke. As the description above notes, ? maiden voyage on Pirate Kake. Nonetheless, it makes for a great after-lunch/dinner smoke. 4 stars. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order. I also found this blend seemed to pack a bit of nicotine when smoked in an MM General. The Virginia's and and Burley provide a good base and can be tasted behind the Latakia, and it is a great flavor. Tried this for the first time today. It can be a bit tough to get lit though. When I lit it up, my sample smoked like a purring kitten. So Im not sure if its a good idea or not but I went thru a pound in a week. The burn's consistent and incredibly even, giving off a smoke that's reminiscent of Sam G Balkan Flake: cool Latakia. Back then it was not called (Sea Scoundrels) either just Pirate Kake. It rubs out easily and packs with ease too. Also very mild nicotine, so you can smoke all day - and believe me, I wish I could smoke it all day. Something consistant with New Castle or darker. I prefer Samuel Gawith's Commonwealth. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. Too much latakia and not enough flavor for my tastes. I will now compare this to Engine 99, Odyssey & Ten Russians blends for my Lat bomb fix. you declare. But, I rather parrot and babble on a bit longer. Purchased From: a gift from Smokingpipes.com. Ive finally settled on this is one great blend! Thats how good this stuff is. Presentation: A hearty, dark dense block. And, I almost prefer this one, DaVinci's flavor profile is more complex compared to Pirate Kake. Interested in this product? Due to the descriptors I used, it is a smoke best enjoyed outdoors or in the privacy of your smoking room. Haharrrrr!! I love Latakia but just why. You'll know in a heart-beat whether you truly love Latakia - or just think you do. The smoke has zero bite and is full of flavor. McClelland's Syrian Full Balkan with it's Syrian Latakia presents a different experience with it's heavy Latakia yielding a very cool smoke - so cool one could think the blend is topped with menthol. It was overwhelming! PK provides a phenomenal five-star strength, a four-star room note, with a five-star taste. Yes, this is Black Frigate without the rum; sans the liquor the flavor is more resonant & articulated. Its like setting a pine forest on fire inside your mouth. Both are pure Latakia heaven when you are positively craving it. My fears were for the overall balance of the blend, with 70% I expected the smoke to be one dimensional, not so. An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! Pipe Used: Peterson 1910, Savinelli Autograph, Stanwell 30. Been a fan of this stuff for years was the other tin I picked up and opened for the road (Rattray old gowrie was the other). In fact, it's so much that after about two minutes into a bowl, I'm no longer capable of tasting ANYTHING, including the latakia. Tobacco is soft and dry. Any pipe tobacco shipped to a New York State address will be subject to the applicable state imposed excise tax (75% over the wholesale . It is aromatic in a campfire smoked meats kind of way, a little spicy, and just enjoyable. As the write up says, you must really, really like Latikia to enjoy this blend. Smokes cool and evenly, not for the social smoker as this blend may offend some noses but may impress others. YES! I might relight this as many as 5 times in the course of a medium sized bowl. They did not change and they played very nicely together willingly letting the wonderful smoky flavor lead the way. Much better than Star of the East as an overall impression. This went straight to the top of my rotation. Must try! But, for what it's worth, I'll add my thoughts to the site. Still great within its genre.however, and a big however it is, it tends to get overwhelming and is almost too much of a great thing. Another winner from C&D. The strength is mild-med, nic is mild at most. Less sweet, more nutty, camp fire smokiness. This may truly be thee fynest treasure in the seven seas!! It lites well and stays lit right down to the end of the bowl. You may even liken this to a creosote and tar aroma. I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. Upon returning to my sun porch I was struck with the room note: as smoky as if one had spent all night tending a charcoal fire preparing a Carolina Pig Pickin'. I love it. I've smoked this and C&D's DaVinci, another Latakia heavy offering (not pressed, however). It was very smoky yet smooth (smelled a bit like a camp fire). Nakhla offers everything from traditional tobaccos like zaghloul, a blend . It is very monotone and I don't notice the "other" oriental varieties at all. Still very high. Mind you, I don't regret trying itthe tobacco's were good quality, it's just that this blend is not for me. I think Craig Tarler must have been some kind of wizard to pull this off. Opening the tin, I receive a lovely aroma of Latakia and that's about it and it is plenty. Look is rather dark and one can see the 75% Latakia in this one. The way this flakes apart - big cubes that come apart easy. Un prodotto solo per fumatori esperti che non temono la forza della nicotina e i sapori decisi. It burns fine right off the kake but becomes a very tiny touch ammoniated by the end of the bowl owing to being over moist. Final thoughts: if you get bored with all the medium strength english blends, and want something a little stronger tasting then pick some of this up and throw it in your rotation for the nights when you feel you just need something extra. 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. It tastes like it smells pretty much. I find the first 1/3 of the bowl a bit harsh and smokey, but then it settles down into a rich creamy smoke that is on par with Penzance in my book. The taste is a couple of steps past that. Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares. The Latakia is delicious, thick, and creamy. I will probably keep the tin to use as a blending tobacco, or maybe to use as a prank on unsuspecting pipe smoking friends. Finally another Latakia forward mixture without any Virginia. I immediately thought of a bouquet of dried herbs. I purchased this because I wanted to experience what a Latakia "bomb" is.
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