The smoke from the Pirates Kake draws me in. But this is just TOO much. Opened 3 month old tin and found the dryness/wetness to be perfect. Even so, I don't find the nicotine strength to be particularly remarkable. This is fun in so many ways. I revisited me old block of Pirate Kake about a week ago, and found it had dried quite a bit more than I wanted it to. Very nice, i gotta get me some more of this. Earthy, smoky, salty, leathery and full. So Im not sure if its a good idea or not but I went thru a pound in a week. Very pleasing billows a white smoke. Its toasty, slightly nutty, with a mild briny tartness underlying everything. Absolutely no indication of bite even when puffing vigorously. I can't get it to bite, and the presentation (though messy to prepare), is outstanding. That being said, I wouldnt recomm end this to a Latakia newbie, I think itd be way too much. Way too much for my taste, while I had taste smoking this sample. All the devotion to Nightcap ought to be transferred to PK, because this is what a deep,rich English ought to taste like. The blend becomes so smooth that it's almost like smoking nothing. The crumble cake is a lot of fun to handle and the smoke is very rewarding, even if it is a little light in the nicotine department. A must try for the latakia lover . The small amount of Turkish and Burley stands up evenly to the seventy five percent of Latakia. It's like coffee---I adore a perfectly balanced cup of single origin SL24 varietal Kenyan, but at a certain point, it's about the transaction. I really like this one. Tastes like Karo Syrup and Latikia. The Latakia is good and the other tobaccos play well with it. If you really like Latakia buy a ounce or two & you will be in Latakia Heaven! c. Ali had betrayed the prophet Muhammad and therefore his descendants could not rule. Theres a lot of leathery smell in this one as well. Awesome!.. Tobacco is soft and dry. Pirate Kake starts off tasting like a lightly salted, buttered biscuit, the butter making a creamy filling for the pastry. Mouthfeel seems a bit more mellow or creamier if you will, while I find less of a spicy tongue bight. Nicotine content is low. Lighting is relatively easy with maybe two to three additional lights after the charring light. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley from C&D, Pirate Kake is a Latakia lover's treasure. Wow, this is heavy in Latakia. For me, this is my favorite Lat. The smoke ripples out of the bowl upon that first light, thick and velvety, so gray that it's almost blue, and the palate is hit with a blast of latakia that some may find overwhelming, but others such as myself simply surrender to. The cake / brownie is easily dismantled into crumbs that are easily loaded into the pipe. salted leather. With a total of almost 9 years of age on my batch, the Latakia really tones down into something similar to Syrian Latakia. I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. Customers Who Smoked Pirate Kake 2oz Also Smoked: I have quite a massive cellar of blends ranging from every form and cut, aromatics,English, non-aros, you name it, and this delicious cake has finally hit the WOW factor in every aspect, even days later when I get a whiff of the lingering aroma!!! Pipe Tobacco. The good point is the concentration on Latakia, with no corrections, and this is also a weak point, since it flattens the experience. The smoke is heavy and rich and leaves wherever you are smelling like a campfire. 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. The VA's may be lower in percentage, but they are first rate and their earthy sweetness are obvious. Similar Blends: Dan Tobacco - Holly's Discovery. It's surprisingly sweet and well balanced for such a wallop of latakia. Order this. I'm not talking of an even split, nowhere near, but they do lighten the flavoura smidgen! When I lit it up, my sample smoked like a purring kitten. ( And I think I got the better of the deal ) So if you are a lover of Latakia this should satisfy your cravings. Currently, I'm using this as a blending agent in place of straight latakia. Fantastic. It is also an understatement. Smooth, super tasty. Pipe Used: John Middleton Oyster Rusticated Author, Nice. Smoking a latakia blend we all know has that cherished, non mistakable fragrace in the air. The turkish tobacco is the perfect counterpoint to keep this from being a one dimesional smoke, and the burley keeps things very cool. Lighting up, The sails fill and I am presented the latakia, with the burley and orientals blending in harmony. I always load my pipe the night before and let it sit overnight. That is a very good blend but its not a lat bomb. The generous amount of smokey Latakia (75%) combined with the sweetness of the Turkish and hit of nicotine from the burley really agreed with my taste buds. I do believe the time worked in my favor as the sharpness did mellow some. If 75% Latakia doesnt make for a Lat-Bomb, then I dont know what would (100% Latakia perhaps)? It's very mild and I wasn't pleased with it after my first try but I have to say: you must take it slowly because it's really something!Anyway, you can use it also for blending il you need a richer smoke.I like it and I will love it, I'm sure. Here in Brazil many confreres saying about this blend and i decided to try. Very consistent flavor that was much to my taste of this very uniquely wonderful blend that really is for those looking for something different. I love Lat. Highly recommended. 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. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely one to smoke when no one else is around. Sweet taste and slight reminiscence of coconut. By: Robert m. Product: Captain Earle's Private Stock 2oz . of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley from C&D, Pirate Kake is a Latakia lover's treasure. $11.25. When smoked immediately after opening the package, the aroma becomes watery, so it is best to let it dry. Even stronger in Latakia than Captain Earle's 10 Russians (also a nice, heavy-Latakia blend.) It requires one to slow down and enjoy the ritual and preparation of a great pipe smoke. I realized I needed to take this sample and let it sit overnight with a damp towel over a bowl. ! That being said for me even staying within the same company I think you get much more nuance and flavor while remaining a great smoke from Stimulus Package or Da Vinci maybe even Mississippi Mud if youd like black Cavendish. It's only from smoking PK many times that I can barely, barely detect other tobaccos here. The power/intensity of the smoke is impressive as one might expect from such a Latakia-forward blend. Continuando il fumo pieno, cremoso ma sempre e decisamente monocromatico, un solo tabacco prevale su tutti: il Latakia. Our Little River, SC showroom, Low Country Pipe & Cigar, is open 10am-7pm US/Eastern Monday - Saturday at 2 Hwy 90 East, Little River SC, 29566. A blend of burleys, orientals and a whopping 75% latakia, Pirate Kake is full, smooth and creamy when young. WOW, this is hearty. perfectly! Heavy on the Latakia. I bought a 1/2 lb of this product mail-order w/o first tasting it, based on its description and its reputation in latakia-addict circles. moreover all this blend dont heat the bowl and your smoke are warm during all the time. Surprisingly to me with such a stated high content of Latakia, mild enough to start at day break and end the evening winds. I have never been offered so much as advice on a football game, and never anything like a tin of pipe weed for my reviews. Overall I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves a good English blend this stuff is top notch and is cheap and available. This was not a very complex blend regarding variance in flavor, but it was a good smoke. A lot of people say it reminds them of a campfire, but to me I get a much more "box of leather" vibe from it. Superb! I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend. Glad I gave it a shot and a second try. Opening the tin reveals a dark brown block that looks like a brownie. This was the last of 21 new blends that I recently worked my way through. Odin: "Pirate Kake dude." Just do us all a favor and don't smoke PK, then bang on it in a review for having too much Latakia; that's the whole point of it. -- UPDATE -- awesome blended with some Lane 1Q 1/3 Pirate Kake, and 2/3 1Q - marinate for a week in a baggie. Rich, ever-changing as it burns, long-lasting and cool, PK is one of Craig Tarler's grandest accomplishments, the stuff of tobacco dreams! On opening the tin the aroma reminded me of a warm spring night next to the campfire. Now I know, and don't like it. I can imagine the dedicated Pirate Kake lover sitting alone at home, after all his friends have fled the toxic smell, grumbling to himself about how he never liked having friends anyway. Pirate?s Kake does not measure up. Truly a blend for Latakia aficionados. I could never smoke this all day long, but I doubt I could ever smoke this much lat in any blend all day. It lit up very easily with no dry time and even though the taste was a single note it was not at all overwhelming . There's bounty to be had inside this little treasure chest! It could very well become a regular, but for now I am unsure. After a few puffs on this, I'm bored. 4-stars. Latakia value on the planet. I can't get enough of the really robust and smokey aroma, the delicious full leathery, peaty taste. En toda la fumada el protagonista indiscutible es la latakia. I don't know it sort of reminds me of Bengal Slices (sort of). This stuff produces huge, thick clouds of smoke which never dissipate. It seems to have a topping but it contributes to the excellent flavor. Due to the descriptors I used, it is a smoke best enjoyed outdoors or in the privacy of your smoking room. So, if you're a latakia lover give this blend a shot. I pick up a lot more sweetness, with a pungent sourness, like cherries that aren't quite ripe yet. You may want to get a small amount to try it before you go bulk. I would personally recommend a little drying time for this, as it is a little too moist for my personal tastes. Though not similar in taste, its like nightcap, in the sense of a heavy desert like tobacco, or your last smoke of the day. Latakia forward for sure, but I absolutely love the flavors I get off of this Blend. I'm sure this has something to do with my humidifying skills, so I usually only buy a couple of ounces at a time. Still very smoky. Black mostly in color with some remnants of what brown tobacco was there. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. Keeps away loiterers and unwanted company. There is zero burn on nose exhale, and no tongue bite. I kept seeing this in all the pipe smoking groups so I thought what the heck, I'll give it a try. I don't know how long it will take me to smoke all this, but since I like to do a Latakia mainline once in a while just for a change, I will not mind having this in my cellar. 60 (PK)/40 (Savinilli English) makes a great all day smoke but PK can certainly stand alone. Not something I would smoke all day, but outstanding for what it is. I just purchased the 8oz tin.. it really is that good. Puff in front of me fire place. Im very impressed. I usually enjoy it earlier in the day and save the Penzance for later in the day after tea or dinner. I was hoping for some spicy flavor to counterbalance so much Latakia, but alas 'twas not to be found. Comparable to an Is lay Whiskey in smokiness, though if one is looking for notes of peat I recommend C&D's 'Strathspey'. This leaves my mouth feeling bitten for a day or two afterwards. It is far from being monochromatic though, which I will get to in a second. Latakia is out front with maybe a hint of vanilla hidden way , way, way in the background. The main flavors I pick up are a dark leather mixed with an earthy peaty taste, with a subtle sweet/smooth undertone. 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. While this tobacco is a little stout for my taste at this point, I did find t hat it has a great taste and aroma. Those Folks who Love a lot of Latakia in their pipe tobacco will Love it. A Latakia lover's treasure. Highly reccomended. I think all of this is very much due to the masterful blending of this Tobacco, the Burley and Turkish really there to let the Latakia shine. Unfortunately to entire flavor profile deminished. The wine helped me get through the bowl. It does produce a decent amount of smoke. I like this stuff, its pleasant. and orientals. . Had a light vinegar note on top. If any ever wondered what Dunhill's My Mixture #10 was like, this is it sans cavendished Virginias. My have times changed, and so has my taste in tobacco blends. My suggestion, as always, smoke it slowly,very slowly in little medium vintage pipes . I really want to like it, but it's too strong. I had forgotten how much I like this stuff, but I still don't consider it one of my regular smokes. The room note is pleasant yet very strong. Pirate Kake is what it is- a no apology latakia laden blend. I would not suggest it to an unexperienced mainly aromatics smoker butif you enjoy classic english mixtures or perhaps good dark flakes do not miss it. I like something that keeps me interested through the bowl, a little evolution, a little complexity. Nic dose is fairly low on this one, which surprised the heck out of me because the flavor is so over the top. Wow, this sure is a sucker punch in a baggie. If you like Latakia, then this should satisfy you. The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. Basaltic, spicy, dark chocolate, medium nicotine. Peaty sort of flavor to it. The blend smokes really smooth. Lat bomb that is. it is full. 0. Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this from smokingpipes.com and I prefer aromatics. Pairs great with a nicely aged tawny port, or a Macallan Cask Strength. No different here except the smoke is much more rich. I get so much peppery spice out of this I could only smoke half a bowl before I had to call it quits. It really is. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order. For me, it is sheer heaven and I could smoke it all day. Easy stuff and no problems getting it lit. Right now I have it blended 50/50 with Prince Albert which mellows the smokiness a little. Awesome stuff. By mid bowl I thought I was smoking granulated road tar ? Impressively well-balanced for such a latakia-dominant blend, the burley and orientals add a beautiful woody flavor to the rich smokiness of the latakia. Its a big black latakia-screaming block. Cold smell is very smoky - woodfire and leather dominant. of exceptional latakia accompanied by Turkish and burley, Pirate Cake by Cornell & Diehl is a latakia lover's treasure. did not think that Lattakia could be so tasty. This is a cousin to the now defunct Old Ironsides . I should have reviewed this tobacco long ago. I expected this blend to be nothing more than a Latakia-bomb; 75% Latakia made it a good bet that would be accurate I thought. Still very good. It rubs out easily and packs with ease too. I like Latakia. Perfect flavor & strength. Now that I am a major ity of the time pipe smoker, I enjoy a piratey blend like this. The best thing about this blend is that I always know what I am going to experience whenver I light it up. Pirate kake is smooth, and it has a strong smell, but oddly enough my wife, who always complains about my smoke if it's not a sweet aromatic, came out once and sat next to me and said, "Whoa I don't know why I'm saying this but I like the smell of that." Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The Mughal ruler who constructed the Taj Mahal was a. Shah Jahan b. Akbar c. Zahir al-Din Muhammad d. Osman Bey e. Aurangzeb, The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires were all a. Christian b. anamistic c. Zoroastrian d. Buddhist e. Islamic, The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires all originally came from a. descendants of the . Thanks to C&D, all the reviewers, SmokingPipes, and AbeIve been waiting for this!!!! Today I must up the ante yet again as I have reloaded my supply and am adding it to long term inventory plans. 40 or 50% may be the highest worthy of time. First light I tasted heavy notes of campfire, wood, earth and sulfur. So, for me, this blend is rich, smokey, and spicy with the great flavors from the Turkish that mix very well with the Latakia. It's become my absolute favorite smoke. Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. Broke her in with my tongues? Very few relights, and is just heavenly. First thing this tobacco is a fantastic smoke | Sitemap, Cornell & Diehl Haunted Bookshop Pipe Tobacco, Cornell & Diehl Black Frigate Pipe Tobacco, Cornell & Diehl Autumn Evening Pipe Tobacco, Cornell & Diehl Star of the East Flake Pipe Tobacco, Cornell & Diehl Bow Legged Bear Pipe Tobacco. There is power in this kake. Latakia blends are my favorites. An outstanding 4 of 4 Latakia stars. First off, I love latakia-from blends with just a hint to full blown blends like this wonderful smoke from C&D. I can particularly taste the cavendish cut burley when I exhale through the nose. Since it is a lat bomb, obviously Latakia is the star player here and pretty much what you are going to get. It's strong in taste and smell. not good. The only downside I've found to this blend is the mouth-drying effect it has. If you are not a latakia lover than this blend is not for you, if you are this blend will float on cloud nine. Description. Yowza!!! I bought in a half pound of PK and Star of the East a month or so ago and am very happy that I decided to try this beautiful cake. Not an all day smoke, but a must try for the latakia/english lovers. I've never smoked a blend with this much Latakia and would not have, had it not been given to me. One dimensional taste. Be prepared to be shunned! Well of course I had to try it. The best latakia tobacco ever. Easy to rate, easy peasy: highly recommended. The room note may scare away some people that would normally sit by when you smoke this one. However after I killed a 1/4 pound I realized that I was spot on. First is a plum and woodsy taste, different than I thought this blend isn't aggressive, your smoke is creamy and fill your mouth. Latakia heavy at first (in a good way), then the orientals make their nutty, exotic spice appearance about half way in. The bowl of my pipe is staying absolute cool to the touch. Pirate Kake is a good tobacco to close a late evening, to compliment a strong cup of coffe, or when you just need a strong latakia fix. I had it with my morning coffee and when I lick my lips it tastes like there's a sweet creamer in the coffee, which there isn't as I take my coffee like I take my tobacco Black and delicious. A Latakia blast similar to the ones which built the Hoover dam. I am on my second tin now. A gold-hearted thug of a blend. Its now at the top of favorite list; not sure I can make it through my rotation of 50 blends before getting to it again, LOL. I taste at least three different alternate flavor notes as different sized chunks of tobacco burn. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. In my opinion, Pirate Kake is missing the added character, or that little bit of something extra that's needed to elevate it to the status of other top-shelf blends in its class. Three and a half of five stars ----------------- Xmas 05 update. Spicey,hints of sweetness,SMOKEY,complex.Darn good!!! Usually right after work. And even then it took me a while to admit there were other tobaccos present. This blend is a real treat. After smoking this, my tongue walked the plank. Strong pungency/vinegar(?) It is very monotone and I don't notice the "other" oriental varieties at all. YA GOTTA TRY THIS. While I did enjoy this with a good jolt of black rum on the side at a party, I'm not sure it's a daily kind of smoke. But this one is just waaaaayyy to much Latakia for me. Another great C&D english. I couldn't smoke this all day or even two days in a row but on a cold winter day this really hits the spot. The "creaminess" can be a little heavey at times so I have found this to be a good tobacco to cut with a lighter english. But i mixed about 60% of this w 40% of comoys #4 and majic happened. Very Piratey. I cannot imagine a more mellow Latakia dominated blend. For latakia lovers this and "Heart of Darkness" are hard to beat! But on the whole, about as delicate as a horse pistol in the ribs and a genteel invitation to walk the plank. Pipes. Alla fine un Ottimo prodotto, se si sa cosa si compra. I disagree with a lot of the reviewers that claim that this blend lacks complexity. Will save this for chilly, rainy nights. It's tones are not as deep as Old Ironsides or as complex and earthy as Penzance, but it's definitely a rich treat for the latakia lover. You can almost hear your girl complaining about this one already. Purchased From: JR Cigars, Statesville, NC. I still rate it at three stars, and worth your consideration if you're into heavy English blends. ?wait that is My Cousin Vinny not a review, my apologies. Id like to thank whatever pirate blended this one up because its incredible. Stinky dirt!" Ive finally settled on this is one great blend! 8 ounces $21.20. As the description above notes, ? I'd recommend packing half a bowl as even after you are done latkia will saturate your very being with creamy smoke scent. Even at the full price it seems reasonable, so I will probably be buying more when I run out. Worth a try if you love the dark stuff, but be careful with it - it can knock you back. Loose or tinned pipe tobacco orders- minimum . reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of STC Holdings LLC. It's one of my favorite ingredients in any blend. I also pickup some oriental mustiness but unlike most English blends, this has zero balance the oriental is an afterthought that you pickup on the exhale but not when the smoke is in your piehole.
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