pirate kake pipe tobacco

I decided to wait a while to review this one because I kept bouncing back and forth from loving to hating it. Ron Swanson. I would truly smoke this over a lot of other sought after blends. Is almost pure latakia! Apparently, it's recommended to try mixing this with some Haunted Bookshop, however I have not tried that yet. Copious amounts of latakia doubtful you'll taste much of anything else. So not only is this a must try for me but many thanks are owed to this blend and C&D. Just the way I like it! yes, I am in lust at the moment, but love might follow. Mild nicotine. But nothing less. Later folks.keep on puffing. Burns well and leaves a soft, fine ash. The savory flavor isn't too strong as to where you can't use this as an all day blend. Will buy more and experiment to see what aging does. In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. In any event, its change, and change within change, moving from Burley to Latakia to Turkish the wisdom of the Orientals, coupled with the taste of the ages. I don't think you could find a fuller tasting blend that is this smooth and soft on the tongue. Not that I wouldn't take one, but nothing will influence what I smoke or how much I like it. Also a great mixer- See my C&D review of Jamaican Rum. The primary notable tin note and flavors are or course, Latakia! Flavorful. Just too much Latakia for me. The good point is the concentration on Latakia, with no corrections, and this is also a weak point, since it flattens the experience. There, in the breeze, this tobacco really displayed probably what it was meant to be - a wonderfully tasty Latakia based press. But I didn't throw it out and instead kept the small plastic bag in a drawer. you declare. Pirate Kake is good for what it is but the other tobaccos add nothing.Good blend but will not be buying any more its just a bit too far out there. The flavor is strong, and I mean get tennis elbow brushing your teeth but your still going to taste it two days after strong. Despite being 75% latakia I was easily able to pick out the oriental tobacco. I could never smoke this all day long, but I doubt I could ever smoke this much lat in any blend all day. I really enjoy Latakia, dont get me wrong, but holy cow this was a bit strong for my taste. Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. I had expected a lat bomb out of this from all that I have heard about it. I had been curious to try a "lat-bomb" and this certainly seemed to be held in high esteem by many so I gave it a shot. My latakia fix is getting quite satiated. nothing subtle here, but very smooth. Pirate Cake has 22% THC. Latakia itself doesn't carry much strength so if you're looking for a nicotine wallop then you won't find it here. d. there were twelve principle manifestations of Allah. I'll also add that this tobacco stays with you for a long, long time. so in this case I like. This left no moisture in the bowl. Easy to break off and prepare in your pipe. Very smoky, leathery, and herby. . Smoke it slow! 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. The pressed cakes are good looking, somewhat moist and tightly pressed. I get a creamy taste unlike any other tobacco I have yet tried. This is ready to go right off the brick. I am a Latakia lover. This would be good broken up and mixed with an overly tangy red virginia. Any pipe tobacco shipped to a New York State address will be subject to the applicable state imposed excise tax (75% over the wholesale price) and appropriate New York State sales tax. soli Deo gloria. The tobacco is not super pressed, its easy to rub and easy to fill your pipe (unlike Seattle Pipe Clubs Plum Pudding). if you can procure it My Favorite Latakia forward blend, not for the smoker who only likes a touch of latakia, it has enough Burley and Virginias to keep it interesting, but the Latakia will take over. Nonetheless, it makes for a great after-lunch/dinner smoke. It takes a bit of patience to light, but once it gets going it lasts for a very long time. Okay, Have you every chewed on a bit of boot leather? But on the whole, about as delicate as a horse pistol in the ribs and a genteel invitation to walk the plank. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . PK smokes smooth and has no bad qualities if you're a latakia junkie. Still it burned extremely well, and it was smooth smoke. Perfect for the Winter or when you want to scare away your Spouse, Kids or Neighbors. I agree with earlier reviewers who think this is Syrian latakia. But Pirate Kake is definitely in that ball park IMHO. Not nearly as overpowering as some say. Amazing!! update December 2014** same batch as previous yet the past months of ageing seem to have mellowed out the baccy. I want caffeine and sometimes just need it. Unlike Cornell and Diehls Tuggle Hall which you have to keep re-stuffing back in there. Not much subtlety here folks, so do not come expecting a complex blend. This is not a complex smoke. Now for the pipe. I enjoy the honey like notes with light puffing. (shipping weight 1 lb) Home Customer Service Contact Us Customer Reviews The scent and taste are both compkex. There is also an underlying sweetness to the blend too, especially when sipped slowly. This lat balm is in a very nice kake, has amazing flavor and depth, and has smart branding to boot. FREE Shipping on Orders of $95+ (Continental USA) | Yes, we ship Worldwide . Orientals play a bigger role at the end of the bowl. Worth a try if you love the dark stuff, but be careful with it - it can knock you back. At other times, you may also detect an almost perfumy fragrance, possibly a synaesthetic hallucination. 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. The Virginia's and and Burley provide a good base and can be tasted behind the Latakia, and it is a great flavor. Very pleasing billows a white smoke. The Cavendish doesn't moderate this blend at all, and the Turkish is AWOL. FREE Shipping on all US orders over $95 | When Will My Package Ship? I bought this because I found a 6 year old tin at a local B&M. Too much latakia and not enough flavor for my tastes. No need to worry because we have a winner for Latakia lovers. End of speech. It was better when I broke up the beautifully blended cake and dried it overnight. It smells amazing." If Nightcap is Wagnerian, this is a brass band. I also have it blended 50/50 with My Mixture 965. ( And I think I got the better of the deal ) So if you are a lover of Latakia this should satisfy your cravings. And the smoke has a creamy quality that coats your mouth and nose and everything in a 3 yard radius. And it makes my beard smell really cool afterwords. I've just ordered a bunch online and my point is, that like peaty scotch, this is an acquired taste. First, I was delighted upon opening to find a pressed cake. Its one of the best, Very robust and authentic tobacco english..strong..wow. Pirate Kake has a steady latakia impact throughout the bowl and burns down to a fine gray ash - no dottle and very little moisture if smoked slowly. But this is just TOO much. Left a little oily residue on my fingers. Similar Blends: Boswell Northwoods, Dunhill Nightcap. The flavor to me is straight up latakia, smokey, earthy, dark, bold and richbut surprisingly smooth and creamy. It burns surprisingly well for a big latakia mixture and it smokes so cool youll wonder if your pipe is even lit. I usually prefer my latakia in more moderated dosages, but when I'm in the mood for a good strong latakia, this is the one I fire up. It is smooth, no harshness at all. It's smooth as butter on the retro. Smells of smoke and creosote. Its over 70% Latakia, so if youre not into Latakia, this probably isnt the blend for you. Makes you earn it's respect. Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.. In the past, I wasn't much of a Balkan/Latakia smoker, but this blend convinced me that I ha d been missing a lot. Crumbles up real nice. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. I'm not a Latakia fiend, but I wanted to keep something like this on hand for cold, snowy days. I taste at least three different alternate flavor notes as different sized chunks of tobacco burn. Surely only a real lover of Latakia! With a total of almost 9 years of age on my batch, the Latakia really tones down into something similar to Syrian Latakia. Comparisons are almost always inadequate and mistakenly imply some presumtion of superiority. Pirate Kake, on the other hand, it pure Cyprian smokiness without the coolness. That being said, this stuff is good enough to drive to the next state to enjoy. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley from C&D, Pirate Kake is a Latakia lover's treasure. Im pretty sure I know what the caterpillar was smoking in Alice In Wonderland: Pirate Kake! Also, or you use your bare hands to crumble it or a knife. Cornel & Diehl Pirate Kake Tin Pipe Tobacco. Free Shipping Smoky and tastygreat room note and a delight to smoke! How ever you choose to consume it, PK is a GREAT blend. But there is something very special in there that gives me a level of satisfaction thats hard to find. On opening the tin the aroma reminded me of a warm spring night next to the campfire. ?wait that is My Cousin Vinny not a review, my apologies. As the write up says, you must really, really like Latikia to enjoy this blend. LATAKIA! I usually cut it like I would a plug. I really want to like it, but it's too strong. Hats off to C&D. Deep dark, heavy, full bodied, musky, smoky and earthy are just a few of the terms that describe this C&D blend. I just finished a sample of this that I have had for a while even though it was a pretty small sample. Thanks C&D! Not an everyday smoke, but a great cold weather pleasure, to mix up the rotation. Quiet Nights as my favorite. And so I will begin with the tin note. Everytime I try this tobacco, it's a new experience. An ode to Cyprian Latakia if there ever was one. Adding to cart The item has been added. 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. Overall, I do recommend it for what it is. 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. I didn't find this blend to change much in the bowl. It is the truth! Has a waxy essence to it and if you enjoy Latakia this will be a go to blend. This is what is left in my mouth while smoking this blend, an odd cooling sensation not unpleasant in any regards, just unexpected and strange. This is THE blend for the latakia lover! Whatever. LATAKIA!!! It looked so strong and foreboding in the pouch that I refrained from whittlin' a chunk for quite some time. Superb taste and smell! This is the ultimate Lat-Bomb. There is no bite to this blend no matter if you are puffing lightly or chugging like a freight train. Totally my own fault : ). Tin note is sour and latakia, tin date is 102617. I have not gone back to it for several months, but it is certainly a must try for the latakia lover. The smokiness of the Latakia is perfectly balanced with the nuttiness of the burley and just a little tickle of the spice of oriental. Best smoked after a meal (not before) or it will overpower one's palate. HOWEVER, I just can't get past the fact that for whatever reason, Kake r eally seems to spoil at or near the half-way point; the bottom half of every bowl I smoke just simply does not have the same effect (and results) as the top half. Think a peaty scotch and some nuttiness for the most part. A classic pipe room note scent that will turn bystanders into tokers. All that oily goodness ends up on your hands. A few weeks ago I rediscovered several ounces of this stuff that I had put away for aging and forgotten about. It is consistently a good blend. Like Guinness Draught, say. To each their own, but Ten Russians is my lat bomb. I highly recommend this blend to the inner-pirate in everyone! For it IS a fun and unique tobacco. The block has been sitting for awhile again, as the plastic appears to have yellowed. I give it 3 stars. I like it. If you dont find any pure Latakia in the market you can easily buy this one and make your own mixtures. There is a dash of cavendish in there but just to smooth it a little. 4 stars if you like lots of manly Latakia, 1 star if not. Don't even bother attempting to cut this kake, you'll have to hammer the knife through. Mind you, its a good mixture; smooth and heavily smoky. Hadnt been a fan of too many english blends but after getting this in the mail today, i have to completely agree with these other comments. It is surprisingly smooth and easy on the palate. This tobacco is one of my favourites. A Latakia lover's treasure. The strength is mild-med, nic is mild at most. The heavy metal of pipe tobacco. Fantastic blend! I suppose it depends on your mood when smoking it. Similar Blends: Mississippi River, Hearth & Home - Ambassador's Blend (Signature Series). I will cellar the rest of this heavy tobacco until I am ready for it at a later date. The examples I opened was ready to smoke right out of the tin. I've smoked this and C&D's DaVinci, another Latakia heavy offering (not pressed, however). Its smoky and leathery and smoky, and has some smoky taste. Smooth, spicy, with some of the thickest, whitest smoke I have seen. So much so that I just ordered a 16ox bag of it. Firstly, it has smoothed out quite a lot from the way I remember it. It's a great cool weather smoke and one of my favorites for outdoor puffing (which is where my wife prefers I take it) which is good because the room note isn't going to make you any friends among non-smokers. The bulk of my purchase is going to my cellar for aging, which will mellow out this Latakia bomb. I just love it! PK made the top 5 list. I am currently puffing on this blend, in my Ser Jacopo Delecta, and I find this blend to be very mild for the most part. The cavendish cut burley provides a little nuttiness, toast, wood and earth in the background. The orientals make a nice showing with a nice spicy finnish. Room note offends everyone and leaves that creosote like aftertaste that I enjoy. Pirate Kake is really three-dimensional. I've been a pipe smoker on/off for a couple decades. Where's my jug o'grog? It brings to mind Texas BBQ, charred wood, and outdoor cookouts. If you love the taste of Latakia this is for you, depending on how you break apart the cake is smokes differently each time. I have done so (with some regularity, in fact) but this tames it just enough to keep it from being a full-on blowout. This is a real acquired taste. The little black clump of tobacco you get in the tin is relatively easy to work with, but that's small redemption for the Latakia overload that follows a crumble, a load, and a light. View Cart Checkout Search On the other hand if you like heavy Latakia blends then this may be for you. Mid-Bowl: The other leaves add their support and give this blend nice body. A very nice blend indeed, assuming you like Latakia of course! Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Fancy +1. If you smoke it on a low heat like incense, you can enjoy the very delicious aroma of Latakia. I can't help but wonder if it was named as an ode to seafaring rapscallions, or as a metaphor to the fact that you will find yourself digging for flavor treasures while enjoying a bowlful. PK: Highly recommended. I am a fan of Latakia and do not like a lot of spice. Got a little soapy in the middle then leveled back out to tasting more Latakia than smokiness and creaminess. You'll know in a heart-beat whether you truly love Latakia - or just think you do. I rediscovered this blend over the weekend. Starting the weekend with a new one from Robertson Pipes and some 2016 McClelland. A Vitamin N bomb stronger than Nightcap. This is one of the strongest Latakia blends I have ever smoked. Still, it's a pretty impressive cake and it pairs best with a cup of two day old black coffee (which I'm also fond of), or a guinness. The nose of the bag is prodigiously Latakia. It lacks that hint of perique spice that Nightcap has, but is darker and more smokey. The burley doesnt do much and the orientals need bolstering. One of the best Latakia blends I've ever smoked.aka Latakia Bomb.. excellent. Being the impatient person that I am, I wanted to sample this blend immediately. Although extremely high in Latakia, its flavor is quite well rounded and delicious. I've smoked a decent amount of pirate Kake but realized I have never done a review. Sweet latakia smoke. The charring light was interesting for the tobacco swelled grew like C&D's Crooner and the second light the tobacco took off nicely. I smoked a tin then I bought a pound. Pirate Kake 16oz. Breaking off a chunk and rubbing it out with your fingers isn't difficult at all, but you might want to wash your hands afterwards. I always welcome this unique cake cut from C&D. This is like an Autumn bonfire made of leaves in my mouth. I really wanted to like this tobacco, but I find the heavy latakia blend to be too parching to enjoy regularly. 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." Like a good childhood memory. She's OK with Nightcap, so that tells you how strong this one is. This blend burns slowly and is exceptionally cool. The dominant feature is the smoky Latakia. One block of about an 1/8th of a pound was immediately rubbed out and jarred. This cake is Very smooth. And for the most part, it is. I got this as a sample from smokingpipes.com, and wanted to try a crumble cake. Three and a half of five stars ----------------- Xmas 05 update. Choose Options. Its a classic in my mind and Im not even the biggest Latakia fan. Smokey Latakia seasoned with just enough nutty Burley and spicy/woody Izmir to combust and taste good. You'll need a knife to break this one up, its a pretty tight brick. 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. Very delicious. Non credo sia una occasione mancata della C&D, la scelta di un tabacco Latakioso praticamente puro. You may even liken this to a creosote and tar aroma. I like something that keeps me interested through the bowl, a little evolution, a little complexity. Decrease Quantity of Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Increase Quantity of Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake. And I would recommend it smoked with a dark beer. This is Latakia heaven, and it is sublime. It seems, pretty much everything has been said already about this blend! After just shy of 4 years in the cellar the blend becomes very sweet, round, and displays a number of notes not originally apparent. Nevertheless it is a smooth blend. I just can't say enough about this tobacco except, try it for yourself, it is pure heaven!!! Easy to rate, easy peasy: highly recommended. I truly enjoy reminiscing on the flavor and the smokey smell in my moustache well after my bowl has been finished. Although BLB is wonderful in its own right, I have to say that this blend takes the cake. The cake breaks up easiest by hand, first breaking off large chunks of the whole then smaller chunks then rubbing those out into smokable bits. Pirate kake is no exception. In the "Choose one" section below, Pick an options before adding to your cart. I usually enjoy it earlier in the day and save the Penzance for later in the day after tea or dinner. I prefer to not rub this one out or it will burn too fast on you. It came at a time of several samples and got stashed away and, well, forgotten about. If you are completely enamored with Latakia, you cannot go wrong with Pirate Kake. Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. The taste is a rich, creamy, smooth almost minty flavor with latakia dominating the senses. Highly recommended if you like coffee with your pipes. If there were negative stars, Pirate Kake would earn them. No different here except the smoke is much more rich. If you're noty crazy about Lat Boimbs run. If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. It might need a relight or two. To give it a fare test, I smoked Pirate Kake for almost a week. We got ourselves reacquainted. This blend is a Latakia lovers dream in the scene that IT IS A LAT BOMB and i like it. One must either have a fried tongue or be a masochist to enjoy Pirate Kake. Product Packaging Stock MSRP Price Qty Cart. Once I got it going I found it to be packed with flavor right from the get go. Seventeen stars. Rapidly becoming my only daily smoke. Flavorfull and satisfying. 8 ounces $21.20. One of my favorites. Davis smoke shop in Russleville Arkansas It's a small shop but the owner is very friendly I bought this pipe and he gave me the tobacco, lighter and tool free. I Love The Smell of Creosote and Campfires in the Morning, Product: Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 16oz. Just sitting in my apartment in south holland, enjoying a big old bowl of pirate kake and a delicious raw winter carrot. Kick back and enjoy this strong blend, not for the faint of heart! The tin description says, it contains 75% (!) Whether your tastes run to Virginia, Latakia, Burley, or Aromatic blends, you will find something to please you among the broad range of tobaccos they make. Room note reminds me of a wood stove. I enjoy English blends in general but this is a bit over the top for me. This one has definitely crept aboard ship and stolen my tastebuds! Surprisingly it is only medium strong. Also pairs nicely with Lagavulin, and a novel about tall ships. Similar Blends: Star of the east is somewhat comparable. Taste wood, mildly sweet, some floral and smokey earthy flavors. Frankly, I am not sure, but I do know that somewhere this one crosses the line. Breaking off pieces of this luscious, indulgent cake, rubbing it out and preparing it in the pipe is half the fun. If you like latakia then consider this recommended, at least to try, it's an experience. Great work C and D. With the description of a 75% Latakia blend, I expected this tobacco to be nothing but the dark leaf and put off ordering it for a long time. Yes its filled with Latakia to the brim, but as mentioned by blenders before, Latakia has this kind of event horizon, where if you use enough of it, its less of a lat bomb than blends with less Latakia. Offering a wide assortment of styles and flavors, Nakhla really is one of the best brands without doubt. It is easy to rub a little off and I didn't find the need for a knife as I have with other pressed blocks. As a former cigar smoker this was right up my ally. I rubbed then let dry for an hour or 2. The day is upon us.. Kinda like the O Douls of pipe tobacco. Rich, smooth, tasty. This is an ideal evening, or after dinner smoke. It must be sipped , that way you bring in the Turkish as a minor player next to the Latakia. I'm a big fan of C & D. I think they make some excellent blends and this is one of them. It rubs out easy but it is messy. Ten Russians is still the latakia heavy blend I reach for but this is a nice step down. Not pleasant. My wife thought I was burning tires. It is sweet, cool and almost minty. The fact that you can purchase large quantities at bargain prices is also a plus and encourages big purchases for cellaring purposes. Smells like fine, sweet Latakia. 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. The age has definitely blended the strong latakia toget her into the others. I was expecting a one-dimensional experience, but I assure you there is more to this tobacco than many give it credit for. In that sense, this blend would be all-day smoke for Lataki a followers. For my purposes this is a killer wonderful rich tobacco with everything I want from a Latakia blend. I smoked about ten pipe fulls and was ready to sue by the last bowl. Burns very cool & doesn't require many, if any, relights. I would not recommend it on its own, but mixed with some VAs or more Burleys to get the best out of it. Tastes like Karo Syrup and Latikia. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) Mild nicotine. Ive had straight Virginias with a stronger flavor overall, therefore I'm dropping pirate kake to two stars. This is fun in so many ways. Powerful, smooth and very rich. Pirate Kake is distantly similar in taste to CAO's Old Ironsides, but the Latakia content here is much more overwhelming. I get wood smoke, earth, leather, & savory meaty bbq notes from the latakia, which is quite robust, but also well supported by a good bit of floral sweetness & nice incensey notes. It lites well and stays lit right down to the end of the bowl. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order.

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