If this were a wine it would be a full bodied, perfectly matured Cabernet Sauvignon. A Virginia based blend with a light touch of Latakia which many find to be both a fine introduction to the world of English blends as well as a great mix for those who prefer a less dominant Latakia.
Flavor Profile
Brand
Cornell & Diehl
Blend Type
English
Tobaccos
Virginia, Black Cavendish and Latakia
Flavoring
None
Cut
Ribbon
Strength i STRENGTH: the overall strength of the tobacco. This includes the strength of its taste and its nicotine content.
Mild
Strong
Flavoring i FLAVORING: primarily for aromatic blends, this refers to the "topping" but sometimes also to the "casing" added to the tobacco. This will account for detectable flavors like cherry or chocolate.
None
Rich
Taste i TASTE: although a wholly subjective measure, it is one of the most important in that it measures how tasty smokers find the blend. Like food, some dishes are tastier than others.
Mild
Full
Room Note i ROOM NOTE: a measure of the ambient scent/smell a blend puts out for those around the smoker. Basically, how strong does it smell, and how pleasant do those around you find that smell. The stronger, generally the less pleasant. You can also call this the "wife rating."
Light
Strong
