The smoke leans a little further to the sweet than the smokiness, and I can definitely pick up on the Perique and Orientals more than I had anticipated. It smokes very cool with no bite whatsoever. Bought this and smoked it right away from the tin. This is a definite tobacco. Pipes; Tobacco; Accessories / Misc; Info The Pipe Nook PO Box 599 Cantonment, FL 32533 Call us at 850-610-2032 I just wanted to add my four stars to this terrific blend. . This is not an all day smoke. One of my favorites. Edit: It should have a bit of dry time. It was some of the nicest Latakia I have smoked in some time. Not drowning out the others but definitely the Captain of this outfit. Once I broke off a chunk, rubbed it out and let it sit a day or two; boy does it have a great spicey hearth fire scent! 1. The unlit note gives more than a suggestion of lots of Latakia, so on with the actual smoke: It comes as no surprise that the leading flavour's the smoky Latakia. Please keep it coming. I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend. You won't be sorry. Lots of latakia which is why I bought it and was not disappointed. But there is something very special in there that gives me a level of satisfaction thats hard to find. Pirate Kake is a smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) Tobacco. It is pretty strong, both in nicotine and aroma. The burley is noticeable and really brings it all together. The cavendish cut burley provides a little nuttiness, toast, wood and earth in the background. Five of five stars ------------ march 06 update. Sounds weird maybe, but it is a sublime experience for the latakia lover. Apparently it was just too soon into my foray into pipe smoking, but when I tried it I was astounded at how dirty it tasted. If you are new to the pipe this would be a good way to sample where strong english begins. I found a happy place with Pirate Kake. I have not gone back to it for several months, but it is certainly a must try for the latakia lover. maiden voyage on Pirate Kake. But I knew that would probably be the case going in. It takes a bit of patience to light, but once it gets going it lasts for a very long time. Reviewers on Leafly say this strain makes them feel relaxed, sleepy, and hungry. Only had about eight bowls so far but i'll buy more. I have heard a lot about this lat bomb and I was ready to explode it in my den. Here 10 months later I am finally smoking it. The smokiness was evident through the unopened box. Sweet smokes everyone. I've had the privilege of smoking a pretty decent variety of blends for my budget. This is cologne in a pipe (in a good way). In that sense, this blend would be all-day smoke for Lataki a followers. English blends are my favorite treat. As stated above, I'm an aromatic guy, I'm not a big fan of anything else. I fell in love on tin note (also didnt know what that was at the time) that love grew and grew bowl after bowl. Not much to say beyond that. Pirate kake is by far the smokiest, most contemplative Latakia blend out there - it tastes great and is perfect for sitting in the cool night air and taking time off from the world. This one, on the other hand is a lat bomb, and for me is very tasty. -- UPDATE -- awesome blended with some Lane 1Q 1/3 Pirate Kake, and 2/3 1Q - marinate for a week in a baggie. I just purchased the 8oz tin.. it really is that good. I sit at work, thinking about smoking a bowl when I get home. I am a Latakia lover, and have from time to time smoked straight latakia and turkish, but this may be too much. Everyone wants to try, everyone wants to brag about how much they love it, everyone is crying inside. I really enjoy Latakia, dont get me wrong, but holy cow this was a bit strong for my taste. It is obviously dark from the 75% Latakia, but the lighter Burley, and the Turkish can be seen well mixed in. This pipe tobacco is in-stock & available at . I love and appreciate the other varieties of Latakia in the market, but nothing can beat a good GL Pease or C&D English in pure delightful flavor (except for Plum Pudding maybe). Yo-ho Latakia La Bamba! The scent from the open bag makes promises that are kept. Smoky and tastygreat room note and a delight to 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. In the tin you will find a dark square Crumble Cake, very easy to break apart and to load your pipe. When I first got back into smoking pipes, a local cigar shop was getting rid of the pipe products he had - apparently not enough pipes smokers in the area. If I were making an algorithm, I'd be able to tease out who is being pumped by some reviewers vs those doing it for love of hobby. The tin description should scare off all but the most hardened latakiaphiles. No bite. I now understand why so many rate this tobacco highly. I intend to smoke half of my stockpile fresh, but I'm also looking forward to how PK will taste with a little age, and the Latakia softened a little. By: Robert m. Product: Captain Earle's Private Stock 2oz . Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. Rubs out well and makes a very smooth smoke. 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%!) PK is an everyday affair for me, and it could be an all-day affair for many. Break off a piece of this "dark chocolate" brownie, break it up, and stuff away. PK made the top 5 list. As a Latakia lover Id say this blend is heavenly. This is also the most dense cake Ive come across. If you want to strip the gears of a non-smoker, well folks this Latakia packed blend will get the job done. 2 thumbs up on this. An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! It's not so much of that "campfire" Latakia taste as it is that mossy, damp, woody, nature-like taste. The smoke itself, is probably the thickest, creamiest, smoke Ive experienced. I just don't like this much latakia in my pipe at one time. musk. Deep dark, heavy, full bodied, musky, smoky and earthy are just a few of the terms that describe this C&D blend. To each their own, but Ten Russians is my lat bomb. It is also very consistent throughout the entire bowl. It burns dry and relatively cool. I can't get it to bite, and the presentation (though messy to prepare), is outstanding. I have to have a cup or two or three of coffee (or something stronger) with a bowl of this stuff. There is a sort of vague sweetness somewhere in the background, but smoking this is sort of like falling face-first into the moist remains of the campfire you doused the night before while sucking on a charcoal lozenge. Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. A cigarette is to be smoked. IMHO it is more like a blending tobacco. I enjoyed the tobacco for what it's worth, but felt completely satiated for a while. I managed to fumble a piece and I managed to drop it and it shattered like glass. In pipelore, this IS an "L-bomb" to be sure. Relights are much less frequently on the bottom half of the bowl, in fact, it is burning quite well. I give it 3 stars. 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. 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. for latakia lovers only and every one else too! Smooth smoke from start to finish! I think all Cornell & Diehl blends are aggressive in your taste, but this the proof that i was wrong. I usually enjoy it earlier in the day and save the Penzance for later in the day after tea or dinner. Some would say the latakia is over dominant so much that you can not taste the other tobaccos in this blend. Most likely she won't let you smoke this one inside unless she's smoking it too lol. That is why this blend should not be compared with Dunhill EMP, or similar blends. I smoke this after lunch in the office when I want to recharge the brain without too much of a nicotine fry ( nicotine strength is medium). I also love the sharp tangy latakia odor that is left on my clothes or hand - Pirate Kake is one of those blends I enjoy as my last pipe of the day (usually while in my pajamas and reading a book); I revel in the lingering latakia odor clinging to my hands and hair when I finally go to bed. I really do not smoke this straight, but I do enjoy adding this to many of the blends I enjoy that need an extra kick of Latakia. an ?Arrrrrggggh!? I knew I would like this blend based on your reviews. The room note though, will send some running for the door. This is a great blend. I recon it is due to the amount of latakia. Fantastic. Now, I had some trouble with it early on. is a pure joy, a mouth-watering experience that makes a latakia lover like me dream of the moment in which the flame will light the crumbled tobacco in the bowl! After smoking this I have since went back to an easier smoking blend an d I felt cheapened by the lighter smoke. The kake is very crumbly, easy to break into chunks or rub out. That is the exact progression I went through smoking Pirate Kake. This offers a nice contrast to the G.L. Hey its not your fault latakia, burley will help you in this kake. The Kake easily breaks apart, easily rubs out. Have always loved the English blends due to the high Latakia and Orientals levels, which I love. The latakia is heavy, which is fine. I want to give this 4 stars but I will hold off as everytime I try this, I detect something diffrent? Pirate Kake 2oz Tin. Opening the tin, I receive a lovely aroma of Latakia and that's about it and it is plenty. Pirate?s Kake does not measure up. Beautiful gray ash. Upon opening the tin I immediately got the strong smell of Latakia, but there was a little more that just that. It says it has turkish and burley in there, but the turkish BARELY comes through, and the burley is buried. Smooth, super tasty. As you progress, the burley makes its presence felt with a note that reminds of baking bread and rounds the harsh edges of the licorice-like (in looks and taste) black weed. I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. and orientals. I've never smoked a blend with this much Latakia and would not have, had it not been given to me. Just beware of the extremely strong room note: while not particularly nasty (unless you hate latakia), its ghost will haunt your house for many days, haunting your house!!! Performance: A very cool burning blend. Had a light vinegar note on top. The mixture is creamy, dry, woodsy and with a lot of peat accents. It does produce a decent amount of smoke. I like this so much! This blend is a strong blend, but I do nt think I ll actually get a nicotine kick. salted leather. I've been a hound for it, ever since my first tin of Penzance. Take away some of that slightly salty or charcoal Pirate Kake taste! It smokes cool right of the tin. This is the classic lat-bomb English blend. I ordered a one pound pressed block of this based on two things; 2. Made with the Latakia lover in mind, Pirate Kake is a pressed blend from Cornell & Diehl with medium strength and a substantial taste. 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. :), Now, being serious, while it is indeed very smoky, the leathery taste is also there, which is very very interesting. The scent and taste are both compkex. After packing the bowl, once you give a deep smell to your fingers, you'll get the point. A harsh characteristic smell of the latakia hits your face as you open the tin. Preparation isn't to difficult although it is kind of tough to rub out for a "krumble kake". Tin of 50 Grams. A few friends and I recently tried this blend. Four stars and full sail ye swabs. I'll have to smoke more, but I've found my new favorite at the moment. Its not easy to get over here so Im glad I got some friends overseas who are willing to help out. This blend lacks balance and should not be smoked by a newbie wishing to try their first English tobacco. Its like setting a pine forest on fire inside your mouth. if you can procure it Once the pipe is lit, the flavor is very rich and its sweetness catches my attention, since despite having a smaller amount of virginia, it is sweeter than other English of its kind and this is something that I like in virginia/ latakia. Though heavy on the latakia its interesting how the orientals and burleys play in the background with every sip. So Im not sure if its a good idea or not but I went thru a pound in a week. I can't get enough of the really robust and smokey aroma, the delicious full leathery, peaty taste. Upon opening I was greeted with the smell of a thousand campfires. Just finished my 1st full tin of this and it did not take long. But what does come as a surprise, even though this packs a heady punch of smokiness, there's still a small amount of room for the nutty Burley and woody Oriental's; the Burley more-so. Tastewise, this is amazing. After the bowl is finished youll know for many hours that youve smoked lots of Latakia by the shear amount of oils that coat your mouth. A beautifully smokey taste with a sweet background and almost barn sawdust background note that burnt down to the bottom with a beautiful creamy mouthfeel. Its toasty, slightly nutty, with a mild briny tartness underlying everything. I will comment further when I smoke it again. The good point is the concentration on Latakia, with no corrections, and this is also a weak point, since it flattens the experience. To my good fortune the tins were already a year aged when I received them and a little over 2yrs old when I popped the first one. Very consistent flavor that was much to my taste of this very uniquely wonderful blend that really is for those looking for something different. It smells amazing." Superb! 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. so in this case I like. 61. FREE Shipping on all US orders over $95 | When Will My Package Ship? Flavorful and super relaxing. If you are not a latakia lover than this blend is not for you, if you are this blend will float on cloud nine. I'm partial to Billy Budd myself, but this seems just like the same without the cigar leaf. Tomorrow I am going to a local pipe store where the pipe club meets (usually two of us) on Sundays from 3-6 and let my compatriot try some. I will keep the 2 lbs. Presentation: A hearty, dark dense block. A Four Star blend, IMHO. Strength is medium, body is medium, flavour is medium plus. Surprisingly sweet, yes, but also flat. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. I tend to prefer it more in a condimental sense. Similar Blends: Mississippi River, Hearth & Home - Ambassador's Blend (Signature Series). Having said that, this tobacco is in no way an every-day smoke as it just doesn't have enough character to contemplate on. This is it! Definitely not an all-day thing, as it would become boring. It is a little less dense than others I've had and also not at all wet, for me it is presented with perfect moisture content, but some may find it a touch dry. Enter 64 in quantity box for 4 pounds. . . ! I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. Thanks to C&D, all the reviewers, SmokingPipes, and AbeIve been waiting for this!!!! Ive had straight Virginias with a stronger flavor overall, therefore I'm dropping pirate kake to two stars. Unlike Billy Budd, where cigar leaves are blended, Pirate Kake is always a delicious blend, both before and after meals. A classic pipe room note scent that will turn bystanders into tokers. It looked so strong and foreboding in the pouch that I refrained from whittlin' a chunk for quite some time. I really tried to like the taste, but not being a regular consumer of Latakia, I found that exotic leaf to be simply "over the top" in this instance. I mix it three parts Dunhill Early Morning Pipe to one part Pirate Kake. This is ready to go right off the brick. I took a long filet knife and cut it into 1/4 pound bars. C&D Pirate Kake was among them. The Virginia's and and Burley provide a good base and can be tasted behind the Latakia, and it is a great flavor. Immediately I enjoyed it, Latakia amount is high, and tastes excellent. I found several blend that match my taste bud, but i keep going back to PK when i craving latakia. Purchased From: Dubini, Chiasso (Switzerland). Smoothness and richness of the smoke is here in good measure. It joins a favorite list and while it wont be a regular part of my rotation I definitely will smoke it when I need something different in my smoking rotation. Continuando il fumo pieno, cremoso ma sempre e decisamente monocromatico, un solo tabacco prevale su tutti: il Latakia. Right behind were the first mates of a mild earthy and mild woody flavor that played well together and led a balance assault upon my senses. Similar Blends: Hermit Tobacco Works Co. - Captain Earle's - Ten Russians. The character turning more dark and spicy in the second half so a sweet drink (coffee, tea) goes great with it. C&D managed to hit a very nice flavor note! I heard burning leaves and campfire from most everyone there. I really want to like it, but it's too strong. I love Lat. 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. If you like latakia, this is the one for you. I get a kick out of the one-star reviews. As an interval, you get some sweetness and more often some sourness, all this in a good way. There is also some sweetness to the blend, but the factor that I can't quite describe is almost a menthol sensation. If you dont find any pure Latakia in the market you can easily buy this one and make your own mixtures. Only Blackbeard on the gallows could possibly find solace in this blend. Anyways all I can say is WOW! Smoked in a new Missouri corncob to understand better the flavors and subtleties. WARNING: Smokingpipes.com does not sell tobacco or tobacco related products to anyone under the age of 21, nor do we sell cigarettes. Pirate Kake 2oz Tin. Pirate Kake does just that. did not think that Lattakia could be so tasty. And the latakia is strong, but it is not at all overpowering. All these come to mind when smoking the kake. b. the twelfth infallible imam was still alive and would return to spread his faith. This is a premium smoking tobacco that i highly recommend. 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. I had thought to contrast it with McClelland's Syrian Full Balkan (acknowledging differences between a ribbon vs. a pressed product). Reviews blend and an occasional one, at that. this is a once-in-a-while-I-have-been-drinking-Jack Daniels-kinda of smoke.So when you feeling ten feet tall and bullet proof or you are at odds with the mrs. or uyou are at the nearest biker bar, pack a good size bowl and light up the cannons. About mid bowl it seemed to mellow out and I did get some nice sweet notes. Then I got a fresh corn cob pipe, perfection. tastes like salty burnt brownies, generous latakia, very robust and flavorful, a tad too spicy though and noticeable tongue bite, breaks up very easy still I like it stays lit rite out of the tin little strong for me Crumbling the cake is easy (but beware, your fingers will become dirty as if you had been playing with the ashes in your fireplace), and soon the flame can release some of the most intense flavor ever offered by a pipe tobacco. Same thickness, same density, and some of the same smell. Only Latakia taste. Remember to use a pipe reserved for Latakia blends, too. With a remarkable production of creamy smoke, an scandalous room prescence, and an ever-present, in-your-face overdose of Latakia, this blend is too much good stuff. The room note to me is exquisite! Had a little bit of a time getting this to light with the high latakia content, but it worked in the end. 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. We all had the same conclusion that this pipe tobacco reminds one of a fine cigar. Im pretty sure I know what the caterpillar was smoking in Alice In Wonderland: Pirate Kake! It was a bit boring as there was no distinct taste for my buds. The latter of which adds a nice nutty sweetness to the blend. This is probablly one of the smoothest blends despite it's overall strength there is. Pirate kake is no exception. Addendum, June 16 2019: The extra aging has tamed the latakia a bit, bringing out the buttery sweetness a little more. I don't smoke pirate kake very often but a few times a month I do get a CRAVING for it, and it always delivers. Smoke it slow! Packing and Lighting: It can be time consuming to crumble, but you must, or this will not light well. I only plan on smoking this on occasion myself. Press J to jump to the feed. I love latakia. I have some difficult lighting and smoking (a feeling of weakining burning) more than other Latakia blends. It is top notch Cyprian leaf with solid Burley and Virginia's. Ex cigar smokers might enjoy this more than not. This burns well and maintains my attention from beginning to end. While you are sitting there enjoying the bowl you can watch the smoke accumulate in the room and settle to the floor. Pirate Kake starts very spicy with pine smoke and leather flavors and supports only a minimum of sweetness. It had a high moisture content as well. I wouldn't even argue with reviewer,"Ecdycis 07/29/2012" on his "Menthol sensation", I know, it doesn't sound good but it's different and wonderful. I added 2 lbs. Perfect moisture content out of the tin for breaking a piece off the cake and stuffing. Makes you earn it's respect. Pipe Used: Ashton ELX Brindle Billiard - 2007 NASPC yearpipe. Top Notch. It reminds of the intensity of Old Ironsides, but in my opinion it is slightly less pleasant. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 16 Oz Bag Cornell and Diehl. Also a great mixer- See my C&D review of Jamaican Rum. It was almost worth the price just for that. Mouthfeel seems a bit more mellow or creamier if you will, while I find less of a spicy tongue bight. The older it gets, the saltier it gets. However, even if this blend is quite straightforward it is helped by the turkish. Oh and it happens to just be the perfect pairing with a dark cup of muddy coffee. 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. I do note this is good for something different. I didnt break it up well enough and it tasted. not good. Pirate Kake is a study in excess, and that is not a bad thing. Its an all dayer imho. If you want to try this stuff, you should probably put some away for a few years so you can compare the aged stuff to the fresh. Get your Cornell & Diehl Haunted Bookshop Cake Pipe Tobacco from the #1 in customer service and fast affordable shipping (and a small business) TobaccoPipes.com! The tobacco is presented as a tight crumble cake. I would not call this blend monochromatic like some have, as the flavor is somewhat complex at first, but it does tend to level out afterwards. If you like Latakia, this is clearly for you. It's surprisingly sweet and well balanced for such a wallop of latakia. I'm upping this to 4 stars and it's made it into my favourites as well. No pretense is made about subtle reflections but instead, a robust presentation of flavors that complement one another well. The latakia is there, right up front, and bold indeed! 2oz Tin. A Latakia lovers stand by for me. Tasty and full , with excellent pack and burn qualities . A wonderful tobacco. If you like latakia then consider this recommended, at least to try, it's an experience. 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. This one stays creamy mild all the way, an occasional sourness & then sweetness, both pleasant, don't really shake up the Latakia's prominence. It was good at first, then it started to wear on me. Don't get me wrong, this a good tobacco, but I don't understand all the fuss. 8 ounces $21.20. It was my first experience with tobacco in this form as well. No amarga nada, y el sabor propio del burley solo se puede apreciar por su aporte de madera y terrosidad a la fumada. Don't even bother attempting to cut this kake, you'll have to hammer the knife through. It's not harsh, there's a certain smokiness which has it's edged rounded by a creamy finish. This is not a complex smoke. Weird but true, and thats exactly where this blend is. The aroma was all latakia and the taste was pretty much the same. The cake crumbles good and packs well, I like to put the finer rubbed out pieces in the bottom and top with some fat chunks in the middle. I am holding this one at 3 stars, because it is good but suffers from a lack of complexity. Wow, this stuff is a Latakia monster. After initially trying this in a narrow billiard for the first two-three bowls smoked in an enclosed area, I tried it in a couple wider gauge pipes, a Custombilt with a more conical burn chamber and a BBB Two Thousand with a similar, though smaller bowl, out on my rear deck. Neptune's trousers! I love latakia but this is not a daily bowl for me. Description. On the positive side: the "cut" (or presentation) of this cake tobacco is superb. Similar Blends: Smoking straight Latakia. Published review content of this website is considered the
The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. It stank. To my suprise the unburnt aroma is quite sweet, nutty and not overly Latakia-ish. So smooth I would describe it as creamy. Have nice weekend ! The Latakia is always front and center, and to me, that is not a bad thing. The sheer quality of the condementals and the lack of virginia is what sets this blend very far apart from many of the other popular latakia heavy favorites in the Brotherhood of Latakia Junkies. This was a blend I have been searching for because I love latakia but it is such a mild to medium and just tends to be low on the nicotine level sadly. I will say, if you enjoy this at all, go get Maltese Falcon or Ten Russiana. For latakia lovers this and "Heart of Darkness" are hard to beat! of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. Of course I recognize that there are some people whose tongues are so scorched and their palettes so brutalized by lat bombs, that they will gladly go down with this ship.