Slightly dry and astringent smoke (but in a good way?). To be clear, I enjoyed the smoke a lot however the latakia odor still haunts one of my pipes. Enjoy + Require buying + An all-day smoke Four Stars Rating, Purchased From: 8 oz tins from pipesandcigars. I always have a couple brownies of this laying around. An 8 oz. A must try for the latakia-haulics! 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. The moisture is perfect, you can put it directly in the bowl or can leave it to dry as long as you wish. I would never have purchased this by just reading the 75 % Latakia, but trying this in the sampler was a very nice surprise! 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. I can't get enough of the really robust and smokey aroma, the delicious full leathery, peaty taste. Though heavy on the latakia its interesting how the orientals and burleys play in the background with every sip. It is not biting my tongue at all, and I am puffing the Dickens out of the bacci. A few weeks ago I rediscovered several ounces of this stuff that I had put away for aging and forgotten about. Hermit Tobacco Works Co. - Captain Earle's - Ten Russians, Dan Tobacco - Old Ironsides (American History Mixtures). of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. I After smoking pipes for many years; quitting; coming back, went looking for a latakia rich tobacco. This one is good for what it is, which is a lat bomb. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. Once my 2nd light caught I only needed a re-light twice. Here 10 months later I am finally smoking it. Not pleasant. I was able to smoke a bowl of this. Forgive my lengthy prelude. Latakia value on the planet. Bottom line: If you love a big dose of Latakia, then run and get some, if you don't this one may change your mind! Cornell & Diehl Bayou Night Pipe Tobacco $3.86 - $232.75. An outstanding 4 of 4 Latakia stars. So much so, that I feel its only fair to profess that Pirate Kake has a number of admirable attributes that fellow latakiaphiles will most certainly applaud. Fantastic stuff for the latakia fan. The smoky flavour is nice and develops a slightly salty, mineral taste. 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. This was not a very complex blend regarding variance in flavor, but it was a good smoke. Purchased From: JR Cigars, Statesville, NC. To each their own, but Ten Russians is my lat bomb. Highly reccomended. To me, the tin note is mostly smoke and leather, with some wood and maybe a wee bit of fruitiness. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. Tin had almost exactly 3 years of age on it and yielded a latakia smoke that had all of the finer points of smoothness, mellow, consistent in flavor and no rough spots. Adding to cart The item has been added. After having Covid in January, I discovered some of my olfactory senses didn't completely return for certain things. Simply THE Best!!! Wow, this sure is a sucker punch in a baggie. This cake is Very smooth. d. there were twelve principle manifestations of Allah. I smoke all kinds of English/Balkan stuff. An after dinner smoke for me. With a little Burley and Oriental for balance, youre going to like this blend. Open the tin and a waft of campfire smoke will invade your nostrils. PK: Highly recommended. Quiet Nights as my favorite. However, even if this blend is quite straightforward it is helped by the turkish. A very cool and pleasent smoke. A little drying helps the taste a little and keeps your pipe dry. I am holding this one at 3 stars, because it is good but suffers from a lack of complexity. But if you love the rich, black leaf you'll be jolly at the sight, smell and taste o' this kake! (how many times did I say smoky so far? This blend is a very heavy latakia blend and is a real treat for latakia lovers. Actually, for a good Lat. If that's your cup of tea though, you will certainly enjoy this one. I can taste it from time to time, not in a nutty burley taste but more of a vegetative way. It's not so much of that "campfire" Latakia taste as it is that mossy, damp, woody, nature-like taste. As the write up says, you must really, really like Latikia to enjoy this blend. Tin note if a face full of campfire and creosote, and love it! Fully recommended, but is only for people that fully enjoy Latakia and not for pipe begginers. A Latakia lover's treasure. I love massive latakia explosions. Not a rush but a steady buzz- nice in this dept. 60 (PK)/40 (Savinilli English) makes a great all day smoke but PK can certainly stand alone. I'm also starting to appreciate exactly how smooth Pirate Kake is relative to how much Latakia it contains. An english blend from the gods. It is what it is. Well this is not one of them. Odin: "Pirate Kake dude." . Absolutely no indication of bite even when puffing vigorously. Fantastic. 1. did not think that Lattakia could be so tasty. Pipe Used: Icarus Stubby Apple, Self-Made Magnum Cherrywood. Pipe Used: Peterson 1910, Savinelli Autograph, Stanwell 30. 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. I did find drying it out a bit gave the best results and minimized the relights. Heavy in each puff but always controlled by the Burley and Orientals, the Latakia seemed almost like a mild perfume that the other two were wearing. Upon the initial false light, I noticed an interesting flavor: a slightly sweet, dry, yet herbaceous taste. So, for me, this blend is rich, smokey, and spicy with the great flavors from the Turkish that mix very well with the Latakia. 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. Pipe Used: Peterson Donegal Rocky 01, MM bent apple diplomat, Purchased From: Habana Port Cigars, Metairie, LA. All she said was ?that smells kinda strong.? . It burns well and forms a nice ash. At one point in my life I would have run from a blend as robust as this. This is neither a tobacco for noobs or for those who like aromatics. Mmmm. argh! Don't let this review throw you off of the stuff you may like it. . L, , My #1 favorite that titillates my taste buds. The satisfaction this baccy gives me is immense. As a previous reviewer mentionedit's a drinkin' Jack Daniels feelin' dangerous type of tobacco. I just purchased the 8oz tin.. it really is that good. The room note may scare away some people that would normally sit by when you smoke this one. Must try! Its actually quite satisfying to feel the the fat clouds rolling out of your mouth, taking any negativity from your day with them. The only downside I've found to this blend is the mouth-drying effect it has. I was told that this blend is 70% latakia, and I believe it. The Turkish and burley add a good amount of body. It can be a bit tough to get lit though. Room note offends everyone and leaves that creosote like aftertaste that I enjoy. Very creamy, smooth in the mouth and leaves a nice coating for you to enjoy for an hour. Finally getting to share my review on Cornell and Deihl's Pirate Kake!!! Yes, there are others - not better, simply different. I know I like it, but I am not sure if it will always be in my stock. My only gripe is that I have not had much luck in storing it. Nevertheless it is a smooth blend. Pirate Kake is an interesting smoke, providing a full serving of Latakia. I fall in between. Burns well, and tastes great. Patiently waiting to wreak your wife's opinion of pipe smoking in the house. Otherwise on its own it lacks body. The smoke is abundant with each puff, and I guess some would probably find offensive. WARNING: Smokingpipes.com does not sell tobacco or tobacco related products to anyone under the age of 21, nor do we sell cigarettes. A harsh characteristic smell of the latakia hits your face as you open the tin. Strong pungency/vinegar(?) If you enjoy latakia forward blends that bring hints of incense, I do highly recommend this one. It isn't a very sophisticated, subtle or multidimensional tobacco, and it isn't suited for all-day consumption (in spite of the relatively low nicotine content). Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. A few firemen at the fire meeting asked me what died in my pipe - but, for a Latakia lover, this was an incredible blend. Tobacco. It was a little difficult to rub out and properly pack and a good light took some effort. Being the impatient person that I am, I wanted to sample this blend immediately. Nose is definitely noticeable but not overpowering as some here suggest or like some aromatics. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be What a smoke! Perhaps the antidote to sweet and cloying tobaccos. It's incense like. The Latakia is always front and center, and to me, that is not a bad thing. Got a little soapy in the middle then leveled back out to tasting more Latakia than smokiness and creaminess. I only plan on smoking this on occasion myself. Im a big fan of heavier Latakia English blends so I had to try this. Recommend for all Enthusiasts and most all newcomers looking to expand their horizons. It doesn't bite me any, regardless of my technique, it's just a very comfortable smoke. Doesnt age well after being opened for long 2 weeks seems to be it and it starts losing its potency. Currently, I'm using this as a blending agent in place of straight latakia. PK smokes smooth and has no bad qualities if you're a latakia junkie. This is by far my all time favorite tobacco. Pirate Kake is only for the true Latakia Lover, it has 70% Latakia in it , so unless your a big fan of Latakia, as I am, you may not want to buy over a sample to try. With glorious color changes, leaves falling, and watching one of my German Shorthairs lock up on point on a grouse or a plump woodcock trying to remain undetected. Had a light vinegar note on top. This is my favorite tobacco. I find this gets me closest to memories of my beloved Coyote Classic , . The smell in your tin is strongly smoky, as you would expect. Not quite balanced, but nearly so. I have one on hand aging, but will wait for another purchase to get another tin going. I took it up after having given up the pipe for a decade or so, took it up again, and wanted to recapture the intensity of the Balkan blend I used to smoke in my university days. I currently add 25% Pirate Kake to Lane's Rum and Maple. WOW, this is hearty. The charring light was interesting for the tobacco swelled grew like C&D's Crooner and the second light the tobacco took off nicely. Thats how good this stuff is. It is also an understatement. I truly enjoy reminiscing on the flavor and the smokey smell in my moustache well after my bowl has been finished. The latakia is smooth, even at 75%. After the initial char, it takes to a match easily and produces good volumes of velvety textured smoke. . Get some. Let me share with you that upon trying to stand after about a half an hour of smoking, I nearly fell over. The components come together quite nicely and gives a nice load of nicotine in this offering from C&D. Good smoke, I will keep it on hand as much as possible. Delicious flavors mend together and form a smooth, rich English blended by the tobacco gods themselves. While I love it now, I did not enjoy my first bowl. Pirate?s Kake does not measure up. Th is is hands-down the Best smoke I have ever had!! But it really is a good tasting tobacco. This tobacco has the same taste, until it all gone, unlike some tobacco's that after half the bowl is gone then you get an ashy burnt like taste.
