Pipes; Tobacco; Accessories / Misc; Info The Pipe Nook PO Box 599 Cantonment, FL 32533 Call us at 850-610-2032 Unfortunately to entire flavor profile deminished. I love it! Highly recommended for lovers of Latakia: over 75% and yet not over powering. tin. 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. Excellently smokey and rich latakia blend. Patiently waiting to wreak your wife's opinion of pipe smoking in the house. After the room stopped swimming, and the tastebuds recovered, I tried it again in a smaller block. I arrive at the front door of Valhalla, ring the bell and Odin greets me at the door. The tobacco was allowed to stand for two whole days. Pirate Kake is a study in excess, and that is not a bad thing. The strength like the body falls short of medium. Pease Gaslight Tobacco $12.11 Cornell and Diehl Haunted Bookshop Tobacco $36.98 Cornell and Diehl Old Joe Krantz Tobacco . Smoke this slowly. I want to add one more star it is growing on me. Awash in Latakia! Prepariamo il tabacco e riempiamo la pipa, di solito utilizzate pipe ampie, laccensione rapida, un fine aggiustamento di pigino e via. 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." Originally Reviewed on 5/29 Tin/Pouch Note: Sour apple, plum, campfires and leather. 4 stars denotes actual repurchase or intent to do so as soon as possible. This and the pipe I used in smoking the "Lat Bomb" were given to me a generous friend and this smoke was an adventure worthy of the name "pirate." Tecnicamente un prodotto eccellente, fuma in modo impeccabile, ma alla fine non rimane nel cuore, solo nella mente. I mix it three parts Dunhill Early Morning Pipe to one part Pirate Kake. Usually I only find it in blends with plenty of perique. I open the tin and bam you are smacked in the face with the leathery campfire smell of the Latakia. That's what this is. And this from a lady who smokes Balkan and English blends herself. I've decided I would rather put my money towards PK. How much latakia is too much? The room note is very cigar like, so be careful or get banished to walk the plank! A rich warm real tobacco flavour bath. Of course the smoky stuff is prominent but its not all there is: smoky, sweet, zesty, and a slightly sour note on the finish combine to make a tasty and interesting smoke. I must say that I was surprised at the smoothness of this blend considering its very high latakia content. Every so often I grab a piece to refill my small jelly jar which I pinch it from when I smoke it. While it does lack depth, the appeal of the hea vy lat is enough for lat heads. It is true to its word, but C&D could tinker the blend and do better. It does have, as others have mentioned, quite a punch but is great for when I am in a contemplative mood. A classic pipe room note scent that will turn bystanders into tokers. Similar Blends: Dan Tobacco - Holly's Discovery. I can particularly taste the cavendish cut burley when I exhale through the nose. Ahoy! Spicey,hints of sweetness,SMOKEY,complex.Darn good!!! Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. The wine helped me get through the bowl. Smell also stays on your hands for quite some time after rubbing this out. Okay, Have you every chewed on a bit of boot leather? An english blend from the gods. Then I got a fresh corn cob pipe, perfection. Like Guinness Draught, say. It didn't give me a headache or make my stomach hurt, so I will keep some Pirate Kake around for when the right occasion presents itself. Not an everyday smoke, but a great cold weather pleasure, to mix up the rotation. I still don't see this as an all day smoke , but I will buy again. Finally getting to share my review on Cornell and Deihl's Pirate Kake!!! of this strange blend. PS: I've rated it mild because nicotine-wise it has no perceptible kick. I was expecting a one-dimensional experience, but I assure you there is more to this tobacco than many give it credit for. Central to the belief of Twelver Shiism was the idea that. . 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. I will be stocking up on this heavily. If you want to strip the gears of a non-smoker, well folks this Latakia packed blend will get the job done. It is top notch Cyprian leaf with solid Burley and Virginia's. The strength is mild-med, nic is mild at most. Its taken to long to write this. I've gone through two ounces and while halfway through I ordered two more eight ounce tins. It is obviously dark from the 75% Latakia, but the lighter Burley, and the Turkish can be seen well mixed in. Dark and rich looking, begging to be smoked. In this sense, it is a deep digging mixture, not heavy, quite campfire smoky, not leathery, without horse-stable notes. I AM somewhat surprised at this ca ke's mild, lovely flavour.. The mixture is creamy, dry, woodsy and with a lot of peat accents. ?.LOTS of exceptional Latakia? I also found this blend seemed to pack a bit of nicotine when smoked in an MM General. I could give four stars for the presentation; it's about the coolest cake I've ever seen, but since it is almost straight Latakia, detract a star. Shiver me timbers brethern of the coast this here be one tobacco that land lubers and weak of knees should leave be. Have always loved the English blends due to the high Latakia and Orientals levels, which I love. It is wonderfully and potently fragrant, it's smooth and rarely bites, and it is easy to acquire. Haharrrrr!! As others have mentioned, Pirate Kake would probably blend very well with FVF, or other sweet, full bodied, predominately English or Virginia blends. Psstdon't tell anybody ;). It's got full-on flavor and is comprised of quality leaf. But this still is a good and rough almost pure Latakia island for Pirates! It puts other heavy latakia mixtures, even Penzance and Old Ironsides to shame. Thanks C&D! Smoked well with liquor, and savored slowly, it has properties that could easily gain 4 stars. It does better with a little drying time than fresh out the can. blend and an occasional one, at that. It's quite easy to peel off the cake layer and get it ready for smokable condition. The orientals are drowned by the Latakia and the burley, apart from mitigating the burnt cork taste of pure Latakia, does little. 2 Stars is tepid recommendation denoting some value but not likely to buy again. Captain James Earle first took to sea . As an additional note, this does have an appreciable nicotine hit for a lat blend, so those smitten with lat, but also requiring more nicotine, may find this to be the perfect solution. I usually enjoy it earlier in the day and save the Penzance for later in the day after tea or dinner. Way way too sweet for my taste buds. I smoke this one outdoors only as it is most offensive to pretty much everyone. Cold smell is very smoky - woodfire and leather dominant. If you like a whole lotta Latakia, go for it. Age When Smoked: Fresh off the Pirate Ship. They did not change and they played very nicely together willingly letting the wonderful smoky flavor lead the way. While it lacks the subtle complexity of Esoterica's "Penzance," PK delivers a lovely, creamy, cool smoke that leaves amazing flavors on the palate. Some mentions aging cake differs taste, tbh, I didn't try. And so I will begin with the tin note. This is a nice cake, black in appearance, smelled smokey and robust. in this blend that it tended to be rather 1 dimensional. The tobacco seems dry enough when being rubbed out but is hard to keep lit without drying. Packing and Lighting: It can be time consuming to crumble, but you must, or this will not light well. 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 included Turkish is also very high quality and the perfect compliment. The bulk of my purchase is going to my cellar for aging, which will mellow out this Latakia bomb. Pipe Used: John Middleton Oyster Rusticated Author, Nice. Burning pyres to the ancient Sumerian gods in Babylon. The oriental component is actually very noticeable. The Latakia used in this is top notch however and had a great taste. Four of four stars. Aug 30, 2018. There's something about the experience that's like drinking neat tea. 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. 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! Bought this and smoked it right away from the tin. Smokey Latakia seasoned with just enough nutty Burley and spicy/woody Izmir to combust and taste good. It's not entirely a successful marriage, as the Latakia completely dominates its' partners. 3 Stars, at the least. I really like this one. Tiene un sabor profundo, muy terroso, ahumado, pero nada agresivo a no ser que le des mucha candela. I heard burning leaves and campfire from most everyone there. That is not a latakia bomb nor a full strength smoke in my opinion. . Press J to jump to the feed. First mistake: too much Latakia. (In appraising Arangos Balkan Supreme for the first time, I remember thinking: Jeez, if this is a Lat-Bomb, then I must love me some Lat-Bomb blends). Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.. If you don't like Latakia, why are you reviewing a blend that's 70% Latakia then bashing it because it's one dimensional or monochromatic? a. any true believer could be the leader of the Islamic world. Conclusion: A very interesting and heavy blend. Blackbeard at his best!!!!! After i try PK the latakia jurney begin, keep searching other latakia bland that better than PK but i couldn't find any. Highly recommended if you like coffee with your pipes. if you liked 1792 but found iy just past your comfort level strengthwise the you should give this flavorful, after dinner smoke a try. For latakia lovers this and "Heart of Darkness" are hard to beat! The room note is pleasant yet very strong. If latakia is your thing, you absolutely must try this tobacco. It has a pleasant aftertaste. Mild and fragrant, an exceptional tobacco. MY GOSH! Easy to rate, easy peasy: highly recommended. I ordered a one pound pressed block of this based on two things; 2. But there is something very special in there that gives me a level of satisfaction thats hard to find. Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this from smokingpipes.com and I prefer aromatics. Only Latakia taste. Its smoky and leathery and smoky, and has some smoky taste. It is consistently a good blend. I was also surprised at the fact that I got a little bit of complexity out of this blend. Ive had straight Virginias with a stronger flavor overall, therefore I'm dropping pirate kake to two stars. This is one of the very best tobacco I have ever smoked. In any case, after finishing a bowl I often felt sated for quite some time. I enjoyed it immensely and it really fed the itch for something different. It was some of the nicest Latakia I have smoked in some time. Flavorful. It lends itself well to smoking out of a cob, in my experience. I also get some almonds, vanilla, and a bit of anise/licorice. I was inpatient. 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 was better when I broke up the beautifully blended cake and dried it overnight. 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. A real treasure, imho, and a must-try for those who appreciate latakia-heavy blends. This is my first crumble cake, and I found it to be fun and easy to prepare. Just the way I like it! This is a tobacco blend that doesn't beat around the bush! It's Latakia in overwhelming amounts. No real complexity here but this is not a blend you sit and ponder over, you know exactly what you are getting and I like that sometimes. 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. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and cavendish cut Burley. $10.99 Save 2% +-Add. There is also some sweetness to the blend, but the factor that I can't quite describe is almost a menthol sensation. Great for one of those times that you don't want to think about the smoke while doing other things. Burns well, I like to dry it a bit but its okay not, just a little more moisture in the bowl than Id generally like. TONS of smoky spicy and an after taste that makes you think you just the bark off a whole smoked pork shoulder. I Love The Smell of Creosote and Campfires in the Morning, Product: Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 16oz. Awesome!.. View Cart Checkout Search If you are a latakia freak, as I am, then I will venture to say you are going to like this blend a lot. I'm a big fan of C & D. I think they make some excellent blends and this is one of them. This stuff is, well, out of line. I bought the English sampler of C&D, a came across this blend. Takes a while to get it going. Just too much Latakia for me. Do not be scared of the high Latakia content. This is my new all day smoke . Performance: A very cool burning blend. If you like latakia then consider this recommended, at least to try, it's an experience. If that's your cup of tea though, you will certainly enjoy this one. .faint musk of slaves, hmmm appetizing, I'd like to smoke me some o that. This review will be simple. The burn was very cool and consistant and did not require relights. By: Robert m. Product: Captain Earle's Private Stock 2oz . For three years now Ive been reading about Lat-Bombs in countless reviews, and I kept scratching my head: Ive smoked lots of blends with Latakia so what the hell is a Lat-Bomb? Pipe Used: meer. Now, I had some trouble with it early on. 21.58. Later folks.keep on puffing. YA GOTTA TRY THIS. 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. For me, however, Pirate Kake is nothing short of a ridiculous, unbalanced mess. This is the ultimate Lat-Bomb. With a little Burley and Oriental for balance, youre going to like this blend. It was rare for me to pick out anything but the lat. A great value in bulk . The smoke is smooth and Creamy with a little roughness now and then. The dominant terpene in this strain is pinene. I enjoyed the tobacco for what it's worth, but felt completely satiated for a while. Also pairs nicely with Lagavulin, and a novel about tall ships. The aroma seems to be fairly stong. Room note? I didn't find this blend to change much in the bowl. Rubbed out a bowl and packed it straight away with no drying. I was able to sample this wonderful latakia nougat bar at the recent Chicago Pipe Show. Mainly because it had to do with pirate. It remained smooth and cool throughout while the spiciness of the Turkish and the sweet underpinings of the Cavendish also made their presence known. The impressive thing about this blend is that it has such a massive amount of latakia but somehow remains interesting and easy to smoke. I mean that in the best possible sense. Just wanted to share as this is my first latakia experiance. The flavors are mostly Latakia, Latakia and a little spice from the Turkish tobaccos. Thanks to C&D, all the reviewers, SmokingPipes, and AbeIve been waiting for this!!!! There is a relatively low nicotine content in this blend. This is a smooth, robust tobacco, with awesome smokey , and nutty, and woody tastes. A wonderful tobacco. soli Deo gloria. I managed to fumble a piece and I managed to drop it and it shattered like glass. It's one that I keep stocked and ensure that I do not run out. I tried to give it 5 stars but somethings messed up. Ole Pirate Kake. This bulk tobacco came as one large slab, with sharp-cut edges, like it had been hewn from a monster brick. The primary notable tin note and flavors are or course, Latakia! I get more flavor, sweetness and nuance from this blend then I do from other lat bomb balkans. Those of you who enjoy latakia-forward blends are in for a real treat though, as the Orientals and burley add just enough balance to keep Pirate Kake from being a one-dimensional lat bomb. I like to smoke upon occasion - not something I break out often but when I do I really enjoy it. It burns cool and delivers latakia flavor like nothing else except perhaps for Penzance. Peterson Savinelli Rossi. In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. I love a good lat bomb every now and again, and this blend definitely scratches that itch. I found a happy place with Pirate Kake. The smell in the package is very bold and the taste is so bad. The best way I can put this blend, is that if it were a movie, it would be about latakia, there would be a preview before the movie starring oriental, and the burley and virginias would be listed in the credits as gaffers or extras. You won't be sorry. The bars rub out easily enough, and the moisture content is almost right for smoking straight out of the tin, though 20 minutes of drying time doesn't hurt. At the time i had no idea what Latakia was or why 75% matered at all. Smooth and creamy smoke. Its a great product. I kind of feel like talking about tin note and presentation is superfluous with this one. I realized I needed to take this sample and let it sit overnight with a damp towel over a bowl. Some say its unidimensional. The small amount of Turkish and Burley stands up evenly to the seventy five percent of Latakia. Upon opening a small sample given to me by father, I noted the sample was about as hard as concrete. block, PK is a true bargain. Opening the packet, it smells like a BBQ smokehouse. *5/30: Well- Seems tastes change- Latakias a little strong for me now, and I think I like it better as a side dish, rather than main course.Still quality stuff though. 4 stars because it is very special and unique + because a must try baccy. A cool, even burning, thick smoke with an even better smokey aroma that I just love to go back too. If I had a preference I would add a stoved Virginia to this blend to round it out and add richness to it. Strength is medium, body is medium, flavour is medium plus. Pirate Kake is indeed jam packed with this delightful Latakia, and it's apparent when you rub out some of this lovely cake. 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. Pipe Used: Ashton ELX Brindle Billiard - 2007 NASPC yearpipe. It lit up very easily with no dry time and even though the taste was a single note it was not at all overwhelming . At certain point, I just want a bludgeoning of Latakia. ste es un tabaco para los Latakialovers. I find this to be quite comparable to Penzance. no joke. You must have missed the point. It is not biting my tongue at all, and I am puffing the Dickens out of the bacci. My tin was dated from 2015. Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. Opening the fresh tin (080318 I love that C&D tins are so easy to date) the Latakia hits your sinuses straight away. It doesn't do anything that would keep me coming back to it. Personally in the world of pipe tobacco there should be a blend known as Latakia based, with the "spice tobaccos" added in, which quite a few blends would fall under. THIS one does it for me every time! If you really like Latakia buy a ounce or two & you will be in Latakia Heaven! Cornell & Diehl's Pirate Kake Pipe Tobacco. I'm a big latakia fan, but this was even too much for me. Pipe Used: vauen, Savinelli, stanwell, brebbia, peterson. If the ratings here at tobaccoreviews were based on letters of the alphabet instead of stars, I would give this ?Pirate? The nice people (esp. Starting the weekend with a new one from Robertson Pipes and some 2016 McClelland. As the description above notes, ? A cold smoke, very enjoyable, especially (I imagine) in a cold winters day when you drink a smoky Islay Scotch. All in all what a great smoke Age When Smoked: Fresh to 6 months depending on updates considered. Very Piratey. La nota ambientale molto particolare sgradevole ai pi. The taste slowly melds from one blend to the next. Perhaps the antidote to sweet and cloying tobaccos. ORIGINAL: Well now I know what a lat bomb is. With age the body increases along with a dark sweetness. The hype is real. The flavor stays consistent and doesn't get harsh near the end. If you dig latakia alot try it . Then immediately into a large mason jar. Look no further for the best latakia blend! Bought a ton of this 2 years ago and after the first bowl immediately turned around and bought a pound. Think a peaty scotch and some nuttiness for the most part. I think I smoked PK as regularly and for as long as I did because it does reveal subtle flavor-facets over the course of both a single smoke and repeated smokes. It is delicious. Highly recommended. I think what balances out this blend is the use of burleys. This is the blend for the Latakia lover. Sounds weird maybe, but it is a sublime experience for the latakia lover. The Krumble Kake cut adds tremendously to this blend. The smoke is heavy and rich and leaves wherever you are smelling like a campfire. It's the taste of darkness. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires some relights. The great thing about smoking a bowl of this is that it's the same through- out. I'll stick with more basic English/Balkan blends that use Latakia as a secondary player; not the only player. This is taking condimental overload to the extreme. Smoked in Dunhill Shell Briar (5109) 2004. I get so much peppery spice out of this I could only smoke half a bowl before I had to call it quits. The faint musk of slaves rowing in the galley below deck. This is definitely a blend for the Latikia follower, or one looking to escape reality for an hour or so. Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares. The fact that you can purchase large quantities at bargain prices is also a plus and encourages big purchases for cellaring purposes. I kept seeing this in all the pipe smoking groups so I thought what the heck, I'll give it a try. 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. The Latakia is of inferior quality and the blend opposes itself to the point of the abusing the poor sucker who smokes it. 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! Even stronger in Latakia than Captain Earle's 10 Russians (also a nice, heavy-Latakia blend.) The most intriguing thing about this tobacco, I think, is its name.