Comes in a crumble cake form, like a dried out brownie. 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. Of coarse still a Latakia powerhouse yet smoother on the palate as it gains age. For a cigar smoker I think latakia is the way to go - Its a stronger flavor and extremely relaxing, that virginia stuff does not compare! Finally another Latakia forward mixture without any Virginia. I know it says there is some orientals in there, but I don't know. It lacks that hint of perique spice that Nightcap has, but is darker and more smokey. good blend. Interested in this product? From char to dregs lots of nice smooth, smoky latakia flavor with hints of minor components at times. Pipe Used: Stanwell Bjarne Nielsen, Peterson, Corncob. That being said, I wouldnt recomm end this to a Latakia newbie, I think itd be way too much. There is zero burn on nose exhale, and no tongue bite. Indeed smoking of this tobacco is a spiritual experience! I do recommend to those that really like their more potent English blends. But I didn't throw it out and instead kept the small plastic bag in a drawer. I was mainly a cigar smoker for a number of years, with pipes as a sometimes thing. That is why this blend should not be compared with Dunhill EMP, or similar blends. Pipe Used: meer. 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. The room note is very cigar like, so be careful or get banished to walk the plank! This is an enjoyable Full Latakia Blend. The smoke is smoothe and leaves a cool yet warm creaminess on your palette for hours afterward. All hands on deck, The blend is like a latakia mouth wash with yes, a very light minty after taste of sweetness. The crumble cake is easy to pack, the smell is strong smoky. The smoke is heavy and rich and leaves wherever you are smelling like a campfire. 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. Heavy on the Latakia. Very consistent smoke. Much better than Star of the East as an overall impression. It was my first experience with tobacco in this form as well. Latakia heaven. . And like other heavy latakia blends, this one tends to make me thirsty. Tobacco. This is a hefty stout LATAKIA, probally Syrian the way it is good and SMOKEY. As I transitioned from cigars to pipes I wanted a blend to go to that was similar to some of the super strong maduro cigars I enjoyed. I was told that this blend is 70% latakia, and I believe it. As the description above notes, ? Latakia heavy at first (in a good way), then the orientals make their nutty, exotic spice appearance about half way in. A surprisingly delicate and spicy tobacco, which plays in the upper league of Latakia blends, together with Ten Russians and Da Vinci (all manufactured by Cornell & Diehl). I bought in a half pound of PK and Star of the East a month or so ago and am very happy that I decided to try this beautiful cake. Very nice, i gotta get me some more of this. Create New Wish List; Facebook; Email; Print; Twitter; . With complexities of smoke covering your taste buds. It smells amazing." I've been smoking english blends since the mid 90's. Overall, a good smooth smoke that had no bite. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be Smoked well with liquor, and savored slowly, it has properties that could easily gain 4 stars. I tried this blend which came recommended by my tobacconist, knowing that Old Ironsides is discontinued, and soon will be impossible to aquire. Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. Blackbeard at his best!!!!! IMHO it is more like a blending tobacco. 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. Even the smaller pieces have a remarkable cohesive quality and are really unnecessarily difficult to get prepped. Found another chewy block of this magnificent cake at the great Jack's Tobacco Shop in Milwaukee. This went straight to the top of my rotation. Some time later I thought to break it up and mix some in with some other tobacco as I packed my pipe. Troppo Latakia? This is as close, however, to cigar smoke as the wife will tolerate, as the room note can be cutting and a little acrid. Very ascertive, and smoky. Pirate Kake is what it is- a no apology latakia laden blend. PK is an everyday affair for me, and it could be an all-day affair for many. 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). Yes, the Latakia is very present but the flavor is so much more: smoky, sweet, tangy and a light pungent flavor on the end. E99 is not as sweet and doesn't bring much Oriental and is very one dimensional. It comes in a crumble cake and like all the C&D cakes I've tried this one is easily breakable and crumbled nicely. The present tin information report: A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%) of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. This tin taught me all too well what latakia is. I'll stick with more basic English/Balkan blends that use Latakia as a secondary player; not the only player. So its not the sweet latakia you find in various blends, this one actually is smoky. I wanted to test it to make sure so I left the den for a few minutes to get a drink and came back to rolling smoke and a room that had a pleasant rich and smoky smell that was strong like there had been a pillaging and plundering and burning raid in the room.. there were even bodies laying there in the smoke.. oh wait those are passed out collies taking a nap. If you don't care for latakia then definitely steer clear of this one, but I for one can't imagine a piper not enjoying this smoke. Similar Blends: I agree with reviewer Pipestud 2004-08-29 that CAO's Old Ironsides is possible; only even more Latakia dense. The burn's consistent and incredibly even, giving off a smoke that's reminiscent of Sam G Balkan Flake: cool Latakia. Delicious Smokey, leathery, earthy, woodsy, Latakia aye cant gets enough of! Most other cuts wouldn't work with this much Latakia. Room note offends everyone and leaves that creosote like aftertaste that I enjoy. 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. Recommended. Pressed tobacco blends are among my favorites for taste and this blend is no exception. IT STINKS. Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. Oak Pirate Kake by Cornell & Diehl is sold in a 2-oz tin. Somehow, none of the blends I tried hit the spot, offering only a mere tantalizing hint of the Latakia pungency that I was after. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . the sweetness of the cavendish cut burley seems a perfect low key accompaniment to all those dark smoky flavours I want from the lat and orientals. This is a sit down and do nothing else but smoke tobacco. Definitely now in my rotation. Pirate Kake is more than just an English blend, it seems to be predominantly Latakia. Same thickness, same density, and some of the same smell. CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO | Cigar Standard The best prices on CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO found at Cigar Standard | Shop our wide selection of products today! The Creosote flavor is there, with a slight nutty undertone on occasion. I also have it blended 50/50 with My Mixture 965. A few more than average relights are required and that is okay with me. I might relight this as many as 5 times in the course of a medium sized bowl. Just yesterday I had some Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, and I immediately thought of those when I emblazoned a bowl of Pirate Kake for the first time (Buttery smooth caramels, drenched in Belgian dark chocolate, then sprinkled with crunchy rock salt from the Dead Sea). A favorite for special occasions, definitely not an all day smoke for me. I love it. It is almost certain to flunk the wife test, and it's very strong room note is possibly best taken outside. This stuff, (yes stuff is the right word) is just plain brutal. Age When Smoked: Fresh off the Pirate Ship. I also had trouble keeping it lit, and it was not the easiest to rub out from the rock hard cake bar it comes in. Still great stuff, but only for once in awhile, like after a charred steak dinner, or for when the urge for something immense and overpowering is desired. The nuttiness of the burleys barely come through. Meerschaum Man,smoking a 20 yr old CAO Bacchus. The Cavendish tries now and again, but about all it can seem to muster is to have a slight sweetening effect on the Latakia. It is like smoking straight Latakia, really unsmokable! Details. When rotated with other blends (I smoked Virginias around this) it was really good, but trying to go bowl after bowl until the tin was empty was just too much for me. I've never smoked a blend with this much Latakia and would not have, had it not been given to me. 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. After the first 1/3 it actually becomes boring. An 8 oz. The Burley just donates body and rounds up the mixture. The flavor remains constant with little or no nuances about to happen during the smoke. So well named? PS: I've rated it mild because nicotine-wise it has no perceptible kick. That is a very good blend but its not a lat bomb. It may be strong enough that you might want to store it in the garage so it does not influence your tobacco collection. *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. Dispite being mostly latakia it's actually not quite the punch in the mouth you'd think it would be. The room note is pleasant yet very strong. it is full. Leaves Penzance (also 5 stars) a mile behind. I sit at work, thinking about smoking a bowl when I get home. ( And I think I got the better of the deal ) So if you are a lover of Latakia this should satisfy your cravings. At the time i had no idea what Latakia was or why 75% matered at all. The burly and Orientals are there to round it out a bit but the star is the smoky lat. Disclosure: I was given a free sample of this from smokingpipes.com and I prefer aromatics. The flavor is earthy, smoky, leathery. Given the latakia content the taste is one dimensional but if that is a taste you crave then it's really not an issue. I always welcome this unique cake cut from C&D. For latakia lovers this and "Heart of Darkness" are hard to beat! and ?This is the blend for the Latakia lover.? This is neither a tobacco for noobs or for those who like aromatics. Pirate Kake rates 2 stars. Its not the most pleasant smell. I fall in between. 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. In the "Choose one" section below, Pick an options before adding to your cart. This is the first time I ever smelled a Latakia tin / pouch note. And the latakia is strong, but it is not at all overpowering. Breaking off pieces of this luscious, indulgent cake, rubbing it out and preparing it in the pipe is half the fun. The Krumble Kake cut adds tremendously to this blend. A wonderful tobacco. Nonetheless, it makes for a great after-lunch/dinner smoke. The only one I am confident in saying I can taste is the burley. I highly recommend it. The turkish hides sheepishly in the shadows and the burley taste (if burley really has a taste) is MIA. Is what this blend is all about. 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. The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. The best latakia tobacco ever. i have found this one to be better if smoked only from time to time, and not as a good daily smoke, as more than one bowl in a day leaves the mouth unable to taste anything else for several hours. Latakia lovers delight! Flavorfull and satisfying. Let them try Kake and they'll abandon blends they thought were pinnacle. 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. This is Lat strong, so if you don't like Latakia, take a pass. Made with the Latakia lover in mind, Pirate Kake is a pressed blend from Cornell & Diehl with medium strength and a substantial taste. Flavor wise, it's not as strong as one might expect and I'd say the nic level is medium. Aug 30, 2018. This burns well and maintains my attention from beginning to end. Also, clean the pipe after each use, as this stuff will lead a silty residue. If you really like Latakia buy a ounce or two & you will be in Latakia Heaven! It's pretty impressive. Amazingly smooth and heavenly delicious! You can even just pack the kake bits. Musky Latakia and Turkish with some burleyits good. There's bounty to be had inside this little treasure chest! Very few relights, and is just heavenly. Ill stick to Mountain Camp and Star of the East. Appearance is a pressed briquette ("krumble kake"), rubs out to a coarse mixture of pieces and ribbon. Exhale through the nose, and thats it. The best thing about this blend is that I always know what I am going to experience whenver I light it up. As for the room note unfortunately even though I always smoke outside, some wafted in and my girl friend was not too happy but I was, ha. Similar Blends: Star of the east is somewhat comparable. of Latakia, plus Turkish and Burley. It puts other heavy latakia mixtures, even Penzance and Old Ironsides to shame. I have smoked through 6oz and have 4 left so we shal see how PK fairs in the next 6 months. Mix in a little cavendish burley, add a touch of the Turk,and press this in a 70,000 ton vise and you have PIRATE KAKE! Though not similar in taste, its like nightcap, in the sense of a heavy desert like tobacco, or your last smoke of the day. I opened the bag and was greeted by a very rich, heavy pleasant smoky flavor that was leading this charge of flavors. Any drying, IMHO, would lessen the wonderful smokiness, which is the star attribute here. I'm still not a fan of the Krumble Kake as stated above, but it does burn at a sip. It is a very different taste from what I normally go for (I tend to like those hideous 'soapy' tobaccos from over the pond) but not something I believe is for me. I foresee lots of Pirate Kake and Star of the East Flake in my pipe smoking future. Some say its unidimensional. The Latakia is pretty much is the main driver, and the orientals do give some tea like qualities. The smell of burned wood and leather is very evident from the tin. I believe I detected the same oak scent in a tin of Dunhill London Mixture . If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. It is far from being monochromatic though, which I will get to in a second. Cheers or, yarrrh! 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. You'll have to brush the taste out of your mouth. I kind of feel like talking about tin note and presentation is superfluous with this one. I will look forward to trying the other tin after much aging hopefully mellows the lat a bit. And that's the problem. Forgiving when my cadence changes; a mellow carpet of Latakia on my tongue and palate without bite or sour. The turkish tobacco is the perfect counterpoint to keep this from being a one dimesional smoke, and the burley keeps things very cool. Not an all day smoke,. Burning pyres to the ancient Sumerian gods in Babylon. A very enjoyable 3 stars with no complaints from me. Strength is medium, body is medium, flavour is medium plus. Very well blended leaf of good quality. Bomb". There are flavors of wood smoke, spices, herbs, and a slightly nutty sweetness. First, I was delighted upon opening to find a pressed cake. reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of STC Holdings LLC. 0. Ahoy! To give it a fare test, I smoked Pirate Kake for almost a week. The scent and taste are both compkex. Enough nicotine to keep me happy, enough stink to annoy the wife. FREE Shipping on all US orders over $95 | When Will My Package Ship?
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