Aprendo la latta ci troviamo un plug pressato, abbastanza compresso, dai colori vari, marrone scuro, chiaro e punte di giallo. This blend is a Latakia lovers dream in the scene that IT IS A LAT BOMB and i like it. The room note is very ok with me, but Im pretty sure that it would smell like Hell for someone who doesnt like cigar smoke or cigarette smoke. Its a big black latakia-screaming block. if you liked 1792 but found iy just past your comfort level strengthwise the you should give this flavorful, after dinner smoke a try. A must try for the latakia-haulics! weigh anchor, set sail and sip for a bit. Also a great retirement smoke, after spending a day in the upland woods chasing the king of game birds, the ruffed grouse. I have no idea what the room note is because I smoke on the porch but I imagine it would be very potent. 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. The turkish and burley add nothing. Please keep it coming. This review will be simple. I love lats but to be honest they mostly taste the same to me (mostly but there are plenty of exceptions) and judging by the aroma I figured thatd be The case. Has a waxy essence to it and if you enjoy Latakia this will be a go to blend. Pirate Kake is a study in excess, and that is not a bad thing. I'm an experimenter, though, so I try all styles. Sweet smokes everyone. The note is brighter and more lively than others,which serves to create it's own bold, lusty personality. I just can't say enough about this tobacco except, try it for yourself, it is pure heaven!!! We got ourselves reacquainted. I still don't see this as an all day smoke , but I will buy again. Spicey,hints of sweetness,SMOKEY,complex.Darn good!!! With Ironsides being lighter; far more creamier and nuttier, yet just a cool and long lasting. The smoke is velvety and soft the punch is strong. This is a cousin to the now defunct Old Ironsides . The flavor is largely latakia, but not one dimensional, as Old Ironsides is, for me. Easily four stars with pleasure. Most other cuts wouldn't work with this much Latakia. Im sipping on a bowl right now and I can honestly say this is the best pipe tobacco Ive ever had. I don't notice the Burley at a sip, which is fine, since I'm not a Burley fan. I just started to smoke pipes, so you could say that I picked up this tin too fast. Whenever I've had non-aromatics, I've felt like they've tasted like a combination of BBQ sauce and soap, and this wasn't much different. If you like latakia, you will love this blend. Tin note is sour and latakia, tin date is 102617. Moisture level is perfect right out of the brick, rub-out is easy, and it burns properly. An outstanding 4 of 4 Latakia stars. If I were stuck on an island and given the choice of only one tobacco, Pirate Kake (PK) would be my choice, except Id prefer the 8oz can, which I just added to my wish list. (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). If you love Latakia, give it a shot. English lovers unite! Puff in front of me fire place. Age When Smoked . This has been the best latakia blend i've smoked so far. I get some sweetness and flowers at certain moments. Its over 70% Latakia, so if youre not into Latakia, this probably isnt the blend for you. Burns consistently once lit. I will look forward to trying the other tin after much aging hopefully mellows the lat a bit. This one is permanently in my rotation. The oriental component is actually very noticeable. The only heavy latakia blend I like better is CAO old ironside. Nakhla offers everything from traditional tobaccos like zaghloul, a blend . Guess what? 4 stars because it is very special and unique + because a must try baccy. The most intriguing thing about this tobacco, I think, is its name. Thanks to C&D, all the reviewers, SmokingPipes, and AbeIve been waiting for this!!!! The scent from the open bag makes promises that are kept. It's alottalatakia, ALOTTALATAKIA!. It's got full-on flavor and is comprised of quality leaf. This tobacco is much the same. The moisture is perfect, you can put it directly in the bowl or can leave it to dry as long as you wish. Is it showing me a possible bitter ending and a more propitious way? 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. It reminds me of a fireplace burning in the wintertime, and brings back fond memories. Despite being 75% latakia I was easily able to pick out the oriental tobacco. Needs some dryout time or you may get a toungue bite. This is a nice cake, black in appearance, smelled smokey and robust. After having Covid in January, I discovered some of my olfactory senses didn't completely return for certain things. . I tend to think either C&D is using some very old Latakia or that this blend is not 70% Latakia. The taste of salted leather. And this from a lady who smokes Balkan and English blends herself. Although PK is very obviously a strong lat bomb, I found it to be remarkably smooth, much more so than Star of the East and that PK is actually one of the finest smokes I have had the pleasure of smoking. The smokiness was evident through the unopened box. You'll need a knife to break this one up, its a pretty tight brick. Although the Burley adds body, it's the distinct flavor of Orientals in the mix which makes this blend enjoyable beyond just tasting like a smoky campfire. The aroma is immense, the taste surreal. But, I rather parrot and babble on a bit longer. Th is is hands-down the Best smoke I have ever had!! A very straight and narrow taste profile with hardly any change. Pirate Kake is really three-dimensional. Although there is reportedly 70%+ Latakia in this blend, it is smooth and satisfying with addition of other tobaccos. This is neither a tobacco for noobs or for those who like aromatics. Similar Blends: Dan Tobacco - Old Ironsides (American History Mixtures). Pipes. Opened 3 month old tin and found the dryness/wetness to be perfect. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Not just the tongue tingle that spicy orientals give but a solid oriental leaf flavor under the latakia. Not for beginners ! The wife will hate it but I'm too old to care. It reminds of the intensity of Old Ironsides, but in my opinion it is slightly less pleasant. During the smoke this left a sweet, rich, smoky aftertaste and after the smoke the same aftertaste that was pleasant for over an hour. This will be one of my regular smokes. Any drying, IMHO, would lessen the wonderful smokiness, which is the star attribute here. Your preparation and patience will pay off, by God. I'm taking to C&D's blends really fast and have yet to sample anything I have not enjoyed to the fullest. I packed the bottom half of the bowl very loosely, as usual. Shopping. Everytime I try this tobacco, it's a new experience. I don't think you could find a fuller tasting blend that is this smooth and soft on the tongue. I would HIGHLY recommend this blend to anyone who wants a latakia fix in a smooth, light english presentation. fix this is a great place to go. If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. Meerschaum Man,smoking a 20 yr old CAO Bacchus. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) I can't really pick them out. I'm partial to Billy Budd myself, but this seems just like the same without the cigar leaf. Absolutely luscious! I received a free sample of this with an online order, and it quickly became my favorite. . The smoke is dense and is rich with the incense like flavor and aroma of latakia and orientals. A real treasure, imho, and a must-try for those who appreciate latakia-heavy blends. 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. 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. FREE Shipping on Orders of $95+ (Continental USA) | Yes, we ship Worldwide . Leaving a creamy and peppery aftertaste that lingers, this is a modest Latakia bomb, and maybe my favourite Latakia blend yet! The smoke itself, is probably the thickest, creamiest, smoke Ive experienced. I like to smoke this mid afternoon with a good cup of skunky coffee. Highly recommended. For a while I drifted away from the Smokey One, as my taste buds craved more complex blends. The next loyal matey did too but the rest well those yellow stripe down their back traitors looked and ran puffing or sipping this will not bite or even come close. I'll be honest. Full taste. This is a cool drawing blend that I cannot get to bite. This is it! Definitely a strong peaty highland single malt like Laphroaig or peat monster. in my cellar and check on it every few month for the mellowing I enjoyed on my 2012 earlier order. If you like latakia then consider this recommended, at least to try, it's an experience. You can almost hear your girl complaining about this one already. First light I tasted heavy notes of campfire, wood, earth and sulfur. Similar Blends: GL Pease Odyssey and Quiet Nights.. Pirate Kake boasts a whopping 75% latakia, so if you don't like latakia you'll probably want to pass on this one. I was almost tempted to take a big bite off the brownie. I am on my second tin now. I'm not quite ready to stock up on this one, but I will certainly buy more in the future. Let me say, up front, I'm a Latakia fan. The Cavendish doesn't moderate this blend at all, and the Turkish is AWOL. I find the Ten Russians to be a slightly better balance than Stimulus Package. Smoking this tobacco reminds me of eating foods that have been really heavily smoked. 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. 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 examples I opened was ready to smoke right out of the tin. In my opinion there is no sweetness in this blend but I don't mind. And a top of all that , this tobacco is smooth. In Pirate Lake it dominates and it's good, its smooth, smokey and peaty. To many, this would be a heresy on the order of combining several single-malt scotches (perish the thought) or good wines. 4-stars. Adding to cart The item has been added. Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. Oh and it happens to just be the perfect pairing with a dark cup of muddy coffee. And so I will begin with the tin note. It gets better and better with time. For me, it is sheer heaven and I could smoke it all day. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. If you like a whole lotta Latakia, go for it. How can you claim no nuance in well balanced blends but nuance in a 70% Lat bomb? If you LOVE not like latakia try this but good god come on man. My tin was dated from 2015. The full-flavored body, woody and smoky aroma & delicious hints spice & leather - are what make this a Latakia lover's treasure. It is the truth! The older it gets, the saltier it gets. $10.99 Save 2% +-Add. That's not a negative statement, just an observation. I appreciate GLP Maltese Falcon and Odissey, that I find more enjoyable and round than this. Still great within its genre.however, and a big however it is, it tends to get overwhelming and is almost too much of a great thing. Very pretty to look at, and I enjoyed carving the "big brownie" into "little brownies" with an Alaskan chopping bowl blade. And this stuff will haunt your pipes for eternity. It's tones are not as deep as Old Ironsides or as complex and earthy as Penzance, but it's definitely a rich treat for the latakia lover. Its straightforward, in-your-face, smoky and leathery, latakia and turkish. First, I was delighted upon opening to find a pressed cake. 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 Turkish and burley add a good amount of body. A few more than average relights are required and that is okay with me. I found that rubbing it out gave me the smoke I wanted and took away some of the haggardness of the rum smell. The orientals are drowned by the Latakia and the burley, apart from mitigating the burnt cork taste of pure Latakia, does little. Think a peaty scotch and some nuttiness for the most part. The dominant feature is the smoky Latakia. Boring, one dimensional lat. The tin aroma is that of hay in a barn. It is smooth, no harshness at all. Wow, holding in the hands a brick of this extremely dark brown-black blend (no light-colored bits in it!) But if you love the rich, black leaf you'll be jolly at the sight, smell and taste o' this kake! I love it! Tastewise, this is amazing. Its packed with a perfect punch, with just enough bite. And that is how i know i have a 5 star smome on my hands. I don't mean to be a wet blanket or a negative guy, but it seems that a few reviewers that post many reviews are serving as marketers for blenders looking for their verbose reviews. On lighting the Latakia hits wonderfully. For it IS a fun and unique tobacco. It has a pleasant aftertaste. On the tongue this tobacco is sweet and fresh. Still it burned extremely well, and it was smooth smoke. This will keep you going. Burns very cool & doesn't require many, if any, relights. Smooth smoke from start to finish! LATAKIA! This is, indeed, good tobacco. Doesnt age well after being opened for long 2 weeks seems to be it and it starts losing its potency. The Cavendish tries now and again, but about all it can seem to muster is to have a slight sweetening effect on the Latakia. *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. I love latakia but this is not a daily bowl for me. The kake is very crumbly, easy to break into chunks or rub out. Latakia blends are my favorites. The flavors actually varied through out the bowl ranging from smokey to earthy and very lightly sweet. Thick and creamy with a bit if a sweet perfume-esque flavor to it. This is a great blend. The other tobaccos are added to simply smooth off the rougher edges, as opposed to smoking it straight. Surprisingly the nicotine content is not that high, mind you Latakia on its own is no Howitzer either. It is not an all day smoke, but it IS my at least once-a-day smoke! Maybe it isn't well balanced, but for an after-dinner smoke, when you have feasted on smoked meats, it is delightful. But nothing less. Still, it's a pretty impressive cake and it pairs best with a cup of two day old black coffee (which I'm also fond of), or a guinness. Pirate Kake may best be utilized as a blending tobacco. Rich, ever-changing as it burns, long-lasting and cool, PK is one of Craig Tarler's grandest accomplishments, the stuff of tobacco dreams! I do note this is good for something different. Love them. Unlike Cornell and Diehls Tuggle Hall which you have to keep re-stuffing back in there. LATAKIA!!! Nicotine and body are mild, but the taste is medium/strong. Similar Blends: Dan Tobacco - Holly's Discovery. Not an all day smoke, but a must try for the latakia/english lovers. It says it has turkish and burley in there, but the turkish BARELY comes through, and the burley is buried. I recommend this strongly if you are a Latakia lover. Had a light vinegar note on top. I will cellar the rest of this heavy tobacco until I am ready for it at a later date. This C&D offering does at the very least beg one question. I smoked a 1oz sample of this in my nicest pipe, a Jirsa bulldog. So much good stuff, you'll want to exercise restraint and reserve its enjoyment for once-on-a-blue-moon situations. Cornel & Diehl Pirate Kake Tin Pipe Tobacco. A wonderful smoke! It is just relatively strong when compared to most lat blends. Way too much for my taste, while I had taste smoking this sample. On the positive side: the "cut" (or presentation) of this cake tobacco is superb. perfectly! With complexities of smoke covering your taste buds. Latakia value on the planet. 1. I have smoked through 6oz and have 4 left so we shal see how PK fairs in the next 6 months. Davis smoke shop in Russleville Arkansas It's a small shop but the owner is very friendly I bought this pipe and he gave me the tobacco, lighter and tool free. Phone/office hours are 9am-7pm US/Eastern (GMT -5:00) Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturdays, and 12pm-4pm on Sundays. The primary notable tin note and flavors are or course, Latakia! The crumble is easy to break, easy to pack, easy to keep it lit, smokes really cool, full taste from the very beggining till the end. I can see why some like this alot, and some who would never smoke it more than an initial bowl. Burns even and smooth giving a flavorful and creamy smoke all the way through. So full flavored but with no hint of bite. A Vitamin N bomb stronger than Nightcap. 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. For me similar to Seattle P ipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve without the tanginess. 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. In fact, it isn't fit to be called a blend at all since it is the same as smoking straight latakia, not a blend of different tobaccos. I enjoy English blends in general but this is a bit over the top for me. I will gladly "walk the plank" with this pirate anytime! So many of me maties have given a good review - I'll squander no more of yer time. Hats off to C&D. I like latakia as a condiment, even sometimes as a chief component take HH Latakia Flake for example but this stuff is just disgusting. Non una EM un Latakia tenuto sotto controllo dai due altri componenti. Taste is very smooth, strong and stinky. With a little Burley and Oriental for balance, you're going to like this blend. Perfect moisture content out of the tin for breaking a piece off the cake and stuffing. In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. It puts other heavy latakia mixtures, even Penzance and Old Ironsides to shame. I opened the backy and let it dry a tad bit,and then loaded a bowl. This is the closest thing I have found to Latakia heaven at a bulk price. While for me Penzance is for special occasions, Pirate Kake is the perfect last smoke of the day for every day. I assume because it is in a crumble kake that the moisture content can initially be high, so maybe dry it a little before smoking to avoid steam/tongue bite. Fear not the 75% lati for it is your friend. I always have a couple brownies of this laying around. Fantastic smoke. I like Latakia, but this blend gives Latakia a bad name. This blend burns slowly and is exceptionally cool. Pirate Kake is also the most antisocial tobacco blend Ive ever smelled. The Kake easily breaks apart, easily rubs out. I heard burning leaves and campfire from most everyone there. The crumble cake is easy to pack, the smell is strong smoky. Recommend for all Enthusiasts and most all newcomers looking to expand their horizons. On reflection I doubt the Lat is Syrian either, I was probably confused by the other Orientals. Fantastic blend! Superb taste and smell! I was sent a sampler packet tucked into a shipment of tobacco I had ordered online from SmokingPIpes.com. There are background notes of dried fruits present, however, if you let your nose acclimate. Needless to say, the Latakia dominates from beginning to end, but it is not entirely one-dimensional. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. Not for anyone shy about Latakia, nicotine, or burley. 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. Could replace G.L. If you like well done, heavy Latakia blends, Pirate Kake fits the bill to a T. It reminded me of smoking a burnt out matchstick or if you were to smoke the smoke off of a meat smoker. 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! This blend does it excellently! I had forgotten how much I like this stuff, but I still don't consider it one of my regular smokes. Latakia forward for sure, but I absolutely love the flavors I get off of this Blend. Have nice weekend ! Crumbles up real nice. Anyways all I can say is WOW! Not all that much one can say about a 70% Latakia blend, but the real coolness of this is in the presentation. A tongue numbing iodine note remains after smoking. Nice taste of mesquite, oak, cedar and some pine with a nice bitter dark chocolate after taste that lingers on the palate. I can't detect other content in it, than latakia and some latakia blended with a pinch of latakia. Overall, it's good quality tobacco but my preference is a blend with less Latakia and more of a balance with other components. Pressed plug, quite compressed, so I'm not sure I'd call it a kake, but still not as dense and fine as a traditional English plug. The latter of which adds a nice nutty sweetness to the blend. If you like Latakia, try this anyway as it is exceptionally wondeful example of the fact that a predominantly Latakia blend can be heavenly. Tobacco is soft and dry. I've only been smoking pipes for about, oh, two months now. I was pleasantly surprised by C&D's Pirate Kake though. If their is a smoother English out there, I have yet to find it. I take back ever wanting it as a broken flake, I love the ritual of breaking chunks off the black bricks and rubbing them out individually. Create New Wish List; Facebook; Email; Print; Twitter; . I find it to have a very rich, flavorfuly smokey, pleasantly toasty, note. Surprisingly it is only medium strong. like alot of C and D it's pretty dry . Note: not for young smokers - this tobacco requires however some experience! It brings back good memories. Kake is misleading as the pressed tobacco has many of the characteristics of a small piece of 5/4 inch pine decking. This blend seems to be great quality and the latakia seems to be better and smoother than i've had in the past. Well of course I had to try it. Third mistake: Turkish is absolutely useless and this is not an oriental blend! Sounds weird maybe, but it is a sublime experience for the latakia lover. I always welcome this unique cake cut from C&D. Alla fine un Ottimo prodotto, se si sa cosa si compra. I got a one ounce sample, and loved the look of it: brownie-like cake (ok, a brownie left out in the sun!) Smokey, like woodsmoke. I've been smoking english blends since the mid 90's. Pure latakia goodness. Highly recommended. This was the last of 21 new blends that I recently worked my way through. Smoke a bowl in the morning and you will taste it all day. Here I am smoking this blend out of a Nording 2008 woodcock, sitting in my office reflecting on past bird hunting excursions and dreaming about the seasons ahead. Amazing!! An eye opener of magnificent flavor from the first draw to the last. . But it really is a good tasting tobacco. Well, I have to admit, Latakia and Turkish tobaccos smell, well, yeah maybe like the musky lather of a salted slave. I took a long filet knife and cut it into 1/4 pound bars. I really enjoy PK. Recommended. (I dont pickup room note myself when I smoke but my wife said it smelled like hind end FWIW). The way this flakes apart - big cubes that come apart easy. The smoke was heavy yet disappeared quickly, but whether I sipped or puffed it stayed heavy until half way down the bowl when it grew even thicker and did not disappear. I After smoking pipes for many years; quitting; coming back, went looking for a latakia rich tobacco.
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