pirate kake pipe tobacco

If you like sweet stuff with your latakia this just might fit the bill. Cornell & Diehl Bayou Morning Flake Pipe Tobacco $11.90 - $36.98) 9 reviews . After discovery, I probably only got about three bowls out of this. Most other cuts wouldn't work with this much Latakia. I can see why some like this alot, and some who would never smoke it more than an initial bowl. I expected the Latakia to be overwhelming, but surprisingly its not. I smoke all kinds of English/Balkan stuff. I can't imagine that response in the morning or afternoon. Flavorfull and satisfying. The main flavors I pick up are a dark leather mixed with an earthy peaty taste, with a subtle sweet/smooth undertone. It is not at all one-dimensional, even if it obviously is a Latakia forward blend, given its 75% proportion. Not drowning out the others but definitely the Captain of this outfit. 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. Opened 3 month old tin and found the dryness/wetness to be perfect. The aftertaste is also delightful as the smoke and peat keep going after the pipe is done. This stuff rocks! No burn issues at all with minimal relights. This is a top shelf blend worthy of a try by any latakia lover. Ron Swanson. A full bowl of Pirate Kake burned slow and consistently. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley from C&D, Pirate Kake is a Latakia lover's treasure. Li t my first bowl in my Abe Herbaugh Bent Apple. ! With the fragrantly smoky aroma from Latakia, this easily packed crumble cake already becomes my everyday rotation. It crumbled up pretty easy and packed up well. If they are certain that they enjoy latakia in larger quantities, then this would be a fantastic blend for a new pipe smoker. 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. For starters, this is very concentrated latakia - almost meaty, creamy, rich. I took a long filet knife and cut it into 1/4 pound bars. Closely behind the Smoke were a pleasant medium Earthy and mild woody flavors backed up by a light pleasant sweet butter, a mild spicy flavor, a light toasty and light nuttiness as well as a mildly spicy flavor. Pirate kake rrrrr jim lad and dont ye smoke it all at once. I found a happy place with Pirate Kake. My new favorite. Cornell and Diehl Pirate Kake Tobacco $11.05 G.L. Remember to use a pipe reserved for Latakia blends, too. I just find it has that lovely latakia s pice without burning me out. This will really mess-up your hands when you break it up so I just did it once and keep it in a mason jar. Without question, the different sized chunks of tobacco, with different blends of leaf, is at the root of the many different sub-flavors that manifest during the bowl. I'll order the third tin soon. It's as if Pirate Kake is the tobacco I didn't know that I wanted. It burns cool, rich tasting smooth flavor and a delightful smokey aroma. 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. Aaaarrrrrhhhhh. If 75% Latakia doesnt make for a Lat-Bomb, then I dont know what would (100% Latakia perhaps)? 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. I am thrilled to find a blend where I can enjoy the flavor and spice of the Turkish without it being overpowering. Sometimes this is the only thing I smoke all day. I think Craig Tarler must have been some kind of wizard to pull this off. A gentleman was smoking this at the tobacco shop I frequent and I was shocked at how strong the smell was. I'm a big latakia fan, but this was even too much for me. First mistake: too much Latakia. I might jump that to highly recommended for the latakiaphiles out there. In my opinion there is no sweetness in this blend but I don't mind. Not nearly as overpowering as some say. It is not a Latakia bomb; Orientals plays a co-leader role. . I prefer to not rub this one out or it will burn too fast on you. First thing this tobacco is a fantastic smoke The Krumble Kake's dark, and very easy to fluff and crumble, in fact, a large proportion has already crumbled in the pouch (I bought bulk). Another aspect that makes it great is the fact that when you pack a bowl, it does not have the tendenciy to spring back up. I think I'm ready to have a bowl of it on it's own. At first light the Latakia wafts by the nose and oh boy,try this if you need a Latakia drip tube. Minimal relights. Im a latakia lover. If there were negative stars, Pirate Kake would earn them. I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend. Get exclusive updates on all our fresh offerings, sales, and promotions -- right to your inbox. A few bites in you decide that it's just ok.. then a few more bites.. nope, I've had enough. Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. It is a pretty intense smoke in my opinion. Much better than Star of the East as an overall impression. Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. Pirate Kake comes pressed, probably to get the Turkish and burley to combine with the Latakia's smokey flavor. The taste on the palate apparently does not translate as far as room aroma; my wife does not much care for the aroma but she does not complain, bless her heart. If you enjoy latakia forward blends that bring hints of incense, I do highly recommend this one. 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. My suggestion, as always, smoke it slowly,very slowly in little medium vintage pipes . A harsh characteristic smell of the latakia hits your face as you open the tin. Has a waxy essence to it and if you enjoy Latakia this will be a go to blend. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. Being a Pirate Kake fan I'm starting to love some of the Captain Earle's offerings more and more. Not an all day smoke but one that we'll take you to Latakia heaven. The smokiness and creaminess was very addictive. Its taken to long to write this. Smooth and creamy smoke. $11.25. A Latakia lover's treasure. Age When Smoked: Fresh off the Pirate Ship. I guess aroma is all relative to your surroundings. One of the most popular mixtures of C&D and also among lovers of latakia. Just the way I like it! I can definitely enjoy a full english here and there. Tin of 50 Grams. The burley and orientals are lost in the sea of Latakia, but I suppose they temper that robust smoke to remind you that you arent smoking a bowl of str aight Latakia. An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! This is exactly what I look for in a latakia blend. Its now at the top of favorite list; not sure I can make it through my rotation of 50 blends before getting to it again, LOL. Absolute yummy. It is what it is and I enjoy it every time I choose it. Slow and careful smoking, as noted, will reveal a more complex flavor character than is on the surface. This tobacco is much the same. It's not harsh, there's a certain smokiness which has it's edged rounded by a creamy finish. Rating: 5 out of 5 big hoop earings and cutlass', Enjoy. So, for all the dark brooding color range, somewhat ominous tin aroma and all the bluster; this blend smokes in a very civilized way and I have no problem recommending it to fellow smokers. so in this case I like. Will buy more and experiment to see what aging does. There are latakia blends, there are heavy latakia blends and then..there's Pirate Kake. All rights reserved. especially the Turkish, which I really like. This review will be simple. 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. I could not cut this with my fairly substantial pocketknife, only whittle on it, just like a hunk of decking. Forgiving when my cadence changes; a mellow carpet of Latakia on my tongue and palate without bite or sour. Having not tried many C & D products, after meeting them and sampling PK and a few others, I'm now a fan. Edit: It should have a bit of dry time. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. I like something that keeps me interested through the bowl, a little evolution, a little complexity. It burns fine and it has a very nice wood and leather thing. Let them try Kake and they'll abandon blends they thought were pinnacle. I have to admit I sort of got into the spirit of this blend and my apologies for what follows. I think a 5% more of it and it would be a really great blend! As a lover of Latakia, I had to give this a try with all the positive reviews and the high Latakia content. My goodnessnow this is what I think of when one runs for cover from theLAT BOMB!! The smokey latakia is up front (though I wouldn't consider it a lat bomb), and floral riding shot gun and mildly sweet in the back. If that's your cup of tea though, you will certainly enjoy this one. 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. I even find myself occasionaly inhaling this, something I rarely ever do when smoking a pipe. Its superficial appearance and exotic middle-east aroma had an uncanny resemblance to a block of black Lebanese hashish, at least if my fading memory serves me correctly. Not terribly complex, almost one dimensional, but quite good at what it does. Wow, holding in the hands a brick of this extremely dark brown-black blend (no light-colored bits in it!) I give it 3 stars. __________ must downgrade to 3 stars due to certain dullness after some tins smoked, or maybe compared to Penzance. I had a very tough time finding any other flavor to come through from the Burley or Turkish tobaccos. I opened the bag and was greeted by a very rich, heavy pleasant smoky flavor that was leading this charge of flavors. While writing a review for Bow Legged Bear, I was reminded of how much it is akin to this. A must for all Latakiaphiles! Relights are much less frequently on the bottom half of the bowl, in fact, it is burning quite well. The smokiness is cool and mellow, very nice, but I failed to really see how this was a team effort. I have some difficult lighting and smoking (a feeling of weakining burning) more than other Latakia blends. Not an everyday smoke, but a great cold weather pleasure, to mix up the rotation. A real treasure, imho, and a must-try for those who appreciate latakia-heavy blends. Pipe Used: Ashton ELX Brindle Billiard - 2007 NASPC yearpipe. Not for the faint of heart, has some punch to it! A pinch off the kake was easily crumbled in my palm, and one match got it going. I smoke this whenever I desire to be entertained within a fast moving panorama of almost familiar sensations that build not to a climax and quiet farewell, but just keep rolling on as a caravan that one has disembarked. Pirate Kake is a study in excess, and that is not a bad thing. I've just ordered a bunch online and my point is, that like peaty scotch, this is an acquired taste. I get wood smoke, earth, leather, & savory meaty bbq notes from the latakia, which is quite robust, but also well supported by a good bit of floral sweetness & nice incensey notes. Definitely recommended. It has a pleasant aftertaste. Leaving a creamy and peppery aftertaste that lingers, this is a modest Latakia bomb, and maybe my favourite Latakia blend yet! The latakia is there, right up front, and bold indeed! Five of five stars ------------ march 06 update. You either love Latakia or you seldom partake in it. Now this blend is a real treat though because the burley in it. I just can't say enough about this tobacco except, try it for yourself, it is pure heaven!!! The Turkish/orientals are dry and very floral. As other reviews state, it is not for the light Latakia smoker, I believe this in on par with many other Latakia heavy blends, if not heavier. Taste wood, mildly sweet, some floral and smokey earthy flavors. All the devotion to Nightcap ought to be transferred to PK, because this is what a deep,rich English ought to taste like. Pipe Used: Stanwell Bjarne Nielsen, Peterson, Corncob. I have saved about a 4 oz chunk of this in a jar and smoked some this evening with some black tea. I disagree strongly with those who say Latakia is strong, and there in lies the trouble here. While this tobacco is a little stout for my taste at this point, I did find t hat it has a great taste and aroma. It's really not what I consider a "Latakia Bomb" with an obtrusive Latakia aroma! Updated 11/2/11- Well after a few months to breath and a different pipe ( if that is what one calls an Ozark Cherry Wood, original review was with a cob ), this blend is complex, without heat, creamy , cheezy and a keeper. This is latakia. Yep this and star of the east are extremely delicious tobaccos. Its a great product. I recommend this blend without any reservation. 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! sold out everywhere Not a good tobacco for a newbie or someone who likes aromatics. The fact of the matter was simply I liked the tin art But inside the tin was a rabbit whole i have not since stopped tumbling down. Wow, this sure is a sucker punch in a baggie. So ill be blending the reat of this kake w either the comoys or LNF as the blend was so good i was thinking about my next bowl before i was even halfway done w the first. Also very mild nicotine, so you can smoke all day - and believe me, I wish I could smoke it all day. 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. (which is fine) I assume it's because it's mostly latakia and the burley and orientals are background players. I recommend a small bowl with a longish stem for best smoke. I know, "BLASPHEME!" So all in all its a decent no frills smoke. A drawback for me is the frequent relights, even with a dried tobacco. 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 just love it! Join over 18k members to reviewexclusive content. The character turning more dark and spicy in the second half so a sweet drink (coffee, tea) goes great with it. Smooth, full flavoured, smoky, with mild tangy spicyness. Cup O' Joes I had forgotten how much I like this stuff, but I still don't consider it one of my regular smokes. Update 6/14: I had upped the rating on this to 3 stars a while ago as I began to appreciate it more when I smoked in as a leisurely, late night smoke, and not as a daylong choice. 61. I will keep the 2 lbs. I have to have a cup or two or three of coffee (or something stronger) with a bowl of this stuff. C&D Pirate Kake was among them. Meerschaum Man,smoking a 20 yr old CAO Bacchus. I started by trying a 2 oz. That being said for me even staying within the same company I think you get much more nuance and flavor while remaining a great smoke from Stimulus Package or Da Vinci maybe even Mississippi Mud if youd like black Cavendish. Im pretty sure I know what the caterpillar was smoking in Alice In Wonderland: Pirate Kake! Therephore,it will compose mixtures simillar to "your own English type" Also,is a tobacco of the type that i like: is not strong in nicotine, bu strong il flavour, scent and taste. . Thick and creamy with a bit if a sweet perfume-esque flavor to it. So like the typical guy I started with aromatics and over the past year I've tried tons of different types of blends finding myself settling into VApers and Balkan blends. This blend has a lot of charm. The components come together quite nicely and gives a nice load of nicotine in this offering from C&D. Lataika bomb. That is a very good blend but its not a lat bomb. I smoked it fast, and it got very very hot. A cigar is to be enjoyed. No, that isn?t a bad thing! In any case, after finishing a bowl I often felt sated for quite some time. My tin was dated from 2015. This tin taught me all too well what latakia is. This is for those dirty pirates!!! Like a good childhood memory. Above all, smoke it slow. It has a cake cut. For me, this is my favorite Lat. With a total of almost 9 years of age on my batch, the Latakia really tones down into something similar to Syrian Latakia. Pirate Kake is definitely a "Lat. 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. The smoke is abundant with each puff, and I guess some would probably find offensive. This would be good broken up and mixed with an overly tangy red virginia. This is the Tactical Nuclear Penguin of pipe tobacco - a joke that probably belongs in a Mountain Dew commercial and not in polite company. Without question, the different sized chunks of tobacco, with different blends of leaf, is at the root of the many different sub-flavors that manifest during the bowl. I have come to enjoy Latakia mixtures for the most part. got two tins just in time $10.99 Save 2% +-Add. Truly, the good tobaccos are better with age and this is one of them!!! Couldn't smoke it all day or even on a dialy basis but certainly go for the occasional or more than ocassional latakia blast that one is looking for. Trusted SSL Protection. An outstanding 4 of 4 Latakia stars. The oriental component is actually very noticeable. Me: "So what is that you're smoking? Tin note if a face full of campfire and creosote, and love it! Seventeen stars. LATAKIA! I believe this is the same blend as BF sans the rum. The cakes are easy to break apart and rub out nicely. Similar Blends: Hermit Tobacco Works Co. - Captain Earle's - Ten Russians. Perfect for the Winter or when you want to scare away your Spouse, Kids or Neighbors. Roasting fish over a campfire I just got this an the first bowl I tried in a briar, just didnt do it justice. Wont bite or get harsh, though there are a couple rough edges here and there. Like Guinness Draught, say. Highly recommended. What I find Surprising straight away is that having imagined this a heavy smoke, it is quite the opposite. Its over 70% Latakia, so if youre not into Latakia, this probably isnt the blend for you. First, I was delighted upon opening to find a pressed cake. This is a hefty stout LATAKIA, probally Syrian the way it is good and SMOKEY. But Pirate Kake is definitely in that ball park IMHO. Burns well and leaves a soft, fine ash. There's enough sweetness and nuttiness to mellow out the high dose of Lady L. Pirate Kake offers leathery notes, smoky and woodsy tones and a grain of sea-salt, as well as some nuttiness and toasty, honey-ish sweetness. Okay, Have you every chewed on a bit of boot leather? Smoking PK is to the latakia lover something like what I would suspect eating a very dark unsweetened chocolate would be to a lover of that confection. Pirate Kake is definitely a blend which begs to be smoked out-of-doors. Everytime I try this tobacco, it's a new experience. This is, indeed, good tobacco. Pirate Kake is much less powerful than I thought that it would be. Got a bit cellered right now to see how it turns out month by month. Pirate kake has that nutty burly and the sour orientals in the background of a sea of Latakia. It's my go-to comfort smoke. 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. I can particularly taste the cavendish cut burley when I exhale through the nose. This is a niche tobacco for latlovers. As a Latakia lover Id say this blend is heavenly. A Latakia lovers stand by for me. After all that time in a cloud of hickory smoke I wanted something that I could actually taste. No Flavoring detected. The Crumble Kake is a pleasure to deal with, not to moist and just dry enough to run through your fingers as if you are digging up a treasure from some tropical island beach. I do read some reviews that the burley is undetectable, and used as a filler, however this is not the case for me. At first puff, you may think this will be a one-dimensional smoke, but soon the latakia smooths off to a very rich, heady, slightly sweet smoke. 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. It remained smooth and cool throughout while the spiciness of the Turkish and the sweet underpinings of the Cavendish also made their presence known. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. The dominant terpene in this strain is pinene. This is truly a 5-Star blend if I ever tasted one. While you are sitting there enjoying the bowl you can watch the smoke accumulate in the room and settle to the floor. Mind you, I don't regret trying itthe tobacco's were good quality, it's just that this blend is not for me. The Krumble Kake cut adds tremendously to this blend. Cornell and Diehl should be forced to perform some kind of community service to repent for making this. Look. C&D managed to hit a very nice flavor note! One of my favorite new tobaccos to try. 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.

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