I believe this is the same blend as BF sans the rum. Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Fancy +1. If they are certain that they enjoy latakia in larger quantities, then this would be a fantastic blend for a new pipe smoker. I was always a little leary of the thought of pirates boarding my ship and plundering it - however, if they bring a Kake of this along, I will welcome them aboard! Now for the pipe. Pipe Used: meer. 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. Its like setting a pine forest on fire inside your mouth. It lit ok and burned fairly well. Very smokey and rich, but smooooth. Given the simplicity of its composition, one might think, a priori, that it is easily imitable, and yet, in my opinion, it has its own personality, something that I highly value in a tobacco, since some blends are like "deja vu" of others, but this does not happen with Pirate Kake. The first thing that hit me. 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. __________ must downgrade to 3 stars due to certain dullness after some tins smoked, or maybe compared to Penzance. Highly recommend with the caveat that you like a Lat bomb. YES! I got a one ounce sample, and loved the look of it: brownie-like cake (ok, a brownie left out in the sun!) 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). This lights well and burns at a great pace. Purchased From: El Fumador - Sewickley, PA. 70 % latakia that should tell you something . Again, I cannot imagine an english lover not liking this C&D english. Peaty sort of flavor to it. I feel like I'm the naysayer here, I read sooo many positive things about this blend. For anybody who hasn't tried combining a strong Latakia blend with a nice raw carrot, I highly recommend. After the room stopped swimming, and the tastebuds recovered, I tried it again in a smaller block. The aroma was all latakia and the taste was pretty much the same. And, I almost prefer this one, DaVinci's flavor profile is more complex compared to Pirate Kake. Buy the Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 16 Oz Bag from the most trusted cigar, pipe, and coffee online store for over 25 years, CupOJoes.com. Its almost nothing except latakia. Another draw on the pipe and the taste changes to that of a herbaceous confection and a middle filled with tuberous roots that are nicely toasted to a slightly bitter but still tasty treat. Similar Blends: Mac Baren - HH Vintage Syrian, Solani - 763: White and Black. tastes like salty burnt brownies, generous latakia, very robust and flavorful, a tad too spicy though and noticeable tongue bite, breaks up very easy still I like it stays lit rite out of the tin little strong for me Not a good tobacco for a newbie or someone who likes aromatics. Of course it is hard to keep lit and everything, there's over 70% of Latakia in there! Slipped a nother cob into the arsenal yestiddy. good blend. Goes well with the black rum, or maybe a stronger stout or IPA. It was some of the nicest Latakia I have smoked in some time. Still very high. A Latakia blast similar to the ones which built the Hoover dam. fix this is a great place to go. This is probablly one of the smoothest blends despite it's overall strength there is. I was hoping for some spicy flavor to counterbalance so much Latakia, but alas 'twas not to be found. 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. Next time I mixed in a little more and then a little more and a little more and then I ran out. The other tobaccos are added to simply smooth off the rougher edges, as opposed to smoking it straight. Further down the bowl I detected a pine taste which was not bad. Tin note is sour and latakia, tin date is 102617. IMO it is a really good experience, not like a pure latakia, it has his own personality and delivers what it is suppose to deliver. I get some sweetness and flowers at certain moments. 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 turkish hides sheepishly in the shadows and the burley taste (if burley really has a taste) is MIA. Sometimes I find myself puffing like a freight train, I just cannot get enough of this blend in one bowl! First its a great tasting Lat-Tobacco. However, when the mood strikes, Pirate Kake may just hit the spot. The unlit note gives more than a suggestion of lots of Latakia, so on with the actual smoke: It comes as no surprise that the leading flavour's the smoky Latakia. I prefer Samuel Gawith's Commonwealth. The tin description says, it contains 75% (!) Also a great retirement smoke, after spending a day in the upland woods chasing the king of game birds, the ruffed grouse. The Kake easily breaks apart, easily rubs out. The Burley just donates body and rounds up the mixture. Puff too fast and you'll think the plank is a runwayGreat Stuff. Enter 48 in quantity box for 3 pounds. This is also the most dense cake Ive come across. The scent and taste are both compkex. The cake breaks up easiest by hand, first breaking off large chunks of the whole then smaller chunks then rubbing those out into smokable bits. I expected the Latakia to be overwhelming, but surprisingly its not. Pressed tobacco blends are among my favorites for taste and this blend is no exception. It is not biting my tongue at all, and I am puffing the Dickens out of the bacci. You'll have to brush the taste out of your mouth. This is a Latakia bomb? View All (167) Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 2oz Reviews. Glad I gave it a shot and a second try. this is a once-in-a-while-I-have-been-drinking-Jack Daniels-kinda of smoke.So when you feeling ten feet tall and bullet proof or you are at odds with the mrs. or uyou are at the nearest biker bar, pack a good size bowl and light up the cannons. To me, this one just isn't balanced, and therefore i won't be buying more. With Ironsides being lighter; far more creamier and nuttier, yet just a cool and long lasting. Look no further for the best latakia blend! Flavor - Yep, that's latakia! The faint musk of slaves rowing in the galley below deck. I don't notice the Burley at a sip, which is fine, since I'm not a Burley fan. If this were a restaurant it would be Outback Steakhouse, very tasty and better than almost all the other chain restaurants for sure but Its no Mortons Steakhouse or Texas de Brazil. Similar Blends: Westminster, Star of The East Flake. weigh anchor, set sail and sip for a bit. I would not suggest it to an unexperienced mainly aromatics smoker butif you enjoy classic english mixtures or perhaps good dark flakes do not miss it. Leaving a creamy and peppery aftertaste that lingers, this is a modest Latakia bomb, and maybe my favourite Latakia blend yet! 21.58. If you like latakia, you will love this blend. This is a great blend. Definitely not an all-day thing, as it would become boring. That being said, it is still something to go into with your eyes open. Latakia heavy at first (in a good way), then the orientals make their nutty, exotic spice appearance about half way in. The Krumble Kake cut adds tremendously to this blend. Only had about eight bowls so far but i'll buy more. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. I get so much peppery spice out of this I could only smoke half a bowl before I had to call it quits. Mild and fragrant, an exceptional tobacco. Burns clean, mostly cool and a little slow with a very consistent, mildly sweet and very savory flavor from start to finish. Ex cigar smokers might enjoy this more than not. It is rich. I would not reccomend it as a first smoke but after a month or so give it a shot. I've smoked this and C&D's DaVinci, another Latakia heavy offering (not pressed, however). Apparently, it's recommended to try mixing this with some Haunted Bookshop, however I have not tried that yet. The crumble cake is easy to pack, the smell is strong smoky. This one is good for what it is, which is a lat bomb. A great value in bulk . Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. Yeah this is what I wanted for a good old Latakia BBQ. I found a retro-hale was the best way to truly get the smokey leathery flavor of the latakia to shine. Let me tell you "Deadmen tell no tales" I recommend it only because nothing compares it. I started by trying a 2 oz. It deploys a large palette of all distinct aromas you find within the wheelhouses of Latakia and Orientals. Looking up at the riggings er ceiling I noticed smoke hanging pretty well. I find it creamy, smoky and wonderfully perfect. First mistake: too much Latakia. The tobacco is a very nice krumble kake, with a very smoky and somehow musty or vinegar smell. It's almost as if the smoke is too heavy to be moved by the imperceptible drafts in a house that will carry most smoke away. I could maybe see this in my rotation, or as a treat when I have a little time to enjoy a pipe on a lazy morning, but can't see myself smoking this daily. Found another chewy block of this magnificent cake at the great Jack's Tobacco Shop in Milwaukee. The present tin information report: A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%) of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. If you dont find any pure Latakia in the market you can easily buy this one and make your own mixtures. 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. 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! Not so fast! The flavor is smooth and fulfilling. LET THEM SMOKE KAKE. I like to smoke upon occasion - not something I break out often but when I do I really enjoy it. The room note does not offend like my old latakia did. Islay malt scotch and rose water, as in a smokey, brine, iodine, perfume, incense sort of way. I also pickup some oriental mustiness but unlike most English blends, this has zero balance the oriental is an afterthought that you pickup on the exhale but not when the smoke is in your piehole. Conclusion: A very interesting and heavy blend. That being said, this stuff is good enough to drive to the next state to enjoy. Watch out,if smoked too fast you will get a big punch. I first acquired pirate kake to better understand latakia and I did learn that, too me, there is such a thing as too much of it. 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. A Latakia lovers stand by for me. It is a pretty intense smoke in my opinion. The character turning more dark and spicy in the second half so a sweet drink (coffee, tea) goes great with it. The flavor remains constant with little or no nuances about to happen during the smoke. Without risk of being accused of hyperbole, I can categorically say that, if I were forced to only smoke Pirate Kake for the rest of my life, I'd be absolutely fine with that. I am relatively new to pipe smoking. My 6 year old piece had a nice oily sheen to the eye and a few spots of plume. This is a sit down and do nothing else but smoke tobacco. Individual reviews are the opinion(s) of the contributor and do not reflect the opinion(s) Tin note - Very earthy/musty Lights easy and burns well. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. I enjoyed Pirate Kake, and when this is gone, I plan on getting more. Reviewers on Leafly say this strain makes them feel relaxed, sleepy, and hungry. I always have some with me. After smoking this, my tongue walked the plank. The way this flakes apart - big cubes that come apart easy. If the ratings here at tobaccoreviews were based on letters of the alphabet instead of stars, I would give this ?Pirate? Smooth taste. Then I got a fresh corn cob pipe, perfection. If you don't like latakia, stay away from it. Will definitely get more. It reminded me of smoking a burnt out matchstick or if you were to smoke the smoke off of a meat smoker. I have not gone back to it for several months, but it is certainly a must try for the latakia lover. Choose Options. Somehow, none of the blends I tried hit the spot, offering only a mere tantalizing hint of the Latakia pungency that I was after. It took a little work to get it going, but once lit, it stayed that way. Room note reminds me of a wood stove. I was expecting a one-dimensional experience, but I assure you there is more to this tobacco than many give it credit for. It is not at all one-dimensional, even if it obviously is a Latakia forward blend, given its 75% proportion. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . 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. I found it to be an excellent blend. I had ordered the Virginia sampler about 3 years ago, and did like the Pirate cake best so ordered an 8 oz. Well of course I had to try it. Theyre just a better smoke. As Devil's advocate, this is the best contemporary Latakia based English I've smoked barring my ancient faves: Sullivan's 00 & XX blends from 50 years ago. There is zero burn on nose exhale, and no tongue bite. The tobacco was allowed to stand for two whole days. Stinky dirt!" I don't want to ever do with out this blend. Smooth, spicy, with some of the thickest, whitest smoke I have seen. This cake should hold together nicely as it ages in the Ball jar. So all in all its a decent no frills smoke. Order this. I am sensing no vitamin N, and I am smoking this bowl very aggressively. blend and an occasional one, at that. Truer words have never been written. Unlike Billy Budd, where cigar leaves are blended, Pirate Kake is always a delicious blend, both before and after meals. It got more pleasant towards the end of the bowl but the overall 'smokey' taste just seemed to dominate this blend. It is sweet, cool and almost minty. Minimal relights. I just purchased the 8oz tin.. it really is that good. I'm really starting to like C&D crumble cakes. for latakia lovers only and every one else too! It is a pretty cool baccy. As the write up says, you must really, really like Latikia to enjoy this blend. Not something I would smoke all day, but outstanding for what it is. Flavorfull and satisfying. This will be one of my favorites. Its true what you all are saying! I've decided I would rather put my money towards PK. If 75% Latakia doesnt make for a Lat-Bomb, then I dont know what would (100% Latakia perhaps)? Do the laws of physics cease to exist?? Smoked in Dunhill Shell Briar (5109) 2004. An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! The Latakia is so tasty in this blend an exciting smoke from top to middle and ends quite well wont be disapp Loving every minute of it, waste not, this Lat bomb if beautiful. When I lit it up, my sample smoked like a purring kitten. Ok here it is pirate kake by cornell and Diehl. There are flavors of wood smoke, spices, herbs, and a slightly nutty sweetness. If you're a pipe enthusiast looking for a show to listen to on the go or while you're kicking back enjoying a bowl, this is definitely the place for you. Which is exactly the Latakia taste I look for. This is now the bar for me as far as taste and just a purely enjoyable smoke goes. Pirate Kake does just that. Cannot recommend this enough! C&D's #099, Engine 99. Pirate Kake 16oz. All rights reserved. I love laktakia, oriental bases, but the excess of Laktakia made this blend somewhat bland after a 50 gram tin. Weird but true, and thats exactly where this blend is. A smooth, robust blend with lots (75%!) Im a big fan of heavier Latakia English blends so I had to try this. Truly, the good tobaccos are better with age and this is one of them!!! Loud and exhilerating in small doses but difficult to live with on a sustained basis. Pirate kake has that nutty burly and the sour orientals in the background of a sea of Latakia. Update 01/19/06- One thing that wasn't put in my original review is that Pirate Kake is a wonderful DGT tobacco, in fact sometimes I think I prefer to smoke it after a few hours left in the pipe. The smoke is smoothe and leaves a cool yet warm creaminess on your palette for hours afterward.