I could never smoke this all day long, but I doubt I could ever smoke this much lat in any blend all day. As a previous reviewer mentionedit's a drinkin' Jack Daniels feelin' dangerous type of tobacco. Easy to break off and prepare in your pipe. I got a free sample of this with my last order and can't say enough good about it. This tin taught me all too well what latakia is. I always welcome this unique cake cut from C&D. Smooth, super tasty. Pirate Kake does just that. Musky Latakia and Turkish with some burleyits good. This is not a great mixture but a great mistake. Non credo sia una occasione mancata della C&D, la scelta di un tabacco Latakioso praticamente puro. Its not the most pleasant smell. This is my favorite Lat-bomb of all time, having tried many that get harsh or bitter. . 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. It is too much, after a few minutes of it my senses numbed. If 75% Latakia doesnt make for a Lat-Bomb, then I dont know what would (100% Latakia perhaps)? Choose Options. Needless to say this is something that I now smoke daily and I encourage you to as well. After having Covid in January, I discovered some of my olfactory senses didn't completely return for certain things. Pirate kake in the little devil cob this morning. There's also a sweet smell to it that mixes with the smokiness very well. Packing and Lighting: It can be time consuming to crumble, but you must, or this will not light well. Tastes like a Maduro wrapped Pardon. The first thing that hit me. I really don't think I will buy again as this is very one dimensional. I love massive latakia explosions. It's easy to rub out and smokes coolly. I only mention that to put my review into perspective. The flavor is one-dimensional and lacks any nuance. Other than many expect, Latakia is a very low in nicotine and tongue friendly tobacco which is very strong in taste, though. A C&D pressed tobacco, it rubs and packs easily. I consider wondefull, fully taste, flavour and scent. It seemed perfect to smoke but I left it out for a half hour and could smell the smokiness across my den. This burned cool, slow and very consistently and needed very little re-lighting. Ole Pirate Kake. This is my new all day smoke . E99 is not as sweet and doesn't bring much Oriental and is very one dimensional. We all know that to us Cyprus is famous for its Latakia, but I must wonder if this one is not prepared over orange wood fires (orange orchards being another forte of Cyprus). It seems to have a topping but it contributes to the excellent flavor. Open the tin and a waft of campfire smoke will invade your nostrils. Th is is hands-down the Best smoke I have ever had!! This blend is a very heavy latakia blend and is a real treat for latakia lovers. This stuff, (yes stuff is the right word) is just plain brutal. I really want to like it, but it's too strong. Wont bite or get harsh, though there are a couple rough edges here and there. (shipping weight 1 lb) Home Customer Service Contact Us Customer Reviews While writing a review for Bow Legged Bear, I was reminded of how much it is akin to this. A taste of old England! One of the best tobacco purchases I've made so far. It does better with a little drying time than fresh out the can. A single step goes in all directions. Absolute yummy. It's pretty impressive. Ive had a few tobaccos from C&D and this is by far my favorite. Lighting is relatively easy with maybe two to three additional lights after the charring light. I like this tobacco. This is a good tobacco. L, , My #1 favorite that titillates my taste buds. It definitely smokes slow and cool- that half bowl i had lasted well over an hour. If this has 75% latakia, I guess I could smoke pure latakia. Black mostly in color with some remnants of what brown tobacco was there. Talk about a master class. I like Latakia. 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. Maybe it was the drink she was drinking and that it was at night. It's definitely loaded with latakia but it just doesn't overwhelm the blend. But on the whole, about as delicate as a horse pistol in the ribs and a genteel invitation to walk the plank. I must say that I was surprised at the smoothness of this blend considering its very high latakia content. Conclusion: A very interesting and heavy blend. So Im not sure if its a good idea or not but I went thru a pound in a week. Order this. A latakia-heavy cake? Its not easy to get over here so Im glad I got some friends overseas who are willing to help out. Its very smooth yet has a bit of punch to it, without the tongue bite or spiciness. It is a pretty intense smoke in my opinion. It's smoky but honestly not as strong as you would believe being 75% Latakia. I'm still not a fan of the Krumble Kake as stated above, but it does burn at a sip. I was a little worried that the 75% latakia was a bit of a gimmick but its nice. 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. Give it a try, Age When Smoked: 5/01/18 dated so 2-3 months, Purchased From: Boda Pipes (Greenville SC). This is the classic lat-bomb English blend. My suggestion, as always, smoke it slowly,very slowly in little medium vintage pipes . Relights are much less frequently on the bottom half of the bowl, in fact, it is burning quite well. I kind of feel like talking about tin note and presentation is superfluous with this one. I've been smoking english blends since the mid 90's. I smoked it fast, and it got very very hot. For each referral! Sweet latakia smoke. Of coarse still a Latakia powerhouse yet smoother on the palate as it gains age. I think it smells great myself. Maybe once a week. If you're looking for a delicious lat bomb then PK is your blend, but if you're looking for a lat bomb with a stronger Turkish presence I highly recommend Star of the East Flake. This is not a complex smoke. After smoking this, my tongue walked the plank. Pirate Kake delivers a whopping dollop of 75% Latakia in the blend. It was good at first, then it started to wear on me. When I first tried this, I thought it was disgusting. This stuff lives up to its reputation as Latakia Central. I mean that in the best possible sense. Fantastic blend! Moisture level is perfect right out of the brick, rub-out is easy, and it burns properly. It's really not what I consider a "Latakia Bomb" with an obtrusive Latakia aroma! , , . Its a great product. This was the 1st time I understood "creamy" as a description for smoking. Also very mild nicotine, so you can smoke all day - and believe me, I wish I could smoke it all day. It reminded me of smoking a burnt out matchstick or if you were to smoke the smoke off of a meat smoker. I don't want to ever do with out this blend. I don't know if it's too much latakia at 70 percent, or if there's another something in there (burley?) Pipe Used: various briars, usually a Savinelli, Purchased From: Smoking Pipes and other outlets. Nice taste of mesquite, oak, cedar and some pine with a nice bitter dark chocolate after taste that lingers on the palate. It's got full-on flavor and is comprised of quality leaf. A must try for the latakia-haulics! It's just too much of it to the point of making it monochromatic. There, in the breeze, this tobacco really displayed probably what it was meant to be - a wonderfully tasty Latakia based press. If I had a preference I would add a stoved Virginia to this blend to round it out and add richness to it. A lot of people say it reminds them of a campfire, but to me I get a much more "box of leather" vibe from it. *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. Flavor - Yep, that's latakia! But if you love the rich, black leaf you'll be jolly at the sight, smell and taste o' this kake! In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. There is a relatively low nicotine content in this blend. I've had the privilege of smoking a pretty decent variety of blends for my budget. Absolutely no indication of bite even when puffing vigorously. With a total of almost 9 years of age on my batch, the Latakia really tones down into something similar to Syrian Latakia. I thought that such a high volume of Latakia would overpower the blend but not so. Surprisingly sweet, yes, but also flat. Final thoughts: if you get bored with all the medium strength english blends, and want something a little stronger tasting then pick some of this up and throw it in your rotation for the nights when you feel you just need something extra. I confess, any bite, which I have gotten, may come from a propensity, on my part, to "puff" this tobacco due to how much I enjoy it. Pirate kake is popular for a reason! It's smokey alright. One must either have a fried tongue or be a masochist to enjoy Pirate Kake. Pirate Kake is very smooth and it produces copious amounts of fragrant smoke with consistent flavor. It is absolutely exquisite. Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. Leaves my pipes dry as a bone. Just what I like. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Premium Pipe Tobacco. Well, no. One of my favorites. Aprendo la latta ci troviamo un plug pressato, abbastanza compresso, dai colori vari, marrone scuro, chiaro e punte di giallo. Also, clean the pipe after each use, as this stuff will lead a silty residue. I am a lover of strong peaty scotches, and this right here reminds me of the taste of a full strength Ardbeg. Like SteelCowboy says, if you're not a fan of lots of Latakia, take a pass!. 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. I opened the backy and let it dry a tad bit,and then loaded a bowl. I didn't find this blend to change much in the bowl. Superb! Appearance and Tin aroma: Nice pressed bricks, a little more moist than I'm used to from C&D. Not drowning out the others but definitely the Captain of this outfit. A Vitamin N bomb stronger than Nightcap. Aug 30, 2018. The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. Performance: A very cool burning blend. First thing this tobacco is a fantastic smoke I have carefully read the reviews to get an idea, and I thank everyone for the excellent guidance and advice. I was inpatient. This is a good blend if you really want to know what "Latakia Forward" means. However, I didn't find the same results in smaller pipes or even my briars so I might have just had an off day. This is a very hard tobacco to review, so I'll just note my first impressions. I bet this would be more popular if it didn't have the Jolly Roger and the mention of 75% Latakia content on the tin. Having recently transitioned from cigar smoking to the hobby of pipe smoking (five months ago), I am still testing the waters of the masses of pipes and tobaccos available. A brownie of cyprian latakia - 70% (!) Who the hell could detect any casing or topping in this? The wine helped me get through the bowl. Similar level of latakia, infinitely more fresh tasting, better overall balance, way more complex. I like it. Upon opening the tin I immediately got the strong smell of Latakia, but there was a little more that just that. Does water soak into a grit on your stove faster than the whole grit eating world on your stove? 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. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Pipe Tobacco $11.90 - $58.65. The character turning more dark and spicy in the second half so a sweet drink (coffee, tea) goes great with it. of this strange blend. It lights and stays lit easily, smokes dry and clean with no bite nor moisture. If you really like latakia and turkish go for it. To start let me say that pirate kake is the first tobacco that has ever made my hands look like that of a mechanic. The kick from Lady N is not that strong. Choose Options. En toda la fumada el protagonista indiscutible es la latakia. I am very glad I did. Its an all dayer imho. It's an insult to call it one dimensional like it's some chemical-soaked, aromatic garbage tobacco. It also is not much of a crowd- pleaser in terms of room note. Me search fer the most wondrous pirate smoke be at an end! This is a very smooth and great smoking tobacco. :) Strength is mild to medium because you cant take a lot of vitamin N from the latakia or the oriental, maybe from the burley but I dont think its a lot of burley in this. Have had only two bowls of it so far but it is enough to know that this stuff grows on you if you give it a chance. Finally another Latakia forward mixture without any Virginia. It's one of my favorite ingredients in any blend. The cavendish cut burley provides a little nuttiness, toast, wood and earth in the background. Wow, this is heavy in Latakia. I will probably keep the tin to use as a blending tobacco, or maybe to use as a prank on unsuspecting pipe smoking friends. I will gladly "walk the plank" with this pirate anytime! And a top of all that , this tobacco is smooth. 210 Per OZ Ratings17 $3.29 He gave me the remaining tobaccos he had. The crumble cake breaks into a beautifully easy to pack shag that makes the tobacco burn very well. Similar Blends: Smoking straight Latakia. It is top notch Cyprian leaf with solid Burley and Virginia's. It's my go-to comfort smoke. . It is wonderfully and potently fragrant, it's smooth and rarely bites, and it is easy to acquire. Heck, outside the pouch as well. All hands on deck, The blend is like a latakia mouth wash with yes, a very light minty after taste of sweetness. After discovery, I probably only got about three bowls out of this. It's only from smoking PK many times that I can barely, barely detect other tobaccos here. Easy to rate, easy peasy: highly recommended. Boring, one dimensional lat. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. Though heavy on the latakia its interesting how the orientals and burleys play in the background with every sip. It burns dry and relatively cool. I like itbit heavy for those in the same room if they don't like latakia but nice when one is alone. I love this blend. I recommend a small bowl with a longish stem for best smoke. There is tons of thick white smoke, and it really is a lot of fun to light up. How ever you choose to consume it, PK is a GREAT blend. The present tin information report: A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%) of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. Cup O' Joes
It seemed to have dried out some, so I have tried rehydrating it. 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. I'm then not particularly surprised that this cake burns nice and cool. The turkish and burley add nothing. I have no idea what the room note is because I smoke on the porch but I imagine it would be very potent. it is full. I love Lat. I recon it is due to the amount of latakia. The room note to me is exquisite! Pirate?s Kake is a tease that ultimately leaves one unsatisfied. Its like setting a pine forest on fire inside your mouth. Minimal relights. I fall in between. However, 70% + of Latakia makes this blend unidimensional. I Highly recommend this blend to all latakia lovers! Flavorfull and satisfying. Surprisingly it is only medium strong. I like Latakia, but this blend gives Latakia a bad name. Trusted SSL Protection. If aye could curl up in a tin of this intoxicating tobaccy Id never see the light of day! sold out everywhere What keeps this from being a total lat-bomb is the dry, mildly buttery sweet, woody, earthy, herbal, moderately spicy and floral, sour Turkish, which is noticeable in every puff. But hey We all need some "Alone Time" now and then. Takes a light well and burns with few relights. Latakia heaven. Firstly, this tobacco is a Lat Bomb and definitely only for latakia afficionados. I never really get a nic buzz from this. I don't know it sort of reminds me of Bengal Slices (sort of). If this were my pirate ration, I'd have tossed myself overboard before the thieving and pillaging even started. Li t my first bowl in my Abe Herbaugh Bent Apple. I enjoy latakia immensely. It was better when I broke up the beautifully blended cake and dried it overnight. It burns surprisingly well for a big latakia mixture and it smokes so cool youll wonder if your pipe is even lit. Ahoy! Had a light vinegar note on top. Decrease Quantity of Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Increase Quantity of Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake. This is a tobacco blend that doesn't beat around the bush! Where to Buy
They have the Latakia and Burly playing so well t ogether in this blend. And finally, this has a very heavy room-note. The savory flavor isn't too strong as to where you can't use this as an all day blend. I've smoked this and C&D's DaVinci, another Latakia heavy offering (not pressed, however). I have never been offered so much as advice on a football game, and never anything like a tin of pipe weed for my reviews. I also have it blended 50/50 with My Mixture 965. ok, campfire and dead trees works for me, too. Great for late night or cool/cold weather smoking. tin. I just find it has that lovely latakia s pice without burning me out. I like how it smells while burning, and I enjoy smoking it. In this sense, it is a deep digging mixture, not heavy, quite campfire smoky, not leathery, without horse-stable notes. Tobacco is soft and dry. Much better than Star of the East as an overall impression. 2oz Tin. I can't get it to bite, and the presentation (though messy to prepare), is outstanding. 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.