It is very moist. Room note? So its not the sweet latakia you find in various blends, this one actually is smoky. I AM somewhat surprised at this ca ke's mild, lovely flavour.. The older it gets, the saltier it gets. Pirate?s Kake is a tease that ultimately leaves one unsatisfied. Step away from this if you are not a latakia addicted. Pairs up well with Islay scotches. The examples I opened was ready to smoke right out of the tin. But you might be asking; when should I smoke it? Quiet Nights as my favorite. I reccomend this to someone looking for the strongest possible dose of latakia. To many, this would be a heresy on the order of combining several single-malt scotches (perish the thought) or good wines. Its a big black latakia-screaming block. Not an everyday smoke, but a great cold weather pleasure, to mix up the rotation. The smoke is never hot, so no issue with tongue bite even if you puff like an train getting it lit. Pirate Kake, on the other hand, it pure Cyprian smokiness without the coolness. sample and I liked this blend so much, I ordered 8 ounces then 16 ounces sizes to store and smoke over time. Actually though, the experience is more like eating a parfait rather than a torte- one layer at a time. This went straight to the top of my rotation. The flavor is largely latakia, but not one dimensional, as Old Ironsides is, for me. English blends are my favorite treat. Pure latakia goodness. I really want to like it, but it's too strong. There is tons of thick white smoke, and it really is a lot of fun to light up. The strength is mild-med, nic is mild at most. It wasn't quite floral. I'm also getting a little cocoa and berry flavors. The full-flavored body, woody and smoky aroma & delicious hints spice & leather - are what make this a Latakia lover's treasure. Nic dose is fairly low on this one, which surprised the heck out of me because the flavor is so over the top. 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. I was able to sample this wonderful latakia nougat bar at the recent Chicago Pipe Show. I suppose it depends on your mood when smoking it. Captain Earle's: Private Stock 2oz Pipe Tobacco Product Number: 003-463-0004. Pirate Kake is like a car accident that you can't take your taste buds away from. Try it! Theres a topping on this caramel, prune cant place it, but theres definitely a topping. It didn't give me a headache or make my stomach hurt, so I will keep some Pirate Kake around for when the right occasion presents itself. Slightly dry and astringent smoke (but in a good way?). 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. Smell also stays on your hands for quite some time after rubbing this out. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor. Whatever. Upon opening the tin, the smokiness is apparent right off of the bat. The Latakia is always front and center, and to me, that is not a bad thing. The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. I could give four stars for the presentation; it's about the coolest cake I've ever seen, but since it is almost straight Latakia, detract a star. I will cellar the rest of this heavy tobacco until I am ready for it at a later date. And a top of all that , this tobacco is smooth. This is one of my favorite blends, but it is not for a beginner or for one who is a novice smoker of English tobacco blends. Bout to go enjoy a bowl now!!!.. For me, the moisture level was right on from the opening of the tin until the bottom of it. You'll need a knife to break this one up, its a pretty tight brick. IT STINKS. Goes well with my one Halloween costume, which is a pirate, you should know that. My dwindling two ounce sample will be replaced shortly with a larger purchase. Kinda like the O Douls of pipe tobacco. A strong Latakia tobacco is what I expected and that's exactly what I got, so no complaints. Age When Smoked: not sure. Latakia heaven on earth. With age the body increases along with a dark sweetness. It actually made my neighbor come out and ask if I was burning tires. That being said, this stuff is good enough to drive to the next state to enjoy. Now, that sounds overwhelming at first, but Cornell and Diehl have managed to pull off a masterpiece. I got a sample from a friend and was very grateful, but I wont be purchasing any of this, just not something I would not smoke often at all. I would truly smoke this over a lot of other sought after blends. Pirate Kake is a smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley from C&D, Pirate Kake is a Latakia lover's treasure. The satisfaction this baccy gives me is immense. First off, I love latakia-from blends with just a hint to full blown blends like this wonderful smoke from C&D. The smoke is smooth and Creamy with a little roughness now and then. At first you are like.. wow this is fantastic. I now know why pirates don't have wives. Recommend for all Enthusiasts and most all newcomers looking to expand their horizons. 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. I've decided I would rather put my money towards PK. I bought the English sampler of C&D, a came across this blend. The Virginia's and and Burley provide a good base and can be tasted behind the Latakia, and it is a great flavor. Temple incense with a side of grilled beef. Not for the faint of heart, and definitely one to smoke when no one else is around. Just too much Latakia for me. This blend burns slowly and is exceptionally cool. 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. 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. Not a good tobacco for a newbie or someone who likes aromatics. This is the first time I ever smelled a Latakia tin / pouch note. Performance: A very cool burning blend. Although extremely high in Latakia, its flavor is quite well rounded and delicious. 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. I dont think she even noticed and believe me she will let me know when she notices. in my cellar and check on it every few month for the mellowing I enjoyed on my 2012 earlier order. The flavor stays consistent and doesn't get harsh near the end. Wow, this sure is a sucker punch in a baggie. I'll also add that this tobacco stays with you for a long, long time. However, I didn't find the same results in smaller pipes or even my briars so I might have just had an off day. Pirate Kake comes pressed, probably to get the Turkish and burley to combine with the Latakia's smokey flavor. So not only is this a must try for me but many thanks are owed to this blend and C&D. It smokes cool right of the tin. 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. I only wish this was available in flake form as opposed to the two plugs I received as part of my sampler pack. An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! Also, or you use your bare hands to crumble it or a knife. 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. Pipe Used: vauen, Savinelli, stanwell, brebbia, peterson. As it happens, latakia on its own is quite mild. The Pirates won?t let you down. ?wait that is My Cousin Vinny not a review, my apologies. Be that as it may, I was fixated on finding the ultimate Latakia fix and when I started ordering from C&D, I worked my way through several less Latakia-heavy blends until I reached Pirate Kake. If you want a more balanced english this one will be too strong on the condiment for you. The scent from the open bag makes promises that are kept. I love massive latakia explosions. Mmmm. Also, clean the pipe after each use, as this stuff will lead a silty residue. Most other cuts wouldn't work with this much Latakia. If you want to get your wife out of the hose but she refuses, light up a bowl of Pirate Kake. I took the advice from one of the other commenters on this page and decided to spruce it up with some rum. I like Latakia. I am getting the slightly salty, minerally taste, that other reviewers mentioned. Maybe I will try mixing it with something. Pirate Cake has 22% THC. Like a good childhood memory. This leaves my mouth feeling bitten for a day or two afterwards. Any drying, IMHO, would lessen the wonderful smokiness, which is the star attribute here. 12-03-2004 Put away your cutlass' maties! I usually cut it like I would a plug. I was inpatient. 4,0/5 in my personal rating system. The room note is very cigar like, so be careful or get banished to walk the plank! Very full and satisfying. Hermit Tobacco Works Co. - Captain Earle's - Ten Russians, Dan Tobacco - Old Ironsides (American History Mixtures). . Holy crap this stuff is intense. Although this is not a regular smoke for me I will keep some of this around and smoke it on occasion. Latakia lovers delight! Makes you earn it's respect. 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! comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . I really like this tobacco once in a while, not an everyday smoke. bulk of this blend, along with 4 oz. Burns well and leaves a soft, fine ash. A delicious rich smoke. Patiently waiting to wreak your wife's opinion of pipe smoking in the house. Theres a lot of leathery smell in this one as well. It is not the smoothest and certainly not the roughest but it is full of flavor and delicious in my opinion. 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. Not a life altering smoke for me, but one I will always keep on hand for those cool fall/winter evenings when I crave a bit warmer/darker smoking experience. I will keep the 2 lbs. It takes a few lights to get going (possibly my own fault) but, once its underway, it goes fine all on its own with minimal fuss and the flavor is latkia spicy creaminess that is very strong. Cheers! Cornell & Diehl's Pirate Kake Pipe Tobacco. 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. No bite. Full, dense, aromatic taste leaves nobody indifferent! I am not sure how I heard about Cornell & Diehl but I do remember that at the time they only sold in pound bulk. I like latakia as a condiment, even sometimes as a chief component take HH Latakia Flake for example but this stuff is just disgusting. Irish Breakfast tea goes very well with this. I concur (but in a good way). I had a very tough time finding any other flavor to come through from the Burley or Turkish tobaccos. I am relatively new to pipe smoking. I do believe the time worked in my favor as the sharpness did mellow some. 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. Similar Blends: Reminded me of Bill Baileys. It was a bit boring as there was no distinct taste for my buds. Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth. 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. I can't help but wonder if it was named as an ode to seafaring rapscallions, or as a metaphor to the fact that you will find yourself digging for flavor treasures while enjoying a bowlful. I've readjusted the ratings and highly recommend this blend very much. A very cool and pleasent smoke. I fall in between. I think all of this is very much due to the masterful blending of this Tobacco, the Burley and Turkish really there to let the Latakia shine. I took it up after having given up the pipe for a decade or so, took it up again, and wanted to recapture the intensity of the Balkan blend I used to smoke in my university days. got two tins just in time My have times changed, and so has my taste in tobacco blends. Choose Options. Like Latakia? Currently, I'm using this as a blending agent in place of straight latakia. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) In this case, Burley doesnt help the blend and it is necessary like smoking pure Latakia. Mild nicotine. Love the smell right out of the package. Smells pretty full on on the tin and while smoking. The cake is loose and breaks into a ribbon cut easy for packing. It burns dry and relatively cool. Cornell & Diehl Bayou Night Pipe Tobacco $3.86 - $232.75. But every once in a while I crave nothing but that smokey goodness you can only get with a "lat-bomb&qu ot;. These traits usually go a long way towards making for an excellent tobacco mixture, but Pirate Kake just doesnt quite do it for me. Very pretty to look at, and I enjoyed carving the "big brownie" into "little brownies" with an Alaskan chopping bowl blade. I liked it a lot but was a little harsh, naturally I jarred it up , put it away and tried other blends in my quest of tobaccos. do so, it is very very good. But what does come as a surprise, even though this packs a heady punch of smokiness, there's still a small amount of room for the nutty Burley and woody Oriental's; the Burley more-so. Remarkable! Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Fancy +1. Well, Pirate Kake brings back fond memories of mother dear stewing daddy?s boots in the hard winter of ?78. Absolutely luscious! Sipping at this one, it didn't get too overbearing in its intensity of flavor. I've only been smoking pipes for about, oh, two months now. Perhaps in future I'll give a blend a bit more time for me to discover all it offers. It joins a favorite list and while it wont be a regular part of my rotation I definitely will smoke it when I need something different in my smoking rotation. What I'm getting? That's what this is. The crumble cake is easy to pack, the smell is strong smoky. Pirate Kake is definitely a "Lat. It is true to its word, but C&D could tinker the blend and do better. Then out of nowhere a natural sweetness sneaks up on you. Nevertheless it is a smooth blend. Cold smell is very smoky - woodfire and leather dominant. Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. I enjoy English blends regularly but not exclusively. The Turkish/orientals are dry and very floral. It's quite easy to peel off the cake layer and get it ready for smokable condition. A beautiful cake, so easy to handle and pack, the room note for me was acceptable, I quite like the smell of latakia and can never understand when there is so much comotion about it. Being mostly interested in English blends this really satisfied my love of latakia. This was the perfect after-dinner smoke tonight. You had better have a liking for Latakia with both of these blends, more so with PK that gives an almost oily taste. Pirate kake is quite a bit sharper and overwhelming if you smoke it too fast. Slightly spicy, woodsy, heavier on the Latakia, rich, pungent tobacco. Smoke it really slow and steady to truely enjoy the experience. This stuff is fantastic with a very rich latakia taste and a elegant plume of white fragrant smoke. I had smoked samples from friends and a small tin of this in the past but waited to review until I could get a pound to start on just to see consistency from tin to bulk. I should have reviewed this tobacco long ago. Highly recommended. So many of me maties have given a good review - I'll squander no more of yer time. I'm partial to Billy Budd myself, but this seems just like the same without the cigar leaf. Offering a wide assortment of styles and flavors, Nakhla really is one of the best brands without doubt. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. Rich, smooth, tasty. And finally, this has a very heavy room-note. The latakia is smooth, even at 75%. I mix it three parts Dunhill Early Morning Pipe to one part Pirate Kake. Similar Blends: Star of the east is somewhat comparable. It still took a fair amount of relights to get it going each time. Burns well, I like to dry it a bit but its okay not, just a little more moisture in the bowl than Id generally like. Highly recommended. The room note is pleasant yet very strong. Does water soak into a grit on your stove faster than the whole grit eating world on your stove? Thus the medium rating. Really three-dimensional. The latakia is heavy, which is fine. Of course I recognize that there are some people whose tongues are so scorched and their palettes so brutalized by lat bombs, that they will gladly go down with this ship. I don't think I will be buying another tin, but it was a good experience. I just love it! If you like latakia then consider this recommended, at least to try, it's an experience. I will return to this at that time. Pirate Kake is distantly similar in taste to CAO's Old Ironsides, but the Latakia content here is much more overwhelming. Burley provides body, added smoothness and aids in the creamy mouth-feel. I love Latakia. Slow and careful smoking, as noted, will reveal a more complex flavor character than is on the surface. The cake rubs out easily and tastes great. . But it's a very static single-note mixture. Pirate kake rrrrr jim lad and dont ye smoke it all at once. Smells of smoke and creosote. 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. There is no bite to this blend no matter if you are puffing lightly or chugging like a freight train. The Tobacco in Bulgaria report includes: Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends. is exocytosis low to high concentration,