Cornell & Diehl Bulk: BILLY BUDD

A decent smoke but not for beginner pipe smokers.

Left a previous review. To recap—Billy Budd is not for the faint of heart. Packed with flavour—deliciously heavy... it is my favourite English.

This an uncompromising smoke in a very good way. Strong, straight forward and definate in every way. Plenty of good tobacco taste, rich and full.Easy to pack and light, burns to a fine grey ash. The cigar leaf gives an extra dimension that ties the whole experience together. I find this a wonderful smoke, but perhaps not for the neophyte or those who favour aromatics. Well worth a try, one of my very favourites.

i did like this tobac. at first. after a few bowls it became hard to enjoy. i like cigars, but this is just bland bitter blaah! i grabbed some back woods cigars and broke them down.... taste much better in a pipe.

The best cigar leaf mixture I have tried so far. The cigar taste is to the forefront but you also get some Latakia smokiness and dryness. Since I also smoke cigars, I know what to expect from such a tobacco, it's not for everyone. With those condiment tobaccos it's impossible for me, to detect the lighter tasting Bright Virginia or Burley. I guess, those are used to help with the combustion of such a slow burning mixture.