sample and I liked this blend so much, I ordered 8 ounces then 16 ounces sizes to store and smoke over time. During the smoke this left a sweet, rich, smoky aftertaste and after the smoke the same aftertaste that was pleasant for over an hour. moreover all this blend dont heat the bowl and your smoke are warm during all the time. I ordered 4 oz. I can't imagine that response in the morning or afternoon. Arrrr -- shiver me timbers -- Pirate Kake is the second blend Ive smoked in as many days that has bewitched me into thinking there were Virginias mixed into it (apparently, based on a couple of other reviews, I wasnt the only one to be so fooled). Mmmm. Not much subtlety here folks, so do not come expecting a complex blend. Description. I love it. The nose of the bag is prodigiously Latakia. Opening the fresh tin (080318 I love that C&D tins are so easy to date) the Latakia hits your sinuses straight away. damn). You'll need a knife to break this one up, its a pretty tight brick. Neptune's trousers! Exhale through the nose, and thats it. That is the exact progression I went through smoking Pirate Kake. The faint musk of slaves rowing in the galley below deck. The smell in the package is very bold and the taste is so bad. 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. I do know it did not hurt it one bit. Very consistent flavor that was much to my taste of this very uniquely wonderful blend that really is for those looking for something different. Smooth, spicy, with some of the thickest, whitest smoke I have seen. The little black clump of tobacco you get in the tin is relatively easy to work with, but that's small redemption for the Latakia overload that follows a crumble, a load, and a light. But, frankly, I just don't enjoy it. I'm also starting to appreciate exactly how smooth Pirate Kake is relative to how much Latakia it contains. Once I got it going I found it to be packed with flavor right from the get go. It remained smooth and cool throughout while the spiciness of the Turkish and the sweet underpinings of the Cavendish also made their presence known. Any drying, IMHO, would lessen the wonderful smokiness, which is the star attribute here. Presentation: A hearty, dark dense block. I suppose the nicotine kick comes from the burley. 61. Pease balkans I smoke like abingdon, kensington, caravan, and so on. It does have a slight spiciness to it, but it's missing the punchiness of Ten Russians, the depth of Bill Baileys Balkan, and the spicy sweet subtleties of Plum Pudding. I After smoking pipes for many years; quitting; coming back, went looking for a latakia rich tobacco. I can particularly taste the cavendish cut burley when I exhale through the nose. I suppose that there are people out there for whom there can never be too much Latakia or Perique or Basma, or whatever other condiment we can name. to my last order tried a bit when it arrived and again it was a bit sharp but enjoyable. A couple weeks later when I could imagine wanting Latakia again, I put some nice Squadron Leader in the pipe and smoked it down 1/4 way, until the shank cracked 1/2 down from the bowl. This was fine until I hit midbowl and quite honestly grew tired of it. This may truly be thee fynest treasure in the seven seas!! The smoke is heavy and rich and leaves wherever you are smelling like a campfire. I believe this is the same blend as BF sans the rum. The smoke is never hot, so no issue with tongue bite even if you puff like an train getting it lit. Spicey,hints of sweetness,SMOKEY,complex.Darn good!!! Pirate kake is smooth, and it has a strong smell, but oddly enough my wife, who always complains about my smoke if it's not a sweet aromatic, came out once and sat next to me and said, "Whoa I don't know why I'm saying this but I like the smell of that." Pirate Kake is much less powerful than I thought that it would be. The strong Latakia flavor basically wipes out any hint of the other tobaccos. But, its also just fun. Overall, I do recommend it for what it is. Similar Blends: Bengal Slices (sort of ). In pipelore, this IS an "L-bomb" to be sure. That said though, I quite like it! I truly enjoy reminiscing on the flavor and the smokey smell in my moustache well after my bowl has been finished. It comes in a crumble cake and like all the C&D cakes I've tried this one is easily breakable and crumbled nicely. Pirate Kake is a study in excess, and that is not a bad thing. I like to smoke PK in a large bowled pipe, usually my big Striker billiard. Orlik Golden Sliced Pipe Tobacco Tins . The full-flavored body, woody and smoky aroma & delicious hints spice & leather - are what make this a Latakia lover's treasure. Having not tried many C & D products, after meeting them and sampling PK and a few others, I'm now a fan. The "Ham Bone" aspect disappeared. I would not call this blend monochromatic like some have, as the flavor is somewhat complex at first, but it does tend to level out afterwards. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order. By mid bowl I thought I was smoking granulated road tar ? Temple incense with a side of grilled beef. copyright intellectual property of the reviewer and STC Holdings LLC and may not be Ive finally settled on this is one great blend! This thing here -this Pirate Kake- has indeed hit the spot. Taste is med to full and consistent throughout. This is an exceptional tobacco. I tried this blend which came recommended by my tobacconist, knowing that Old Ironsides is discontinued, and soon will be impossible to aquire. It has a smokey sweetness to it that I have not detected in any other blend. I actually had to read up on this blend to find out its contents. It was almost worth the price just for that. By: Robert m. Product: Captain Earle's Private Stock 2oz . Pirate Kake is what it is- a no apology latakia laden blend. Burns clean, mostly cool and a little slow with a very consistent, mildly sweet and very savory flavor from start to finish. It smoked cool and dry, leaving behind only fine ash. Not drowning out the others but definitely the Captain of this outfit. Fantastic. Smoke this slowly. Very full and satisfying. I don't notice the Burley at a sip, which is fine, since I'm not a Burley fan. The primary notable tin note and flavors are or course, Latakia! It is not a Latakia bomb; Orientals plays a co-leader role. Opening the packet, it smells like a BBQ smokehouse. Actually though, the experience is more like eating a parfait rather than a torte- one layer at a time. If you're a latakia fiend, you have to try this. . But not just any Latakia. 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. The smoke has zero bite and is full of flavor. Think a peaty scotch and some nuttiness for the most part. Reviews The nic-hit is medium. Pipes. I love the presentation, two little coal black bricks of latakia doom. Ahoy! I can't truly call it an English blend (even a Lat-Bomb English), but I like what it does. I find this to be quite comparable to Penzance. no joke. I highly recommend this blend to the inner-pirate in everyone! The flavor is fairly monotone, and limited to the Latakia. Puff too fast and you'll think the plank is a runwayGreat Stuff. Upon opening I was greeted with the smell of a thousand campfires. The tobacco was allowed to stand for two whole days. At which point, even I had to admit that this was as intense flavor-wise as anything I had ever smoked. 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. Just sitting in my apartment in south holland, enjoying a big old bowl of pirate kake and a delicious raw winter carrot. I like Latikia, but this may be just a bit over the top for me. The included Turkish is also very high quality and the perfect compliment. It is also an understatement. Say no more, but something that seems really important, this mixture has smoke very slowly, leaving cool as possible, but it is not difficult to smoke. Very well blended leaf of good quality. Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. . for latakia lovers only and every one else too! In summary, this seems to be a Penzance lite. It's like coffee---I adore a perfectly balanced cup of single origin SL24 varietal Kenyan, but at a certain point, it's about the transaction. It doesnt burn great, needs some relights but thats ok, were not in a slow smoking championship after all. If you love the taste of Latakia this is for you, depending on how you break apart the cake is smokes differently each time. I enjoyed the tobacco for what it's worth, but felt completely satiated for a while. I always have some with me. Absolutely no indication of bite even when puffing vigorously. Alla fine un Ottimo prodotto, se si sa cosa si compra. I think the blend meets the goal of a fine tobacco that is easy for most to enjoy. Cheers! Cornell and Diehl should be forced to perform some kind of community service to repent for making this. As I break it apart the aromas of latakia fill the room and cover my fingers. 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. This is a premium smoking tobacco that i highly recommend. I guess I am one of the lucky ones, I can smoke Latakia in the house. A very nice blend indeed, assuming you like Latakia of course! I bought in a half pound of PK and Star of the East a month or so ago and am very happy that I decided to try this beautiful cake. I decided to wait a while to review this one because I kept bouncing back and forth from loving to hating it. Yes, it is for the latakia affectionato but there is so much else going on in this one. Usually I do not think I would like such a heavy latakia blend but this is good. (shipping weight 1 lb) Home Customer Service Contact Us Customer Reviews Being mostly interested in English blends this really satisfied my love of latakia. It burns cool and delivers latakia flavor like nothing else except perhaps for Penzance. A must for all Latakiaphiles! Cornell & Diehl Kajun Kake Pipe Tobacco. (which is fine) I assume it's because it's mostly latakia and the burley and orientals are background players. 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. You may even liken this to a creosote and tar aroma. It's exactly what I have in mind when I think "strong tobacco" and that's a good thing. Well, the description states it has LOTS (emphasis theirs) of Latakia, and it does. I'm a big fan of C & D. I think they make some excellent blends and this is one of them. Shopping. I expected the Latakia to be overwhelming, but surprisingly its not. Yes, this is Black Frigate without the rum; sans the liquor the flavor is more resonant & articulated. A few lights required to get it going. Taste is med to full and cons istent throughout. I don't think I will be buying it again. PK is an everyday affair for me, and it could be an all-day affair for many. A wonderful smoke! I was expecting it to be one dimensional, but while not complex, it's not boring either. Of course, I smoked some before ordering a half-pound, but this is just a straight out Lat bomb. Kake is misleading as the pressed tobacco has many of the characteristics of a small piece of 5/4 inch pine decking. This powerful, Latakia laden stuff breaks up easily. Very complex tobacco that I'm glad I have more to sample! Another great C&D english. Surprisingly the nicotine content is not that high, mind you Latakia on its own is no Howitzer either. It lit ok and burned fairly well. I heard burning leaves and campfire from most everyone there. Overall a nice smoke. I love lats but to be honest they mostly taste the same to me (mostly but there are plenty of exceptions) and judging by the aroma I figured thatd be The case. Pipe Used: MM general, royal meer, savinelli 616, I guess I must be a real Lat fiend too. It is like smoking straight Latakia, really unsmokable! A Latakia lover's treasure I can smoke several bowls in a row and enjoy its very full flavour. Oak Pirate Kake by Cornell & Diehl is sold in a 2-oz tin. Cornel & Diehl Pirate Kake Tin Pipe Tobacco. 56g tin. Shopping bulk of this blend, along with 4 oz. Customers Who Smoked Pirate Kake 2oz Also Smoked: I have quite a massive cellar of blends ranging from every form and cut, aromatics,English, non-aros, you name it, and this delicious cake has finally hit the WOW factor in every aspect, even days later when I get a whiff of the lingering aroma!!! Leaves more than average moisture and requires a few relights and smokes at a less than medium burn rate. A harsh characteristic smell of the latakia hits your face as you open the tin. This is awesome. Has a pleasant, lingering after taste and strong room note. It's not entirely a successful marriage, as the Latakia completely dominates its' partners. It is more fun to let others get a taste of something that old. First light I tasted heavy notes of campfire, wood, earth and sulfur. It came at a time of several samples and got stashed away and, well, forgotten about. Did you know that the nicotine content of Latakia Tobacco is light compared to other Tobacco species? A little would go a long way. Pirate Kake is really three-dimensional. Very delicious. ste es un tabaco para los Latakialovers. If aye could curl up in a tin of this intoxicating tobaccy Id never see the light of day! Add to cart. The Cavendish doesn't moderate this blend at all, and the Turkish is AWOL. If you love latakia this is for you. Look no further for the best latakia blend! Some people have talked about tongue bite, but I have not experienced this. I ordered a one pound pressed block of this based on two things; 2. If you have tried and liked 10 to Midnight, you will love Pirate Kake. Pirate Kake comes pressed, probably to get the Turkish and burley to combine with the Latakia's smokey flavor. ?.LOTS of exceptional Latakia? Once you puff it very slow it will reveal beautiful oriental spices - peppery cardamom and pine needles - never overpowered and with a nice complexity. Tobacco Reviews | Cornell & Diehl - Pirate Kake (Sea Scoundrels) . I'm not a Latakia fiend, but I wanted to keep something like this on hand for cold, snowy days. Goes well with my one Halloween costume, which is a pirate, you should know that. Guess what? The nicotine's just above medium, not 'strong', but more of a strength for the mornings. It's smoky but honestly not as strong as you would believe being 75% Latakia. Of course the smoky stuff is prominent but its not all there is: smoky, sweet, zesty, and a slightly sour note on the finish combine to make a tasty and interesting smoke. Just yesterday I had some Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, and I immediately thought of those when I emblazoned a bowl of Pirate Kake for the first time (Buttery smooth caramels, drenched in Belgian dark chocolate, then sprinkled with crunchy rock salt from the Dead Sea). that just makes this blend too much for me. If you like a whole lotta Latakia, go for it. 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. Choose Options. Choose . Latakia in capital letters, but smooth, evenly burning, never to harsh. Pirate Kake does just that. I much prefer this blend over "Old Ironsides" or "Black Frigate" even though those are also worthy of sea rats and scalowags. I have smoked about 7 oz. The Latakia used in this is top notch however and had a great taste. Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake Tobacco at The Pipe Nook! Lighting up the bowl I was greeted by smoke rolling from the bowl and a rich, heavy, sweet smoke that I found very pleasing and that dominated this smoke. It's one of my favorite ingredients in any blend. The presentation was a cube in the sample I got. It has a lot of similarities to Penzance (including the iodine note identified by reviewer," GSTQ 12/27/2011" ). A little air time helps but on a good dry day you can get by without it. This blend seems to be great quality and the latakia seems to be better and smoother than i've had in the past. Recommended. I have heard a lot about this lat bomb and I was ready to explode it in my den. This is a fine smoke for a snowy winter night, I will be ordering up the one pound bag very soon, this one is a winner. It took two matches to get started and required only one relight. I love Latakia and this did not disappoint! The flavor is largely latakia, but not one dimensional, as Old Ironsides is, for me. The cake rubs out easily and tastes great. It has been sitting in my closet for almost exactly 6 years. 40 or 50% may be the highest worthy of time. This does blast my palette out completely after smoking it, so it is resigned to evening smokes until I can strengthen my tongue. Its not an everyday smoke but is a great go to when in need of a latakia fix. I really want to like it, but it's too strong. Perhaps the antidote to sweet and cloying tobaccos. I enjoy English blends regularly but not exclusively. The flavor is one-dimensional and lacks any nuance. If they are certain that they enjoy latakia in larger quantities, then this would be a fantastic blend for a new pipe smoker. Similar Blends: Motzek - Kieler Foerde (TAK). So, I sat back down and enjoyed the rest of the bowl! I would truly smoke this over a lot of other sought after blends. As subtle as a cannon shot full o' nails and cast iron! Brand: Cornell & Diehl Series: Sea Scoundrels Blended By: Cornell & Diehl Model: Pirate Kake Tobacco Type: Burley, Latakia & Oriental I can't get over how smooth it is. There are background notes of dried fruits present, however, if you let your nose acclimate. Pirate Kake is definitely a blend which begs to be smoked out-of-doors. You can almost hear your girl complaining about this one already. 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. Pirate kake has that nutty burly and the sour orientals in the background of a sea of Latakia. so in this case I like. This blend keeps me interested during the whole smoke. I'm NOT a latakia smoker. The orientals make a nice showing with a nice spicy finnish. And third it is a fun to work with kake/plug. Rubs out well and makes a very smooth smoke. Easy smoking. Cornell and Diehl: Pirate Kake 2oz Tobacco: Burley, Latakia, Orientals Cut: Cake Blend Type: English Strength: Medium Your Price: $11.05. I've just ordered a bunch online and my point is, that like peaty scotch, this is an acquired taste. I like latakia but this blend goes above and beyond. bomb! Not an all day smoke but one that we'll take you to Latakia heaven. This is like an Autumn bonfire made of leaves in my mouth. 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. I found it an intriguing taste, but my wife would have kicked me off the state if she had had the opportunity. Great aroma. This is a great blend. The flavor is earthy, smoky, leathery. Smokes cool, slow, and extremely flavorful from char to dottle. Since I've bought it, it did mellow out a little and is now quite a pleasant smoke, but I feel there are a lot of better thought out english/balkan blends to spend my time with. Now for the pipe. The smell when i first opened lid was a leather like, chemical vinyl type smell. Smooth and creamy may seem incompatible with aformentiond sensations, but somehow it isn?t with Pirate Kake. However, to me, this blend is terrific. This stuff is fantastic if you want to piss off non smokers. I believe I detected the same oak scent in a tin of Dunhill London Mixture . I guess this blend works just as Motzeks Black & Gold Krumble Kake, which also holds 40% Perique, but is mellowed out with a lot of Cavendish. Forgiving when my cadence changes; a mellow carpet of Latakia on my tongue and palate without bite or sour. The Cavendish tries now and again, but about all it can seem to muster is to have a slight sweetening effect on the Latakia. This one, on the other hand is a lat bomb, and for me is very tasty. This left no moisture in the bowl. 4 stars because it is very special and unique + because a must try baccy. i have found this one to be better if smoked only from time to time, and not as a good daily smoke, as more than one bowl in a day leaves the mouth unable to taste anything else for several hours. I am a lover of strong peaty scotches, and this right here reminds me of the taste of a full strength Ardbeg. 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. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) Love it! But it really is a good tasting tobacco. LATAKIA! a booming amount of latakia, some burley and orientals. One of my favorite new tobaccos to try. This has been the best latakia blend i've smoked so far. For me similar to Seattle P ipe Club Plum Pudding Special Reserve without the tanginess. Cornell & Diehl: Pirate Kake 2oz Pipe Tobacco - Smokingpipes.com Gli aromi a crudo sono spiccatamente di affumicato e torbato, segno di un ottimo Latakia, ma preponderante, anche spezzando il plug non emergono altri sentori. Barely any sweetness in the blend, and if you do find it, it doesn't stay. The smell of burned wood and leather is very evident from the tin. And finally, this has a very heavy room-note. Not for everyone, and cake tobaccos require some rubbing out, but all in all a good tobacco. Private Stock 2oz - Captain Earle's Pipe Tobacco - Smokingpipes.com He gave me the remaining tobaccos he had. Age When Smoked: new, less than a year old tin. In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. You can even just pack the kake bits. Non credo sia una occasione mancata della C&D, la scelta di un tabacco Latakioso praticamente puro. I usually smoke Black Frigate and this is just a wonderful change of pace for me. This blend is one for the manly men and only to be enjoyed amongst other Latakia lovers. Maybe it was the drink she was drinking and that it was at night. Recommended for Latakiaphiles. 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. A cigarette is to be smoked. I am a huge English fan and I have smoked most of the unicorns. Just beaucoup latakia from beginning to end. Love them. The best thing about this blend is that I always know what I am going to experience whenver I light it up. A few firemen at the fire meeting asked me what died in my pipe - but, for a Latakia lover, this was an incredible blend. If you like Latakia, this is clearly for you. Very pleasing billows a white smoke. Patiently waiting to wreak your wife's opinion of pipe smoking in the house. If Nightcap is Wagnerian, this is a brass band. Just wanted to share as this is my first latakia experiance. Pirate Kake is not just a smoke; it is a true religious experience! Palette: Smells of rich peat, ash, campfire and a little spice. La latakia, su marcado sabor ahumado, y quizs unas notas algo dulces, protagoniza una mezcla que puede llegar a saturar a quien no adore la latakia. It's still a strong smoke, it's just got a fairly mild flavor. This is also the most dense cake Ive come across. This is a tobacco blend that doesn't beat around the bush! I tend to prefer it more in a condimental sense. Nonetheless, it makes for a great after-lunch/dinner smoke. All the reviews are very complete, so I will just add my few points. Thank You C.and D. For making the best smoke I have ever had thus far!! It burns cool, rich tasting smooth flavor and a delightful smokey aroma. Three stars for PK. Not an all day smoke, but it is repeatable. This has become my regular go to mix : 50% C&D Pirate Kake and 50% Latakia. Highly recomendednot for the faint of tounge or heart. I might relight this as many as 5 times in the course of a medium sized bowl. I currently add 25% Pirate Kake to Lane's Rum and Maple.