Interested in this product? The turkish tobacco is the perfect counterpoint to keep this from being a one dimesional smoke, and the burley keeps things very cool. I tried to give it 5 stars but somethings messed up. A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) So, I sat back down and enjoyed the rest of the bowl! It is a good blend but could be better if it were 50% latakia, 30% matured Virginias and 20% orientals, in my humble opinion. Delicious flavors mend together and form a smooth, rich English blended by the tobacco gods themselves. . If there were negative stars, Pirate Kake would earn them. Pirate Kake is an interesting smoke, providing a full serving of Latakia. Smoke it really slow and steady to truely enjoy the experience. Not an everyday smoke, but a great cold weather pleasure, to mix up the rotation. Having said that, this tobacco is in no way an every-day smoke as it just doesn't have enough character to contemplate on. I usually cut it like I would a plug. Smoky and tastygreat room note and a delight to smoke! I feel like I'm the naysayer here, I read sooo many positive things about this blend. How can you claim no nuance in well balanced blends but nuance in a 70% Lat bomb? PK provides a phenomenal five-star strength, a four-star room note, with a five-star taste. 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. I found this best in a small bowl as it can get kind of boring to my tastes in a large bowl. Bomb". $11.25. L, , My #1 favorite that titillates my taste buds. The BB seems to burn better too, for some reason.Enjoy, you huge latakia fans.there's nothing else. A must for any latakia fan, especially at the great price it is sold in bulk (and the cake form allows you to cellar it without perceivable deterioration). Taste is very smooth, strong and stinky. The cake crumbles good and packs well, I like to put the finer rubbed out pieces in the bottom and top with some fat chunks in the middle. . I expect to re-order this regularly. Seventeen stars. Cheers! Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. You must have missed the point. Enough nicotine to keep me happy, enough stink to annoy the wife. Shopping. I'm NOT a latakia smoker. It's one of my favorite ingredients in any blend. Also a great mixer- See my C&D review of Jamaican Rum. Not bad, just different. The best way I can put this blend, is that if it were a movie, it would be about latakia, there would be a preview before the movie starring oriental, and the burley and virginias would be listed in the credits as gaffers or extras. CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO | Cigar Standard The best prices on CORNELL & DIEHL PIRATE KAKE PIPE TOBACCO found at Cigar Standard | Shop our wide selection of products today! All the devotion to Nightcap ought to be transferred to PK, because this is what a deep,rich English ought to taste like. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order. I enjoy latakia immensely. Taste was consistent. I couldn't smoke this all day or even two days in a row but on a cold winter day this really hits the spot. Pirate Kake is what it is- a no apology latakia laden blend. The nose of the bag is prodigiously Latakia. Maybe not a daily smoke for most people, but definitely something to have on hand. Ex cigar smokers might enjoy this more than not. This review will be simple. The flavors are mostly Latakia, Latakia and a little spice from the Turkish tobaccos. Non credo sia una occasione mancata della C&D, la scelta di un tabacco Latakioso praticamente puro. During the smoke this left a sweet, rich, smoky aftertaste and after the smoke the same aftertaste that was pleasant for over an hour. This will keep you going. The burley made it even better. I just started to smoke pipes, so you could say that I picked up this tin too fast. With that said, it would be lovely with just a little more Orientals in the mix; say, 50% Latakia with the deficit filled with Turkish leaf. PK made the top 5 list. I love this tin note being so leathery woody and sour. 4 stars. It was better when I broke up the beautifully blended cake and dried it overnight. It is very strong and spicy, and the latakia is a wonderful presence throughout the bowl. This is a smooth, robust tobacco, with awesome smokey , and nutty, and woody tastes. This is one of hte few English blends I really like. -- UPDATE -- awesome blended with some Lane 1Q 1/3 Pirate Kake, and 2/3 1Q - marinate for a week in a baggie. It will last a long time though, this is more of an occasional smoke. An outstanding 4 of 4 Latakia stars. I enjoyed it because of that. $11.90 - $58.65. This is the single greatest Latakia blend on the market. 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 AM somewhat surprised at this ca ke's mild, lovely flavour.. I agree with earlier reviewers who think this is Syrian latakia. I was almost tempted to take a big bite off the brownie. The Krumble Kake cut adds tremendously to this blend. Now as excited as I was about all the hype I jarred it as soon as I opened it and promptly rubbed some out and filled my bowl. The strength like the body falls short of medium. HO-LEEE SMOKES, BATMAN!!! I smoked a one ounce block of Pirate Kake in shot order now, in a variety of pipes. Choose . However, there is nothing better than this for Latakia -Lovers. Needless to say, the Latakia dominates from beginning to end, but it is not entirely one-dimensional. This became my favorite pipe tobacco blend halfway through my first bowl. For anybody who hasn't tried combining a strong Latakia blend with a nice raw carrot, I highly recommend. This is my first C&D blend to try. Of all the C&D blends I have sampled, this one indubitably stands head-and-shoulders (in the crows nest, matey) above all the rest. I bought a 1/2 lb of this product mail-order w/o first tasting it, based on its description and its reputation in latakia-addict circles. I got hints of this flavor throughout the bowl and I must say, I like it! There, in the breeze, this tobacco really displayed probably what it was meant to be - a wonderfully tasty Latakia based press. Its like setting a pine forest on fire inside your mouth. The cake itself has that delicious campfire aroma to it, but it doesn't seem to come out as much in the bowl. A very straight and narrow taste profile with hardly any change. I get some sweetness and flowers at certain moments. I truly enjoy reminiscing on the flavor and the smokey smell in my moustache well after my bowl has been finished. Next time I mixed in a little more and then a little more and a little more and then I ran out. Recommended. Then immediately into a large mason jar. Also a great retirement smoke, after spending a day in the upland woods chasing the king of game birds, the ruffed grouse. you declare. Its over 70% Latakia, so if youre not into Latakia, this probably isnt the blend for you. Recommended. If you love Latakia, this is a must try. Just too much Latakia for me. Lovely tobacco to smoke but stinks like hell to all around you. My wife likes the smell of this tobacco the best of all the tobacco I have, your wife probably won't. It could very well become a regular, but for now I am unsure. Ahoy! PK made the top 5 list. I initially wondered if I bit off more than I could chew because i did find this very smokey and spicy. The smokiness is front and centre throughout. Made from several high quality latakias including syrian and cyprian. There are flavors of wood smoke, spices, herbs, and a slightly nutty sweetness. Apparently, it's recommended to try mixing this with some Haunted Bookshop, however I have not tried that yet. I don't think I will be buying it again. I absolutely love this stuff; it is smooth, dark, full and creamy. De vitamina N va justita, no me resulta para nada agresiva en ese aspecto. Well, no. The flavors actually varied through out the bowl ranging from smokey to earthy and very lightly sweet. All she said was ?that smells kinda strong.? It burns cool, rich tasting smooth flavor and a delightful smokey aroma. I've never smoked a blend with this much Latakia and would not have, had it not been given to me. Conclusion: A very interesting and heavy blend. Flavor wise, it's not as strong as one might expect and I'd say the nic level is medium. That's what this is. My dwindling two ounce sample will be replaced shortly with a larger purchase. A very cool and pleasent smoke. The next loyal matey did too but the rest well those yellow stripe down their back traitors looked and ran puffing or sipping this will not bite or even come close. If you enjoy Latakia (and I do), you'll love it. And like other heavy latakia blends, this one tends to make me thirsty. 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. I agree with the previous reviews that it is rather linear and lacks balance, but if you're looking at Pirate Kake like I was, it's because you wanted that lack of balance; I wanted as much Latakia as possible. There's not much to say about this one, except Latakia. Dispite being mostly latakia it's actually not quite the punch in the mouth you'd think it would be. This is my favorite Lat-bomb of all time, having tried many that get harsh or bitter. I love latakia but this is not a daily bowl for me. The flavor is strong, and I mean get tennis elbow brushing your teeth but your still going to taste it two days after strong. Then I got a fresh corn cob pipe, perfection. The sheer quality of the condementals and the lack of virginia is what sets this blend very far apart from many of the other popular latakia heavy favorites in the Brotherhood of Latakia Junkies. with a medium level of latakia hit the spot for me. Original post: I bought two ounces of this "because it was there", on the shelf at El Fumador and I had not tried it. Cold smell is very smoky - woodfire and leather dominant. Its a big black latakia-screaming block. Lots of latakia which is why I bought it and was not disappointed. The note is brighter and more lively than others,which serves to create it's own bold, lusty personality. Pipe Used: Perfect for classic Bent apple or bulldog, Age When Smoked: Doesn't matter, never changes, Purchased From: Burlington Tobbacanists (Alberta, Canada). Pease JackKnife Plug $12.11 G.L. Some mentions aging cake differs taste, tbh, I didn't try. A pipe is to be savored. Few smokers will see PK as an all-day or even every-day smoke but it is what it is and if you want a latakia fix then this is nice to have on hand. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts This would be good broken up and mixed with an overly tangy red virginia. Needs some dryout time or you may get a toungue bite. Tin note is great with lots of wood smoke, some pine, oriental tobacco, and slight creosote. With complexities of smoke covering your taste buds. The crumble cake breaks into a beautifully easy to pack shag that makes the tobacco burn very well. 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. I dont know what else can be said about this blend. I love the smokiness and find it wonderful from top to bowl bottom. En toda la fumada el protagonista indiscutible es la latakia. But it really is a good tasting tobacco. If you like Latakia, then this should satisfy you. Initial Flavor: Latakia! When I first tried this, I thought it was disgusting. It looked so strong and foreboding in the pouch that I refrained from whittlin' a chunk for quite some time. Hermit Tobacco Works Co. - Captain Earle's - Ten Russians, Dan Tobacco - Old Ironsides (American History Mixtures). Its a classic in my mind and Im not even the biggest Latakia fan. I found a retro-hale was the best way to truly get the smokey leathery flavor of the latakia to shine. My Boy Scout knife was recently located but I really didn't need it. For a while I drifted away from the Smokey One, as my taste buds craved more complex blends. If you receive this confirmation repeatedly, you will need to enable cookies so that your response can be saved. A Latakia lover's treasure. That said though, I quite like it! Taste like how it smells. Most say it reminds them of a nice woodsmoke campfire. Pirate Kake is more than just an English blend, it seems to be predominantly Latakia. Upon opening the tin I immediately got the strong smell of Latakia, but there was a little more that just that. This is the latakia bomb of all time here. Which is exactly the Latakia taste I look for. Its actually quite satisfying to feel the the fat clouds rolling out of your mouth, taking any negativity from your day with them. The only heavy latakia blend I like better is CAO old ironside. This is a awesome smoke , very smokey , campfire comes to mind , there is some sweetness, but not as much as other English tobaccos, even so this is a great smoking tobacco. Enter 64 in quantity box for 4 pounds. Since it is a lat bomb, obviously Latakia is the star player here and pretty much what you are going to get. I'm a big fan of C & D. I think they make some excellent blends and this is one of them. Latakia, Burley, Oriental/Turkish are the ingredients. Kinda like the O Douls of pipe tobacco. It's Latakia in overwhelming amounts. I find PK to be a charmingly enjoyable blend, smooth as butter, rich with wood, earth and leather, along with some sweet coupled with sea salt (and a mineral-like element that I cant quite put my finger on its not quite soda-like but it sits right behind the salt). I open the tin and bam you are smacked in the face with the leathery campfire smell of the Latakia. Meerschaum Man,smoking a 20 yr old CAO Bacchus. A favorite for special occasions, definitely not an all day smoke for me. To each his own. The latakia is heavy, which is fine. Amazing blend. Strong Latakia presence with Orientals for a rich, silky, cool smoke. No need to worry because we have a winner for Latakia lovers. This is not a complex smoke. But it is a flawed treasure. Fantastic blend! First is a plum and woodsy taste, different than I thought this blend isn't aggressive, your smoke is creamy and fill your mouth. In my opinion, Pirate Kake is missing the added character, or that little bit of something extra that's needed to elevate it to the status of other top-shelf blends in its class. The flavor remains constant with little or no nuances about to happen during the smoke. Central to the belief of Twelver Shiism was the idea that. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. Presentation: A hearty, dark dense block. As was stated in my earlier review of a sample I did end up purchasing a couple tins of this. Dont be put off by the 75% Latakia, as this smokes smooth as silk. So many of me maties have given a good review - I'll squander no more of yer time. Surprisingly to me with such a stated high content of Latakia, mild enough to start at day break and end the evening winds. Ron Swanson. Smooth and creamy may seem incompatible with aformentiond sensations, but somehow it isn?t with Pirate Kake. I am a lover of strong peaty scotches, and this right here reminds me of the taste of a full strength Ardbeg. I fear that I packed the top third too tightly. Who would you recommend it? An occasional excess has its place in life, and Pirate Kake is an excess. This C&D offering does at the very least beg one question. This is, indeed, good tobacco. Still great within its genre.however, and a big however it is, it tends to get overwhelming and is almost too much of a great thing. First light I tasted heavy notes of campfire, wood, earth and sulfur. Packing and Lighting: It can be time consuming to crumble, but you must, or this will not light well. Pirate Kake is one incredible tobacco; unique in all the world. If you don't like latakia, stay away from it. ORIGINAL: Well now I know what a lat bomb is. Or, at least I thought so. Not something I would smoke all day, but outstanding for what it is. You'll know in a heart-beat whether you truly love Latakia - or just think you do. Thank You C.and D. For making the best smoke I have ever had thus far!! I enjoy it with a strong black coffee. Is it a Lat-heavy blend that explodes your palate in such a way as to make any and all future Latakia blends unpalatable? The expression Lat-Bomb has always been tossed about in such a disparaging way, I always assumed the term to be a pejorative one. It's one that I keep stocked and ensure that I do not run out. . Los orientales, sin poder notarlos en si, se puede decir que aportan ese toque de equilibrio y aromas, que permite saborear con gusto una mezcla que por su cantidad de latakia debera de ser de difcil fumada. There's also a sweet smell to it that mixes with the smokiness very well. Update 06/30/18: I can attest that age does this wonders. This blend always takes me to the fall season in Michigan, no matter what time of year. Smooth, spicy, with some of the thickest, whitest smoke I have seen. If you like Latakia, this is clearly for you. :), Now, being serious, while it is indeed very smoky, the leathery taste is also there, which is very very interesting. Outstanding aroma, flavor and smoke. I buy i Pirate Lake is a full body English bend. It seems to mellow the Latakia a bit, taking the edge off slightly and making it a little creamier. Lataika bomb. Sip, don't puff hard! Surprisingly it is only medium strong. This blend is LOADED with it for sure, and there just isn't any other way to put it. The smoke was heavy yet disappeared quickly, but whether I sipped or puffed it stayed heavy until half way down the bowl when it grew even thicker and did not disappear. I don't notice the Burley at a sip, which is fine, since I'm not a Burley fan. Irish Breakfast tea goes very well with this. Bottom of Bowl: A nice build up of strength, still smooth, not quite as complex as Pease's Abingdon, but nevertheless still delicious. Be aware of not have any other EM in your rotation bc this is the kind of tobacco thats affect your taste for ages, after a few bowls of PK you cannot feel any latakia in other mixtures. Love them. of exceptional Latakia accompanied by Turkish and Burley. If you really like latakia and turkish go for it. It's not harsh, there's a certain smokiness which has it's edged rounded by a creamy finish. This is my first crumble cake, and I found it to be fun and easy to prepare. All in all what a great smoke Age When Smoked: Fresh to 6 months depending on updates considered. Otherwise a lovely tobacco and well worth a try for anyone who likes Latakia and definitely a tobacco you can use to put a bit of latakia in another DiY home blend or similar. The flavor is largely latakia, but not one dimensional, as Old Ironsides is, for me. WORDS FAIL ME AS TO HOW WONDERFUL IT IS. Got a little soapy in the middle then leveled back out to tasting more Latakia than smokiness and creaminess. Sku: 011-617-0185 A smooth, robust blend with LOTS (75%!) An enjoyable time except for the musk of the galley! I only gave it a slightly lower rating bc I'm not sure a lot of people would like this. 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. a. any true believer could be the leader of the Islamic world. I am trying this out today as I wanted a full throttle Latakia smoke for a change of pace. LATAKIA! I love it. (In appraising Arangos Balkan Supreme for the first time, I remember thinking: Jeez, if this is a Lat-Bomb, then I must love me some Lat-Bomb blends). Yep this and star of the east are extremely delicious tobaccos. It does have a lot of Latakia but the addition of the Burley g ives it a bit of a bite that's not exactly my cup of tea. Im gonna go pack some mor e and have another bowl. So well named? Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight was out of stock, so I decided to give Pirate Kake a try. The power/intensity of the smoke is impressive as one might expect from such a Latakia-forward blend. In turn, the Latakia keeps any bite from the spicy Turkish i n check. This blend is a very heavy latakia blend and is a real treat for latakia lovers. Well, Pirate Kake brings back fond memories of mother dear stewing daddy?s boots in the hard winter of ?78. The cons: It comes in a little brick - it look very suspicious. So its not the sweet latakia you find in various blends, this one actually is smoky. Very smoky, leathery, and herby. Doesnt age well after being opened for long 2 weeks seems to be it and it starts losing its potency. Very pleasant smoke Great flavor. 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. Top Notch. For latakia lovers this and "Heart of Darkness" are hard to beat! 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. Flavor - Yep, that's latakia! Appearance is a pressed briquette ("krumble kake"), rubs out to a coarse mixture of pieces and ribbon. Tobacco is all about unique taste experiences, and the worst part of eating leather is swallowing it, which is remarkably mitigated in smoke form. A little air time helps but on a good dry day you can get by without it. You will love it Has become my go to pipe tobacco. Maybe once a week. Similar Blends: I agree with reviewer Pipestud 2004-08-29 that CAO's Old Ironsides is possible; only even more Latakia dense. I'm not a Latakia fiend, but I wanted to keep something like this on hand for cold, snowy days. 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. Pirate Kake is really three-dimensional. My fears were for the overall balance of the blend, with 70% I expected the smoke to be one dimensional, not so. My only disappointment with this was that I expected it to be a bit stronger and higher in Vit N than it was. In fact, it isn't fit to be called a blend at all since it is the same as smoking straight latakia, not a blend of different tobaccos. I have not had the need to dry mine out and it smokes exceptionally cooly and dryly. Easy to break off and prepare in your pipe. In my ridiculously long churchwarden the smoke was actually pretty mellow for a latakia blend. Pipe Used: Ashton ELX Brindle Billiard - 2007 NASPC yearpipe. I enjoy English blends regularly but not exclusively. Musky Latakia and Turkish with some burleyits good. I'm not talking of an even split, nowhere near, but they do lighten the flavoura smidgen! Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake 16 Oz Bag Cornell and Diehl. My sample is from 1995 or 1996 and was stored until 2001 without adequate moisture control. I definately recommend Pirate Cake, although my experience is limited with this blend. Similar Blends: Smoking straight Latakia. That is not a latakia bomb nor a full strength smoke in my opinion. Barely any sweetness in the blend, and if you do find it, it doesn't stay. Did you know that the nicotine content of Latakia Tobacco is light compared to other Tobacco species? yes, I am in lust at the moment, but love might follow. 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. Pirate kake has that nutty burly and the sour orientals in the background of a sea of Latakia. Forgive my lengthy prelude. Later folks.keep on puffing. Warning this has been described to me as smelling like "cats that being lit on fire". It took a little work to get it going, but once lit, it stayed that way. I definitely will get more on future orders. 56g tin. This is an exceptional tobacco. Roasting fish over a campfire I just got this an the first bowl I tried in a briar, just didnt do it justice. Great for an everyday smoke if you like latakia. In fact, it's so much that after about two minutes into a bowl, I'm no longer capable of tasting ANYTHING, including the latakia. We all had the same conclusion that this pipe tobacco reminds one of a fine cigar. Nevertheless it is a smooth blend. I get a creamy taste unlike any other tobacco I have yet tried. I am getting the slightly salty, minerally taste, that other reviewers mentioned. C & D crumble cakes are fantastic. This is a good tobacco. Pipe Used: MM general, royal meer, savinelli 616, I guess I must be a real Lat fiend too. I arrive at the front door of Valhalla, ring the bell and Odin greets me at the door. If you really like Latakia buy a ounce or two & you will be in Latakia Heaven! I love that woodsy aroma and taste. This burned cool, slow and very consistently and needed very little re-lighting. I like them when they're blended together. A blast o' latakia smoke and sweetness that never gives quarter. How ever you choose to consume it, PK is a GREAT blend. Not nearly as overpowering as some say. Guess what? Slow and careful smoking, as noted, will reveal a more complex flavor character than is on the surface. Im normally an aromatic smoker but was intrigued by this. 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. 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. This is an enjoyable Full Latakia Blend. Flavorful and super relaxing. It actually made my neighbor come out and ask if I was burning tires. 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). I smoked a tin then I bought a pound. Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth. Mind you, I don't regret trying itthe tobacco's were good quality, it's just that this blend is not for me. You'll have to brush the taste out of your mouth. It's highly recommended for Latakia fanatics or smokers who like their mixtures on the monochromatic side, without too many taste changes during their smoke. This is the most delicious of all the latakia. Compared to other Latakia-rich mixtures, I found Pirate Kake to be a flavorful yet monochromatic smoke. Tasty and full , with excellent pack and burn qualities . I detect no other tobacco flavor but Latakia, which happens to be high quality, but definitely not my thing in this quantity. Love the smell right out of the package. My 6 year old piece had a nice oily sheen to the eye and a few spots of plume. Pipe Used: Invicta PSF POY 2014 Blasted Bulldog. Just cut or tear off a piece, then rub it out and fill your bowl as usual. Verso la met si sente un lieve pepato e tostato, segno delle altre componenti, ma un accenno, nulla pi. I have no idea what the room note is because I smoke on the porch but I imagine it would be very potent. Every time. Blackbeard at his best!!!!! Surely only a real lover of Latakia! The latakia overwhelms the other "trace" ingredients. Pirate?s Kake does not measure up. That is the exact progression I went through smoking Pirate Kake. I've just ordered a bunch online and my point is, that like peaty scotch, this is an acquired taste. FREE Shipping on Orders of $95+ (Continental USA) | Yes, we ship Worldwide . I've been perfectly happy smoking it consistently and plan on getting lots more. I separated it and have smoked at at different ages over the last two years and can honestly say it has only ever gotten better. My favorite so far. But every once in a while I crave nothing but that smokey goodness you can only get with a "lat-bomb&qu ot;. This blend keeps me interested during the whole smoke. Left a little oily residue on my fingers.