From the roar of jazz music to the revel of old and new friends alike, New Orleans' speakeasies are not subtle establishments to say the least. With colorful cocktails lining the bar and wisps of smoke dancing in the dim light, these retro bars embody that daring spirit of one of the city's mos iconic eras - something Cornell & Diehl sought to capture in their bold, Cellar Series take on the traditional Navy flake: Speakeasy Navy Blend. Estimated peak: 10-15 years.
Flavor Profile
Brand
Cornell & Diehl
Blend Type
Virginia Based
Tobaccos
Kentucky, Perique, Virginia
Flavoring
Rum
Cut
Flake
Strength i STRENGTH: the overall strength of the tobacco. This includes the strength of its taste and its nicotine content.
Mild
Strong
Flavoring i FLAVORING: primarily for aromatic blends, this refers to the "topping" but sometimes also to the "casing" added to the tobacco. This will account for detectable flavors like cherry or chocolate.
None
Rich
Taste i TASTE: although a wholly subjective measure, it is one of the most important in that it measures how tasty smokers find the blend. Like food, some dishes are tastier than others.
Mild
Full
Room Note i ROOM NOTE: a measure of the ambient scent/smell a blend puts out for those around the smoker. Basically, how strong does it smell, and how pleasant do those around you find that smell. The stronger, generally the less pleasant. You can also call this the "wife rating."
Light
Strong