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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 18, 2024 20:21:40 GMT -5
C&D Palmetto Balkan is being released again on March 26.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 18, 2024 22:38:49 GMT -5
Just saw it on Facebook, from Laudisi/ SP.
“ Cornell & Diehl’s Small Batch: Palmetto Balkan retails Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m. ET. A tribute to the Oriental-forward blends of yesteryear, Cornell & Diehl's latest Small Batch release, Palmetto Balkan, delivers a uniquely Carolina-inspired interpretation of the celebrated Balkan mixtures that have captivated pipe smokers over the years. The delivered flavor profile includes woodsmoke, berries, oak, and baking spices, showcasing a velvety, wine-like character. Available for retail sale beginning Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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Post by NJDan on Mar 19, 2024 17:09:58 GMT -5
C&D Palmetto Balkan is being released again on March 26. I missed this the last time it was released. Is it worth buying a few tins for the cellar? |
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Post by username on Mar 19, 2024 17:11:34 GMT -5
8 Oz tin again?
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Post by trailboss on Mar 19, 2024 17:44:57 GMT -5
C&D Palmetto Balkan is being released again on March 26. I missed this the last time it was released. Is it worth buying a few tins for the cellar? The last batch came out in about May of 2022, and generally got favorable reviews. The description from that batch…. “ Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch blends are handcrafted in small quantities by our expert blenders right here in South Carolina. Our unique interpretation of the Oriental-forward blends of yesteryear. Palmetto Balkan features mature 2018 Izmir and 2019 Basma varietals; top-tier 2017 and 2019 Carolina Red Virginias; and Cypriot Latakia enhanced by a special, proprietary process. Rich with notes of woodsmoke, berries, oak, and baking spices, it showcases a velvety, wine-like character reminiscent of long-lost Syrian leaf.” Pretty sure this one will be 8oz. again. If I remember correctly, since this was a new blend, selling at 8oz. made it easier to comply with the FDA regs. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on Mar 19, 2024 21:34:28 GMT -5
C&D Palmetto Balkan is being released again on March 26. I missed this the last time it was released. Is it worth buying a few tins for the cellar? It’s in the same neighborhood as Presbyterian, if that helps. The last person I told that comparison to ended up never having tried Presbyterian… If you like the smokey wine notes of Syrian Latakia, this specially processed Cyprian Latakia succeeds in having Syrian-like qualities. I bought six 8oz cans last time and plan to pick up two more. |
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Post by NJDan on Mar 20, 2024 6:22:08 GMT -5
I missed this the last time it was released. Is it worth buying a few tins for the cellar? It’s in the same neighborhood as Presbyterian, if that helps. The last person I told that comparison to ended up never having tried Presbyterian… If you like the smokey wine notes of Syrian Latakia, this specially processed Cyprian Latakia succeeds in having Syrian-like qualities. I bought six 8oz cans last time and plan to pick up two more. Thanks John and Charlie. This is very helpful. I like Presbyterian but it’s not tops on my list. I might grab a tin anyway to give it a try since it seems well liked. |
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Post by lestrout on Mar 30, 2024 22:06:01 GMT -5
I understand this edition of Palmetto has a different Latakia. I gather Jeremy has been using the Turkish Latakia in several new and revised blends, such as From Beyond. The Turkish Lat I tried in Romania is from Gladora, which has a couple of superb plugs under the brand Pesse Canoe. This new Lat is intermediate between the extinct Syrian and the common Cyprian, and is delightfully smooth and complex, manifesting the floral, herbal notes of the former and the peaty, campfire scents of the latter.
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Post by trailboss on Mar 30, 2024 22:46:17 GMT -5
And a great endorsement from a world class pipe smoker!
Looking forward to my two tins.
Thanks, Les!
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Post by trailboss on Mar 31, 2024 19:35:10 GMT -5
I got tin#’s 16 and 18 of 2,800 tinned.
Pretty sure that a Willy Wonka type golden ticket should accompany my order.
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