The taste is a rich, creamy, smooth almost minty flavor with latakia dominating the senses. I expected the Latakia to be overwhelming, but surprisingly its not. $11.25. The crumble cake is easy to pack, the smell is strong smoky. Be prepared for a punch-in-yje-mouth Latakia kick. Burns well and leaves a soft, fine ash. Si sente un eccellente Latakia, un vecchio camino acceso in una grotta, per spiegare la torba e laffumicato. Do the laws of physics cease to exist?? Wonderful pressed cake is just right for the cellar and aging. This is truly a 5-Star blend if I ever tasted one. It is far from being monochromatic though, which I will get to in a second. The only one I am confident in saying I can taste is the burley. Flavorful and super relaxing. Even so, I don't find the nicotine strength to be particularly remarkable. It lacks a little bit of a component: Virginia. Let me say, up front, I'm a Latakia fan. I love the campfire smokiness of English blends but Pirate Kake is nearly too heavy with it and too narrowly focused. 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. Lights easy & stays lit, great smokey flavor to the bottom of the bowl, for me this is top notch tobacco, but as I stated it is very rich in Latakia which puts some people off. Also pairs nicely with Lagavulin, and a novel about tall ships. 2 Stars is tepid recommendation denoting some value but not likely to buy again. Not an all day smoke but one that we'll take you to Latakia heaven. But it is a flawed treasure. I was expecting it to be one dimensional, but while not complex, it's not boring either. If I could describe this blend in one word it would be creamy. Keeps away loiterers and unwanted company. If you are a latakia freak, as I am, then I will venture to say you are going to like this blend a lot. If that's your cup of tea though, you will certainly enjoy this one. Very consistent flavor that was much to my taste of this very uniquely wonderful blend that really is for those looking for something different. The tin I bought had perfect moisture and didn't need to let it sit out prior to loading up a bowl. No I did not say it was identical or state that it was the equal. Yes, it is for the latakia affectionato but there is so much else going on in this one. This and the pipe I used in smoking the "Lat Bomb" were given to me a generous friend and this smoke was an adventure worthy of the name "pirate." If you want to strip the gears of a non-smoker, well folks this Latakia packed blend will get the job done. Here I am smoking this blend out of a Nording 2008 woodcock, sitting in my office reflecting on past bird hunting excursions and dreaming about the seasons ahead. How can you claim no nuance in well balanced blends but nuance in a 70% Lat bomb? To each his own. I think I smoked PK as regularly and for as long as I did because it does reveal subtle flavor-facets over the course of both a single smoke and repeated smokes. (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). The cake / brownie is easily dismantled into crumbs that are easily loaded into the pipe. I could maybe see this in my rotation, or as a treat when I have a little time to enjoy a pipe on a lazy morning, but can't see myself smoking this daily. It is pretty straightforward with its flavors , but in an enjoyable way, and as I said before it is a very cool and smooth smoke. Highly recommended for Lat-Heads. Its taken to long to write this. This is by far the most ham-handed blend I've ever tried. Get exclusive updates on all our fresh offerings, sales, and promotions -- right to your inbox. This stuff is just a sweet, smokey, Latakia and makes no pretense about it. Great job C&D! Cornell & Diehl Bulk Pipe Tobacco Pirate Kake - SmokersHaven.com As far as the room note goes im not sure just yet. Similar Blends: Smoking straight Latakia. Only Latakia taste. Im a latakia lover. Great aroma. Theres a topping on this caramel, prune cant place it, but theres definitely a topping. Right now I have it blended 50/50 with Prince Albert which mellows the smokiness a little. Burns all the way down and leaves the pipe dry and clean. I suspect that how much one likes Latakia is in direct proportion to how much one will like the cake. As always YMMV. As the write up says, you must really, really like Latikia to enjoy this blend. The cons: It comes in a little brick - it look very suspicious. Tomorrow I am going to a local pipe store where the pipe club meets (usually two of us) on Sundays from 3-6 and let my compatriot try some. There is also some sweetness to the blend, but the factor that I can't quite describe is almost a menthol sensation. A cold smoke, very enjoyable, especially (I imagine) in a cold winters day when you drink a smoky Islay Scotch. It was good at first, then it started to wear on me. I can't detect other content in it, than latakia and some latakia blended with a pinch of latakia. I'll also add that this tobacco stays with you for a long, long time. Without risk of being accused of hyperbole, I can categorically say that, if I were forced to only smoke Pirate Kake for the rest of my life, I'd be absolutely fine with that. C&D Pirate Kake :: Pipe Tobacco Reviews :: Pipe Smokers Forums of Simply THE Best!!! A nice Latakia bomb. Not all that much one can say about a 70% Latakia blend, but the real coolness of this is in the presentation. This is like an Autumn bonfire made of leaves in my mouth. soli Deo gloria. Starting the weekend with a new one from Robertson Pipes and some 2016 McClelland. Theres a lot of leathery smell in this one as well. Recommend for all Enthusiasts and most all newcomers looking to expand their horizons. Thought a pirate would enjoy a smoke with more kick. Full, dense, aromatic taste leaves nobody indifferent! Again, I cannot imagine an english lover not liking this C&D english. I AM somewhat surprised at this ca ke's mild, lovely flavour.. I recommend a small bowl with a longish stem for best smoke. The only heavy latakia blend I like better is CAO old ironside. It stank. This blend has a lot of charm. My smokes started off pleasant enough, especially after a full meal, but the large amount of latakia slowly pummeled me. 80 ounces/ 5 pounds $199.50. I think it should be renamed Pirate's Death Wish. Stinky dirt!" I have one on hand aging, but will wait for another purchase to get another tin going. L, , My #1 favorite that titillates my taste buds. I also detected an unusual Oriental scent when snorked, hold on.., it's a freshly split oak log with shellac coating scent ( Turkish?, Burley?),. Let tobacco dry out some and keep your pipe cool. With complexities of smoke covering your taste buds. I like Latikia, but this may be just a bit over the top for me. I just want more and more. I will now compare this to Engine 99, Odyssey & Ten Russians blends for my Lat bomb fix. And the bricks were pretty cool, I must say. I just finished a sample of this that I have had for a while even though it was a pretty small sample. I have just finished my first tin of Pirate Kake, and feel like I'm in love! As a Latakia lover Id say this blend is heavenly. to my last order tried a bit when it arrived and again it was a bit sharp but enjoyable. Tastes smoky with mineral overtones. A blend of burleys, orientals and a whopping 75% latakia, Pirate Kake is full, smooth and creamy when young. But if you like the dirty, earthy, smokey taste of Lagavulin or Laphroig, then this might be just the ticket. Its reminds me of taking a handful of fresh basil and stuffing your mouth (but not as extreme,) and once the flavor has left your palate there is still a certain feeling present. Stouter than most of those "late evening" blends and a great way to end the day. I will gladly "walk the plank" with this pirate anytime! Right next to SPC Mississippi River and Plum Pudding. I'm paraphrasing here, but I don't have a better description of this aroma. The latakia is heavy, which is fine. Its very smooth yet has a bit of punch to it, without the tongue bite or spiciness. Bottom of Bowl: A nice build up of strength, still smooth, not quite as complex as Pease's Abingdon, but nevertheless still delicious. Easy peasy Mister Pirate. 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's loaded with all sorts of nuances. While I did enjoy this with a good jolt of black rum on the side at a party, I'm not sure it's a daily kind of smoke. With a total of almost 9 years of age on my batch, the Latakia really tones down into something similar to Syrian Latakia. This has become my regular go to mix : 50% C&D Pirate Kake and 50% Latakia. Even then it's a very nice smoke. Similar Blends: Motzek - Kieler Foerde (TAK). I was inpatient. It comes in a plug which I tore apart and put in an air tight jar, like the large ones sold on this site. My suggestion, as always, smoke it slowly,very slowly in little medium vintage pipes . Lots of latakia which is why I bought it and was not disappointed. It's my go-to comfort smoke. Amazing!! .faint musk of slaves, hmmm appetizing, I'd like to smoke me some o that. This is not a tobacco for the neophyte but for the latakia fiend who wants full-bodied spice, depth and complexity in their smoke. Copious amounts of latakia doubtful you'll taste much of anything else. I was sent a sampler packet tucked into a shipment of tobacco I had ordered online from SmokingPIpes.com. Pirate Kake is kind of a one note smoke; it doesn't really seem to have any complexity to it. Neptune's trousers! I cant seem to tolerate the nicotine rush associated with the more fuller bodied tobaccos. And, I mean nothing. I get some sweetness and flowers at certain moments. It is wonderfully and potently fragrant, it's smooth and rarely bites, and it is easy to acquire. Too much latakia and not enough flavor for my tastes. Most likely she won't let you smoke this one inside unless she's smoking it too lol. Its smoky and leathery and smoky, and has some smoky taste. I always welcome this unique cake cut from C&D. Actually though, the experience is more like eating a parfait rather than a torte- one layer at a time. You have to appreciate what Latakia brings to the table to enjoy Pirate Kake. This bulk tobacco came as one large slab, with sharp-cut edges, like it had been hewn from a monster brick. The Latakia is good and the other tobaccos play well with it. There's no finesse nor subtlety here. English lovers unite! I appreciate GLP Maltese Falcon and Odissey, that I find more enjoyable and round than this. Similar Blends: Star of the east is somewhat comparable. The nicotine will not knock you out but it is there and persistent. Pipe Used: Ashton ELX Brindle Billiard - 2007 NASPC yearpipe. Latakia heaven on earth. Product Packaging Stock MSRP Price Qty Cart. The presentation was a cube in the sample I got. My preference has always been for latakia forward blends but admit to having reservations to smoking anything that had a 70% latakia content. I smoked it fast, and it got very very hot. For the Latkia fan, its a must. But, its also just fun. The single clarion note LATAKIA is all you get. It has a smoked bacon with sharp provolone flavor !!! It has a cake cut. 210 Per OZ Ratings17 $3.29 Hey its not your fault latakia, burley will help you in this kake. Pipe Used: various briars, usually a Savinelli, Purchased From: Smoking Pipes and other outlets. It's almost as if the smoke is too heavy to be moved by the imperceptible drafts in a house that will carry most smoke away. . The nice people (esp. For the Latakia lover who doesn?t care about anything else in the blend, this is probably the blend to get. Although the Burley adds body, it's the distinct flavor of Orientals in the mix which makes this blend enjoyable beyond just tasting like a smoky campfire. Upon first inspection I was sure that I would need to slice this, but it falls apart rather easily. Flavoring? I still don't see this as an all day smoke , but I will buy again. If dirty harry smoked a pipe pirate kake is what he would smoke no room for wimps here. There's something about the experience that's like drinking neat tea. This blend is a very heavy latakia blend and is a real treat for latakia lovers. If you like latakia, this is the one for you. This thing here -this Pirate Kake- has indeed hit the spot. But this still is a good and rough almost pure Latakia island for Pirates! (which is fine) I assume it's because it's mostly latakia and the burley and orientals are background players. yes, I am in lust at the moment, but love might follow. If you are new to the pipe this would be a good way to sample where strong english begins. I think it was a dollar an ounce if I can remember correctly and I even called on the phone and placed my order. Puff in front of me fire place. Being the impatient person that I am, I wanted to sample this blend immediately. The character turning more dark and spicy in the second half so a sweet drink (coffee, tea) goes great with it. Finally another Latakia forward mixture without any Virginia. The smoke itself is flatter than Kansas. Tecnicamente un prodotto eccellente, fuma in modo impeccabile, ma alla fine non rimane nel cuore, solo nella mente. 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. Pressed plug, quite compressed, so I'm not sure I'd call it a kake, but still not as dense and fine as a traditional English plug. The smell in your tin is strongly smoky, as you would expect. I like to smoke upon occasion - not something I break out often but when I do I really enjoy it. The room note is very strong actually. A rich, smoky and creamy experience. The Turkish/orientals are dry and very floral. Although is is the Cake cut,it is easy to rub, burn easy and slow, and the pipe remains easy to charge. Will buy more and experiment to see what aging does. The plug cut provides a very slow, peaceful, perfect, cool smoke. A very straight and narrow taste profile with hardly any change. I just ordered more of this cake and can't wait to see what age does to its already perfect cake!!! Makes you earn it's respect. I could almost imagine this as a Latakia lovers perfect morning smoke, whereas I had it more in mind as the last smoke of the day. Dark and rich looking, begging to be smoked. Pirate Kake is much less powerful than I thought that it would be. Sorry, persons under the age of 18 cannot use this site. PK arrived as a brick or block. It can be a bit tough to get lit though. This is a premium smoking tobacco that i highly recommend. A wonderful last bomb. You can almost hear your girl complaining about this one already. A strong Latakia tobacco is what I expected and that's exactly what I got, so no complaints. Have had only two bowls of it so far but it is enough to know that this stuff grows on you if you give it a chance. When put up against any of these blends, even C&D's Star of the East, Pirate Kake just isn't as interesting. 2001-2023 STC Holdings LLC, a division of Mac Baren USA. I am a lover of strong peaty scotches, and this right here reminds me of the taste of a full strength Ardbeg. This tobacco is incredibly smooth and cool to smoke. The taste slowly melds from one blend to the next. If you really like latakia and turkish go for it. Very pleasant smoke Great flavor. If you love the taste of Latakia this is for you, depending on how you break apart the cake is smokes differently each time. Pipe Used: Invicta PSF POY 2014 Blasted Bulldog. The smokiness was evident through the unopened box.