Cornell & Diehl Black Frigate

A little loud aroma but A smooth taste

Allow this to age 3 or more years and you will be rewarded with an intense sweetness. Absolutely always brings a smile on my face after I open a can of this after waiting so long.

I love this blend. The latakia is present, but not overly forward. The virginias are sweet and mellow, and the rum really adds a nice touch. It is very balanced. It reminds me of MacBaren Plumcake, minus the tounge bite. This blend smokes cool and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Also, I smoked it straight out of the tin and it required no drying time. Easy to rub out and prepare. Required few relights, and burned to a fine ash.

LOVE IT. its my definition of a great tobacco

It's good. I wish it had a little more umph to it. I like the note of liquor, but it doesn't take away from the flavor of the tobacco like a heavily cased aromatic. It's an enjoyable smoke.

Not that grate but it was okay

Another winner from C&D. I was a little concerned about the Cavendish. I like a Navy style that'll smack you around a bit but this is a for sure good one. A hint of sweet but with enough assertiveness to leave is smoke able. Think a grassy Virginia. A touch of rum. Lots of smoke. Slightly dry but easy to rub out even for a crumble. This puts me in mind of a port. Being in port and sipping a glass of.

Wonderfully pungent smoke with strong earthy notes and a salty/sweet finish. The rum topping is subtle and the perfect addition to this nautical blend. Cornell & Diehl never cease to transport you to another place and time with their top-notch products. For the price, I wouldn't look further. Happy smoking!

very good, not overly sweet just a subtle taste of rum, would recommend.

For my taste this one has it all. Just a touch of sweet without being overdone. smokey latakia that does not overpower the other flavors. Bright high notes from the turkish. Burns well to a fine white ash from top to bottom. not a bit of tongue bite. The room note reminds me of a smokey soft coco aroma. this would be my desert island smoke without a doubt. Please start stocking in the 8oz tins.

What’s let to say? I love this sweet complex blend. Very satisfying indeed. Ordering an 8 oz can to keep on hand.

I gave the black frigate a try because the night watch was back ordered and was pleasurably surprised with the notes when I opened the tin and the first bowl I am thinking it will be one of my go to tobaccos

i am sooo happy to find such a dark and rich reset worthy tobacco like this...! ill always come back to buy more!

I really want to like this blend because it smells wonderful. But I don't get much taste out of it and it seems to numb my tongue for some reason.

A buddy of mine recently recommended for me to try this blend and I must say I am very satisfied with it. When I first opened the tin I was a bit worried I wouldn't like it but once it was lit and after a few puffs now I am hooked. Already smoked 3 bowls and just received it today!

Smoked one bowl and immediately ordered another tin. Excellent flavor.

Bought this based on reviews I had read. Was searching for a "english-style aromatic". I love this tobacco. Super strong run tin note, which stuck with the first 1/4 of the bowl. Then the rum mellows out and for me, turns to a sort of fruity, and almost licorice flavor. Still rum, but not as loud as the initial smell. If you puff hard and fast, it gets spicy, but when sipped on, it keeps that nice flavor. Further down the bowl towards the middle, I hit that perfect balance between the rum and the latakia. Such a fun tobacco to smoke and explore. I'll buy more of this when it runs low, no questions about it.

I'm on board with it. BlackFrigate is a crumble cake rather than a flake like most Navy's and the Latakia, Turkish and Cavendish make it complex beyond what I've ever tasted. It is my favorite Navy by far .

A very smooth and flavorful blend. This and Escudo are my two favorites...

Outstanding flavor. Quickly became a favorite.

I wasn't sure what to expect being that I love Latakia but am overcautious about overpowering toppings of any sort. However -- wow! I keep returning to this tin daily, although it is a show stopper for me -- last bowl of the day kind of smoke. Once you smoke this, nothing else can follow it for the rest of the day. So much complexity -- leather, booze, chocolate, spice. Your mouth keeps smacking throughout, the way you do throughout a satisfying rich dessert (though there is nothing gooey going on here, smooth balance is impeccable -- Latakia is front and center, no question about it). I found that I get the most out of it in shallower wider bowls. Very much of the Plumcake-unique narrative but with prominent and better handled booze and way more going on. A frigate, indeed.

Black Frigate is in the top 5 of my favorite tobaccos. It is delicious. The sweetness of the rum and the black cavendish married with the leathery smokiness of the latakia, all pressed together into an extermely tasty crumble cake. I cut a chunk off, rub it out and let it dry for about a half hour and load it into a good smoking pipe. If you like rum blends and latakia, you won't be disappointed.

At First when I purchased this blend, I was blown back by the strong rum smell from tin opening. After a few bowls i wasn't sure if I liked it or not. It sat on my shelf for a few months until i gave it another try a few days back and have really enjoyed it since. smooth taste through entire smoke, I encourage anyone on the fence about it to get it.

I've read a lot of different reviewers who don't care for the combination of Rum and Latakia in this blend. Personally I think it's fantastic! The sweetness of the rum tones down the Latakia just enough that it makes this a smooth smoke without the sometimes sharp effects of the Latakia. You still get all the benefits, earthy, smokey, peaty flavor but with a mild texture about it. Of course it's excellent quality which isn't any surprise from C&D. It's a great smoke with lots going on and makes an excellent all day smoke for English blend fans.

An uncouth smoke, with deep pungent dark chocolatey flavor. A fine rostrum for getting rid of one's problem with.