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Cornell & Diehl Byzantium

Cornell & Diehl Byzantium is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base from Cornell & Diehl, a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Community flavor profile

The blend

Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique make up the leaf. Latakia, a fire-cured Oriental leaf, brings the smoky, incense-like campfire character that defines English and Balkan blends. Oriental (Turkish) leaf contributes dry, sour-sweet spice and a herbal, aromatic edge. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth.

How it tastes

Based on its makeup, Cornell & Diehl Byzantium tends to smoke smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, peppery and stewed-fruit. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.

Cut & smoking

It comes a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke. It remains in production and is generally available.

FAQ

What does Cornell & Diehl Byzantium taste like?

Cornell & Diehl Byzantium generally smokes smoky, woody, incense-like, spicy, herbal, sour-sweet, peppery and stewed-fruit. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.

What kind of blend is Cornell & Diehl Byzantium?

It is a Balkan-style blend, leaning on Oriental leaf and Latakia over a Virginia base, made with Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique.

What cut is Cornell & Diehl Byzantium?

Cornell & Diehl Byzantium is a ribbon cut that packs easily and lights readily for a straightforward smoke.

Is Cornell & Diehl Byzantium an aromatic?

No — Cornell & Diehl Byzantium is an unflavored, natural tobacco with no added casing.

Is Cornell & Diehl Byzantium still available?

Yes, Cornell & Diehl Byzantium is currently in production.