The 2019 CPCC Cornell & Diehl Virginia Oriental show blend
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According to reviewers on PipesMagazine, the lack of markings on the bottom or sides confirms this is a blank-tin promotional run, which was standard practice for the club's event giveaways.This exact blend is the Cornell & Diehl "Virginia Oriental" show blend, manufactured specifically for the 2019 Chicagoland International Pipe and Tobacciana Show.Blend Composition & RecipeBright Virginia: Provides a sweet, grassy, and slightly citrusy base layer.Izmir & Basma Orientals: Infuses the mixture with a deeply aromatic, herbal, and mildly spicy dimension.Perique: Adds a faint touch of dark fruit and pepper notes to the retrohale.Burley: Gives the blend stable burning mechanics, a cooler smoke, and a soft, nutty undertone.Aging and Smoking ProfileBecause this tin dates back to 2019, the Virginia tobaccos inside have had years to sit and ferment in their own sugars. If the vacuum seal remains fully intact, the aging process will have rounded off any harsh edges, resulting in a significantly mellower, sweeter, and more integrated flavor profile than when it was originally blended.
