🔹 Overview

Pirate Kake is one of Cornell & Diehl’s most famous blends, celebrated for its Latakia-heavy profile. It’s bold, smoky, and unapologetically rich—crafted for those who love deep, campfire-like flavors.

🌿 Composition & Cut

• Tobaccos:
  • Latakia (dominant—about 75% of the blend)
  • Burley (adds body and earthy undertones)
  • Orientals/Turkish (provides spice and complexity)
• Cut: Pressed into a crumble cake, which can be broken apart or sliced for smoking.

🍂 Flavor Profile

• Tin Note: Intense smoky aroma—think campfire, leather, and a hint of spice.
• Taste:
  • First Light: Bold Latakia smokiness with a slightly sweet undertone.
  • Mid-Bowl: Earthy Burley and spicy Orientals emerge, balancing the Latakia.
  • Finish: Deep, lingering smokiness with subtle complexity.
• Overall Character: Robust, full-bodied, and unapologetically smoky—ideal for Latakia lovers.

🧭 Strength & Room Note

• Strength: Medium to strong (nicotine is noticeable).
• Flavor Intensity: Full—rich and layered.
• Room Note: Heavy, smoky aroma—distinctive and bold.

🔥 Smoking Experience

• Burn Quality: Cool and slow when properly prepared; crumble cake format encourages a relaxed pace.
• Moisture: Usually ready to smoke, but a short dry time can help.
• Technique: Best enjoyed when gently broken apart and packed loosely.

🌟 Reviews & Reputation

• Highly regarded among Latakia enthusiasts as one of the smokiest blends available.
• Often described as a “Latakia bomb” with surprising smoothness and balance.

📦 Packaging

• Tin Size: 2 oz (≈56.7 g), also available in 8 oz tins and bulk.
• Presentation: Dense crumble cake inside a round tin.

Pirate Kake is perfect for those who crave intense Latakia flavor and a bold, maritime-inspired smoking experience.