Cornell & Diehl Autumn Evening Pijptabak (Esdoorn) - 500g Zak

The maple tin note hits you before you even open the bag fully, and it actually carries through in the smoke instead of vanishing like some aromatics do. Hand-blended stuff from a 30-year operation really shows in how evenly it burns.

The 500g bag is a fantastic value for a daily smoke, and the maple casing is subtle enough to not overpower the Virginia and Burley tobaccos. It lights easily and burns to a fine grey ash with no dottle at the bottom of the bowl. My only complaint is that it's a bit moist right out of the bag, but a

I’ve been smoking this maple blend for a few weeks now—the 500g bag really does last, and the hand-blended Virginia and burley give it a smooth, consistent burn that I appreciate. The pouch aroma is rich, not artificial, and it packs easily without drying out.