Tobaccos Cornell & Diehl - Easy Times

	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Pipestud (1829)	2006-09-28		Very Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

Easy Times is very appropriately named. It's easy on the nicotine, easy on the Latakia, easy on the Virginia and easy on the flavor. The Kentucky leaf kept me interested for a bowl or two before I donated the remainder of the tin to my pipe club's tobacco bar. I prefer something that demands my palate's attention.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2081)	2017-06-23		Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

Cornell & Diehl - Easy Times.

The first thing I noticed when I removed the lid was a huge piece of tobacco that looked like the cap from a cigar! O.K., I can accept that, but I can't accept the dryness of the blend. One star went before a bowl had even begun!

The smoke: I can see how many folks will find this brilliant, but the appeal somewhat misses me. The boldest of all the tobaccos is the Kentucky, for the initial quarter it's a little too much for me. After a quarter of a bowl the Latakia becomes more of a flavour; not a 'driving force', but a tasty seasoning. The Virginia sits WAY behind, struggling like anything to compete with the brash Kentucky. The last quarter tastes a bit more like an 'English', compared to the first. Although the Latakia's nowhere near the strength of something like, say, Sam Gawith Balkan Flake, the Kentucky begins to subside a bit. Due to the dryness the burn is terrible, hot and fast, and I also get some bite from it.

The nicotine: strong. The room-note: strong.

I'm not a fan, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt by awarding two stars, not one!

Somewhat recommended.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: One month

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-09-28		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Fun With C&D Samples, Vol II, #3

Ugly and dirty looking in the pouch... sort of a long, dark pencil shaving appearance. But in the pipe, this is a nice one! The Kentucky plays the lead role, with the VA and latakia in the background. There is just a touch of sweetness and smokiness and all this huge burley flavor. C&D burleys tend toward the "earthy" side of things rather than the "nutty", in my experience. This tends to make for a more robust smoke and, quite frankly, Easy Times is not what I would have named this blend. I wouldn't care to smoke this all day long. But at the right times, this is a winner.

This is a highly non-complex blend with excellent full flavor and a nice punch to it. If you love burley, you have to give this one a try. Runowski and Tarler's genius with the burley leaf is amazing!

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-03-07		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is a truly amazing blend. The flavor of slightly sweet and nutty burley takes the lead, but the latakia adds just the right amount of smokiness to keep it interesting. The body is creamy smooth throughout. Easy Times burns cool and leaves little to no tongue bite. In fact, I find that it leaves a dry (not coating) and very pleasant aftertaste. I enjoy this blend clear down to white ash, so it's great for breaking in a pipe.

Cigarette smokers should know that they can puff more aggressively on this blend without their pipe turning into a torch or their tongue swelling. But smoking it cool brings out the variety of flavors and makes the bowl that much more enjoyable. I have smoked this in a newer Rhodesian that I am still breaking in, and by the third bowl (following Frog Morton Across the Pond) it was heavenly. I've also smoked it in a brand new cob, and it was even better, to my amazement.

I can't say enough good things about this blend. It is a masterstroke, but needs to be smoked medium to cool for full effect. I will definitely be ordering more.

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2016-08-10		Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

If you like your tobacco strong, earthy and not too sweet, this one has you covered. Not as smoky as I expected given the components. The Latakia is light and provides a little woodiness to the Kentucky's strong earthiness. Smokiness is on the mild side with only a slight acrid note that can be easily ignored. The Virginias are very light offering only a hint of sweetness and no flavor. I can see that this would be handy as a quick fix when you don't have time for a full bowl. It'll get the job done with just a few hits. I don't think I would like to smoke large bowls of this ever, but a medium sized bowl every now and then would be welcome. This is a good one.

Body is full (strong). Nic is medium to strong. Taste is medium to full. No added flavorings. Burns beautifully. Same in briar or cob.

Pipe Used: Chacom cutty, MM Little Devil Acorn

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

6 people found this review helpful.

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	ap (57)	2010-11-15		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

My first burley based blend, big bold burley flavor, light Latakia and a dash of sweetness from the Virginias, a full bodied smoke that burns like a dream.Excellent

20/05/2011 I just received an 8oz tin of this wonderfull weed and i can honestly say that this weed will never leave my rotation.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	natibo (169)	2014-10-24		Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is a nice blend but nothing "wows" me. The latakia is very very light, which is OK with me, unless I'm in the mood for latakia. Seems more like a Virginia blend to me. It is, however, nice and strong. That's a plus.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-03-12		Very Strong	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Strong

Tin: Smells like stale cardboard and bread. Quite dry and not sticky. Mahogany and dark tan wide ribbon cut, with a small amount of black chunks.

Taste & Aroma: The taste and aroma are a muted red VA-burley.

It smokes fairly cool, meaning the bowl did not get hot. There was a noticeable lack of even the slightest hint of moisture. ET smokes about the driest of any tobacco I have ever smoked. It smokes incredibly well, down to a fine ash, and absolutely biteless.

Nicotine: That rat, Mr. Nic O'Tine, came creeping around last night. Forget about the velvet hammer; try a 10-pound sledge. Nicotine is a rodenticide.

Room Note: It leaves a lingering, stale, red VA-burley scent, and that is a bit surprising, by contrast, in that ET has correspondingly less taste and aroma, compared to a noticeable room note.

Overall: ET smokes cool and dry. The contrast between the taste and aroma, and strength, the ratio of aroma to nicotine, is remarkable, maybe the greatest I have ever experienced. I just wish it had more taste and aroma. 2.5 stars.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	captnmojo (10)	2014-06-19		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

C&D easy times (please note that the blend dose not have the 20 year old Kentucky but C&D states a similar quality is used) none the less a great smoke from C&D with red Virginia bringing great sweetness a little smoky from the mild addition from the Latakia and a good Nicotine hit from the fire cured Kentucky burley. A great creamy smoke that when left to dry for an hour smokes easy and cool.

Pipe Used: Savinelli long Jhon

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-03-17		Overwhelming	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have a friend (an admitted nic fiend) who swears by this stuff, and he gave me a sample. The first few puffs were pleasant, kind of a fuller-bodied and somewhat sweeter than Carter Hall. But about a third of the way in, WHAMO! In comes the nic! I was dizzy by the time I hit midway through. It took all my resolve to finish the bowl, and I stumbled back into the house like a drunken man. I'm sure it tasted good to the last puff; but by that time the nicotine had smacked me so hard I didn't care what it tasted like.

Against my better judgment I tried a second bowl. All of the sweetness was gone; I smoked it in the same pipe, but this time all I tasted was ash. After the nic hit this time I dumped it out.

I know many love this blend, and the burley tastes great (when it wants to). For that I add a star. But I would caution you--if you're not the type who can tolerate a LOT of nicotine, like smoking three Marlboro Reds one after another, stay away!

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Horse Bodotes (19)	2004-01-20		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

Easy Times is yet another fine example of a unique blend from a master tobacco blender. It is a different type of smoke than my usual rotation of English/Balkan/Virginias, and so it has taken me a bit of time to warm up to the blend and develop an appreciation for it's character.

Upon opening the tin, the aroma is quite inviting and the Latakia is most noticable. The cut is a medium ribbon, and the colors range from light to medium brown w/ about 25% darker leaf showing. Moisture content was good, although I feel that a little drying will result in a smoother smoke.

Upon lighting up, the initial flavor is good; Latakia and burley mostly w/ the the Virginia providing a pleasant background, but with very little of the residual sweetness that I was expecting. Mid bowl, the burley turns nutty and balances out the smoky component nicely. By the end of the bowl, the flavor has developed towards a smoky creaminess w/ little or no trace of Virginia left at the finish.

I have no trouble lighting or keeping this blend lit, and it smokes well right down to the last bit in the bottom of the bowl. The room aroma is not the most pleasant to the uninitiated; my wife won't come outside when I smoke this one and says that it smells like burning leaves. Oh well, more for me...

As with many burley blends, this tobacco definately needs to be smoked slowly. Puffing too quickly, especially in the last 2/3 of the bowl, will result in a harsh bitterness. Gently sipping at this one provides the pleasant goodness described above. Overall, my impression is a different type of smoke; full bodied but not intense. I find this to be a nice change of pace on occasion.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Thepipehunter (43)	2020-04-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Cornell & Diehl Easy Times is a bold, yet simple Burley based blend that packs a punch. The tobacco was dry out of the tin, but ready to smoke. The cut was a typical ribbon cut that included some larger chunks. The tin note was earhty, with a nicely fermented leaves note and hint of smoke and wood.

Upon lighting the taste is earthy with spice, with woody and smokey notes following. The Kentucky/Burley is the major player. It is bold, punchy, dry, and earthy, yet lacks the typical nuttiness associated with Burley. The Red Virginia and Latakia are in the background with the Virginia giving the blend hints of sweetness, grass, and a little citrus that occasionally creeps up, while the Latakia offers smokey, woody undertones. Somewhere in the blend dark fruit and cigar notes can also be found. It leaves a fine gray ash.

This is a consistent blend from start to finish that is simple and doesn't require a lot of thought. It burns cool but has a slight rough edge that is enjoyable, but continues remain smooth and uncomplicated. This is blended to be an all day smoke, but I would categorize it as repeatable. Medium to full in flavor with a Nic hit that matches. I think fans of Haunted Bookshop will appreciate this blend.

Pipe Used: Rossi 8673

Similar Blends: Haunted Bookshop.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	AC (19)	2018-08-28		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is a spectacular blend because it brings the best of C&D burley blends on an easy and pleasant smoke. It is purely harmonious, burns perfectly and has all the nuances one expects from an American-English blend. It is medium+ in strength with no tongue bite at all. It burns very cool and always flavorful. It also comes with perfect moisture level. I think it is a lighter version of C&D Burley Flake #4, another stellar blend, but in a loose tobacco form. It is a winner in every possible aspect. Try it out!

Pipe Used: BBB author

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: C&D Burley Flake #4.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Legionnaire (26)	2017-11-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

The blend I currently have on hand is the one with the 20 year old fire cured Kentucky, so that’s what I’m reviewing.

If you like good ol’ American non-aromatic blends, you’ll like this.

Somewhat on the dry side in the tin and packs easy. Very flavorful and slow burning. The Kentucky does have a big of a nicotine punch. No bite.

One of my favorite C&D blends.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: 9 years

Purchased From: www.pipestud.com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Right Wing Piper (11)	2017-02-03		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This blend is just a good old fashioned American blend reminiscent of what my grandfather smoked. Ok, he smoked Prince Albert but he would've loved this. The Kentucky burley is the predominant player with the Virginia and Latakia staying in the background but definitely making their presence known. A relatively dry tobacco with no flavorings to muddy the waters. It's just a good smoke to enjoy with a cup of hot tea on a winter night with a good book.

Pipe Used: Meerschaum, briar, cob

Age When Smoked: 9 years

Purchased From: Pipestud's Consignment Shop

2 people found this review helpful.

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	ROBERT (19)	2015-07-22		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Unnoticeable

don't waste your money this blend ng from the first light to the end never again will I buy this blend I can think of much better blends to spend my money on

Pipe Used: poker

Age When Smoked: 2yrs

Similar Blends: none.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	DoctorThoss (146)	2006-11-11		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

I normally like traditional American blends, including those with latakia, but this wasn't very satisfying to me. The taste, aroma, everything, is like hearing your favorite song being played on your neighbor's stereo -- you could enjoy it if the sound wasn't so muted by the wall. I know this blend's name is "Easy Times," but I don't think "easy" should necessarily equal "boring." On the plus side, what flavor I could detect was very nice, and it seems as though the tobacco quality is good. Others will probably like this blend more than I did.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Young Piper (304)	2005-02-22		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

I bought a tin of Easy Times based on the above review. It is not too Latakia laden! A little Red virginia thrown in. I mostly taste the exquisite fire cured burley to be honest which is rather potent in the nicotine department. Like the tin artwork shows, maybe you should smoke this blend doing something safe. Like playing checkers. Tin aroma is pure latakia, so it scared me at first but alas Easy Times is easy going....

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Ivanhoe (36)	2004-08-06		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

I have smoked several of the C&D bulk burleys and enjoy all of them. This C&D burley is no exception. It is one of my favorites. One difference between this and the bulk burleys is that the physical characteristics of the tobacco look more consistent. The blend is cut in a fine ribbon with little dust or sticks.

It is packed (very!) tightly into a small tin and the moisture level is on the dry side - perfect for smoking - when it is opened. The taste is of high-quality burley, rounded out and mellowed by the added latakia and Virginia. It tastes slightly musty, rather than sweet, with a slightly bitter burley edge that gets stronger later in the bowl. It is very satisfying, with a taste that does not get tiresome for me and with a moderate-to-strong nicotine load.

The only reason I gave this three stars instead of four is that it is substantially more expensive than the C&D bulk blends that are comparable to this one. I definitely will try this one again; my tin disappeared quickly.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	OhioTony76 (59)	2019-04-10		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Strong

I really like C&D Kentucky. This is a basic blend of loose tobacco, but the usage of the KY really sets this apart from the common C&D bulk stuff. Comes pretty dry and ready to smoke like normal. It had a substantial mouth feel, but doesn’t get harsh. Starts sweet and smokey but finishes more savory. Almost salty. Burns pretty cool and doesn’t muddle after half a bowl like some cheaper bulks. Medium plus nic hit, but still could be an all day smoke. Also, I like the classic tin art. 2 1/2 stars. Worth a try.

Age When Smoked: 1 year

Similar Blends: Cornell & Diehl - Big n' Burley, Cornell & Diehl - Golden Ash.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	King Weed (228)	2019-03-23		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

During our 2017 NASPC show, a man wheeled a cart over to my table bearing a huge, lidded plastic tub loaded down to the brim with various and sundry pipe weed blends from the last twenty-odd years and we came to terms. Older on the bottom and newer on the top, I found two tins of this blend just below halfway. They were an earlier version with brass bottoms and a circular picture label on the lid and bore tinning dates in August of 2003; making that wonderful twenty year old burley now thirty-six years old. The tin presentation is of a relatively uniform medium tan tobacco blend in a broad ribbon cut with pieces of some broken flake mixed in. The tin aroma tells you that Latakia is present, but, it also tells you something else. Unlike most other light Englishes, one gets to savor a moderately strong aroma of Red Virginia and Kentucky Burley. My tin was relatively dry on opening and made me wonder just how fine was that tin aroma when this blend was freshly tinned? I remember this blend coming onto the market but, unfortunately, did not smoke it back then when freshly tinned. Speaking of smoking, this blend smokes fairly consistently from pipe to pipe and seems to prefer taller and narrower chambers. Every bowl I have smoked has progressed down the same line of development: top third magnificent and four stars, middle third some what toned down and sagging a little and the bottom third coming back to life in a new and surprising profile. The Latakia now gone, the other two tobaccos get together in a new way and provide a Burley/Virginia smoke of major proportions that is, in essence, four stars in it's own right. Off hand, I can't think of another blend that smokes quite like C&D's Easy Times and recommend it highly with four stars. I only hope some of you can find these pre-2012 tins so you, too, can enjoy this strange, but magnificent, blend.

Pipe Used: Large Charatan Freehand Relief 1/2 bent billiard

Age When Smoked: sixteen years old

Purchased From: buyout of another smoker

Similar Blends: I agree with some other reviewers, it's like a version of C&D's Burley Flake #4 with less strength in both the Latakia and the burley components..

1 person found this review helpful.

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	wintermute (90)	2017-07-24		Very Mild	None Detected	Very Mild	Tolerable

This tobacco is perfect for a Summer day. It is light and balanced. No one tobacco dominates and the taste is a combination of a little sweet and a little smoke. The room aroma is of a fire fueled by pine or balsam. There are some dark notes, but they are few and far between. The flavor stays the same from first light to last puff. There is no tongue bite and the smoke is plentiful without being too rich. This really would be the perfect tobacco to smoke while playing checkers because it is a nice flavor, but you will not need to give it your full attention. I also think this would be a good introduction to those curious to try a blend with Latakia. For the veteran smoker, this blend will provide a nice and easy smoke for sitting on the porch with a fruity Ale or even sweet tea. The tin I got was a little dry so some rehydration may be in order. Oh, and the nicotine hit is mild. The ash burns down to a fine gray. Unless those around you like the smell of traditional tobacco, this will not win you any admirers, however.

Pipe Used: MM Legend

Age When Smoked: 1 year

Purchased From: Local tobacconist

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2013-12-07		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

A well rounded smoke that you'll be sure to come back to. The latakia is pretty distant but fills out the taste nicely. Enough layers to keep your tastebuds interested.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	CoolPilot (69)	2013-08-13		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Very good but... 1) the content of my tin was too dry, although I must say it burns out just perfectly.. so maybe it was intentional. 2) latakia is really just an idea here.. Wonderful and rich smoke to me, lovely. Reminds me CD Brian Fox, a lot, must be the same burley . Will buy again.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	robinbj (11)	2012-05-28		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I did enjoy this, I felt it was similar to Sunday Picnic in its basic form, but a slightly different character. Either that or my pipe was heavily ghosting the Sunday Picnic.

It was a most enjoyable smoke, the smoke was a bit nippy at the tounge, and was much warmer (temp.) than Sunday. No real flavor popped out, it was a nice afternoon smoke while walking along the hudson. Temp 80deg at 78% hum. Felt like 90 at 90%......

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-02-04		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

I really like some of C&D's blends. Easy Times is no exception!

In the tin, this tobacco has a dark appearance (medium brown and black). It smells like dark chocolate of all things! This is not a flavoring, but a product of the burley, virginia, and latakia aromas.

Easy Times packs easily into any size bowl. It does not light easily! I think this may be the fault of the cut, as the strands of medium-brown tobacco are somewhat thick. They actually unfurl and try to "crawl" out of the bowl when lit! It's actually very entertaining at first, but becomes somewhat frustrating after you've tamped it a million times. It burns to a mottled, dark-gray ash.

This is one strong tobacco! There is nothing subtle here. The virginia and burley play nicely together, providing a sweet, hayish flavor. The latakia moves in and out, adding a grilled-steak flavor. The aroma is pure tobacco.

If this were a beverage, it would be Jack Daniel's. Not the best out there, but a good, strong, satisfying drink nonetheless. Recommended.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-11-30		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

A stunning blend...Craig at his very best. I aged this tin for over 3 years before giving it a try. It was worth it. I'm not usually a lover of American English blends, by that I mean one containing both burley and latakia. But this one may cause me to re-evaluate that position.

The sweetness leads the way, but unlike a straight Virginia there's substantial body and smoothness with an additional smokey quality. Quite a feat, really. As others have said, smoke it slowly and you'll be rewarded with some wonderful flavors. The burn is effortless and without any tongue-bite whatsoever.

I wonder if the Kentucky burley is the same one used in Pease's Cumberland.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-01-18		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a decent, smokable American classic blend that packs easy, smokes cool and burns clean. It has a decent taste as you would expect from this type of tobacco. There isn't anything that stands out about this blend as being outstanding or bad. It's just a good smoke and does what it is intended to do. Bite potential seemed to be minimal when smoked properly.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	SmokeKing David (134)	2008-12-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

A worthy English, if you like burley in your English blends. I sometimes do, so this was a nice blend for me. It has a bit of natural sweetness. The burning qualities of this tobacco are good, too.

It just wasn't quite rich enough to earn a top rating; so while it doesn't satisfy as a evening smoke, it fits as a morning or afternoon blend.

Govern Yourself Accordingly

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-01-13		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I can only repeat the many positive things noted in previous reviews, so I won't bother. Suffice to say this stuff is heaven for the lover of American classic blends. Delicious.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Group 4 (8)	2006-10-09		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Now here's a straighforward and satisfying burley blend. There's latakia in it but it's used more for background flavor and only becomes prominent at beginning of the bowl and during relights. As the tobacco burns the latakia recedes and the nutty roundness of the Kentucky burley becomes dominant. Easy Times is an apt name for this blend because it demands so little on your part, both in preparation and during smoking. And like Martha Stewart would say..."that's a good thing."

ET seems to gather a little strength through the bowl but it's not dramatic; it holds up a medium-bodied front throughout. It burns coooly and produces little moisture.

I'm smoking this in a smaller (Group3-4) pipe and as the last bowl of the evening, it seems like a good cap to a day of fuller latakia-heavy blends. I keep on passing my nose over the bowl while it burns because it has such an appealing aroma, smooth, not acidic or ashy. I could easily see myself smoking this more often, especially as a change of pace, or when I'm not quite sure what I want.

Addendum 10/9/06: I really missed the boat here, not mentioning the red Virginia in this blend. It's really apparent when first lighting-up but also plays genially with the burley and latakia. Still liking this stuff.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-05-06		Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Great stuff. Its like grandpas blend. Latakia is extremely light, The burleys and Virginia run the show. Nutty, just enought sweet to balance the blend. STRONG!.....A Med to larg bowl will bowl you over. I just got a freehand cob from Frenchy, and its my Easy Times, Junkyard dog pipe. A definate doer- But give it some respect.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-12-31		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I generally smoke English/Balkan blends or Virginias of character and strength. When I ordered my sample pack, I thought I'd give this a try - at least is did not have any Cavendish in it... This has been a pleasant surprise. There are no pretenses of sophistication here but a clean, well burning roustabout of a blend that truly should be enjoyed in a cob - maybe even sitting on a cracker barrel in a general store. Now I know why the guys on the tin label are smiling. Wish I'd known about this one sooner as I see it disappearing faster than some of the others in my order. The nutty burley is sweetened by the virginia and the latakia gives an otherwise non-extraordinary blend a rogue character that plays with the senses. Is it truly great? I think not, but still a worthwhile change of pace as a lighthearted character on a stage where others occupy a more central role. Will I buy more? You never can tell.......... OK, it did not take much time and thought because I've obtained more of this stuff. It kinda grows on me.

Meerschaum Man Smoking an Altinok Canadian Smooth

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-12-03		Mild	None Detected	Overwhelming	Tolerable

Cornell & Diehl's Easy Times is mostly made up of cheap red Virginia. There is a touch of burley and pinch of Latakia. The other thing that I found as I pulled the tobacco from the tin was a long white hair. I wonder who was blending this stuff the day that their hair fell into the batter. Easy Times is so foul and so bloody disgusting that I probably should have put the aged hair in my bowl--it certainly would not have hurt. This weed smoked so harsh that it made me choke and cough until I felt ill. That is curious because it is an otherwise mild tobacco if the nose remains uninvolved. Stay away from this rubbish as it is truly revolting low-quality tobacco.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-10-19		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This blend has a darker mottled appearance in the tin, with nothing really bright. Typical, in my experience, C&D cut tobacco consisting of very broad cut ribbon with lots of loose large pieces, and chunks. This no doubt contributes to the coolness of the smoke.

Have smoked a 2 oz. tin of this in various pipes, and it smokes well in everything I have tried it in, although I prefer it in larger bores for the increased taste. Smokes cool, with no bite in everything.

I find this to be a very flavorful blend, and to me the Va. is what stands out in flavor, with the burley providing a solid fullness. The latakia provides a distant smokey background, and is definitely in the background on this one.

This could well be an all day smoker, and I will keep some on hand.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-08-11		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I am very picky about a med/mild Latakia blends and this one is subtle but very flavorful and unique with the wonderfully different aged, cured, Burley. Every time I smoke this it gives me a new surprise, a new hint of something else that it has to offer I did not catch, or notice, the last time. A lot of fun.

It burns like a dream, a mark of C&D bends I think, and only needs light tamping, again I think common of C&D blends. How one blends something that is both sweet and has the flavor of a clean tobacco all at the same time just baffles me, but I am not going to complain. The sweetness is not syrupy or even prevalent over the tobacco flavor in the blend like a more heavily Burley blend. I think it is as much from the Va? than from the Burley. Though there is a velvety smoothness that I am sure comes from the aged fire cured KY Burley. There is body here from the Latakia a ?different? body, more on the rear of the palate, not as heavy, a very refreshing surprise. The Va? and Latakia in this blend are not as ?smoky? as one would think, being predominant, but there is a woodsy quality halfway to the end of the bowl, but you have to wait for it and it &, again, it does not hit you over the head any more does the nutty quality, that age makes a lovely difference.

This is a beautiful, well-balanced, blend that goes well in a large pipe. If for nothing else you must smoke it for the chance to taste that aged KY Burley, it really gets you early on in the bowl and is delicious.

I had no trouble lighting it, keeping it lit, smoking it to the bottom, worrying about moisture, and the room note was not unpleasant, as I was told. I usually smoke very bold blends, this was a much appreciated wonderful change. An outstanding smoke for breaking in a new pipe, I would like to add. Thank you Frenchy for you kind large sample. (I am gonna? have to stop saying I am not a fan of Burley? this is getting sad.) Namaste?

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	Mr. Dottle (162)	2005-07-18		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is another of the Americanized English blends in the C&D arsenal. The burley is up front with the Latakia on its heels. The VA peeks out from the background. The Latakia seemed more pronounced in Easy Times than in other of C&D?s American English blends I have smoked but maybe that?s just my palate. Because of this, ET would not be an all day smoke for me; I would find it better suited for the cooler months.

A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.

I rate this tobacco 8.6 out of 10.

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	Spike (296)	2005-06-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Too much Latakia to be a favorite or an all-day smoke for me. The Latakia is a very fine leaf indeed. Very different from the usual English blends. The Burley is perhaps what makes Easy Times unique. And yes it is strong, so be forewarned if you can't tolerate much nicotene. Very smooth and enjoyable.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-06-09		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I had never tried a good Burley blend. I had the "burley, drugstore blend mentality". As per the recommendation from fellow reviewers, I have now tried about three excellent Burley blends. I also live where it gets very hot and humid in the summer months, and a lighter blend is quite refreshing. Cornell and Diehl has hit a home run with Easy Times. It is a nice looking ribbon cut in the tin. This blend packs and burns great in anything but I find I prefer it in medium to large bowl pipes. It is Mahogany and red in the tin and smells wonderful. The Virginia lends a slight sweetness while the Latakia and Burley produce a smooth creamy smokiness that is truly enjoyable. This blend will not bite or burn hot as long as you are careful. 4 out of 4 on this one and I cant wait to try more Burley!!!

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	RCUSElder (244)	2005-06-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Apearance and Tin Aroma: Mostly mohagany to red leaf. Specks of darker leaf here and there. Smellss like delicious red VA with a good amount of the burley aroma also evident.

Packing and Lighting: both were easy with the moisture perfect out of the tin. 2-3 lights max.

Initial Flavor: sweet, red VA, but also smoky from the Kentucky and Latakia.

Mid-bowl: This is a VA/Burley lovers delight. I love the wonderful interplay between the leaves. Very robust in flavor with the latakia and kentucky working as a charmed condiments.

Bottom of Bowl: A surprising build up of strength. Nicotine quantity surprised me a few times. Burns to a dry mottled ash.

Overall: While this is a change of pace blend for me, it is a delicious, high quality offering for the VA/burley lover. The complexity is amazing from the seemingly simple individual elements. The aftertaste is spectacular as well, with ocassional bursts of sweetness as your saliva breaks down the residue left in your mouth. I will definitely keep a few tins of this blend around. You do not have to worry about tongue-bite either with this blend as it offers plenty of flavor at slow to medium puffing. This blend worked best for me in big pipes, group 5 and bigger. Thanks again C&D!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-05-18		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Black Seamus review is spot on. Every time I try a C&D blend maestroed by Bob Runowski, it is simply supurb!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-05-05		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Another home run from Bob Runowski and C&D!

I should start by saying that I'm a big fan of heavy Latakia and Balkan blends. Usually, the stouter, the better. C&D Pirate Kake and GL Pease Odyssey are among my favorites, for example.

It gets pretty warm in Texas for a goodly part of the year, though, and sometimes the palate wants something lighter. Burley is my choice, as it is the choice of many warm-weather smokers. In looking for the perfect Burley blend, one is naturally drawn to the American/English blends that C&D have become so known for.

I have smoked 8 or 9 tins of Easy Times now, and it still has the ability to be somewhat surprising to me. Yes, Burley is a major player here, but the Red Virginia sweetness plays well with the leathery Latakia, both weaving in and out of the nutty bitterness that the Burley provides. The flavor is reminicent of GL Pease Cumberland with a Latakia kick.

Easy Times can be rather picky about the pipe it likes, so trying it in a number of pipes can be a rewarding experience.

Packing is also important with this blend. It has the tendency to burn too hot if not packed correctly, so I suggest the Franck method of packing to get all that this one has to offer.

The high amount of Red Virginia in this blend also makes it a prime candidate for aging. I have found that even six month makes a big difference.

The only thing keeping this from being a superb all-day smoke is the price. In this class I would recommend another C&D/Runowski effort, Morley's Best.

Highly recommended for the Burley lover. Recommended for the English smoker for a change of pace.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-01-23		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Easy Times is a mixture that Bob Runowski created for the purpose of an all day smoke. Such things are hard to come by, it seems to me, but Easy Times is a great example of an "all-day" smoke. The latakia plays a supporting role in this blend. Therefore, the latakiaholics will no doubt find this lacking as the latakias are gently measured so as to be condimental. I cannot for the life of me understand why a person would want to smoke blends over-laden with condiments (like latakia) any more than I could understand why a person submerges their french fries with ketchup. This mixture majors in wonderfully rich burlies and semi-sweet virginias. It is a delight to smoke. I smoked more of this tobacoo in 2003 than all but three others in my TAD cabinet. I love this stuff. Unless you love ketchup dipped in french fries, you will as well.

Highest rec's on this one.

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	JaWiBr (562)	2022-12-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Tin note of smoky, mild barbeque and mildly tangy fruit. Tobacco is rough cut, with brown, dark brown and black. Tobacco is on the dry side, no prep needed. Burns moderate with few relights. The strength is medium to strong and nic is Medium. No favoring detected. Taste is medium to full and consistent, with notes of very woody, very spicy, dry earth, musty leather, mild fermented dark fruit, mild spices, mildly smoky, mild lemon grass, bitter cigar, a sweet nutty background note, and a very peppery retro. Kentucky is leading with Burley supporting more than the Virginias. Latakia is dancing somewhere in the background. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is great.

Pipe Used: Wally Frank Limited White Bar Sandblast 128

Age When Smoked: 6 years

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	Kilmarnock Piper (251)	2022-10-31		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I was always a careful jar-labeler, and care about the "vintage" of my pipe tobaccos, so I can tell you that my sample of this was tinned in April of 2005, and opened by me in June of 2016, 6-6-16 to be exact; kinda scary, 666 and all that. Must not have impressed me too much back then, and I'm mainly a Virginia smoker, but one who will try anything.

Revisited it in the last couple days, and I absolutely love it! Strange that it is called Easy Times, because the dark-fired Kentucky gives it a bit of a punch, but what a nice melding of flavors from that 11 years in the tin and 6 years in the (only recently opened) jar! Sure, another reviewer likened it to ugly pencil shavings, and it has a strange, fluffy texture, but it turns out to be a great burner, and I really like an "English" with the inclusion of that Kentucky, and this is that "famed 20 year old Kentucky stock' mentioned in the blend description.

I don't have a new tin to compare it to, but if you try it and like it, buy a couple tins to cellar, because it ages well.

Age When Smoked: 17 years

Purchased From: Ebay

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	pipesnuffscience (10)	2022-01-25		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

A nutty tobacco. For my taste, red virginia and kentucky are the flagships of this tobacco. Latakia provides an incense complement, which helps to enhance the sweetness of virginia. Kentucky is full-bodied, providing a very pleasant buttery smoke. I confess that I had trouble understanding this tobacco in the first 4 bowls. It was difficult to unravel it, especially in terms of burning. It has a fast burn, therefore demanding greater compaction in the oven (this is the secret). Smoke in a big oven and you will have a better experience. Nicotine, however, is moderate to high, so this strategy is not recommended for smokers who are sensitive to nic-hits. An original, unique tobacco that requires patience to be understood and appreciated. Note 4.

- Germano @pipesnuffscience

Pipe Used: Many pipes (I suggest large bowl pipes)

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: 4noggins

Similar Blends: I have not found any other tobacco similar to it. It is a very creative blend from CD. Well done, Craig..

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	JJ Sir Emmitt (40)	2021-07-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

I typically do not like classic English or bulkan blends, they just seems bowling to me, but there is something about the American English blends that just tickle my fancy. This blend does that in spades. The fist thing that sticks out to me about Easy Times is how perfectly this is blended. It has the perfect amount of eash ingredient making this a wonderfuly harmonious blend with each component complimenting each other. It's smooth and easy with some edges of excitement and nuances. Not to get too poetic about a tobacco blend. But I think this tobacco really tells the story of the 2 old gents on the tin. It's smooth and easy like sharing a drink and smoke with a old friend, but at the same time posesing the zest, strength and character of conversation and story telling. Boasting flavors of wood, spice, zest, bitterness, smokie was, and a bit of mustiness. It is a smooth easy smoke but does not lack any character. It needs no attention. Lights easy and burns all the way down, with no moisture. Easy peasy. I hope to never be with out this blend. Absolutely marvelous. Give a sneaky little nic hit as well as a added bonus.

Similar Blends: Big n Burley..

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	StimeyStrongwater (10)	2021-06-29		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This is a very enjoyable blend with an earthy woody burley base, dark stewed fruit red Virginia, savory and sometimes spicy kentucky and smoky, woody latakia. This is a smoke that I rather enjoy and I find myself drawn to it when I want a nore noticable red Virginia flavor. I am partial to burley based latakia blends and this is my preference when red Virginia is in order. Love it in a Dublin.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: 1 year

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