Tobaccos Cornell & Diehl - Mississippi Mud

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2013-12-11		Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

First of all, may you all forgive my poor english as I'm french (no one's perfect uh?! ;) ). As I discovered the Cajun culture, I started to wander among all Louisiana/Bayou/Mississippi related tobaccos with this one. Definitly spicy, close to red chilli, almost like cajun food itself (think of jambalaya) with a smoked-meat taste to go along. Came quite moist out of the tin but burned fine to the end and as others mentionned earlier NO TONGUE BITE at all, even when pushed, only this peppery (almost salty in this blend) taste typical from Perique. Just missing a glass of Old New Orleans Spiced Cajun Rum to go along and you're definitly there! Smoked while listening to Charley Patton's blues. Perfect naming for this blend either the way it looks or tastes. Made me think of Dunhill's Nightcap but lighter on Latakia and heavier on Perique. A Must Try for me! 4 stars undoubtedly!

Pipe Used: french briar

Age When Smoked: fresh tin (2013)

Purchased From: cup o joe's

31 people found this review helpful.

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	JimInks (3022)	2015-01-27		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

The Cyprian Latakia is smoky, woodsy, earthy, musty, and a little sweet as it dominates the experience. The earthy perique is a mild addition, being more dried fruit-like (raisins, plums and figs) than peppery. The unsweetened black cavendish is brown sugar sweet as it rounds off potential rough edges as well as taming the strength of the Latakia to a fair extent. The strength and taste levels are medium. The nic-hit is barely at the center of mild to medium. No bite, no harshness, though it does have a few minute rough edges. Burns clean and cool at a moderate rate, though I notice a dull spot or two at times after the half way point. Seems more flavorful at the start than the finish to a minor degree, though the overall taste is fairly consistent. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a mildly lingering after taste and room note. More of a two and a half star blend due to the drawbacks I noted.

-JimInks

26 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-02-02		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Very Full	Tolerable to Strong

What an outstanding Latakia blend...scrumptious! I haven't as yet finished the bowl but this stuff is easily judged with just one puff...it's that good. Since smoking the Balkan Sobranie OM & enjoying it to the max, I've been on a quest to find a good Latakia blend that can compete with the great Balkans & English mixtures from days gone by...something that takes me back...& this one works. When one considers smoking a subsequent bowl, that's a sign of excellence. This & Old Dublin are the only Latakia tobaccos I use today. MM is a black/very dark, oily looking, ready rubbed blend. Tin note is similar to SPC's Plum Pudding...leathery, hickory smoked bacon, earthy, muddy, musty like an old horse blanket, smoky, sour & fermenty with a noticeable Latakia presence & the blend melds together well after one third of the bowl has burned off. MM is not nearly as wimpy as Penzance, Plum Puddings, etc. Mississippi Mud... what a befitting name!

The tin art is beautiful... incredibly nostalgic & takes me back to the reading of Mark Twain novels. If you're looking for an outstanding Latakia blend that is unique in flavor and reminiscent of the finer English/Balkan blends from yesteryear, look no further. I liked this better than Nightcap, Artisan's Blend, Wilderness, Tree Mixture, Britt's Balkan, White Knight, Balkan Sasieni, Penzance, Westminster & all the "Plum Puddings," ever produced etc., to name a few. This positively has a much better flavor, depth & more strength than most English/Balkan mixtures on the market today... IMO, of course. This produces tons of rich, creamy smoky flavor with "respectable" Vitamin N content & has an excellent burn rate. The aftertaste isn't all that intrusive but hangs on the palate for quite a while.

NOTE: No flavoring detected? Here's my take on that! All three of the ingredients in this blend have been treated via imparted flavoring or casing. Cavendish has always been produced with some sort of casing from the onset to give it a smoother, milder taste with less bite. Initially, with sugared water & or Rum. Nowadays with the use of various spirits or some tasty liqueur. It is not a type of tobacco but a VA or Burley that has been cased in some type of flavoring... named after the man, Cavendish, an Englishman if I'm not mistaken, who initiated the process. Also, the flavoring in Perique is imparted while the tobacco is under pressure in used rum casks. Does Latakia taste like it hasn't been treated with a smoky essence? If one had never smoked Latakia, he/she probably couldn't even identify it as tobacco... I know I couldn't. My compliments to the reviewers who understood this aspect & got it right.

For me, this definitely ranks among the top in this genre without question. I'm approaching mid-bowl now & this biteless mixture is morphing into a sweeter, softer, milder smoke that is very tasty and bathes the palate in total bliss. One can get caught up in the smoke. I received subtle nuances of The Balkan Sobranie, MM 965 & Aperitif in the smoke. It's an incredible blending accomplishment from Craig Tarler at Cornell & Diehl. I will highly recommend this blend without reservation.

I find no need in finishing the bowl before completing this review since it just keeps getting better. I sense that the "grand finally" will be awesome...& it was! The quality of this blend is truly admirable. I have finally found a Latakia blend that ranks number one in my rotation for this genre of blends & enthralls me almost as much as the Balkan Sobranie Original Mixture. I also contend that if one were to add the right proportions of SG FVF, a tad of Yenidje & a very minute amount of Coumarin or pure vanilla flavoring, he'd be even closer to the famed BSOM. I will be scooping up more Mississippi Mud & cellaring plenty for future, contemplative, celestial moments.

I doubt I'll ever sample another Latakia blend as it would only detract me from the alluring qualities of this masterpiece. Therefore, IMHO, Mississippi Mud merits four stars plus!!! Destined to become a classic. Join me at my campfire on the riverbank for a mud pie... down by the log where the catfish bite. We'll drink from the still by the pale moonlight & smoke a little mud from a corn cob pipe. Try it! You'll like it... sampled in a 2S Dunhill & a size 2 Stanwell.

Pipe Used: Dunhill 2S

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & cigars

Similar Blends: Some of the better Balkan/English blends..

24 people found this review helpful.

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	Sparks (7)	2009-10-06		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Strong

What can I say? This is my #2 favorite tobacco. I tried this one on a whim when I friend came into the B&M with a tin of this.

As another reviewer said, it is a bit scary in the tin, both in smell and even look. All black, with some very dark brown bits from the Unflavored Black Cavendish.

Anyone that says Unflavored Black Cavendish doesn't have flavor is full of poop. It is rich and smooth, a bit cigarish. The combination of this with Latakia is just phenomenal. The two in these proportions just play off of each other so well. I don't notice the Perique per-say, but I'm sure it it doing wonderful things to this blend.

Overall, I absolutely love this blend. It is smooth, creamy and rich. I get hints of chocolate and coffee when I smoke it, and I love it in the morning with a nice strong cup of joe. 4 stars all day long.

16 people found this review helpful.

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	captnmojo (10)	2014-06-18		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Just what the name implies...MUD! Perique, Latakia, and unsweetened black cavendish. All these tobaccos scream earthy, muddy, sweet wood notes. The Latakia brings smokiness, and the perique brings that mossy earthiness. The kicker is the sweetness from the Cavendish which brings balance to the different tobacco's. All in all another great blend from C&D and something maby to strong for some but great on a warm spring/summer evening after a great BBQ!

Pipe Used: Brigham Voyageur

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

12 people found this review helpful.

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	Gentleman Zombie (729)	2013-10-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

I love Latakia and Perique so it has to be the Black Cavendish that puts me off this blend. I've had this tin for almost a year and I can't bring myself to finish it. Maybe one day I will...maybe.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2004-08-28		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

I actually rather enjoyed Mississippi Mud with its stronger Latakia and Perique presence. I can see where this blend might be enjoyed as an occasional smoke or a blend to enjoy all day. Although a solid medium in strength and flavor, it does not wear out the palate. Just a great old English style blend with extras. What I call a blue collar smoke.

9 people found this review helpful.

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	Kyrob (41)	2015-01-27		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

Opening a 4 year old tin of Mississippi Mud I was greeted with dark charcoal black ribbons with some dark brown sprinkled throughout. It smelled of leather, vinegar, Ortho tobacco spray, and stewed prunes. The moisture level was about right. An unlit sip was smoky and lightly sour and the charring light was smoky and peppery. Overall there was a smoky Latakia taste over a steady sweetness. The taste of dark stewed fruit was there that at times was tangy like a blackberry cobbler. Other times it was peppery and made a nice contrast with the sweet and smoky. The smoke is very creamy and full of volume which adds to the experience. It was oily like a cigar, and sometimes it tasted like a cigar. This blend has a good nicotine hit to me. It had a short finish and a room note that was described to me as “yucky” though I rather enjoyed the smell. Sometimes I hate Mississippi Mud; sometimes I crave the stuff, so it’s hard for me to pin down what I enjoy about this blend. I’d recommend this to Latakia and/or Perique lovers looking for something different.

Age When Smoked: 4 Years

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2013-11-23		Medium to Strong	Strong	Extra Full	Very Strong

Taste is subjective. That said, Mississippi Mud is my favorite pre-blended tobacco ever. I do not have subtle sensibilities. I love super spicy food, Lagavulin Scotch and the Mud. This blend is not subtle, it is not complex. Mississippi Mud is a simple blast of spicy, robust flavor that stings the eyes and I can smoke bowl after bowl of it. Not for everyone, but if what I describe is to your liking, this is an incredible option. I run it through my meerschaum bowl Kirsten pipe, because no tobacco on earth can burn too hot in that thing. I chug the "Mud" like a freight train in utter delight. C&D is like the Dogfish Head Brewery of tobacco and they are my faves because of it. They try new things, they experiment and that is to their credit and very fun. I am actually inquiring that they blend me something with a nuclear powered punch of latakia and perique with just a dash of something thrown in to tie it together. I will let you know! I hope this review was helpful to you. Cheers!

8 people found this review helpful.

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	zulujerk (146)	2012-08-15		Medium	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Well, a favorite old smoke shop of mine traded hands, and what was left of the tobacco tins have gradually disappeared over the years. I don't know who's been buying them, but this tin was one of the few remaining. Dated 2004, it had some 8 years on it when I picked it up, and the contents inside were bone dry, crispy enough to resist packing.

So I came up with the idea to douse the tobacco in Rum, but having none on hand I thought Vodka might be a better bet. And then I decided to go with simple water. I had a few prior smokes, and enjoyed every one, so why bother trying to change the formula?

To me, this is a Burley blend, and I suppose I'll attribute that to the Cavendish, though I know C&D has their Virginia Cavendish. But someone mentioned the Earthy taste, and I'll concur. It's not as strong as I imagined, even with the Perique. A step behind Nightcap in my estimation, and perhaps from all of those years on the shelf.

This is really a novelty blend of sorts. Of Latakia, Perique, and Cavendish, few are actually used as a base, and though Cavendish can be quite bland and weak, you'd never know it smoking Mississippi Mud.

It's a wonderful piece of work, with a fitting tin art to match. It conveys a feeling aptly estimating the essence of this blend--a dark, thick muddy silt of an experience, a fertile ground for ideas to germinate while puffing away. I don't believe there is a blending house out there willing to take such risks as C&D (though McClelland does a fine job), and Mississippi Mud is a singular example of that ethos. Well done.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Cumarinophil (108)	2015-01-19		Medium	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Mississippi Mud is one of my favorite tobaccos. Gravity fill an at least medium size bowl, give it one or two lights after appropriate drying time, pick up your tamper and forget the world around you. Effortless.

The balance of spiciness, smokiness and a remarkable sweetness is just right to my personal taste, occasionally accompanied by notes of leather, pepper and in the second half of the bowl some earthiness. I find it smooth, creamy and very reliable every time of the year, but never boring or one-dimensional.

I even tried meerschaum and charcoal filters on it and it’s got enough taste to cut though, maybe just a tad more subtle, nevertheless enjoyable.

Mississippi Mud, together with SG Squadron Leader and MB HH Vintage Syrian are not the same, of course, but complete my rotation of medium strength, high quality Latakia blends. (Momentary) satisfaction is a pretty high goal achieved in an endless hustle to find the perfect blend in a pipe smoker’s being.

Pipe Used: Several briars incl. some filter pipes

6 people found this review helpful.

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	serif365 (21)	2014-10-04		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

I received a couple of tins of Mississippi Mud yesterday, a two-ounce to try and an eight-ounce to cellar. After two bowls I have the following to report:

On opening the can the tin note was earthy and a little sour. The loose, large pieces of tobacco were moist and spongy to the touch but the overall presentation was inviting. I aired a portion out for about 20 minutes and loaded up a small Turkish meer favorite of mine and set match to bowl. Two puffs and the ember died. I tamped and fired again, this time the light held and I was welcomed to a beautiful cloud of dense smoke and a flavor rush that was anticipated but unexpected none-the-less. The Latakia lent its creamy smokiness, the Perique tickled my fancy and the Cavendish sweetened the pot!!! The flavors round-robin'd throughout the bowl and I was too soon through the pack. The second bowl this morning was just as good if not better. I am absolutely sure MS Mud will become a regular member of my growing rotation.

Pipe Used: new MM Legend cob, small Turkish meerschaum

Age When Smoked: new out of the tin

Purchased From: Pipes and Cigars

Similar Blends: FMOTB, H&H Cerberus.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	LightMyBriar (17)	2014-12-02		Mild	None Detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Tolerable

I hate to say it, but I absolutely hate this tobacco. I love Latakia, I love Perique, and black cavendish is okay...but for some reason this blend of these ingredients actually gags me. It's as if I'm puffing on second-hand smoke through a dirty sock in a humid room.

It might be best described as a weak and washed out Dunhill 965.

I think it may just be a high amount of black cavendish. It washes out the body of the smoke and makes a mouthful of staleness that I just can't convince myself to like, even after smoking nearly a whole tin. I tried to like it, I really did! But I just can't.

Is it crap? No. Is it for me? Absolutely not.

Pipe Used: Paul's Pipes Castle, Chacom Maya, Peterson Barrel

Purchased From: Pipesandcigars.com

Similar Blends: Dunhill 965.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	hypno (2)	2013-11-16		Medium	None Detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Very Strong

A lot of smoke and smoky taste, nothing else. No flavor, no zing, could be the Cavandash and lack of Virginia. One good thing, NO BITE. I finally mixed what was left of my 2 oz can with Mac Baron Plumcake. Good mixer, really wakes up the Plumcake.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Jevverrett (104)	2017-10-22		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Another one of the new blends that came in at the shop.

This one was a bit more in my wheelhouse. Dark chocolate ribbons with some huge pieces mixed in. Earthy, leather, spice and dark fruity sweetness. It is a good straightforward English blend that is cav based. It packs, lights and smokes well. Has a nice solid nic content to it as well. It comes on strong in the beginning and settles in around the halfway mark in a group 3 pipe. Needs a few relights, but most do. Smokes clean and dry, with a nice sweet after taste.

I’m not sure if it was the change in weather that made this shine, but I don’t think so. It’s a good simple English that I smoked the life out of. I killed a tin in two days and will be buying more for future enjoyment.

Pipe Used: Milano basket billiard

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Whitfield tobacco

4 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2076)	2017-07-26		Medium	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

Cornell & Diehl - Mississippi Mud.

I really like this, it ticks many boxes for my requirements. I'd guess it's just soft enough to please some aro' fans, yet has enough fervour for English fans.

In the tin there's a virtually black mixture that's just coarse enough to warrant being called Coarse Cut, but not that much coarser than many ribbon blends. It's a touch too moist, but not worth stressing about.

The smoke has a great flavour! Of the constituents the Perique is definitely the lightest, the Cav' and Lat' easily bully it out of the way. They make for a sweet, smoky, experience. Quite a straightforward flavour, but a satisfying smoke. It has a good burn, delivering a thick, bite free smoke.

For once I'll go lower than the majority on nicotine: medium. And I like the room-note: heavy, but pleasant.

Easy to rate. Highly recommended:

Four stars.

Pipe Used: BBB Sprint

Age When Smoked: Two months

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Miyanovich (13)	2010-07-12		Strong	Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

"SIIIIIMMMMBAAAAAAH!!!!"

(I have no idea what that means, but that's how it feels).

Another no horsesh*t, straight to the big-boy parlor blend for Mr. Tarler. These full-on dark blends are not for the "keep my $700 freehand polished like a billiard ball, no, don't touch it, don't even look at my pipe!" crowd, nor the "uncomplicated means unsophisticated" group.

Yeah, there's a little of this, and a little of that here, but it's pretty much one big, toasty POW!

That is my word for The Mud, "Toasty". It tastes toasty. The tin note has a lot of wang from the Perique, almost offputting. There are some bitters that cut through in the taste, not sure where from, perhaps from Lord Cavendish? Those bitters are what keeps The Mud from having any rounding to the taste.

The heavy Latakia-bomb blends that I like are all "smokey". The Mud is toasty. The L-bomb blends manage to have a small roundness in places. Not with The Mud - it's just a straight drive to Toasty Town.

Strong tobacco, proceed with caution.

For me, Cap'n Earle's Ten Russians is the dark blend constant. But having The Mud in the rotation, as a reliever, is a nice change of pace. It's exciting.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-11-16		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Strong

This blend is one that can only be appreciated by the smoker. The room note is strong enough to scare my kids into doing chores. The blend has a nice tin note of fermented fruit and smoky wood, but that is not the smell that comes out of the pipe. I like the cut, it is very fine and almost coffee ground in consistency. It provides a very cool smoke that lasts and lasts. It would be good cake builder in a new pipe as long as you like large amounts of Latakia and Perique. The black Cavendish is second to none, it is not the usual heavily topped weed, but more a rich undertone that balances the Latakia masterfully. This blend is an experience any lover of Latakia and Perique should try.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	HabaneroHardy (395)	2017-12-26		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Unnoticeable

Being the end of the year, I decided to open up a tin that I have had since around 2004. 13 years, how time flies. It has a strong earthy smell and is jet black with specks of brown. Upon lighting up I can definitely detect the perique which seems to me to be the strongest taste of the tobacco. Smokes cool and tastes one dimensional which is not a bad thing. I have another tin dated 2009 that I will save for a rainy day.

Pipe Used: CHARATAN'S MAKE 281DC SPECIAL

Age When Smoked: 13 years

3 people found this review helpful.

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	gladi8tor96 (143)	2016-03-03		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Tolerable

I was gifted a generous amount of this tobacco from a friend. I received it in a bag. The smell from the bag was overpowering...lots of smokey campfire tones mixed with the sweet deep dark fermented fruit smell with lots of earth and yes, what some have called 'Mud'. The tobacco is extremely dark to black ribbons that have the perfect amount of moisture. From the smell and look of the tobacco, I can tell this is going to be a powerful, rich, and strong smoke.

Packs very easily into any of the different pipes I've smoked it in. Lights easily and remains so as long as you mind it (tamping).

The smoke is rich and full of flavor. Lots of latakia flavor, campfire, smokey wood, a few floral tones though lightly done, mixed with the deep rich flavor of the perique. Lots of earth tones mixed into the flavor with just a hint of spice. The smoke is very clearly mostly latakia and perique. The black cavendish seems to provide a slightly sweet backdrop...a canvas upon which these other two tobaccos intermingle and dance upon ones nose and tongue. Wonderfully rich and heavy smoke. There is a bit of a kick to it but not as much as one would anticipate. I find the flavor to be invigorating but not complicated. I will be picking up a tin or two of this for sure.

Pipe Used: Cob, Billard, Hawk's Bill

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Gifted

Similar Blends: G. L. Pease - Gaslight (Old London Series), McClelland - Frog Morton on the Bayou (Craftsbury Series).

3 people found this review helpful.

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	TnRooster (15)	2014-06-10		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

"Someday, you will smoke latakias." - Benjamin Franklin

"Huh-uh, not this cowboy", I confidently said to myself while puffing some mild Virginias. Well, further down Tobacco Road, here I am, a bald-faced liar, desperately searching for my perfect latakia blend. Mississippi Mud has a lot to admire. Excellent latakia smokiness, sweetness, and the voodoo that perique do so well. Another plus is the tons of smoke it produces. (I lost my children momentarily while my head was encased in a dense fog of latakia and perique heavenlyness;Is that a word?.) It has been a bit of a pain to keep lit, but honestly, I never bother to dry it out. Definitely worth a try!

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Purchased From: PipesAndCigars.com

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-01-29		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Full	Strong

I've heard a lot about this blend, it seems to have a bit of a following. I can't for the life of me figure out why.

To my taste, the Black Cavendish just seems to clash with the Latakia.

Mississippi Mud brought about a first: My wife, who usually likes Latakia, asked me to dump the bowl at about the halfway mark the first time I smoked it around her.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Antonius Blok (190)	2021-04-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

This mixture is ​​quite unique to me, strange and familiar at the same time.

The opening of the tin is like one of those tricky riddles that make us smile when we realize the deception. Because when you uncover it and keep it at a short distance, the first thing that appears is the smell of ferment from the perique. If you asked me at that time about its composition, I would say that it is a va / per and yet, when introducing the nose in the tin, the smoky of the Latakia becomes very evident and predominant. At this point and to the same question I would answer that it is an English mixture.

After lighting the pipe and taking the first puffs, one discovers with surprise (in case he does not know its composition previously), that it is not one thing or the other, but that it is a different type of mixture. The absence of sweetness as it lacks virginias and orientals is striking, as is the slight salty aftertaste in the background. In general, Latakia smoky predominates, but depending on the puff you can notice more or less the fruity of the perique and often the two in conjunction. Provides a pleasant, relaxing and thoughtful smoke.

The humidity is correct to be able to load the tobacco and smoke it directly with very few re-ignitions and at the same time so that it can be kept well preserved until the tin is finished. However, a downside is that it often leaves more moisture in the pipe than average tobaccos, even when the tin is running out.

In my particular case, I like latakiado more with the addition of virginia and oriental, but this does not mean that I miss them when smoking Mississippi Mud because then it would stop being what it is: a different mixture. For this same reason I would recommend trying it and from there, you may discard it or it may stay with you. That already depends on the tastes of each one.

Pipe Used: Savinelli Tundra 111 Ex

Age When Smoked: 8 months

2 people found this review helpful.

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	LiterarySmoker (143)	2021-04-16		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Happy Friday and TGIF! I have a nice cup of Turkish coffee and some time to relax.

This is a bit of an odd blend for me. The tin is enticing with an image of someone playing a banjo looking across what I assume is the Mississippi River. Now as a banjo player that gives me hope. When you open the tin you will find a really coarse ribbon cut with some stems. The tobacco is almost completely black. The tin note smells of earthy, smokey Latakia and musty fruity Perique. This comes at a good moisture and packs and lights easily. Burns cool.

When you light this blend it is Latakia forward. The Latakia is creamy, earthy, smokey and woody. I think there is a fair amount of Perique in this blend and I can taste the dark fruit, and mustiness its also quite spicy on the retrohale. There is some Brown Cavendish which adds some smoothness and sweetness to the blend and rounds out some of the rough edges. It can tend to be a one note blend, the Latakia has to be around 60% of the blend.

The taste is a medium-full. The nature of Latakia fills your mouth in general. The strength is a medium-strong. The Perique always add some strength and I feel like it could be around 15% if not more. I do feel the nicotine at the back of my throat if I haven't eaten. This blend does well when the sun is down, the air is cool, and I have a strong coffee. I think this is a good blend, but not to my taste. I give this two stars.

Pipe Used: Peterson St Patty's Day 2021

Age When Smoked: 1 year

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Karam (59)	2020-04-04		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Strong

Opening the tin brought out a musty smell. The Latakia is clearly there, but not overpowering, the Perique is also there but somewhat hidden from me, and there was a third note that must be the Cavendish. Overall once the initial smell of the tin calms down I got a pretty unpleasant smell of pet droppings, and unfortunately this smell instantly coloured the tobacco in my mind. Any other time I've opened the tin, or even smelled the pipes it's been in I get this smell.

The tobacco was at perfect moisture, a tad on the wet side, but that's never a bad thing. Overall I like the C&D tins.

I've been smoking it for a week now, as I have an OCD to finish open tins, counter-intuitively the tins I like the least are the ones I smoke fastest, while whatever I really like I try to savour as much as possible so tins last much longer.

The predominant taste is of Latakia, but that might just be me, I'm going through a period of sensitivity to Latakia and feel that it overpowers everything. There's some sweetness here and there, and the Perique shows up only once every couple of puffs for my unrefined palate. The pity is that the stars don't align often while smoking it - because when the sweetness came up, along with the Perique the taste was wonderful, so overall my impression is that it's a mildish Latakia blend. It does coat the mouth though, and thankfully the...other smell does not translate a lot into the smoke. I have a feeling that while smoking Mississippi Mud I'm safe from muggers and robbers though.

I left the tin open on the balcony for three days, the other smell subsided quite a bit - but it is still there - and overall it has become more enjoyable. Still my impression is what it was at the start, that it is a mild Latakia blend. Interesting experiment perhaps, really makes me understand the purpose and value of orientals in combination with Latakia though so not all is lost.

I'll finish the tin, likely will donate some to a friend who also smokes a pipe if he's interested to try it, but won't miss it.

I won't be buying it again.

Age When Smoked: 3 months

Purchased From: Smoking pipes

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	rakntur (4)	2018-04-12		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Once upon a time when I was in high school, I took the Pepsi Challenge – only once, as it turned out, since Coke won, even after three tries by its competition to thwart me. To use an expression popular with my generation in those days that understates the inner turmoil I experienced at the recent news of McClelland’s passing, like the death of an intimate friend, I was bummed out. Nevertheless, having failed to find any of the late great American tobacco blender’s products anywhere online (other than some aromatics in which I was not interested), I girded myself with all the magical thinking I could muster to try my local tobacconist. Nary a tin was left, all of the brand’s former haunts supplanted by expansions of Cornell & Diehl and G.L. Pease. I tried to bolster my trampled spirits with the view that they also are among my favorites, but still resorted to asking the shop’s owner if she had a secret supplier who could get his hands on any non-aromatic McC mixes. She did indeed, with the caveat that all of them were scoundrels price gouging at no less than $50 for a 50g tin. I confess to being tempted.

And so, I rummaged through the other two fine tobacco masters’ choices in search of something new to me and narrowed the list down to three, all of them from C&D: Founding Fathers, which I read in the tiny print is an aromatic, Speakeasy, one I’ve wanted to try, and the one I chose and am getting around to discussing. As I had so wanted a McClelland, my tobacconist mentioned that she had heard from several trusted sources that Mississippi Mud had similar qualities to Frog Morton Across the Pond. Well, that decided it! I took the MM Challenge.

I should now begin my critique with a note that had my first taste of the stuff been blind, I would have noticed the striking comparison to Across the Pond with a subtle, inexplicable disparity but nevertheless had to venture a guess that it must be the renowned Froggie recipe. That’s how close the two are despite the very different ingredients. While Across the Pond is, or rather was, a complex blend of Virginia, Syrian Latakia and Turkish, MM is nothing more than coarse cut Latakia, Perique and unsweetened black Cavendish. Somehow, Craig Tarter at C&D found the perfect varieties of the three to pull off an amazing, twin-close match, no doubt without meaning to do so. I still can’t put my finger on the divergence, and I really don’t care. MM is tasty.

Having already made clear the basic personality of MM and that I enjoy it very much, I’ll just add that I try to find pipe tobaccos that burn long and evenly. This one is remarkable in that respect, one ample chamber full proving to last a good number of re-lights over a two-day period. I give it five stars.

Pipe Used: Several briars and a meerschaum

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Tobacconist

Similar Blends: McClelland Frog Morton Across the Pond.

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	Lingo (39)	2017-07-19		Medium	Very Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

One tin gone, now review. Going to be quite technical, as all I see in earlier reviews is a lot of blahblah about sun setting, old school years, blues music... whatt? Anyway. Opened a two years tin, and found it a bit too moisty for that age, but C&D knows how to do it. Both Latakia and earthy at the nose, not enough perique to be smelled, nice fluffy cut on the fingers, black and "masculine" (as the label goes) at sight. Super easy to pack and light, will only need one relight in a small danish bowl. After lit, Latakia is over all, but mild and soft, even softer than the softest latakia/virginia blends. Before mid bowl the interplay with cavendish and burley makes its sense: they never really come forward, rather stay in the background for a mellow and round smoke, always creamy and consistent. No bite, good nicotine punch. Evolution comes in after mid bowl, that is when you feel perique, both in the nose and on the tongue. Slowly, latakia disappears and leaves just a hint that will still diminuish towards the end. I must admit that... I can't understand what is perique for in here.... oh well, a nice substitution for the missing virginia zest but.. is it really worth it? Can't go to four stars for this "pineapple on pizza" adjoint (yes I am italian and NO, you don't put pineapple on pizza!). Excellent blend anyway, loveable and manageable. Maybe I need some Louisiana blues to better grasp it...

Pipe Used: Stanwell

Age When Smoked: 2 years

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	Old6String (27)	2014-10-04		Mild to Medium	Medium	Medium to Full	Strong

Upon opening this tin I was like oh my god what in the world is this going to taste like. My first bowl I just could not keep lit and had to age this tobacco for a few weeks after opening.

This is one of those offerings that you wonder why it works but if you enjoy it you understand. The taste is just not for everyone and my wife said she cannot stand the room note nor the after smell it leaves on me. I told her that I'd give up smoking altogether if she would leave me with her own scent regularly (lol); but alas, that hasn't happened yet.

I simply have fallen in love with this tobacco it is really an enjoyable smoke. I try to smoke at least one bowl of this every week. It is super mild, no bite at all, but oh so flavorful. It produces a thick, rich smoke and the skeeters will leave you alone in the summertime for sure!

Pipe Used: Jobey Stromboli 115 heavy rusticated

Age When Smoked: 3 weeks after tin opened

Purchased From: JR Cigar, NC

Similar Blends: Not quite sure if there is one!.

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	wbradk (16)	2012-05-05		Extremely Strong	None Detected	Extra Full	Extra Strong

Many reviews of other blends use terms like "hint" of this or "note" of that. This powerful blend does not have many hints or notes. This Cornell & Diehl offering comes at you with the subtlety of an incoming howitzer shell, size XL. The can says "An unusual blend of Perique, Latakia & unsweetened black cavendish. A truly cool smoke with a flavor unlike any other." It is all true. An intense earthy flavor and smokey aroma that hits right between the eyes.

This extraordinary blend is aptly named. Mississippi Mud. When I was a young man I worked on tugboats out of southern Louisiana on the river delta, and the taste of this tobacco did bring back memories of that place. There is a certain earthy smell about the river area down there, not unpleasant, and I swear that as I finished the bowl I could smell it all again after all of these years.

I used a Missouri Meerschaum corncob, which only seemed appropriate and worked out very well. This tobacco is not for every smoker, and I would not want to make a steady diet of it. But, I highly recommend it if you enjoy a strong smoke now and again. It really is unlike any other that I have seen.

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	Demetri (113)	2010-04-30		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

Craig Tarler is a genius. There is no other possible description of one who can think out of the box and come up with a blend such as Mississippi Mud. It is truly unique. The blend notes above do not lie. Not an aro'. Not an English...just unique. The only other blends I can remotely compare the Mud to are McClellands Syrian Full Balkan (based on smoking experience and tin appearance, not on components)and C&D's own bulk English blend, Byzantium. SFB is all cool, almost, menthol-like Latakia with little other flavor. Mississippi Mud is cool but not mentholy and does have notable flavor. Byzantium is Latakia, Turkish and Perique; it is somewhat spicy with just a hint of bitterness (I just smoked a bowl of it before typing this; smoked the Mud a couple hours ago). I suspect Craig replaced the Turkish in Byzantium with unflavored black cavendish (possibly prepared from Green River Valley burley) in this blend. No matter. The result by whatever route is wonderful. Toasty nutty flavor, mellow smokiness and just a touch of peppery spice.

Enjoyable at any time of day.

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	Pkloop (53)	2004-11-21		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

EDIT to add 12-08-2020:

I can say this one still remains a bell ringer for my Latakia fix. Wish to add it ages very very well. Smoking a tin with over 6 yrs on it..smokes a treat

Rev:11/21/04 Tin dated 08/11/04 I'm currently sitting here enjoying a bowl of Mississippi Mud now. I love this stuff, As others have said its a wonderful Latakia/Perique mixture. The coolness of this smoke reminds me of Frog Morton original. Zero bite here as well. The play between the Latakia/Perique is phenomenal in this blend as neither takes over for long. Just a happy coexistence. Smoke slowly and you can lose yourself in this blend. A great blend for fans of the above and has easily earned a spot in my rotation. Oh by the way as with most C&D tins, the tin art is great. Hmm..This weeks picks will be Rajahs Court by day & Mississippi mud by night :)

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-08-23		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

A bit of a bruiser, Latakia for slummers, Raven Wing's spiky-haired brother, an old familiar with a bit of rough-trade glitter. Good for a tumble in the park, but ultimately as witless as a morning-after breakfast.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-06-15		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Tolerable

"Voodoo Magic, Mon."

With the claims of sense altering potency and mysteriously flavorful ingredients, this was a must try for me.

Within the black, finely cut ribbons I found at first - a deceivingly cool, easy and sweet smoke. Then the earthy flavors and strength build. The nicotine, while not overwhelming, seems to augment the strangely sweet and spicey tastes of this blend.

The description claims it is a flavor unlike any other. I concur. A comparision to Nightcap is inevitable. It does not seem to have quite the astringency and nuttiness of Nightcap but it also loses that bitterness that Nightcap seems to always produce. It also seems to dull the palate less than Nightcap.

The cavendish and latakia are oddly at home with the perique. Which I have not yet found to become at all unpleasant through out the smoke. A bowl lasted me nearly two hours. Smoke it slow and even; it is rewarding.

This is certainly a special occasion tobacco. It is rich like liquor soaked chocolate. The can I have just sampled is fresh, with only about two weeks "breathing" time. I have two more cans stowed away. I can only imagine the depth and potency will increase with age.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-04-28		Very Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Strong

I tried this one day from an open sample can (I love browsing tin brands) and loved it from the start. My normal favorite, Dunhill Nightcap, has the one flaw that as one gets to the end of the bowl, gets too full and bitter, and I can never have too much perique (in my taste).

This has a strong, "peppery" taste, which lacks fullness, so the flavor would be one dimensional for some. Adding some oriental would fix that, but this brand filled my desire for a strong latakia/perique blend that tasted strong, but would overwhelm me if I smoked it more than once a day. In other words, a strong blend with a taste to my liking, that I can almost treat as an all day blend (which one can't of course, but close).

It packs nicely, lights up well, and stays lit easily. The initial puffs are on the medium side, but the latakia/perique begin to assert in a few minutes, and by the middle of the bowl are in full play. However, it's a flavor like a hot sauce as opposed to a gravy, and it burns well without bite. As you get to the end of the bowl, it can get very srong. Smoked once, you don't notice, but if you try to smoke it again too soon, you do.

I smoked it in a variety of contexts, and it's a good relaxation smoke, as it's not a good one to use when working or engaging in any type of activity that increases heart beat. Unlike some, I like a strong blend in the morning and to relax to at night, so that's mainly when I smoke it, and after meals of course. If I'm working on a project (putting something together or walking about) I smoke something lighter if the need to smoke arises.

It's a nice change of pace for those who smoke the traditional English blends, but I doubt it would become a regular smoke. Those who like burley/latakia mixes who want more punch might find this one more to their liking.

Not a smoke for beginners, but for anyone who's been around, worth a try, especially if you're a perique fan.

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	RCUSElder (244)	2004-04-27		Extremely Strong	Extremely Mild	Overwhelming	Strong

Oooooh Woooowww, Deja Vu! Look at all the colors!

Yes, folks, this is some strong tobaccy!

Appearance: Dark ribbon only, hence the name:MM

Tin Aroma: Reminds me of strong fudge and prunes.

Moisture: a little moist, but not overly.

Packing: easy.

Lighting: Two vestas, easy.

Initial Flavor: whoa! The cavendish and perique dominate with the latakia slightly behind. The cavendish is not overly sweet or cloying though.

Mid-Bowl: intensifying with my throat telling me that there is lots o' perique.

Bottom of Bowl: The world is spinning, my stomach is turning, get me a bed quick! The flavor of this blend will stay with you the rest of the day. You will not be able to taste anything else.

Overall: this is a very strong flavored blend, but ironically, I could not distinguish the latakia very well. I knew it was there, but the other leaves overwhelmed it. The flavor is very monochromatic, at least to me, with it just intensifying until all you have left is a dry, dark mottled ash left. Due to the high quantities of perique, my allergies were triggered with a vengeance. The nicotine in this blend is also very high, too much for me. It left me sick for the rest of the day. I know that there are some of you who like this kind of "in your face" blend, more power to you. The quality of leaf is unquestionable, but this just was not my style. After 1.25 oz's, gave the rest away.

Rating: 2 out of 5 Points

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-03-30		Extremely Strong	None Detected	Extra Full	Strong

I see dead people. Not normally, mind you, only when I smoke Mississippi Mud. This is sense-altering with questionable legality.

Never having dredged up a handful of sediment from the Mighty Mississippi, Craig Tarler has probably duplicated the experience analogously with his latest tobacco offering. I imagine now what that must be like, especially toward its delta in Perique country.

Opening the standard, round, resealable tin in which Cornell & Diehl packages its premium products, MM looks like Danish Black Cavendish.

The tin aroma says that the similarity ends there, for the short, black course cut is about Latakia. There is not a hint of sweetness.

MM is no glucose fix upon lighting, either. Instead, the Latakia and copious Perique take turns smacking you upside the brow.

Forget the first third, second third and final third tasting notes. MM starts where others end, then going what seems impossibly deeper.

It turned the smallish group 4 billiard used into a Refinery's chimneystack. Forget migration of flavor. This is excavation, down beyond Earth's crust.

MM is much like a dark, Cuban cigar, minus the spiciness such a stogie would profile. Adding a touch of Burley to MM might end the need to smuggle Castro's contraband.

MM barely requires more than a charring light if allowed to dry a bit prior to packing (which is quite easy, too). No re-lights required.

Mega-flavored and plumes a plenty, this is very strong, cool and dry smoking. It burns to a white ash. Try MM in a small pipe before you load your Maxima Maxima.

MM is along the lines of Dunhill's Nightcap, but making NC seem sweet and medium-bodied.

Perhaps try sprinkling MM in an English or Balkan blend needing stouter legs, or possibly spice your favorite Virginia blend.

MM is fine quality and should please many a pipster left with an occluded palate after heavy piping.

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	Phillip Ellis (14)	2020-04-23		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is a very enjoyable blend it packs a lot of pepper form the Perique but is balanced with the Latakia and Black Cavendish all in all a good after dinner smoke.

Pipe Used: Corn Cob & Comoys

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Havana Port Cigars

Similar Blends: Sams Blend.

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	dixcreek (182)	2020-02-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Unique combination of Sweet, spicy, and smoky. Due totally to the tobaccos used. Easy to take fire, requires a minimal number of relights and burns completely with little or no dottle. I find it has an ample amount of nicotine and strength of taste. I like this blend very much! Will smoke as many as 5 bowls in succession, I can’t say that about many blends as I tend to have a short attention span and quite often smoke as many as 6 different blends a day. Will definitely lay some more of this fine tobacco in the cellar. Well worth your attention.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2019-04-21		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Full	Tolerable

Read my review of Mississippi Mud under a previous user name... emeritus account in 2011-02-02... third one down. This sold really well for a while but sales seem to have diminished considerably over the years for some reason. I still smoke it to this day & still feel it's a crowning achievement from Craig Tarler, God rest his soul & one of the best Latakia blends ever produced. What happened?

Pipe Used: Dunhill Shell Briar, Stanwell

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: I think this blend is and always will be unique..

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	Piper Piper Piper (3)	2018-10-06		Medium to Strong	Medium to Strong	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Pipe Scott Klein Age 6 11 18 Young Taste Smokey with a little sweet and spice I like this blend but desire just a pinch more of Perique to display the joy of Louisiana. There is a nuance of earthiness that lingers on the pallete that makes you long for more. It entices the salivary glands and makes you dive in with abandon. A really good smoke with more than enough contemplation on what's next. With the latakia forward approach you palette has left for the day. Smoke only if you are going to be on Lat blends for the day.

Pipe Used: Scott Klein

Age When Smoked: 4 months

Purchased From: Pops Safari

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	Robykeys82 (25)	2018-04-06		Medium	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is a unique blend, which needs some time to be appreciated, IMHO. At first, I was not impressed and could not understand why so many people like it. Then, I got used to it, and I started to appreciate the smoky, earthy notes of this wonderful blend. The tin art is great, too! :)

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	RoundTwo (38)	2017-09-24		Medium	Mild	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Smooth, pleasant room note, sweet and spicy, sure to make those around you compliment the smell of the smoke as you puff away in public as a sweet flavor develops towards the back of the mouth.

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Iwan Ries

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	JustinCarcerated (99)	2017-07-21		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

So I reside in Bayou Country, love me some perique, Cav and Latakias-when exquisitely done, and I've just begun sing how C&D does their interpretation of things.

This is one dark blend, could pass for old shredded tire rubber, yet perfect humidity after 2.5 years on a cool shelf. Burns well, did get hot at times, but I'll take the blame for that.

It's consistent in presenting itself as a subdued English,influenced by the strong Cav presence, but a tad too much perique to achieve the proper balance to reach 4 stars, at least for my taste.

Solid effort, could be considered strong in nicotine arena, but I smoked it at varying times despite. May not knock your socks off but a dependable English hybrid.

Pipe Used: Meers

Age When Smoked: 2.5 years

Purchased From: Pipes&Cigars

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	crazy owl (74)	2015-12-01		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Very Strong

I´ve tried home mixtures with the same ingredients but nothing to do with this master piece.Though it sounds strange it´s heavy but soft,I guess thanks to a first quality cavendish.At the tin shows a scary face but,after drying,becomes a sweet and of course biteless experience.Perique is very clearly detected but not crushing.It´s certainly very very difficult to get the balance in this kind of mixture but it´s fully acomplished.

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Pipe Used: peterson de luxe system

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: smokingpipes

Similar Blends: nothing.

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	tabaco (112)	2015-04-24		Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Well it burns very cool, overall not really my cup tea though. Too much black Cavendish for me which mutes the Latakia and the Perique making it well . . . muddy.

Not complex which is fine, although there are many bulk blends which achieve the same hohum/humdrum result.

I'll finish the tin but won't buy another, simply not enough to captivate my palate.

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	CTS (138)	2014-11-16		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Tasty! For me - perfect blend of latakia and perique. Creaminess to the body of the smoke, with nice peppery note on the retrohale. Lights easy and burns clean. 4* blend!

Pipe Used: Grabow

Age When Smoked: Unknown.

Purchased From: Gifted from BOTL - Thanks Rick!

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	colonel jpl (25)	2014-04-08		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Most of the positive reviews have said it all, however I would like to add 4 more stars. Smokes cool down to the white ash. if you like latakia you will enjoy this blend this is as good as it gets.

Pipe Used: wessex 609

Age When Smoked: new

Purchased From: smoking pipes

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	ap (57)	2012-10-06		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

Full Latakia / Perique blend rounded by the Cavendish, this is a unique blend with good strenght and great flavour!

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	RyeWhiskey (43)	2012-04-14		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

This is just a nice blend in my opinion. The latakia makes itself known in the tin note. The tobacco is of darker appearance and has a nice 'muddy' look to it.

Perique is in a nice dose, doesn't bother me in any amount though, but adds to the latakia here. Burns cool, and down to the bottom easily enough.

A very pleasing smoke in either briars or cobs. It is a strong tobacco, so don't smoke it in your ladies company, she won't like it guaranteed.

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	juvat (36)	2012-04-07		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Smokey and earthy with a just a hint of sweetness lurking in the background. Different, but I like it.

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	cgar (37)	2011-04-18		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

WOW!!! Well let me start off saying that I am a long time cigar smoker that is now making my way over to the pipe world. After reading several reviews here I couldn' help but give this smoke a try and boy am I glad I did! Being from Louisiana, it comes by nature to be drawn towards strong, spicy things. Once I opened the can it was love at first sight. The rich dark brown (Mississippi Mud)* just jumped out at me and reminded me of a smell that only comes from cooking a sauce piquante. I was like a kid in a candy store by this point quickly grabed an Abita Amber and retired myself to the front porch to enjoy a rare cool spring night! This one will be a top three for me!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-04-10		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Looks to be that I will again be the contrarian on this one - 2 Stars for effort, but not much else.

Admittedly, I have not delved very deep into the C&D well, but this one suffers from the same deficit I've felt about all the blends I've tried so far: no spark.

I really wanted to like this one - especially after opening the tin and getting a whiff. I am a big fan of strong, offbeat tastes: Laphroag, Guinness, Latakia, and the strong earthy, almost manure-like aroma of this tin definitely had me intrigued.

But much like Sunset Harbor Flake before it, Mud came up less than the sum of its' parts: flat, unbalanced, meh.

Unless I can get a couple of "do-not-miss-this" recommendations regarding other C&D blends, I'm going to come to the conclusion that the guiding philosophy of this brand is, "throw every combination and technique at the wall, and hopefully something will stick."

Mud, indeed.

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	JohnnyMcPiperson (119)	2011-01-28		Very Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Overwhelming

This blend for me was an intense smoke. The nic hit was not so much the issue as it was the room note and the bold flavor. The name really says it all, it tastes dark and heavy. The latakia and perique take turns slapping you in the face on this one and don't wear cloths that you don't want to stink after your smoke, the scent from this one sticks to everything, it's for sure an outdoor smoke. This one for me was good during late winter to early spring, when your nose is cold and your not sure if you'll taste the tobacco, grab your pipe sit on the porch and smoke this stuff. My friend used to smoke this under his carport and for a long time even the bricks on the wall next to where he sat smelled like the room note of this blend. A stout blend, enjoyable, but not for the faint of heart. Kind of makes me think of cajun/creole cooking.

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	IrishHare79 (4)	2011-01-26		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

This is the first blend that I tried that was not a Tinderbox blend. Black blend, Very pungent smell of latakia but not the "campfire" smell like Tinderbox tobaccos. Packs easily in different sized pipes and with different methods. I prefer to let it dry some after packing. It will bit your tongue if puffed to fast. Good amounts of smoke that seems to swell in your mouth. Taste is earthy, leathery, with hints of dried raisins(not the plump juicy Cali raisins). Not much in spiciness or sweetness. Creates a nice white ash, and stays lit nicely without many relights.

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	Skando (203)	2011-01-05		Medium	None Detected	Full	Strong

Well, my first foray into Mr. Tarler's world, and I got it by the right feet: Mississipi Mud.

I'm not into the Latakia things that much lately, mostly because the EM or Balkans are what they used to be any longer … (yes: the same old song). I was in love with Nightcap and, right or wrong, Mississipi Mud is the closest thing I'm coming across in long years.

This quasi-black blend of Latakia, Black Cavendish and Perique is perfectly smooth and balanced, medium in strength, yet absolutely full in body. A pleasant contrasted bitter-sweet-dry taste, the smokiness of the Latakia (Syrian ?) well tempered by the toastiness of the BC. The Perique is used with generous hand, but its initial pepperiness to the nose settles soon at mid bowl leaving place to a very pleasant stewed-fruits low note. Mellowness improves going to the bottom, and the flavours are melting into a creamy cigar…

A true masterpiece to my tongue, palate and nose.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-10-10		Medium	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

As others have said here, opening a tin of this for the first time may scare the pipe out of your mouth. But the tobacco is a really easy and satisfying smoke. My only problem with it is it tends to leave a strange aftertaste in my mouth with some pipes.

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	jankoez (69)	2009-12-08		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable

Fabulous, excellent, wonderful!

Easy to smoke blend with funny name (maybe because of its black colour?) needs full stomach and proper attention otherwise it would kick you down.

My rate: 5.0

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	the_german (309)	2009-12-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Very Strong

Trying to get the most out of the dwindling range of C&D tobaccos being offered in Germany, I bought this blend (among others) a few weeks ago, at the only direct importer's to my home country, who are going to stop importing C&D blends soon because of a pricing/taxes issue.

Though my reviews so far may do not do justice to my liking of Latakia, here goes.

Opening the tin, it's very dark browns and blacks: mud colours. The tin note shows off the Latakia pretty thoroughly. My tin contained leaf that was rather dry for what I am used to from C&D so far; still smokeable from the tin though, especially since I am used to C&D blends being rather on the moist side.

The cut lends itself to the medium-sized bowls; fills easily, lights easily, and from the beginning, there is the full Latakia taste and typical Latakia "aroma" (my GF qualifies it as "stink"...). The real surprise is the taste, which is much more mellow than the usual LA/Per combination; the Cavendish really comes through the longer the smoke lasts. Beautiful. This is one of the blends that, after a long absence, has got me back on to Latakia blends.

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	Pip (80)	2009-08-16		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Love this one. Smokes smooth and cool all the way to the bottom of the bowl. The tin aroma is a bit scary. I popped this sucker open and took a wiff and said "Oh Boy this one is going to hurt" but alas it was pure bliss. Awesome stuff!!!

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	JLong (36)	2009-05-03		Medium	Mild	Medium	Tolerable

This is good stuff. It's hard to describe the sweetness. It's sort of chocolaty and tangy. Kind of like the tin art colors. Cool smoking and soothing. It's been three days and the tin is half gone. Will definitely get more.

Edit: The above was written 4 tins ago. A pound arrived today. This is the first tobacco I liked well enough to order a pound. The tobacco in the 1 lb tin is no different than in the 2 oz tin.

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	periqueguy (43)	2009-03-13		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Fagettabotit! This stuff is powerful, full of taste and not for the timid. I love it. Each puff provides a slightly different taste, First: the latakia- then the perique and finally the black Cavandish. This is really a treat for the experienced pipe smoker who gets bored with their usual tobacco and wants a jolt. This is the tobacco version of RED BULL!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-10-28		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Tin note has some chocolate that was more pronounced upon initial opening. That's since faded. I was quite excited about this blend, but after smoking it for a bit I cannot warm up to it. I think that's too bad, because I would really like to like this one. For me, Squadron Leader is better.

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	Latakia (70)	2008-10-23		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

A beautiful black ribbon cut that has the great aroma of latakia when opening the tim. Really like this. The cavendish added to the blend is different than the usual virginian. Burned nicely and will add a nice cake to my Dunhill. Continue to go back to the this which is a good sign. Can be a regular but haven't smoked it around anyone so don't know how it is preceived by others in proximity...always a nice test to see how the room note is. Will continue through the tin and add to the review.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-08-12		Very Strong	None Detected	Very Mild	Tolerable

Tin opens to a nice slightly chocolate aroma. Someone here mentioned it smelled like canned pig farts. Guess I'm a fan of pig farts. Filled a bowl fresh from the opened tin, and it smoked clean, smooth, evenly,with no bite. An amazing blend that is so balanced that it simply bored me. The latakia and Perique are there, but the flavor is muted by the black cav. I tried so hard to find some variation of flavor that I ended up drawing to hard, to often and ended up with nothing but the hic-ups, from sucking up the nicotine. I salute C&D for an innovative blend that will find a following. Personally, I won't smoke another bowl.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-07-12		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Strong

I have tried several C&D blends, and only one of them has made me want to come back for more. This isn't it. (It was Bayou Morning Flake, if you're wondering) The concept of MM was intriguing, the idea of all the black tobaccos in the same blend. I tried something similar years ago with rubbed-out Dark Star and very small portions of latakia and perique. I called it "New Moon," and it did have a certain charm to it. And the flavor of MM was mildly interesting, though at times confusing to the palate, and the aroma was unique.

As a side note, I have seen several reviewers on this website say that they have a perique allergy. Until I smoked MM, I always thought that comment was strange. Now I understand! It made me sneeze, and left me with a frog in my throat. Not a deal breaker if I like the blend in other ways, but that definitely added to the negative experience of smoking this.

The only C&D blend I haven't tried but want to is Bow-Legged Bear. Other than that, this brand as a whole has almost always been disappointing and I'm about to say goodbye to it.

Update: Be warned the cavendish will flavor your pipe for at least the next several smokes.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-07-03		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Very Pleasant

This is a somewhat different blend or genre of tobacco than I'm used to smoking.I was looking for a strong and hearty latakia blend and the Mud seemed to fit the description.I dont have much to compare it to as I've only had a few different latakia blends, so bearing that in mind please continue. Unfortunately I feel it lacks in the strength and fullness of flavor department others have described.I'm not sure where the strength would come from in this blend, I was under the impression that latakia and black cav. were very mild as far as nicotine goes and what little perique is in it couldnt possibly deliver much strength. I never really understood what was meant by one-sided or monochromatic untill I tried MM, although I dont think its a negative characteristic of the tobac,I now know what these terms are conveying. The quality is there for sure,it burns very cool,there is no bite or bitterness,the aroma is wonderful and there is a nice mild smokey flavor to it,I think the latakia is of better quality than the bulk mcCllelands I've sampled.A change of pace,and a appropriate smoke every now and then.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-02-07		Medium	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

This is an excellent smoke. Very satisfying and full bodied. A rich and creamy cool smoke that just billows from the pipe.

I really like the middle of the bowl to the end. Like many reviews state the taste is somewhat one sided but that side is steady and deep.

An issue I must differ though is in regards to its strength, it did not seem all that strong.

Enjoyed it through my Peterson System. It burns wonderfully from beginning to end, with nary a moment from bag to pipe to ignition.

Put any strength concerns aside and try some. Sit outside, on a porch or a stonewall with only two matches (one should do) and a tamper and relax.

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	DoctorThoss (146)	2006-11-07		Very Strong	Extremely Mild	Very Full	Strong

This is definitely one-of-a-kind! This is my "go to" blend when I'm in the mood for a rich, deep, almost painfully sweet smoke. It's certainly a monotone experience, but that's not always a bad thing. It's well worth keeping a tin or two on hand. Also, this is possibly the best latakia/perique blending tobacco I've come across. Mixing even small amounts of this with virtually any straight burley or VA will produce a workable sweet English or English/American blend.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-06-19		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

After smoking quite a few different blends, I've determined that Latakia is pretty much the only variety of tobacco I can taste. (I know not why this is, and I'm none too thrilled with it; should anyone have additional input, I'd appreciate an e-mail.) That being said, we have here another Bowser-Approved Blend.

Upon opening the tin, you're greeted with some very dark tobacco. It's also a little moist, so some drying out is necessary, as is almost without exception the case. The smell in the tin is rather strong, and the appearance would cause a non-smoking co-worker of mine to liken it to "worm dirt."

The tin smell is very indicitave of this blend's flavor. Some pipe tobacco can be inhaled relatively safely; this is not one of them. It is rather strong, but quite flavorful. The Cavendish seems to take some of the Latakia edge away, and the Perique does a nice job of imparting its spiciness. Like Smoking247 below me, I find it a bit difficult to pack, but practice makes perfect, right?

This blend is probably a bit too heavy to be al all-day smoke, but it's a nice day-ender. My first Cornell and Diehl blend most definitely will not be my last!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-05-14		Very Strong	None Detected	Full	Very Strong

Essentially this is just Latakia cut with enough cavendish to make it smokable and a touch or sweetness from the Perique. If that's your cup of tea then you'll be happy. As far as room note I haven't found anyone who likes the smell of this blend, "campfire" was the kindest description. Fortunatley it tastes wonderful and to me it just smells "smoky". It burns well but I find it a bit difficult to pack. Also, for me at least, I find a bowl full lasts significantly longer than other tobaccos. I would say try this yourself though, it has a flavor that's not easily conveyed in words.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2006-04-09		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

MM is one of those blends which, as you can see from the reviews, you're either gonna love it hate it. There's no middle-of-the-road here.

It makes my mouth water, and I swear I taste chocolate. This makes a good end-of-the day smoke, because I think once you've smoked a bowl, you won't be able to taste other blend for a while.

I've loaded up my Savinelli and smoked it about half-way down without so far experiencing any of the sense alterations others have mentioned, so I don't think it's...WAIT! What was that? Did you see that? Oh, wow! I'd better sign orf now while I cang sdtill typrr.

UPDATE: 4/9/06

I'd say I enjoy it: since my first review, I've had to buy another tin, as I've already smoked the whole 2 oz. This blend is very satisfying.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-10-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Strong

I'm gonna have to take a different view of this blend than the majority of other raters....I did not find MM to be strong, brutish, smelling of pig farts, or any of the other "strong" descriptions listed.

What I did find was a nice tobacco, that gives a good representation of a latakia and perique blend. It stays the same from start to finish, and is enjoyable enough. I'd have to call it pretty tame, and would suggest this to anyone who has never tried an "English", and wants to know what it's about. It'll get you started, and there will be no surprises along the way. You'll either like it or not....

I'll smoke this tin, and enjoy it, but will not go out of my way to buy it again. There are blends I like much better.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-10-07		Medium	Very Mild	Full	Strong

Not sure what to make of this stuff. It's rich and tasty, but rather strange. Like a few other of C&D's Neo-American blends, it's a bit of a brute, decidedly adventurous if not overly nuanced. Lustra's delightfully creative review pretty much sums it up.

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	Horse Bodotes (19)	2005-08-12		Medium to Strong	Very Strong	Full	Strong

I gather that some folks actually like this vile concoction and I truly can't understand why. Mississippi Mud is, in my opinion, an example of the tobacco blender gone wild and over the top. Bad Craig, bad dog!

I will admit that I haven?t had the nerve to sample no more than a half dozen bowls or so. Frankly, I just can't get past the tin aroma. It smells like canned pig farts.

Regarding the smoking qualities of the blend, the best thing I can say is that it packs easliy and stays lit well. The taste is all goopy topping seasoned with a very large dose of perique and little to no flavor emerging from the latakia and other tobaccos. I like perique, and a little Louisiana leaf is a good thing. But this "mud" is like being served a 2 oz. steak covered w/ 8 oz. of cracked pepper and smothered in sweet & sour sauce. Try this tobacco at your own risk.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-06-16		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Strong

Lapipatoy summed this one up great. It is a nice change of pace baccy that you wouldnt want to smoke all the time but when in the mood (and you WILL know when that is) it is an outstanding smoke! I couldnt imagine how a blend of strictly "condimental leaf" would be, but over all it has a nice flavor. It packs and burns fine with no residue left behind. I have people tell me that it smells like a campfire so I usually try to smoke this one outside.

Side note: This had been refered to as a "Blue collar smoke" dont knock it because of that! It does fill a certian void. I guess most of my favorite blends are blue collar, but that dosen't make 'em bad!!

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-05-24		Very Strong	Extremely Mild	Very Full	Pleasant

A great tobacco for the Latakia/Perique lover. It has a slightly sweet note to it,probably from the black cavendish. It is very full and sweet. I think smokers who enjoy STRONG tobaccos will like this one. This has a pretty hefty nicotine hit and gives me hic-cups. Aside from that, I say try it . A very unique tobacco. 3 of 4 stars

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-05-23		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Pleasant

Every once in awhile you want to indulge in something sinfully delicious. In the pipe tobacco world that sweet indulgence is Mississippi Mud. Like its namesake, this is a triple chocolate latakia overload oozing with layers of fudgy fired cavendish, perique and latakia brownie mix. Don't smoke this early in the day or you won't taste much of anything else. You may not care, though, as MM is that good. This stuff is definitely habit forming. Splendid with a rich cup of coffee such as African Ngoro Ngoro from Montecruz, the same makers as the cigars. I like this much better than Pirate Kake by the same maker. It puts Nightcap to shame. While it doesn't offer a great array of complex flavors, it's so simply delicious and fills the mouth and nose with so much powerful latakia flavor that it doesn't really make much difference. As with most C & D products, cute, at times, whimsical tin art. For the latakia lover MM is sweet revenge. Indulge yourself.

Five of five stars

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-01-24		Medium	Medium to Strong	Full	Tolerable

First, I have to say that after reading all the reviews here, I expected a very strong, sense altering baccy. Being that my everyday smoke is a blend made up at my local tobacconist of Cyprian Latakia, Black Cavendish and a touch of Perique, It sounded familiar so I went for it and bought a tin. So, I loaded it up in my size 6 Dunhill and lit er up!

I found it to be a unique taste and very different from my normal blend made up locally of the same varitiles. It packed easily, burned clean and cool from start to finish and had zero tounge bite. That's where it's positives ended for me.

This blend was not strong at all, sense altering, nor was it "too much". CAO's Old Ironsides or G.L. Peace Abington is much stronger as far as Latakia goes and after a whole tin, I never noticed the perique at all. The unflavored Cavendish did not add nor take away, it was just there. In short, it was a very monochromatic flavor like the original Frog Morton only with more Latakia.

I have one more tin that after some time in the cellar, I will most likely break out for a second go around. Will update review if some age helps this blend out.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-12-21		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Like Pirate cake but with Perique added,and rubbed out. A manly smoke that at first I thought I would like a lot,but as I have smoked more of this I too have found it laking. The taste is as others have noted,one sided. It's strong,and really just lays there is a latakia dry acidic sort of fog.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-12-15		Very Strong	Mild	Full	Very Strong

Mississippi Mud (aptly named based solely upon appearance) manages to amalgamate the worst aspects of both lat and perique. The first third of the bowl is an semi-acidic overdose of too much perique, drowning out all other aspects of the blend. This unfortunate effect persists until mid-bowl whereupon the lat finally becomes dominant. Surprisingly, the room note is entirely latakia throughout, and a strong one at that; extremely leathery and lacking the complexity of Syrian lat. It is certainly not a crowd-pleaser, unless you are at a pipe convention.

On the positive site, Mud packs and smokes easily and requires few re-lights. Even this could be construed as a negative though since it doesn?t force you to take enough oxygen breaks. By the last third of the bowl, anyone with any sensitivity to nicotine (myself included) should be looking for a fallout shelter; this stuff will send your head reeling. Perhaps it shows my relative inexperience with a briar, but I do not wish to try another bowl of this. I?ll relegate it to the same bin of evil as Blue Note and Erinmore.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-11-10		Medium to Strong	Strong	Very Full	Very Strong

I regularly smoke Balkan Sassieni and for a change of pace I like M Mud... I have however a problem. I love this stuff ie. latakia and perique blends are hands-down my favorites... Sometimes I smoke 'plumcake' for a mild and sweet aromatic(I thought that was rather noble of me) but here's my problem : 'My wife hates it!' Mississippi Mud is at the bottom of her list. Be careful if you go fishing; you might fumble up a bowl full of that stuff used to pack the worms... Hmmm I wonder how that might taste? I doubt it matches the heavy, earthy, natural aroma and flavors of MMud.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-08-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I like this blend as a change of pace, but the flavor is a bit one sided for my taste.

Reading the other reviews, I thought that this blend would knock me out, but it didn't. After getting through the bowl I was satisfied with the strength of the smoke, but I did not get any sense that this was in anyway overwhelming or heavy.

I tend to blend this in with other additional perique or latakia to offset the cavendish and add a bit more complexity.

Overall, I enjoy this blend, but it is not one of my favorites. It is a nice bedtime smoke a few hours after dinner.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-05-26		Strong	Strong	Full	Tolerable

I like this a lot for a change of pace. This is not an every day smoke for me. I can't imagine that it could be an all day smoke for any one. But, this does have a place at the end of the day . . . sitting on my poorch . . . sipping a little Jack Daniels on ice.

If I smoked the in the house my wife would kill me. I wouldn't blame her.

It packs nicely in a medium or large bowl, and burns very well to a gray ash. The pipe is very clean after. No gunk to clean up.

Put this on your rack. You'll know when the mood is right.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2004-04-28		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Tolerable to Strong

I purchased this product with some reservations after experiencing the horror of Crosseyed Cricket. Once I tried Mississippi Mud, I was hooked on it.

It's a strong, full flavored smoke with a latakia/perique kick that says to the smoker, "Ok, boy. It's time to stop smoking candy tobacco".

Packs well, stays lit and is an excellent smoke for the latakia/perique lover.

I can see myself smoking a lot of this in the future

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	SpiralOut (16)	2023-02-18		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Closest pipe tobacco I have had to a cigar taste. Dark earth, cocoa and elegant sweetness. Lots of maduro-cigar character. Some spice as the bowl burns with medium nicotine. Smooth, rich nose notes and cool burning. Would be interesting to mix with this. ☆☆☆

-Spiral Out

Pipe Used: Aldo Velani Collection A

Age When Smoked: 2021

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

Similar Blends: Diamond Crown Maximus, Punch Maduro.

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	JaWiBr (443)	2022-11-13		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Tin note of smoky, sour, and slightly sweet. Tobacco is dark brown and black Coarse Cut. Tobacco is moist, but not wet. No drying or prep needed. Burns normal with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium to full and inconsistent, with notes of smoky, cedar wood, dry earth, musty floral, overly toasted bread, mild sweet tart fruit, mild bitter dark chocolate and a mild peppery retro. Latakia is leading with the cavendish and perique arguing back and forth about who's the best supporter. Room note is tolerable to strong, and aftertaste is ok.

Pipe Used: 2013 J.M. Boswell Poker

Age When Smoked: 4 years

Purchased From: smokingpipes.com

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2019-03-03		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable

This is based on my review ten years ago. It's unfortunate if you've never given this one a try. It's an outstanding Latakia blend...scrumptious! I haven't as yet finished the bowl but this stuff is easily judged with just one puff...it's that good. Since smoking the Gallaher's BSOM & enjoying it to the max, I've been on a quest to find a good Latakia blend that can compete with the great Balkans & English mixtures from days gone by...something that takes me back...& this one works. When one considers smoking a subsequent bowl, that's a sign of excellence.

MM, Plum Pudding SR, HH Vintage Syrian (altered w/more Yenidje, Black Cavendish & a little extra Red Ribbon) & Levant, which is my favorite are my main Latakia tobaccos I use today. MM is a black/very dark, oily looking, ready rubbed blend. Tin note is similar to SPC's Plum Pudding...leathery, hickory smoked bacon, earthy, muddy, musty like an old horse blanket, smoky, sour & fermented with a noticeable Latakia presence & the blend melds together well after one third of the bowl has burned off. MM is not a wimpy blend nor is Levant. Mississippi Mud... what a befitting name!

The tin art is beautiful... incredibly nostalgic & takes me back to the reading of Mark Twain novels. If you're looking for an outstanding Latakia blend that is unique in flavor and reminiscent of the finer English/Balkan blends from yesteryear, look no further. I liked this better than Nightcap, Artisan's Blend, Wilderness, Tree Mixture, Britt's Balkan, White Knight, Balkan Sasieni, Penzance & most all other Balkans I've tried, to name a few. This positively has a much better flavor, depth & more strength than most English/Balkan mixtures on the market today... IMO, of course. This produces tons of rich, creamy smoky flavor with "respectable" Vitamin N content & has an excellent burn rate. The aftertaste isn't all that intrusive but hangs on the palate for quite a while.

For me, this definitely ranks among the top in this genre without question. I'm approaching mid-bowl now & this biteless mixture is morphing into a sweeter, softer, milder smoke that is very tasty and bathes the palate in total bliss. One can get caught up in the smoke. I received subtle nuances of The Balkan Sobranie, MM 965 & Aperitif in the smoke. It's an incredible blending accomplishment from Craig Tarler at Cornell & Diehl. I will highly recommend this blend without reservation.

I find no need in finishing the bowl before completing this review since it just keeps getting better. I sense that the "grand finally" will be awesome...& it was! The quality of this blend is truly admirable. I have discovered a Latakia blend that ranks high in my rotation for this genre of blends & enthralls me almost as much as the Balkan Sobranie Original Mixture. I also contend that if one were to add the right proportions of SG FVF, a tad of Yenidje & a very minute amount of Coumarin or pure vanilla flavoring, he'd be even closer to the famed BSOM. I will be scooping up more Mississippi Mud & cellaring plenty for future, contemplative, celestial moments.

Therefore, IMHO, Mississippi Mud merits four stars plus!!! Destined to become a classic. Join me at my campfire on the riverbank for a mud pie... down by the log where the catfish bite. We'll drink from the still by the pale moonlight & smoke a little mud from a corn cob pipe. Try it! You'll like it... sampled in a 2S Dunhill & a size 2 Stanwell. Pipe Used: Dunhill 2S Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin Purchased From: Pipes & cigars Similar Blends:

Pipe Used: 2S Dunhill & Size 2 Stanwell

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: Some of the better Balkan/English blends...

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2018-12-13		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Note: This is a copied & revised review I did under another handle back in 2011. Since smoking the Balkan Sobranie Original Mixture... my first Balkan craving, I've been on a quest to find a good Latakia blend that can compete with the great Balkans from days gone by...something that takes me back & this one works. When one considers smoking a subsequent bowl, that's a sign of excellence. This & Old Dublin are the only Latakia tobaccos I use today. MM is a black/very dark, oily looking, ready rubbed blend. Tin note is similar to SPC's Plum Pudding...leathery, hickory smoked bacon, earthy, muddy, musty like an old horse blanket, smoky, sour & fermenty with a noticeable Latakia presence & the blend melds together well after one third of the bowl has burned off.

MM is not nearly as wimpy as Penzance, which to me wasn't much different than breathing open air & so far, open air is still free. Mississippi Mud... what a befitting name! The tin art is beautiful... incredibly nostalgic & takes me back to the reading of Mark Twain novels. If you're looking for an outstanding Latakia blend that is unique in flavor and reminiscent of the finer English/Balkan blends from yesteryear, look no further. I liked this better than Nightcap, Artisan's Blend, Wilderness, Tree Mixture, Britt's Balkan, White Knight, Balkan Sasieni, Westminster & all the "Plum Puddings," ever produced etc., to name a few. This positively has a much better flavor, depth & more strength than most English/Balkan mixtures on the market today... IMO, of course.

This produces tons of rich, creamy smoky flavor with "respectable" Vitamin N content & has an excellent burn rate & the taste hangs on the palate for a while. For me, this definitely ranks among the top in this genre without question. I'm approaching mid-bowl now & this biteless mixture is morphing into a sweeter, softer, milder smoke that is very tasty and bathes the palate in total bliss. One can get caught up in the smoke. I received subtle nuances of The Balkan Sobranie, MM 965 & Aperitif in the smoke. It's an incredible blending accomplishment from Craig Tarler at Cornell & Diehl. Perique has a Chameleon affect in certain blends & can produce varying flavors when properly infused.

I find no need in finishing the bowl before completing this review since it just keeps getting better. I sense that the "grand finale" will be awesome...& it was! The quality of this blend is truly admirable. I have finally found a Latakia blend that ranks number one in my rotation for this genre of blends & enthralls me almost as much as the Balkan Sobranie Original Mixture... at a fraction of the cost. FWIW, I do plan on trying the Plum Pudding Special Reserve in the very near future due to the good reviews & because of the BSOM, I've grown more accustomed to the Balkan blends but you can keep the English ones. I thought MM 965 was pretty good though but it tasted more Balkan to me than an English. Most English blends as far as I'm concerned employ too much Latakia & seem to drown out the other flavors.

I will be scooping up more Mississippi Mud & cellaring plenty for future, contemplative, celestial moments. Therefore, IMHO, Mississippi Mud merits four stars plus!!! Destined to become a classic. Join me at my campfire on the riverbank for a mud pie... down by the log where the catfish bite. We'll sip from the still by the pale moonlight & smoke a little mud from a corn cob pipe. Try it! You'll like it... sampled in a 2S Dunhill & a size 2 Stanwell.

Pipe Used: Dunhill 2S Shell Briar & a #2 Stanwell

Age When Smoked: Fresh Tin

Purchased From: Pipes & Cigars

Similar Blends: I'd refer to this as one of the better Balkans...

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-08-22		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

The scent in the can is robust and savory, and very much like wood smoke pricking your nose from a neighbor's chimney.

Taste in the mouth is what the scent led me to expect-- very full, robust, smoky, savory.

The taste is somehow as "dark" as the tobacco looks.

The smoke is satisfying like chewing on steak (NOT that steak is in the flavor profile).

Certainly recommended if that's what you're looking for.

It did burn fairly hot in my cob... other reviewers found it cool, so perhaps mine was a tad dry.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2012-03-11		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Amazing sums it up. This hits you right out of the gate, in a good way. The lat and perique combine to make your mouth dance. Full bodied and tasty. Unique blend that is well worth trying if you like Lat and/or Perique. Be warned that it does have some kick to it.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-04-25		Medium	Medium	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Mellow, tasty and about the right strength for me. Burns well and easy to pack. A bit boring after awhile, but a very good smoke. One of CD best.imho. Cavendish in the forefront and the latakia hiding in the shadows.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-01-05		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

This is a truly great tobacco. It busts outta all genre's. You have to try this. Sweet, smoky, tangy, and with a nicotine hit that makes you dizzy. No bite anywhere to be found. Enough with the balkans and english mixtures, this is my new favorite type of smoke. Butt kickin smoky buzz.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-07-05		Medium to Strong	Mild	Very Full	Tolerable to Strong

Great Stuff! Bought one tin, immediately ordered 4 more. 'Nuff said.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2009-02-20		Medium to Strong	Mild to Medium	Full	Tolerable

This is a blend that I have been wanting to try for some time now. Needless to say C&D blends are of high quality, and are easy to smoke. The appearance upon opening the tin is pure black flaked perfection. The aroma is heady, with a strong musty almost barn-like smell.

This blend is not for the faint of heart. Loving Latakia helps here in that it is almost as full as Old Ironsides with added Perique for a slight peppery flavor. Latakia in general has a low nicotine content, but this blend has a bit of a kick to it. I can see smoking it after a big meal, not on an empty stomach.

The flavor is Latakia right up front with the Perique making a nice compliment and a little cavendish to mellow things out. The smoke is fragrant, and enjoyable with large white plumes, assuming you like the smell of burning Latakia. Room note is tolerable to those around me, but probably best smoked outside, or in a well ventilated area. My Oreck air purifier does a nice job at ameliorating just about any tobacco smoke in my home office!

The taste is a very creamy, cool leathery taste with a gentle Perique aftertaste.

I would recommend this blend to anyone who loves Latakia, and wishes for a slightly stronger blend. It smokes cool all the way down to the bottom of the bowl with a dry,white ash.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-04-28		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Full	Overwhelming

Mississippi Mud scared my girlfriend out of the house. This was strange since she never once complained about any other tobacco. I really like this blend- epecially when I want to be alone.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2008-01-23		Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Strong

Quite satisfying due to the high latakia content. It can get a bit harsh as I feel the cavendish doesn't sufficiently balance the rest of the tobacco. It prefers small bowls I think. I am not a fan of the unsweetened black cavendish C&D uses in any of their blends, it tastes like absolutely nothing. If they could find a different way to mellow the punch of the Latakia and Perique this blend would improve for me. It's still a enjoyable for the Perique and Latakia fan, so it gets an overall positive rating from me.

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