Tobaccos Cornell & Diehl - Good Morning

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	JimInks (3046)	2018-01-01		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

There are enough differences between this and Early Morning Pipe that I’ll forego the comparison and discuss this as a solo act. The tangy ripe dark fruity, earthy, lightly woody red Virginia takes the lead over the citrusy, grassy brighter Virginia. They form the base of the blend. The smoky, woody, earthy, musty sweet Cyprian Latakia is an important supporting player that gets fair competition from the very spicy, woody, mildly floral, earthy, dry and creamy buttery sweet Orientals. Often, the Orientals will take a little of the lead. The strength and nic-hit are in the center of mild to medium. The taste is a step or so past that threshold. Won’t bite or get harsh. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with a mildly sweet, spicy and rather savory, lightly inconsistent flavor from start to finish. Leaves little dampness in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Has a pleasantly lingering after taste. Can be an all day smoke.

-JimInks

23 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2010-03-23		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

This is indeed very close to the famous Dunhill EMP. The tobacco has a less aged taste and seemed a bit rough around the deepest edges of the smoke. Otherwise, this is an outstanding Latakia/Oriental/Virginia blend that is easy on the palate. The contents burn evenly and somewhat quickly.

A delightful four stars for Good Morning.

15 people found this review helpful.

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	Captain bob (38)	2009-07-19		Very Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

I think Craig Tarler "nailed" EMP with Good Morning Blend. I am delighted that he is willing to provide a noble replacement of a famous blend no longer available.

I have always favored mild English blends. I prefer Latakia in small doses. Like I use pepper on eggs, just enough to know it is there.

I also love the larger cut of this tobacco. It smokes very cool and very tasty. This blend meets all my expectations for a light English non-aromatic. Good Morning will be an ideal blend to recommend to the first time smoker of Latakia. All things considered, another four-star blend from C&D.

13 people found this review helpful.

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	GabrielCRT (115)	2017-05-06		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Visually this is much brighter than Early Morning Pipe. All other differences are very subtle. The bright and red VA offer hay and some sweetness. The Turkish leaf is herbal and floral with some exotic spices. I find the Latakia here slightly more dominant as C&D's Latakia is a little bolder & smokier than I find Dunhill's. I get a great black pepper note throughout the bowl that I don't find in EMP. Should Dunhill leave the market again soon I would be more than happy with Good Morning as a substitute for one of my favorite English blends.

8 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2009-07-15		Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have to admit I love the Dunhil EMP, in fact I still have about 2 lbs of it left. So who better to tell you if the two are the same or not. I usually despise copy blends and wont even try them. But with the coaxing of a friend, I reluctantly gave it a shot. The color of the tobacco was very similar, but the cut seemed a bit different. As far as taste, it seems this one was close too. I do think that the tobacco could benefit from some aging. The herbal taste that EMP is famous for is intact for this one. I am very happy with that. The strength is on par with EMP. Overall with a year or so of aging this might be a very good substitute, for a tragically not available blend.

7 people found this review helpful.

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	Ocelot79 (32)	2018-08-16		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Unnoticeable

Note to self: Just don't bother with C&D again. Here's another load of probably quite decent quality VA and Latakia completely ruined by some vile 'oriental' leaf. Whatever this particular variety of oriental leaf they use actually is, it's the one which immediately on lighting creates an oily and very sour taste on the tip of my tongue, and which makes me want to spit. From experience with other offerings from this stable, I predict that is going to be the main (and probably only) thing going on in this 'blend', and if I don't tap out this rather nice pipe from Upshall now, I shall likely have to do a deep salt clean to get rid of that foul taste. Why in heaven's name anyone would recommend this to a beginner is quite beyond me. This has nothing to do with EMP, as far as I can tell, and I just wonder to what extent other reviewers are influenced by the similarity in name. Still, reviews, and tastes, vary wildly, I guess. This was mine. PS - please disregard the taste/strength/etc picks I made - I had to check one of the options, but they are meaningless choices (in this particular review) to me. Perhaps we should add a 'No Comment' option to these multiple choice boxes?

Pipe Used: One that I'll now need to clean

Age When Smoked: About 5000 years from the taste

Purchased From: Smokingpipes USA

Similar Blends: None, I hope.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	neuron_md (37)	2013-04-18		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

I love this blend!

The tin aroma itself is very appealing... it is sweet and spicy, tangy, ripe, pungent and earthy all at the same time. Very strong and fragrant. I get a kick out of sniffing it again and again whenever I open the tin.

The leaf is golden in color, mixed with dark spots, and is cut in wide ribbons. Easy to pack in a medium to large pipe. Easy to light.

The flavor is sweet and spicy, smoky and creamy. I would classify it as medium early in the bowl, and gets fuller as you keep on smoking. The flavor to me is rich and satisfying.

The room note is strong for the non-smoker, typical of an English blend.

I can no longer remember Dunhill's Early Morning Pipe very well; I used to smoke it avidly when it was made by Murray's. I haven't tried the new production. But this tobacco seems richer and more flavorful than Dunhill.

It's great as a morning pipe. It also great to smoke all day. I even love smoking it at night.

One of my favorites, and it is highly recommended!

Age When Smoked: 5 years

Purchased From: SmokingPipes.com

5 people found this review helpful.

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	brogreggblues (45)	2012-04-29		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I really like this blend! Order me a crate of it.

Having returned to the pipesmoking fraternity just two years ago, I consider myself a relative rookie to the panoply of blends, vendors, and brothers of the briar. I enjoyed a pipe in my post-collegiate years, but with only minimal knowledge of tobacco blends, or smokers at large. This review, therefore, is based upon the writer's pipesmoking experience within the last mere 48 months, combined with cloudy images of a misspent youth.

I have been enjoying Cornell and Diehl's Good Morning blend since the beginning of my modern pipesmoking career. I've tried it in every pipe I own, and have dedicated at least two pipes exclusively to the enjoyment of this wonderful blend.

I'm not a big fan of C&D tobaccos generally. Because of my great love for Good Morning, I have sampled many of their other blends, hoping for another winner. From Billy Budd to Havana Daydream, from Burley Flake #1 to Old Joe Krantz, I've had my share of C&D blends. With the sole exception of Good Morning, I have found all other Cornell and Diehl blends to be too harsh and strong for me. Because of this, I find my enjoyment of Good Morning even more intruiging.

From the “inner tube” smell in the tin, the reluctant smoker is not reassured. Fortunately, the tin aroma is the sole objection I have about this blend. The moisture content is always perfect. The cut of this blend was perfectly chosen. Good Morning packs easier, lights easier, and stays lit better than any of the several dozen blends I've smoked. Cool burning, stays lit to a dry ash.

Now to the taste: C&D's Good Morning is as close to the perfect tobacco for my palate as I have found. The taste is extraordinary: at once sweet and tangy, yet rich, smoky and woodsy. It's the pipe tobacco equivalent of a big campfire breakfast: bacon and eggs, pancakes, orange juice and coffee, while standing over an applewood fire. The taste is harmonious and level on the tongue, but this is not a simple blend. The flavor complexity of Good Morning startles me every time I light it up. There are layers of subtle, complex notes from this pipe tobacco that I've never experienced in a glass of wine, for example.

I don't know about the room note of this blend, but the aroma to the smoker is as rewarding as the taste. Sweet, light, and smoky. Very rich and pleasant.

In conclusion, the complex nature of Cornell and Diehl's Good Morning would not be recommended for the novice pipe smoker. However, for me, Cornell and Diehl's Good Morning gives a rich, satisfying, consistently enjoyable experience. Let me know what you think: e-mail me at greggandphyllis@sbcglobal.net.

brogreggblues

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Durwood Sauls (10)	2010-06-22		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is perhaps the best 'first pipe of the day' smoke for me I've tried yet. There is just enough latakia to please my "English" sensibilities, and the orientals are a welcome 'waker-uper' on the palate. I usually begin the day with this and finish with the 063: Bayou Night.( With an expanding variety in-between, throughout the day.)

This goes extremely well with my morning coffee: home-brewed Starbuck's Italian Roast, black with no sugar. The Virginias in this one give me all the subtle sweetness I need in the mornings. And the latakia and orientals play well with the smokey sweetness in the Italian Roast.

I put down no room note because the wife makes me smoke outdoors. But the few times I've been forced to smoke in the car on the way to work it left a pleasant aroma that lingered until my return.

Because I enjoy this one so much for a day-starter I have tried is an an all-day smoke. It is perfect for the first bowl of the day, but after that I find I need something with a bit more of, well.......everything. That's not to say that one couldn't smoke this all day, I just find that it leaves me wanting more than it has to offer beyond the first bowl of the day. I usually move onto a heavier Balkan or English blend, or sometimes mix it up with a robust Virginia or Burley blend. To each his own.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Stah (151)	2022-01-22		Medium	Mild	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable

The tin I opened had the date "December 13, 2016" and was slightly bloated. In general, bloating, after several years, of tins produced by Cornell & Diehl is not uncommon - the company does not practice vacuuming and sterilizing so that the tobacco continues to ferment. I have seen photos of 20-year-old tins of this kind - the shape was very far from the ideal cylinder, but the tobacco in them remained in excellent condition.

Appearance: a mixture of small, almost cigarette ribbon-cut Virginias of a fairly uniform bright brownish-red hue of dark apricots, in which finely chopped latakia and orientals are mixed. There is very little latakia at all. The mixture from the tin is almost dry, although it doesn't dust or crumble.

The flavor from the just opened tin - a powerful tomato flavor, so strong that at first I regretted that I bought this tobacco. Smoking it right away didn't seem like the best idea, so I immediately closed the tin. But when I opened it again four hours later, I was surprised to find that the "ketchup" had weathered off quite a bit. Certainly, some of the tomato sauce was still there, but it was no longer dominant, but was adjacent to the smells of stale hay, citrus skins, and tanned leather. The smoked latakia note opened up in the background, which, frankly, lacked density (on the other hand, where could it come from with such a small amount?). Given the absence of perique in the mix, I'm inclined to think that the tomato smell is the result of tobacco saucing.

The taste is a woody-sunny note (with a lean woody flavor), some sweet and sour boiled fruit from the compote (most like boiled pears), a bit of earthiness, and a very slight hint of smokiness. The tobacco slowly changes its taste while smoking: the sweetness of the fruit disappears completely, and the earthiness increases, plus there is a spicy note, like a mix of nutmeg and coriander. The deceptive initial lightness of the tobacco also disappears - in fact, it is medium strength, but at first this is not felt. A slight nicotine kick can be caught in large pipes. Tobacco does not tolerate rush - due to the fine cut and dry consistency, the blend burns relatively hot. If you get carried away, the temperature in the pipe quickly rises to the discomfort, and the tobacco itself becomes more harsh to the taste, although it does not bite. The tobacco burns into a dusty ash of an even light gray color, leaving almost no moisture in the pipe. The aftertaste of the tobacco is spicy and woody.

The smoke has a woody-spicy flavor, quite light, it is almost not felt in the room.

Bottom line: The aged blend left a very good impression - it's high quality and not overly complex. It is just a very good blend to smoke. Once again, I point out that the material for the review was a mixture that is more than five years old, because some of the reviews on the web for a fresh mixture are far from ecstatic. But while acknowledging its quality, I can't help feeling that it lacks some zest. Is it similar to Early Morning Pipe? There's certainly something. But there's every opportunity to get to know the original now. Besides, despite its name, it doesn't cheer me up, but has a diametrically opposite effect. The picture on the label of the tin quite reflects my state of mind after smoking a pipe with it.

Pipe Used: Peterson 106, POTY 2017

Age When Smoked: 2016

Purchased From: Online

2 people found this review helpful.

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	cm1648 (108)	2019-12-23		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

What should be noted upfront is that this blend deserves to be reviewed without a comparison to EMP. The fruity, red Virginas and the light, citrusy, light Virginas form the base of this blend (with the reds standing out more). The Latakias are lightly added from my taste, yet playing well enough of a part to obtain the smoky/woody notes throughout the bowl. The Orientals, coming in 2nd place, deliver their tanginess and distinct sweetness themselves.Can be a somewhat a wet smoke and certainly an all day blend.

A strong recommendation for those desiring a lighter English or a Virginia blend with nuance.

Pipe Used: Peterson system, Erik Nording, Lorenzo Spitfire

Age When Smoked: 6 months

Similar Blends: John Cotton #1.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Jergy (3)	2019-08-08		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This is a really great all day English blend. I’ve smoked so many “match” blends and I’m always disappointed when I smoke them as a substitute. I now go into match blends with the caveat that it is it’s own blend. This very well may be just like EMP- I don’t know. But what I do know is it’s a very enjoyable smoke to start a day with! With a cup of coffee it’s hard to beat. The Virginia’s are really the star to me. They are the classic C&D Virginia. They always remind me of semi sweetened Baked goods in the room note. Very much reminds me of the Virginia’s in C&D poplar camp. There’s just enough Latakia to know it’s there. Honestly I get more Latakia in the “beard note” after I’m done smoking, than when I am smoking it. The orientals are really perfectly balanced, too. Perfectly balanced is a great 2 word review of this blend. I think any fan of a light English will be very happy with good morning.

Pipe Used: Corn cobs, Peterson system 309, smith house pipe

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Tobaccopipes.com

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Rob73 (77)	2016-11-13		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

Being a Latakia fan, I did not appreciate this mild Virginia blend. Orientals are present in homeopathic doses, Latakia is so far that I didn't detect it. It is ok for an undemanding smoke. 2,5/5 in my personal rating system.

Purchased From: Dubini, Chiasso (Switzerland)

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Kunsan (76)	2015-02-17		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

Very good quality. A satisfying VA blended with some orientals and a slight hint of Latakia. Sweet with depth and a hint of sour. Excellent all day smoke.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Xeneize (275)	2010-10-23		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Many times comparisons are unavoidable, but sometimes they are unnecessary and even undesirable. That said, C&D Good Morning is an excellent mixture of great mostly lemmon Virginias and Orientals, delicately spiced with Latakia (no more than what you can find in Fillmore, now that we're into similarities). Is it an Oriental mixture or a mild English? I don't know. The main component here is Virginias, that is for sure.

Good Morning is a great smoke for any time of the day.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	mskywalker2000 (11)	2010-08-30		Very Strong	Strong	Very Full	Very Strong

This one did surprise me both with its strength and flavor. It comes very close to the original Early Morning Pipe by Dunhill. I thought the mixture is as close as it can get, and it is a clear winner.

Out of the tin, it does not smell particularly good, 'spicy' perhaps. Expecting the smell would translate into an unpleasant smoke, I was positively surprised by how good - rich and full - it actually tasted. The best, in fact, of the "English" mixtures I have tried.

This one almost smokes like a strong cigarette. Halfway through the first pipe, I started to note a slight hand tremor.

Later, having smoked quite a few bowls of it, I still have to put the pipe away intermittently because I can feel my blood pressure rise! Boy does it give you a buzz!

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipepundit (168)	2010-07-28		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Pleasant

Unlike the other C and D blends I have tried, this did not come bone dry: the tobacco was nice and springy to the touch. The tin aroma was muted. In the pipe it lit and burned well.

On its own it is a pleasant enough Oriental of no great distinction. The comparison to EMP stretches the imagination. I had a tin of Murray made EMP open and was able to compare the two mixtures. EMP had an opulent elegance coupled with manly but not brutish strength. In comparison Good Morning was insipid and weak. To enjoy this concoction one has to give up all thoughts of the Dunhill product, and consider GM on its own merits. It is not too bad.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	CPT/VSG (72)	2010-05-02		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Like G. L. Pease's Chelsea Morning, C & D's Good Morning is trying to fill the EMP gap. I find it extremely well done. It is more Virginia-oriented that Chelsea Morning and there is only a hint of Latakia. The result is a sweeter blend of Virginias and Orientals that is perfect for a first pipe. It would be a bit too light for me as an all day blend but is great with morning coffee. Unlike some of C & D's ribbon cuts, GM is easy to keep lit and doesn't arrive too wet in the tin.

Good Morning is likely to get lost in the huge mass of C & D blends but is really worth a try for those who appreciate a light Balkan as a day-starter.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	BrSpiritus (18)	2009-12-15		Mild	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Edit 04/06/2011: I don't smoke this blend anymore as Classic Burley Kake has taken over as my AM smoke. It's still a great tobacco and maybe I'll revisit it again in the future. Downgraded to 3 stars.

WOW... all I can say is wow! Having had the chance years ago to smoke Dunhill EMP I can say that I really think they nailed the flavour with this blend. This is a definate keeper in my storage and one that I smoke every morning with my coffee... which is really what it's ment for. The flavour is extremely well balanced with many nuances jumping out at you as you slowly puff away. My second tin had 1 year of age on it and had developed some nice notes of plum, prune and apricots. If I could give it 5 stars I would, I just don't think 4 stars does it justice.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2009-07-07		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Tin: Appearance is similar to EMP, a very light brown hue with blonde, brown, and black here and there. A rather varied cut, thick broad cut to medium ribbon, with pieces of flake intermixed. Light smoky latakia and musty smells. Practically dry. Tin date on bottom: 042709.

Packing & Burning: Packing was a small concern, with the varied cut. Produces moisture from time to time that is bitter. Takes two relights down the bowl and puffing effort.

Taste & Aroma: Initially mild, slowly becoming somewhat richer. Smoky latakia does not stand out. An herbal spicy oriental is present. It is a refreshing and sweet aroma that is incense-like. The orientals take center stage, but while they are refreshing, there is a raw edge or green taste. Something tasted vaguely green or immature. Maybe it is the variety of oriental used. My reference for orientals is McClelland's Blending Oriental. While BO is tasty sweet, almost carmelized, GM is mildly sweet but green. While BO is fragrant and mellow, GM is also slightly bitter or tangy.

McClelland's Blended Turkish Ribbon is close to the flavor of the oriental variety used in GM, I suspect mostly Izmir.

The VA's in GM are lightly stoved, more like browned, because a toasty flavor provides the background.

In the last 1/3, it does settle down and become a little creamy, the green taste diminishing.

Nicotine: Rather mild to somewhat medium

Room Note: Pleasant

Overall: A toasty herbal incense predominates but seems green or unaged. This seems to be characteristic of the oriental variety used, as it is close to McClelland's BTR, as opposed to BO. Compared to EMP, well-aged EMP was richer, spicier, and smokier. Auld lang syne. 3.2 stars.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	FlatCapMatt (59)	2019-07-04		Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable to Strong

Note: I prefer aromatics, so factor that into what you take from this review.

I got a 10 gram sample of this, just to try something different. The immediate thing I recall from having a couple of bowls of it, was there is a peppery/spicy hint to it. Warms your mouth like pepper or chili, but not overwhelmingly so. As far as non-aromatics go, it's not bad at all. It lacks the soapy or smokey BBQ sauce that some English blends have. Nicotine strength was enough for me to feel it, but not feel ill afterwards.

It's not one I would buy more of, as there are other blends I would much rather buy. I don't see why fans of English blends wouldn't appreciate it more than me however.

Pipe Used: Corncob

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: tobaccoblends.com.au

1 person found this review helpful.

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	King Weed (228)	2019-03-30		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This is another pair of C&D tins retrieved from the large tub of tins that I bought at our 2017 NASPC show (see King Weed 03-24-19 @ C&D Easy Times). Located at midpoint of the tub's layering, they bore tinning dates of January 2009. This is another blend I saw come onto the market in the early 2000's that I never seemed to have gotten around to smoking. There is a lot of scatter/chatter about this blend being a clone of Dunhill Early Morning Pipe and, while I disagree with that viewpoint, there are some similarities. When opening the tin, you get a similar color range to EMP from light tan through medium browns and some darker bits; but, the texture is coarser due to a wider ribbon cut. The tin aroma is in a similar range to EMP's, but slightly stronger in both the Latakia and the Oriental/Virginia realms. I've opened many tins of EMP in my time and they have an interesting and slightly sour odor behind the Latakia aroma. Here in this blend, I get a somewhat sweeter background aroma. When I lit my first bowl, with it's tall and narrow chamber, Good Morning began to speak to me in a vernacular that said - "place me in your top ten English blends". There are some blends out there that are so skillfully blended that they are an absolute joy to smoke, never let you down and just keep on satisfying no matter what pipe you light them in. I find C&D's Good Morning to be just such a blend. When I smoke this blend I can taste every component clearly and concisely and, simultaneously, I can taste the components working in unison to present a magnificent English profile. Craig Tarler and Bob Runowski, both unfortunately gone now, created a pipe blend that is, yes, an emulation of Dunhill Early Morning Pipe. At the same time they created a blend of their own design that stands on it's own merits. I have smoked this blend in all sorts of pipes in my collection and have since raised it's status to my all time top five. Speaking of fives; I would award this blend five stars if I could, but give it our highest ranking of four stars. If I loved this blend any more than I do, my wife would divorce me.

Pipe Used: Jim Cooke deep blasted Dublin

Age When Smoked: 10 years old

Purchased From: buyout of another smoker

Similar Blends: a slightly stronger and more flavorful version of Early Morning Pipe.

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	StevieB (2080)	2019-02-01		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Cornell & Diehl - Good Morning.

Over the past week or so I've enjoyed trying some of my English/Balkans. So, C+D Good Morning?

The mixture incorporates, as well as ribbons, a few larger broken flakes. It's mostly medium and light browns with far lesser black pieces. My tin was a little underhydrated.

To me the smoke would be good throughout the day, not just in the mornings. It's a well rounded, fairly medium bodied, English. The Latakia 'seasons' the smoke without taking it over. Unlike a lot of English blends the Virginia and Oriental tobaccos don't vie for attention; they are DEFINITE additions. The sweet, almost velvety, Orientals collaborate with the Virginias to form a shared flavour. The reliability of the burn goes without question, albeit, although independent, it goes a bit fast. Also, because it arrived dry, it can be warm.

Nicotine: a speck below medium. Room-note: not too bad.

Good Morning? A lovely taste but the dehydration removes a star. Recommended:

Three stars.

Pipe Used: Altinok Lee Van Cleef: My Friday pipe

Age When Smoked: 04/10/18

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

1 person found this review helpful.

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	ap (57)	2012-09-30		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Outstanding blend from C&D , Great Vas with delicious, fragrant Orientals with a light Latakia presence. Great in the morning or any other time of the day. A winner

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	Pipe hound in PalmSprings (9)	2012-04-08		Mild	Mild to Medium	Mild	Tolerable

I noticed all of the 4stars for this and feel like odd man out. I just am not wild about this. Odd taste, burns hot and not one I would get again.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-10-15		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Delving into the mysteries of the C&D blends, i tried this on a whim with my morning coffee. It delivers nicely with an almost earthy taste that i found to be creamy and spicy all at the same time. The sweetened virginias dominate this to a satisfying degree without it interferring with a dose or two of Latakia along with a dash of perique. Orientals are abundant here as the taste will tell when you savour its satisfying flavour. I like this in the morning as a wakeup blend to start my day off. Not bad at all for a mild English and is not particular of certain briars.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Capt (339)	2011-08-03		Mild	None Detected	Mild	Tolerable

The real deal EMP is back on the market, just stick with that. this is probably only the second blend from C&D I do not enjoy.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2011-04-18		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Whew...I opened the tin, and what did I smell?...shredded, used, car tires (read: rubber). I hoped liked Helk, this didn't smoke like it smelled. Good News!!...it doesn't. A mild, rich-flavored smoke, with absolutely, no bite. And as the wife noted, it smells like "Autumn". Was so fantasically good, bought a tin of USS Mason & Opening Night. Those rewiews will follow in a week, or two....let me enjoy my "Good-Morning"...first.

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	PipeCat (13)	2011-04-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Unnoticeable

I acquired this mixture recently in a trade and all I can say is, this mixture is awesome. It reminds me of EMP, but without the topping taste I associated with the Orlik offerings. The first bowl I found a bit hard to tame since the cut is composed of rather large pieces of tobacco which does not fit into the bowl to my satisfaction. I found that drying it a bit under my lamp, then shearing it with a sharp pair of scissors resolves this issue. Still, several relights in the second half of the bowl. But the taste is right on the money. The Virginia is sweet on the tongue in a big way which is pleasing to my palette. It's also a rich smoke, coating ones tongue with lots of flavor. This is my absolute favorite C&D mixture to date.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-03-03		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant

I have never somked EMP but had read that this was a good replacement. I keep C&D Sunday Picnic in my rotation and found Good Morning to be a good quality smoke as well.

It smokes clean, light, and to a nice grey-white ash. The smell out of the tin has character, without being overwhelming. Moisture content was just right for me - feels "fresh" without being sticky.

Great taste and well suited for the first smoke of the morning. I generally don't smoke in my car, but have relented recently and can smoke this blend without leaving a smell in my car. Good basic mild taste - not overpowering.

I recommend this tobacco and plan to keep a tin in my rotation.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2009-12-16		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have not had the chance to have tried EMP. In fact, I am a new pipe smoker, having only been smoking for about 8 months. I've walked the path of the usual 'noobie' pipe smoker, trying various aromatics, and finding them delightful. My tastes have matured, and I am sticking my nose in some English blends, though I still have a tendency toward flavoring.

However, all that aside, 'Good Morning' is crazy good. It smokes clean, light, and to a nice grey-white ash. The smell out of the tin has character, without being overwhelming. My can was perfect as far as moisture, not too wet and not dry either.

The taste... dear gawd it's good. Absolutely wonderful as an early morning smoke, and lasts throughout the day. Full, flavorful without being ‘sweet'… a pick-me-up that, as others noted, is wonderful with coffee.

If you get the chance, try 'Good Morning.' You won't regret it. I will definitely be trying more Cornell & Diehl in the future, and keeping ‘Good Morning' into my rotation.

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2009-07-21		Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild	Pleasant

After over 40 years of pipe smoking,( I just love it), I have yet to find , until now, a blender(s) that can reincarnate lost items (recipes/blending) that C&D can do. A big fan of pre-outsourced Dunhill smokes, I, too, was at a lost for replication until now. Good Morning is about as close as you can get to EMP, (maybe a little aging might help to be right on), of the several submissions by other blenders-A.M. Pipe is also very close. GM is my wake-up pipe in the morning, with a cup of black coffee to start enjoying another day, and on occasion settles in for an all-day (I smoke between 8- 10 bowlfuls daily of varying English/Balkan blends with an occasional aromatic) smoke. Very delightful for newbies and aromatic converts to begin a new adventure.

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	Fialdj (3)	2023-04-15		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Light good first morning smoke. Not wet. Fresh open tin smell very good. Pretty dry in the tin. And I am no expert to these descriptions. P

Pipe Used: Savinelli

Age When Smoked: 60

Purchased From: Smokingpipes.com

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	Emeritus Account (30167)	2010-03-16		Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Tolerable

I am a fan of some C&D blends. This one didn't do anything for me. A very bland an uneventful smoke in my book.

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	p4p4 (59)	2009-07-12		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Truly NOT similar to Dunhill Early Morning, completly different. Very immature taste, insipid and tasteless. This is the worst C&D blend i never try.

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