Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake

Pirate Kake is a plug mixture in which Cornell & Diehl pushes the Latakia proportion to an extraordinary high. Per the maker's listing, Cyprus Latakia makes up seventy-five percent of the blend; the remainder is shared between Turkish Katerini leaf and Burley. Latakia's smoky, leathery, incense-like character sits at the center of the mixture, while Katerini opens the structure with a light floral, grassy layer. Being pressed into plug form, it's sliced and rubbed out for packing; this structure slows the burn and preserves flavor intensity. Nicotine sits in the upper band, flavor intensity at the top level; the room note is pronounced and lingers in an indoor space for a long time.