{"product_id":"cornell-diehl-skyward-gate-2-oz","title":"Cornell \u0026 Diehl Skyward Gate 2 oz.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornell \u0026amp; Diehl Skyward Gate is the straight-Virginia entry in the new Summit Series — whole-leaf Red and Orange flue-cured grades pressed into a dense plug, with no flavoring, no condimental leaf, nothing to hide behind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummit Series is C\u0026amp;D's recent mainline extension: four traditional plug tobaccos inspired by the layered geological formations of the American West and the splendor of the U.S. national parks. Each blend was built by head blender Jeremy Reeves to showcase the natural character of the leaves themselves, pressed into dense bricks and allowed to marry under pressure for days or weeks. The result is what C\u0026amp;D calls “the pinnacle of our work with Virginias and condimental leaf.” Skyward Gate is the series' pure-Virginia expression — no Burley, no Perique, no toppings. Just two grades of flue-cured Virginia doing all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summit Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeremy Reeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-leaf Red Virginia · Whole-leaf Orange Virginia (both flue-cured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (unflavored)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody \/ Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleasant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States (Morganton, NC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Reeves's own words, Skyward Gate \u003cem\u003e“reveals layers of natural sweetness, alongside notes of dark citrus, toasted grain, and baking spice on the palate.”\u003c\/em\u003e The Red Virginia contributes deeper sweetness and a touch of tang; Orange brings a brighter, more citrus-forward lift. The plug format — pressed whole-leaf, then stored under weight for an extended marriage — melds the two grades into a smoother, rounder smoke than ribbon-cut Virginias of the same leaf would deliver. Slice a flake, rub it to your preferred density, dry briefly, and smoke slowly for the full picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor straight-Virginia smokers who want to taste good leaf without casings or condimentals, flake and plug enthusiasts, and anyone building a Virginia cellar. Skyward Gate rewards patience both in the pipe and in the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornell \u0026 Diehl","offers":[{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":50584950964322,"sku":"7229","price":21.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1734\/3871\/files\/1_a98741a4-38e1-4d35-9aba-e2bc09615407.png?v=1790883186","url":"https:\/\/www.tinderbox.com\/products\/cornell-diehl-skyward-gate-2-oz","provider":"Tinder Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}