{"product_id":"cornell-diehl-speakeasy-navy-blend-2-oz","title":"Cornell \u0026 Diehl Speakeasy Navy Blend 2 oz.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCornell \u0026amp; Diehl Speakeasy Navy Blend is a Prohibition-era Navy flake built for the long haul — Carolina Red Virginia, Perique, Dark Fired Kentucky and Orientals, lightly rum-topped and designed by C\u0026amp;D's Cellar Series program to peak at 10–15 years of aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeakeasy was released in July 2016 as a Cellar Series offering — Cornell \u0026amp; Diehl's label for blends that are built from the start to age for a decade or more. Head blender Jeremy Reeves has shared the recipe in interviews: roughly 80% Carolina Red Flake forms the Virginia base, with Perique for dark fruit and pepper, Dark Fired Kentucky for smoky body, and Orientals for complexity. A light rum topping ties it all together without burying the leaves. The name and label artwork nod to the smoke-filled New Orleans speakeasies of the Prohibition era — jazz, cocktails, and bold personalities.\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 Cellar Series (aging-focused releases)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virginia · Navy Flake · VaPer+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~80% Carolina Red Flake Virginia · Perique · Dark Fired Kentucky · Orientals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light rum topping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broken Flake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody \/ Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Medium-Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild to 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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right out of the tin: dark earthy Virginia, a soft rum nose, and a hint of pepper. On the burn, the Carolina Red Virginia carries natural sweetness and depth; Perique adds its signature plum-raisin-pepper spice; Dark Fired Kentucky brings smoky, slightly meaty body and keeps the sweetness grounded; Orientals thread in dry, slightly ethereal spice. The rum lives in the background — more aromatic than flavoring. Fresh, it's a very good smoke; after a few years of cellaring, the components marry further and the Perique and Virginia both deepen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor VaPer and Navy flake smokers, Perique fans, and anyone building a cellar. One of Cornell \u0026amp; Diehl's benchmark aging flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornell \u0026 Diehl","offers":[{"title":"2 oz.","offer_id":50584925667426,"sku":"7222","price":21.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1734\/3871\/files\/1_91375b2c-6835-4ed8-95ed-ae33e5fe1020.png?v=1790884765","url":"https:\/\/www.tinderbox.com\/products\/cornell-diehl-speakeasy-navy-blend-2-oz","provider":"Tinder Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}