Consigment: Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan Blend (2024)

Cornell & Diehl Palmetto Balkan (2024)

A tribute to the Oriental-forward Balkans of old, Cornell & Diehl’s Palmetto Balkan offers a distinctly Carolina take on a revered classic. Tangy, mature sun-cured 2018 Basma and 2019 Izmir lead the charge, supported by naturally sweet Carolina Red Virginias and a specially treated Latakia designed for balance rather than dominance. The result is a mellow, harmonized smoke marked by notes of stone fruit, subtle wood smoke, and a gently dry finish reminiscent of long-lost Syrian leaf. As the first 8oz release in C&D’s Small Batch portfolio, Palmetto Balkan is both inviting and complex—ideal for Balkan devotees and newcomers alike.