Cornell and Diehl Briar Fox Pipe Tobacco (50g Tin)

• 50g Sealed Tin
• Virginia & Burley
• Pressed Plug
• Flavour Profile: Sweet Hay, Cocoa, Nuts
• No Added Flavourings
• Medium Strength

Briar Fox, one of Cornell & Diehl’s older blends, and it truly showcases its age. It’s a simple yet effective partnership of red Virginia and Burley, pressed into a dense crumble cake that lets the flavours speak for themselves.

No fancy topping or perfume here; just honest, natural leaf. The red Virginia offers a natural sweetness with dark fruit and a hint of tang, while the Burley adds body, dryness and that subtle cocoa note found in good, robust leaf.

Being pressed, Briar Fox rewards patience. Break off what you need, rub it gently and let it breathe for a few minutes. Once lit, it settles into a steady earthy smoke with depth rather than a flash. It doesn’t try to impress; it simply keeps going cool and measured if you treat it right.

Cornell & Diehl has always favoured straightforward blending over theatrics, and Briar Fox perfectly embodies that approach. It’s the kind of mixture that becomes a regular without ever feeling like one.

Best enjoyed when you have time to sit still and let it do its work.