Cornell & Diehl Sun Bear Bourbon Cask Pipe Tobacco

Cornell & Diehl Sun Bear Bourbon Cask Pipe Tobacco

Cornell & Diehl Sun Bear Bourbon Cask is the 2026 release of the seasonal Small Batch series. This flake pairs 2023 Canadian Bright Virginia, 2023 North Carolina Red Virginia, and 2019 Thai Izmir with black mangrove honey matured for one year in a retired bourbon barrel.

• 2026 seasonal Small Batch release in a 2 ounce tin
• Flake cut made with Bright Virginia, Red Virginia, and Izmir
• Black mangrove honey matured for one year in a retired bourbon barrel
• Includes silver tequila and elderflower accents
• Natural sweetness is joined by fruit, salted caramel, vanilla, and charred oak
• Limited production of 25,000 tins

The Virginia foundation comprises 2023 Canadian Bright leaf and 2023 North Carolina Red leaf, joined by 2019 Thai Izmir.

The black mangrove honey spent a full year in a retired bourbon barrel before joining the tobacco. Cornell & Diehl also uses silver tequila and elderflower accents in the finished composition.

The producer describes a profile of natural sweetness and fruit with salted caramel, vanilla, and charred oak from the barrel matured honey. Browse our pipe tobacco collection for other blends and formats.

Summary

• Blend type: Virginia and Oriental
• Cut: Flake
• Package: 2 ounce tin
• Release: Limited 2026 Small Batch edition

What is Cornell & Diehl Sun Bear Bourbon Cask?

It is the 2026 Sun Bear Small Batch release, a Virginia and Oriental flake presented in a 2 ounce tin.

Which tobaccos are used in this blend?

The blend contains 2023 Canadian Bright Virginia, 2023 North Carolina Red Virginia, and 2019 Thai Izmir.

What makes the Bourbon Cask edition distinct?

This edition uses black mangrove honey matured for one year in a retired bourbon barrel, plus silver tequila and elderflower accents.

What profile does the producer describe?

Cornell & Diehl describes natural sweetness and fruit joined by salted caramel, vanilla, and charred oak.

Is Sun Bear Bourbon Cask a limited release?

Yes. Production for the 2026 edition was limited to 25,000 tins.

What cut and package size does it use?

Sun Bear Bourbon Cask is presented as a flake in a 2 ounce tin.