Midnight Orchard by Cornell & Diehl

Cornell & Diehl Midnight Orchard marks a special moment in the Small Batch series as C&D’s first aromatic release. Rather than leaning on sweetness alone, this blend proves that an aromatic can be nuanced, tobacco-forward, and deeply rewarding.

Midnight Orchard features Blackened 2023 Canadian Bright Virginias, 2019 and 2023 Lemon Bright Virginias, 2019 and 2022 Old Belt Red Virginias, and genuine St. James Perique from 31 Farms. Together, these components create a layered profile of dark fruit, citrus, loamy earth, bread-like sweetness, and warm spice.

The Virginias bring brightness, depth, and natural sweetness, while the Perique contributes rich fruit and peppery complexity. The aromatic character enhances the blend without burying the tobacco, creating an elegant balance between orchard-like fruit notes and premium leaf character.

Rich, dark, refined, and gently sweet, Midnight Orchard is an aromatic for smokers who want more than simple flavoring. It is ideal for those who enjoy Virginia/Perique blends but want something with a slightly richer, more atmospheric fruit-forward presence.