Planta Empire Perique
(2.83)
Finest perique is the main player here, supported by dark fired Virginia and a pinch of Oriental tobaccos. A highly aromatic pleasure of typical perique character.
Notes: Also available under the name "Reserve Crue No. 9 Perique Flake" by Peter Heinrichs.
Details
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Very Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2015 | Medium to Strong | Very Mild | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Nice smell of sweetness, roasted nuts and the typical Perique tartness greets you when you open the tin. The flakes themselves are arranged in a sideways fashion in the tin (meaning they are more broad than long) and cut slightly thicker than seems to be the norm. The use of dark-fired Virginia lends the blend a subtle smoky flavour and the Oriental prevents it from being just another Vaper. There seems to be a good amount of Perique present as well, peppery and fruity. A smooth smoke, full with taste and no tongue bite.
Pipe Used:
Dunhill
PurchasedFrom:
Edler Tabak
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Feb 03, 2016 | Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
In the tin we find neat, tight, horizontaly layed, dark, subdue in appearance-flakes. No surprise. A surprise to me, however, was the odor straight from the tin. Figs? Very nice. Rubbed out, the Empire is perfect to the touch - not dry, not moist. It lights well and stays lit. Exhaled smoke smells so nice, is invites a rerun, yet no casing detracts from a natural tobacco flavor. Very nice. Midbowl, a peppery not takes over. Unexpected, but OK. Endbowl, BAM, the rush hits me.
A strong tobacco.
A strong tobacco.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Riviera
PurchasedFrom:
cigarworld
Age When Smoked:
new
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 06, 2016 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Just a slightly note of perique when open up the tin. It also reminds me that the tabaco somehow ingredes just a little whift of licorice and full dark bread. I recommend to let the tin open a few days because the tabaco includes a lot of moisture. But indeed it is a very “natural“ tabaco with like i said just a slightly note of perique.
Pipe Used:
NCLR Billiard
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
This is the exact same tobacco as "Peter Heinrichs Reserve Crue No. 9 Perique Flake". Planta produces them and they let Peter Heinrichs sell it as their house-blend. I'm curious if it's also available under any more different labels!
So this is the same review: Opening the nondescript tin, with the inconspicuous design of which more(!!) than the half label is the damn warning sticker these days........, I find a lovely and classy golden sticker in form of a tobacco leaf that's for closing the greaseproof paper (similar to the ones for packing breads for school or work) inside the tin.
Inside there are two stacks of small almost square slices that are cut at about 2mm thickness. It's easy to identify the dark fired (Virginia) leaf in it, as the flakes are very dark. Black, dark brown, some brighter brown speckles and only very few, small dots of golden-yellow.
The tin note is intriguingly piquant-fruity. A decent smokiness forms the base of the scent, accompanied by a fruity, slightly sour aroma with mild, honeyish sweetness to it. You can also identify the Orientas clearly scent-wise, as they offer a distinctive woodsy-sour, very herbal, decently ethereal aroma. Complex tin note, that makes you want to load a bowlful.
The tobacco itself needs 30mins up to 1-2 hours of drying time, depending on personal preference. Yet it is smokeable right out of the tin.
On first light I got hit by a rich nuttiness that is underscored by decent woody and earthy undertones. After a few puffs the Perique makes its presence known by contributing a slightly fermented fruity aroma, reminiscent of figs, dates and maybe a whiff of ripe oranges. Intensly earthy, with a good share of woody-smokiness to it. Very piquant and peppery, herbal spice to it. Ethereal in character.
The rich fruitiness and the tasty nuttiness are married in perfect harmony and complement one another excellently. It's like raisins and nuts - they just harmonize so well! Underscored by the ethereal, herbal, and smoky-spiciness this is a unique blend with a genuine aroma to it. At half-way through the bowl the fruity,herbal and nuttydimensions are tamed just a bit and make room for the smoky, woody and peppery sides of this blend shine a tad more.
Smokes cool, doesn't bite and if smoked at moderate pace it never gets harsh.
Highly enjoyable, it has a very "exotic and oriental" feeling to it. The aromas of this blend are unlike most other Va/Per blends, and convince with its genuine flavor profile that's taking you to fairytales of 1001 nights!
No doubts, for me this is a special Perique Flake, that's a 3,5/4 star blend. Genuine, moderatly complex and very sophisticated! Highly recommended for Va/Per lovers who like a Oriental touch to the blend, as well as to English- and Oriental smokers, who like an exotic extension for their rotation.
So this is the same review: Opening the nondescript tin, with the inconspicuous design of which more(!!) than the half label is the damn warning sticker these days........, I find a lovely and classy golden sticker in form of a tobacco leaf that's for closing the greaseproof paper (similar to the ones for packing breads for school or work) inside the tin.
Inside there are two stacks of small almost square slices that are cut at about 2mm thickness. It's easy to identify the dark fired (Virginia) leaf in it, as the flakes are very dark. Black, dark brown, some brighter brown speckles and only very few, small dots of golden-yellow.
The tin note is intriguingly piquant-fruity. A decent smokiness forms the base of the scent, accompanied by a fruity, slightly sour aroma with mild, honeyish sweetness to it. You can also identify the Orientas clearly scent-wise, as they offer a distinctive woodsy-sour, very herbal, decently ethereal aroma. Complex tin note, that makes you want to load a bowlful.
The tobacco itself needs 30mins up to 1-2 hours of drying time, depending on personal preference. Yet it is smokeable right out of the tin.
On first light I got hit by a rich nuttiness that is underscored by decent woody and earthy undertones. After a few puffs the Perique makes its presence known by contributing a slightly fermented fruity aroma, reminiscent of figs, dates and maybe a whiff of ripe oranges. Intensly earthy, with a good share of woody-smokiness to it. Very piquant and peppery, herbal spice to it. Ethereal in character.
The rich fruitiness and the tasty nuttiness are married in perfect harmony and complement one another excellently. It's like raisins and nuts - they just harmonize so well! Underscored by the ethereal, herbal, and smoky-spiciness this is a unique blend with a genuine aroma to it. At half-way through the bowl the fruity,herbal and nuttydimensions are tamed just a bit and make room for the smoky, woody and peppery sides of this blend shine a tad more.
Smokes cool, doesn't bite and if smoked at moderate pace it never gets harsh.
Highly enjoyable, it has a very "exotic and oriental" feeling to it. The aromas of this blend are unlike most other Va/Per blends, and convince with its genuine flavor profile that's taking you to fairytales of 1001 nights!
No doubts, for me this is a special Perique Flake, that's a 3,5/4 star blend. Genuine, moderatly complex and very sophisticated! Highly recommended for Va/Per lovers who like a Oriental touch to the blend, as well as to English- and Oriental smokers, who like an exotic extension for their rotation.
Pipe Used:
Clays and Briars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2017 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Not bad tobacco. Ordinary Perique flakes with oriental support. Easy smoke, require few relights, leaving some moisture at the end. Not an all day. Worth to try, but not to buy again, it's a lot better alternatives around
Pipe Used:
Cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
Cigarworld.de
Age When Smoked:
6 months
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