Peretti Blend No.52
(3.09)
A distinct blend of burley, red Virginia and Dubeck brought back to life by the blenders at Peretti. This mixture offers sweetness and subtle piquancy. Currently available in limited quantities.
Notes: Until about 1960, we offered Blend 52. This mixture was created by Robert Peretti in 1947, after he returned from his Navy duties in WWII. Blend 52, like other Peretti burleys, is based on the premise that American burley is the noblest of tobaccos. As the Major, Mr. Peretti’s father, once told me, “sooner of later, everyone smokes burley.”
Blend 52 is created to showcase the deep flavor of the burley. The nuttiness of the burley is somewhat moderated by the addition of a smooth red Virginia that naturally sweetens the blend. Then, a small amount of the finest Dubeck is added. The Dubeck, from the upper leaves of the plant, is the mellowest form of Turkish. When combined with the burley and red Virginia, the Dubeck opens the blend to a combination of sweetness and subtle piquancy. Blend 52 adds a new dimension to the Peretti portfolio of burleys. Here is a tobacco that is mild, mellow, and offers a new variety of tastiness. We urge you to explore all of the many Peretti burley tobaccos. For indeed, burley has long been neglected by the pipe smoker.
Details
Brand | Peretti |
Series | Burley Blends |
Blended By | L.J. Peretti |
Manufactured By | L.J. Peretti |
Blend Type | Burley Based |
Contents | Burley, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Mixture |
Packaging | 8 ounce tin, bulk |
Country | United States |
Production | Re-release |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.09 / 4
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Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 13, 2017 | Mild | Mild | Very Mild | Pleasant |
I really don't know what why this blend is getting such good reviews. I found it to be fairly blasé. For the record, I usually love Peretti's burley blends. "No Name" and "333" are two of my favorite tobaccos. This just didn't do it for me. That said, my wife (who usually doesn't like my choices) found this to be pleasant. I have plenty left and who knows, maybe as I smoke more of it, I might grow to like it more. I'll keep you posted.
Pipe Used:
Caminetto Cavalier
PurchasedFrom:
Peritti
Age When Smoked:
fresh