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
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3.09 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 24, 2017 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
Blend No. 52 is a welcome (re)addition to Peretti's estimable selection of burley-based blends. The tobacco arrives at the perfect hydration for immediate smoking (a quality which is true for Peretti's blends across the board). The colors range from the medium brown shades of burley and the lighter brown of the red Virginia to pale Dubeck. The smell from the can is predominantly the nutty aroma of burley, a bit of wood and sharp sweetness from the Virginia, and a hint of spiced florals from the Dubeck.
The "paint-can note" transfers to the smoking experience, with the chewy, nutty burleys predominating, accompanied by the sharp, dark fruit of the Virginia, and the spicy, slightly sour Dubeck. The mixture is elegant in its simplicity, with each component contributing its distinctive qualities, while merging into a harmonious blend.
Blend No. 52 is sure to please burley lovers and might surprise dyed-in-the-wool English smokers who aren't generally burley fanciers. While listed as a burley blend, to me Blend No. 52 smokes more like an English mixture--albeit with an American accent. I hope to see more of Peretti's historic mixtures brought back in the future. Take that, FDA!
The "paint-can note" transfers to the smoking experience, with the chewy, nutty burleys predominating, accompanied by the sharp, dark fruit of the Virginia, and the spicy, slightly sour Dubeck. The mixture is elegant in its simplicity, with each component contributing its distinctive qualities, while merging into a harmonious blend.
Blend No. 52 is sure to please burley lovers and might surprise dyed-in-the-wool English smokers who aren't generally burley fanciers. While listed as a burley blend, to me Blend No. 52 smokes more like an English mixture--albeit with an American accent. I hope to see more of Peretti's historic mixtures brought back in the future. Take that, FDA!
PurchasedFrom:
L.J. Peretti
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 | Mild | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Been on a Peretti binge lately. This one is right up my alley, I am not a frequent Burley smoker and what got my attention here was the Dubek and to a lesser extent the Red VA. Typical Burley tin note, a bit of chocolate and a sour hint. The flavor is Nutty and earthy with some woodiness and a light vegetal character. There is a hint of sourness from the Dubek and some mild sweetness from the Red Virginia. I think most if not all Peretti blends are topped with a "Lakelandlike" essence: mildly floral and reminds me of women's talcum powder. It is more in the nose but I can taste it at times, it doesn't detract from the smoke. Nice Classic Burley with a twist.
Pipe Used:
Briar’s and cob’s
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Let me preface this by saying that LJP knows burley! Blend 52 is a well rounded smoke for me. Nutty earthy Burley with a slight hint of sweet, Red Virginia that provides a bit of ketchup and an excellent Oriental to give a bit of herbal and sour to the mix. The proportions of each are spot on and make for an excellent mild to medium smoking experience. Not muc fuss or muss in my cob, few delights, and smokes clean to the bottom. Not a bite or rough spot for me. Solid, repeatable smoke!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 05, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild | Tolerable |
I picked up 2 oz of Blend No 52 while restocking their very good Royal. This tobacco appears as a range of brown and yellow leaf with a sparse peppering of black flakes. The tin aroma is sweet with subtle hints of cedar and vinegar. It packs and lights like a champ. The taste is a very good burley nut, but quite mild. The dubeck teases with a lovely sweet incense and floral, but little more than a hint I keep chasing. It burns really clean with little or no need to relight. The room note was like cigarettes and baking bread...not quite sure what to make of it but it took me back to my neighbor's kitchen while I was in grade school.
Pipe Used:
Various
PurchasedFrom:
L. J. Peretti
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 02, 2023 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Unnoticeable |
This is a good Summer blend for Burley enthusiasts for a bit of a vacation. In fact I smoked it on vacation by the seaside and it was very good in that role. This reminds me a bit of Amphora Original or the old brown colored package and shares similar components. Blend 52 is a mild, slightly piquant, Burley, Virginia, Turkish combination with just a touch of what I believe to be Perique. I assume the Perique addition from the very sparse dark specks among the other brown to light brown tobaccos in the blend, and also from the detectable spice on the retrohale. This could be simply from the VirginiaTurkish interaction but I don’t believe that is the case. All in all Blend 52 is a very good smoke and any Burley fan should like it.
Pipe Used:
Briars, Cobs
PurchasedFrom:
Peretti
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