Torben Dansk Louisiana Perique U.S.A
(2.67)
A noble speciality from the South of the USA, and meantime a true rarity. Best to be dosed sparingly due to the succinct aroma.
Details
Brand | Torben Dansk |
Series | Special Blending |
Blended By | Dan Tobacco |
Manufactured By | Dan Tobacco |
Blend Type | Other |
Contents | Perique |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Ribbon |
Packaging | 50 grams tin |
Country | Germany |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2021 | Mild to Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Very Pleasant |
This pure perique is a great virginia and burley blend....... No. seriously now, this has absolutely nothing to do with perique. By itself, it tastes quite nice, but if you want a spicy perique to put in your blends, avoid this one. IT.IS.NOT.PERIQUE!
Lets talk about it a bit.
Tin note: Fruity, dark fruit, prunes/plums.
Aspect and presentation: The tobacco comes in a plastic bag that is put in a standard paper that you get your usual tobacco in. Beautifully cut ribbons, black, dark brown. Moisture is ok, just good to fill the pipe directly.
Taste and flavor: No, seriously. This tastes exactly like an aged virginia, not at all like a perique. First notes are sweet, as a mature virginia, then it slowly gets a biiiiit spicy. Has taste of plums and a deep dark fruit flavor. Lately, it has changed to taste to that of a white burley with some cocoa and nutty flavor. Tried to experiment with it and left it in the bowl for a few hours, the plum topping faded a bit, but still not much spice, it’s more smoky than spicy. Actually tastes very good, but not how a pure perique should taste like Retrohaling doesn’t offer anything
Lights up very easy and stays lit with no effort, no bite, no hot smoke.
strength: mild to medium flavoring: very or mild taste: medium room note: very pleasant
Good as a smoke, but not a pure perique, thus this one only gets two stars.
Lets talk about it a bit.
Tin note: Fruity, dark fruit, prunes/plums.
Aspect and presentation: The tobacco comes in a plastic bag that is put in a standard paper that you get your usual tobacco in. Beautifully cut ribbons, black, dark brown. Moisture is ok, just good to fill the pipe directly.
Taste and flavor: No, seriously. This tastes exactly like an aged virginia, not at all like a perique. First notes are sweet, as a mature virginia, then it slowly gets a biiiiit spicy. Has taste of plums and a deep dark fruit flavor. Lately, it has changed to taste to that of a white burley with some cocoa and nutty flavor. Tried to experiment with it and left it in the bowl for a few hours, the plum topping faded a bit, but still not much spice, it’s more smoky than spicy. Actually tastes very good, but not how a pure perique should taste like Retrohaling doesn’t offer anything
Lights up very easy and stays lit with no effort, no bite, no hot smoke.
strength: mild to medium flavoring: very or mild taste: medium room note: very pleasant
Good as a smoke, but not a pure perique, thus this one only gets two stars.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 03, 2024 | Medium | None Detected | Very Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Fermented/Aged Burley and Virginia.
The German Dan Pipe website states that this is a "mixed tobacco". I am sure that this is not genuine Perique.
The tin note.
For me this was quite interesting. Imagine the vinegar and tartness of a combucha tea mixed with an over ripe blue cheese on top of dried prunes.
The taste.
I smoke this straight without mixing it. It tastes like a well aged/fermented Burley and Virginia blend. There is some slightly sweet yet very dark notes to it.
It made my nose runny from how pungent it is. However I surprisingly did not detect any spiciness. The retrohail was shockingly smooth for what it is. I even found myself fully inhaling it without realizing it because of how smooth it was.
It is not very high in nicotine though. (Disclaimer, I am extremely nicotine tolerant)
This is without a doubt a decent Perique substitute. Like an off brand cola. It's similar enough to Perique to be used like it, but not genuine.
If you have quit cigarettes and want to transition into pipe smoking this has enough body and vitamin N to satisfy. And if you can't help yourself it is inhalable in my opinion.
This is still a valid option for use as a Perique substitute for mixing with other blends.
I recommend it.
The German Dan Pipe website states that this is a "mixed tobacco". I am sure that this is not genuine Perique.
The tin note.
For me this was quite interesting. Imagine the vinegar and tartness of a combucha tea mixed with an over ripe blue cheese on top of dried prunes.
The taste.
I smoke this straight without mixing it. It tastes like a well aged/fermented Burley and Virginia blend. There is some slightly sweet yet very dark notes to it.
It made my nose runny from how pungent it is. However I surprisingly did not detect any spiciness. The retrohail was shockingly smooth for what it is. I even found myself fully inhaling it without realizing it because of how smooth it was.
It is not very high in nicotine though. (Disclaimer, I am extremely nicotine tolerant)
This is without a doubt a decent Perique substitute. Like an off brand cola. It's similar enough to Perique to be used like it, but not genuine.
If you have quit cigarettes and want to transition into pipe smoking this has enough body and vitamin N to satisfy. And if you can't help yourself it is inhalable in my opinion.
This is still a valid option for use as a Perique substitute for mixing with other blends.
I recommend it.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Kings Cross Featherweight.
PurchasedFrom:
Local shop. Nagoya Japan.
Age When Smoked:
Unknown.
Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 13, 2023 | Very Strong | None Detected | Extra Full | Strong |
Fresh out the tin I totally agree with Filip. Just like him I thought: Dude! Prunes etc. Massive dissapointment! Soaking wet. It sat around for a year. Dried out, still oily, just the overall humidity went down. Totally different experience now. Sour, raisins (like that rather medicinal taste - stuff your face with like a proper hand full and chew away if you know what i mean) sharp, stingy. No St. James LA Perique I guess. But good enough to spice up some VAs. Careful, needs to be applied in homeopathic dosages, this stuff cant be smoked straight!!! But I did find it to taste of just what I look for in Perique.
Age When Smoked:
1-2 yrs