Peterson Luxury Blend

Peterson's Luxury Blend smells and tastes as though it were a special, secret, hand-crafted blend of which only the worthiest of pipe smokers were allowed to partake. And for just around twelve bucks, you too can feel like you're part of that royal brotherhood of distinguished pipe smokers...because no experienced and distinguished pipe smoker would ever turn this down. Luxury Blend by Peterson is a beautifully crafted leaf through and through. Where to begin? Upon opening the tin, you are immediately greeted by the variety of Virginia tobaccos, and you can really smell each different one. A delicious amalgam of fruity, almost fig-like smells, a nice roasted and aged woodsy undertone, and to top it off, a peppery spicy smell that's sure to tantalize tickle your nose. Add the sweet and chocolaty aroma of Black Cavendish and the toasted nuttiness of good old Burley, all cased in a delicate, sweet smelling citrus-honey-vanilla casing, and you have yourself one hell of a smoke. The taste is quite luxurious indeed. Beautifully complex and flavorful, but mild enough to not overpower the smoker (or his mates) with heavy and overly rich tobacco taste and smell. The smell of Luxury is definitely distinct and may not be enjoyed by everyone, but those who do enjoy it will have a symphony of great smell and flavor from their first puff to their last. Furthermore, this blend smokes cool, dry, and without bite. It makes for a very relaxing, rich after-dinner smoke, and can be enjoyed just as fully as the world's finest cigars. In summary, this stuff is a damn fine smoking tobacco. If you like pipes and feel like smoking a bowl of the King's private stash, save yourself a count of treason and possible beheading and find this instead. You'll have bested the stingy King, and be smoking higher quality stuff than all of the crowned heads of Europe. Win win for the savvy smoker with royal tastes.

I enjoy this tobacco a lot. It has a mild aromatic flavour not overpowering and my wife appreciated the pleasant room note. It was a comfort to smoke and not overwhelming. The flavour changes as you smoke to the bottom of the bowl from a little taste of citrus to vanilla. I noticed a little bit of moisture collecting towards the end of the smoke. Great morning smoke with coffee or tea. This is definitely a tobacco at the top of my list.

I give this Peterson offering 4 stars not because I think it's the best tobacco the world has ever seen, but because for the style of tobacco, it is at the top of its class.

Tin is densely packed, smells like heaven. I can see the subtle topping being mistaken for something more run-of-the-mill like "just vanilla" but really, I think the blender's description is bang on - orange, honey, and just a little vanilla.

The tobacco is of excellent quality, like all Peterson offerings, with no hint of humectants. In the pipe, it starts quite sweet, and develops into a stronger more tobacco-oriented flavor at the bottom of the bowl. It smokes almost like a Lakeland at the bottom. The topping changes or fades out, but never disappears. A very light smoke with a nice full taste, not as spicy as Connoiseur's Choice, and not as heavily topped. Certainly not as heavily topped as most Danish aros, like Larsen, for instance.

I enjoy this stuff. Puff slow - it will heat up, like any virginia-based aromatic.

I am a very new pipe smoker (previously a non-smoker); and this is the 3rd Peterson aromatic that I've tried over the last month (the others being Connoisseur’s Choice and Sweet Killarney).

I got the Luxury Blend today based on reviews on this site. I wasn't very excited by the tin note initially, took some out and left to dry for about 20 minutes, before packing my pipe, charing the top and then lighting up... what a revelation!

I loved the mild taste and very pleasant aroma; and really enjoyed this bowl - in fact I wished it wouldn't end. This smoked very cool, though I had to re-light the bowl several times, especially towards the end.

This is by far my favourite blend so far.

Indeed a luxury blend.when you open the tin the honey vanilla aroma is great and dominant.the cavendish are very present mixed with bright virginias and burley.the moisture is pretty high.don't dio the mistake to smoke it without drying,it's gonna make your pipe really hot!!after drying out fot al least one hour packs easy and lights from the first light.the flavours are very sweet and full due to honey and vanilla topping.you also get nuts and a little citruses but in the backround.if it's dried burns quickly and leaves only ash.the moist level while burningis a bit more and leaves proper moist at the end of the bowl.this full aromatic blend has a perfect room note and it is very pleasant to others.the nicotine level is low to medium so it is ideal to start your day.it is a nice blend to introduce your self into full aromatics.

A tobacco I very much enjoy. Very mild aromatic flavour, nice smooth tobacco and warm room note. Very comforting to smoke, and not too overwhelming for a beginner, with enough subtlety for the advanced smoker to enjoy. Flavours change from beginning to end in a subtle dance of vanilla and citrus. Great with a spot of tea or hot coffee.

This tobacco lights easy enough and the taste is incredible.

It is smooth and milf and the taste of honey and vanilla comes through very nicely. I get the subtle taste of whisky as an after taste. Which is quite pleasant.

My wife loves the smell which is a massive bonus. Highly recommended.

I enjoy savoring the scent of a tobacco as I open the tin the first time, this is no exception. The aroma of the tobacco blend with its sweet Honey and Vanilla added to it made for a very pleasant first impression.

The tobacco was not to moist right out of the tin and takes easily to a light. Enjoying this blend with a cup of coffee and the morning paper is definately a good idea. It burns quite nicely, warm But not hot and the flavour is very consistent through out. In my experience, Vanilla can be quite overpowering and sticky, that was not the case with this blend. So far, one of my favorite aromatics.

Slight vanilla with ORANGE! Very unique. Reminds me a little of the old DreamSicle if you are old enough to remember. Burns quickly so tamp often or you will lose the flavor. Burns down to complete ash. Definite Vit. N so don't stand up too quickly.