A & C Petersen Caledonian Melange No.410 Curly Cut
(3.25)
A deluxe blend of choice tobaccos such as Louisiana perique and golden Virginias. Spun together, carefully pressed, and then hand cut.
Notes: It went out of production as a factory blend in the early nineties, but is still available through A&C Petersen's "My Own Blend". Ask for "#410" or "Black Caledonian"
Details
| Brand | A & C Petersen |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | St-Group Assens |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Curly Cut |
| Packaging | 50 grams tin |
| Country | Denmark |
| Production | No longer in production |
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
Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dec 28, 2011 | Mild to Medium | Mild | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
Early 1990's tin - not a flat tin but like a GLP tin. This was the black label. Tin nose is fruity to the extreme! I think they put some sort of fruity topping on top of the fruity perique. But it works! How, I don't know.
Jet black spun-cut tobacco, too wet to smoke out of the tin. But it's a virginia moisture rather than a sauce. An hours drying time and I was ready to go. The flavor is deep, deep deep! This hits me with a depth that reminded me of the depth of Gallahers Rich Dark Honeydew. It seems to transcend most VaPers in that regard. I'd put old Escudo close to this. Deep but congenial, never harsh. And complex? Highly! The topping burned off about halfway down and this blend took on a whole new dimension. Flavors of various fruits as well as a kind of briny white meat like lamb emerged. Spicy and sweet, but not too much of either. Just an excellent VaPer. Reminded me of why I liked it so much decades ago. If a Vaper wants to go the fruity direction, this is the one. The opposite end of the spectrum is the salty and peppery style of GLP's Telegraph Hill. Both are excellent, albeit different.
If you can find this, buy it and smoke it if you enjoy Vapers with a twist. This one will twist your night away. Highly and hugely recommended!
Jet black spun-cut tobacco, too wet to smoke out of the tin. But it's a virginia moisture rather than a sauce. An hours drying time and I was ready to go. The flavor is deep, deep deep! This hits me with a depth that reminded me of the depth of Gallahers Rich Dark Honeydew. It seems to transcend most VaPers in that regard. I'd put old Escudo close to this. Deep but congenial, never harsh. And complex? Highly! The topping burned off about halfway down and this blend took on a whole new dimension. Flavors of various fruits as well as a kind of briny white meat like lamb emerged. Spicy and sweet, but not too much of either. Just an excellent VaPer. Reminded me of why I liked it so much decades ago. If a Vaper wants to go the fruity direction, this is the one. The opposite end of the spectrum is the salty and peppery style of GLP's Telegraph Hill. Both are excellent, albeit different.
If you can find this, buy it and smoke it if you enjoy Vapers with a twist. This one will twist your night away. Highly and hugely recommended!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant |
I absolutely loved No. 410. It is in my top five all time favorite VaPer blends. The way A&C processes Virginia with the extra steaming, is something that I find myself to be a big fan of. Combine the effect with Perique and its chow time for my pipes!
If you can find an old tin of this, jump all over it and then you can thank me after smoking it. (-:
If you can find an old tin of this, jump all over it and then you can thank me after smoking it. (-:
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2020 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Mild | Pleasant |
In three words … Magnificent and Sublime!
My well-aged tin from 1992 of Caledonian Malange No.410 is by far, one of the best-aged VaPers that I have had the pleasure of smoking. Even with this much age, the perique plays a subtle role with a nice fig/raisin flavor that shows itself gently as the silky smooth, light grassy Virginia carries the main tune.
I’m halfway through my tin and save it for special occasions when I can relax and pay attention. If you are fortunate enough to find one of these elusive tins, don’t hesitate to make the purchase … you will be glad that you did!
My well-aged tin from 1992 of Caledonian Malange No.410 is by far, one of the best-aged VaPers that I have had the pleasure of smoking. Even with this much age, the perique plays a subtle role with a nice fig/raisin flavor that shows itself gently as the silky smooth, light grassy Virginia carries the main tune.
I’m halfway through my tin and save it for special occasions when I can relax and pay attention. If you are fortunate enough to find one of these elusive tins, don’t hesitate to make the purchase … you will be glad that you did!
Pipe Used:
many
Age When Smoked:
28 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jul 24, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The best curly cut VA/Per I've had the pleasure to smoke.
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