A & C Petersen Caledonian Melange No.499 Original Navy Cut
(3.40)
A very special, fine and aromatic flake tobacco, consisting of six exquisite Virginia grades, seasoned with real Louisiana perique. The flakes burn evenly, fills the pipe easily and envelopes the smoker in a delicious aroma.
Details
| Brand | A & C Petersen |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | St-Group Assens |
| Blend Type | Virginia/Perique |
| Contents | Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| 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
Average Rating
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3.40 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2002 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Caledonian 499 was the second tobacco containing Perique that I tried. Because of the unfamiliarity with the peculiar qualities of Perique, it took me a long while to truly appreciate this blend. The obvious thing is the quality of its elements, the beautiful packing (I got in the 100g tin), and the scrumptious, slightly sweet aroma that greets you upon opening the tin. After lightening, I felt it burned hot and it tickled my nostrils. Eventually, drawing very slowly (as one should always do), the richness and depth of this blend made a perfect statement. I find it elegant, sparkling, diverse in flavours and notes, with a light acerbic undertone. It is, in many ways, a different tobacco, at least to the more traditional Virginia blends I have tried. I do not know if I will smoke it often, but it is certainly a high quality product, and for those familiar with the taste of Perique it is definitely a must.
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