Tobaccos Dan Tobacco - Limerick (Treasures of Ireland)

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	JimInks (3047)	2013-10-23		Mild to Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

There is an undefinable topping with some sweetness that melds with the light grass and earth, tart and tangy citrus and tangy dark fruit, and hints of wood from the Virginias. The attributes of spice, raisins and figs from the earthy, woody perique mostly lurk in the background. Some of the previously mentioned aspects are subtle, and wax and wane throughout the course of the experience, so there tends to be a mild inconsistency to the overall flavor. The strength and nic-hit are a step past the mild mark. The taste is a notch past that level. Won't bite or get harsh, and has a very small rough note. The flakes are moist, and may need a little dry time. Burns clean, cool and slow. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires a fair amount of relights. Has a light, short lived, pleasant after taste, and room note. An all day smoke.

-JimInks

18 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-07-17		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I bought this one because it was a VA/Périque blend and the name was appealing to my dominant Irish roots.

Despite being a genuine flake, this bakkie reminded me of Old Gowrie because of its grassy smell and medium brown colour. However, there was a sweet/fig and spicy underlying aroma that could only be from the Périque.

I can believe there is only 5% of Périque in this blend. But it's just enough to perk it up a bit. As the flakes are rather thin, they rub out really easily and can become like cigarette tobacco - shag cut- because the moisture level is rather high.

Anyhow, the lighting is easy and it smokes dry all the way down. The taste is subtle and ageeable. Grassy, a tiny spicy and sweet. Of course, the Périque is not really perceptible but there is this little extra compared to Old Gowrie.

This flake needs to be smoked slowly so it can be enjoyed fully. With a glass of Bushmills single malt 16 years, for example. Relaxing, in other words.

This is not a strong, nicotine punch VA flake. However, it has its elegance and merit.

13 people found this review helpful.

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	CanadianCobCodger (4)	2018-05-04		Mild	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

Perhaps my second favorite Virginia flake (Capstan Original Navy cut takes the cake), thought this has a little bit of Perique in it. The virginias are darker and sweet. The perique adds a barely detectable pepper spice, but mostly offer slightly sweet plump/chocolate notes. Nic hit is mild. Burns cool and slow. Definitely could smoke this all day.

Pipe Used: Various Cobs

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: Smoking Pipes, 4noggins

Similar Blends: A very mild va/per... Has a similar flavor to Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture, but in flake form, and less of a nic hit..

8 people found this review helpful.

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	doc'spipe (242)	2011-05-04		Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Pleasant

I first smoked this out from a vacuum sealed tin that was dated 10/97, making it slightly over 11.5 years old. Upon opening the tin, the flakes were of a medium brown color at just the right moisture level for smoking. There were no detectable sugar crystals and the tobacco looked almost dullish (matted and on the gray side) in color. The tin aroma was reminiscent of something I've had in the past - like peat and wine. I'm thinking the original Mac Baren's Plumcake, not the newer incarnation), and a bit funky (I suspect from the Perique). This "funk" did translate at times into the taste as peaty. Although I wouldn't classify this one as a true VaPer, the Perique did make its presence known, but minimally. It had a very subtle hint of fennel in the aftertaste, but I think this was the Perique. It was also a bit like licorice/chocolate in the aftertaste. This was overall one of the smoothest Virginias I have ever smoked, and with enough Virginia tobacco flavor to satisfy. The Perique did add a nice spicy presence that I found enjoyable (not really peppery or salty), but unlike any other Perique blend I have ever tried (good for me as I am not a huge fan of Perique). I don't know what the top dressing may be, but it was pleasant. Before lighting, sucking on the stem revealed a molasses-like flavor presence. After lighting, slow puffing produces an almost chocolate-like taste and aroma. Very delicious. I will purchase a newer tin to compare the characteristics. As stated, I never was a fan of perique, but this one works for me.

UPDATE 5-23-11: Now that my 11.5 year old tin has been opened for a time, I am enjoying this tobacco more and more. The peaty mustiness is ever present. I feel that it is not entirely due to the Perique and still a bit chocolate-like. I tried a newer tin just purchased and honestly find it the same as the 11.5 year old tin. The older tin had a more darker appearing flake (assume from the aging) and a more, musty-molasses-like tin aroma. By the way, a very nice side-stream sweetness when you take your time with this one and a great room note.

UPDATE 5-30-13: Beautiful smell of figs upon opening my last of six (purchased 2 1/2 yrs ago) 50gm tins. Wonderful smoking experience and that's saying a lot from someone who doesn't care much for Perique. I have a one pound slab of this that is over 2 years old, sealed, and in my tobacco storage unit. Can be hard to come by these days. It is different from what I'm used to, but very nice.

UPDATE 1-27-15: I opened up my 1 pound slab a few months ago and am really enjoying this. I'm predominantly a Burley smoker as I find Virginias to be too vapid in taste or too grassy (which I don't at all like). Now I'm not a fan of Perique either, but Limerick seems to satisfy me in a way that I get from a good Burley smoke. I'm savoring this stash. I don't reach for it often as it still seems to go in and out of availability. Plus, I like it on the drier side...definitely more flavor for me that way.

7 people found this review helpful.

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	StevieB (2081)	2017-05-09		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

Dan Tobacco - Limerick (Treasures of Ireland).

A flake that's a touch lighter than a medium shade of brown, I'm happy with the water content of a fresh tin, and the flakes are thin and partially broken.

The Virginia makes the majority of the flavour, with the Perique being notable, but not strongly spicy. It gives a mild plummy/figgy taste, but nothing too sharp. The Virginia tastes exceedingly high quality, being deep, sweet, and a little earthy. The only thing I get where the toppings are concerned is a honey-type sweetness, but I'm not sure as to whether that's from a topping or the rich Virginias. The smoke from it's medium in build, it burns well, and I get no bite.

The nicotine's above medium (but I'll tick medium as it doesn't warrant medium to strong), and the note's nice.

Limerick? An easy four star blend.

Highly recommended.

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: Two months

Purchased From: 4noggins

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-06-22		Mild to Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I was gifted about 50 grams of this from a friend. I'm not sure what the "flake" looks like in the tin since this was in a baggy but it was long, flake-like strands. It appeared to have been slightly rubbed out but I didn't see it in the tin so I really don't know.

Two things in the below reviews stand out. First, this one does remind me of Dorchester to a large degree in that the perique is mainly a teaser and the predominate flavor is of a sweet grassiness or hay. It's fairly monodimensional but the second item I saw below is someone mentioning the floral, Kendal aroma, which I also noticed. It was very mild but it was consistently there through the entire 50 grams. It added a dimension that the Dorchester does not, in that regard. Coin flip on which of the two I would prefer.

I believe this one is out of production but if you can find it, it's a nice change of pace for either the Gawith soapy flavor lovers and the sweet grassy VaPer lovers, as it combines the two while rounding off the edges of both. Quite an innovative blend, and I enjoyed my time with it. If it comes back, I'd probably buy more.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Pipestud (1829)	2002-10-08		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

This, my friends, is a very nicely put together tobacco blend. The virginia leaf, after a good rubbing out, is exquisite! The burn is quite cool too, thanks no doubt to the delicate sprinkling of perique. There is a bit of some sort of topping that has been added, and it enhances the flavor further.

I can see where the novice might puff this tobacco up into the hot zone...but those veterans who have had time to develop an experienced puffing cadence will find the complexity of flavors to be palate pleasing.

So, if you appreciate a good Virginia flake with lots of flavor and a cool smoke, grab a tin of this stuff. If, on the other hand, you have not yet learned how to handle flakes, get a tin and cellar it until you both mature a bit more :)

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Eulenburg (193)	2001-10-11		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

"Virginia aus sonnenreichen Regionen zusammen mit 5% Périque gepreßt, und unter sanften Druck nachgereift. Ein wunderbar weicher, dunklerer Flake mit harmonisher Süße, gleichmäßig im Abbrand, und kühl im Rauch".

That is how Dan's famous catalogue describes Limerick: "Virginia from sunbathed regions, pressed with 5% Périque,and matured under a gentle pressure. A wonderfully mild, dark flake of well-balanced sweetness, even-burning and cool-smoking".

When reviewing Pease's Cairo I wrote that I did not know anything else quite like it. Well, here is something a lot like it, except that Cairo is considerably livelier and brisker, with the Périque providing a real razzledazzle; one can barely taste it here.

One of the reasons why I seldom describe a tobacco in the tin is that its appeareance tells one very little about what it is going to taste like. Cairo is as golden as a mixture can be; Limerick is as dark as any mature flake; yet, they taste alike. Go figure.

Whatever has been done to the Virginias in these mixtures, they are not sweet. Not in the sugar sense of sweet, anyway. The taste is dry and herbal, almost like burley, but not dusty-tasting. Cairo has a better finish; the Orientals lend it a wonderfully cultured texture. Limerick is almost as flinty as a Latakia mix, except that it is lacking the deep richness of Latakia. Its note is rather top-heavy, more tenor than baritone. But austere. I really prefer a Latakia mix in this flavour mood: this is either too light or not light enough. And, for a long flake bowlful, rather monotonous.

Nevertheless, if you dislike sugary tastes, if you prefer your gin neat and your coffee black, if you like the taste of lapsang sou-tchong tea, you might enjoy it. And it really does burn cool and dry.

5 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-02-26		Medium to Strong	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

So I was in the tobacco store and looking to pick up a tin of something new to try. The owner always keeps lots of Dan blends in stock, mostly aromatics like Da Vinci, which is the favorite of many of his regulars. I see the Limerick, which I've overlooked many times before, but this time I pick it up and read the tin description. Says it's a Virginia flake. Well, I like Virginia flakes, my favorite being Full Virginia Flake by Samuel Gawith. This, I decide, might be worth a try, so I buy the tin. I sit down in the smoking lounge, open the tin, and pack a bowl.

For that first bowl, I don't think I really "got" this tobacco. It was enjoyable for sure, but I don't think I really got it. Very mild flavoring of some unidentifiable sort at the beginning of the bowl that burns off before mid-bowl. All-in-all a pleasant smoke. Packs easy and burns great. I had no complaints, though it wasn't like the VA flakes I was accustomed to.

I get home and pack another bowl. Still packs easy, lights well, and burns well. Still tastes good, but this time it hits me -- there's perique in this. There is the unmistakable spicy, tangy deliciousness of perique. And that realization made a world of difference. I guess it's knowing what I'm supposed to be tasting, but the blend became much more enjoyable. The perique makes itself known all thru the bowl, and especially toward the end. It's not as prevalent in the taste here as it is in Butera's Kingfisher and certainly not as much as my staple VA/per, SG's St James Flake, but it's there, and it makes this blend really, really good.

Highly recommended to the smoker who is new to flakes because this one burns so easily and to the Virginia smoker who is looking to expand into VA/per's, but just overall recommended on it's own merit as a nice, enjoyable smoke.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	guenti (5)	2022-01-23		Mild to Medium	Mild to Medium	Medium	Pleasant

Much has been written here about the Treasures of Ireland - Limerick, and it seems that opinions are divided on this tobacco. It is probably a love/hate story. But you can't argue about taste and we pipe smokers live diversity :D

Anyway, for me this tobacco is one of my favourites. Why? I'm not a gourmet with a palate that recognises 1001 flavours. For me, it's more a matter of tastes, or doesn't taste, and a certain number of associations. At the beginning it reminds me of a somewhat tart forest honey, then later, with less and less sweetness, it becomes a little sharper, which is then probably described as Perique. The taste reminds me of strongly baked rye bread.

Technically, this tobacco is very easy to handle, burns well and looks appealing to me.

For me an absolute all-day, because it does not belong to the nicotine bombs

Pipe Used: diff Pertersons

Age When Smoked: fresh & 7 years old

Purchased From: Dan Tobacco

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Greekpipesmoker (201)	2019-10-05		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

This is an easy going va/per.once the tin opens a nice grassy and woodsy smell comes out.a sweet topping is detected with some spicy notes too.the dark flakes are moist,very manageable and some drying time is needed after rubbing them. Lights with some effort even if dried out with several relights needed through the process.while burning the virginias are the main player offering grass,woods and citrus notes.perique is in the backround offering spices,figs,raisins and some sour notes.a sweet topping is mildly applied to enhance the general taste.burns slow,hot with a lot moisture left at the filter to ash.the room note is bareable with no chance of tongue bite.nicotine level is very low.an ideal blend for a starter or for someone who likes very smooth va/pers.recommended.

Age When Smoked: Fresh

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	BingCrosby (162)	2018-07-01		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

My first impression of this was how remarkably similar the taste profile of this is to escudo.. at least as a young tin.. cocoa, figs, pepper.. and a distant sweet tang that I sense will become more white wine like with age.. just like escudo, this seems like a cellar blend.. pop one to try it.. but hang on to the rest for awhile.. beautiful flake.. a little hard to keep lit at first.. but seems to eventually get going ok.. this is a solid 3-4 stars.. gonna say 3 for now and come back to it in the distant future.. Dan tobacco seems to have remarkable virginias.

06/19.. got to add.. clearly there is a topping.. someone said chocolate/cocoa and that seems spot on.. it is nice but clearly present

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	DenizBeck (323)	2017-04-20		Medium	Extremely Mild	Full	Pleasant

Treasures of Ireland Limerick -Truly a treasure.

Taking a sniff reveals it's sparkling, refreshing nature. Fine aromas of grass, citrus, dried-fruits - and a hint of cocoa or chocolate - the tin note is seductive. It's mostly grassy in smell, with hints of dried-fruits like figs, raisins and maybe plum. In the back a chocolaty scent is hiding. I guess there's some sort of topping or casing, which I can't identifiy clearly. It's a bit sweetish, with hints of chocolate, honey and almonds.

The tobacco comes in faultless condition and is easy to pack and light.

The taste takes me to another place. I imagine walking through a field of grass, when it has just rained, smelling the flowers that mother nature granted, whilst eating some sweetish, juicy fruits!

Limerick's taste is very grassy, with a very pleasing fruit-note that's more in the back and a decent spice and tanginess. The tanginess and spiciness isn't very present, yet it is noticeable and is an important component that refines the taste excellently. A bit tingling in the mouth-feel. Perique is more in the back, and delivers only a whiff of pepper and dried-fruits (figs, plums, raisins). The taste is accompanied by a flavouring reminding of chocolate, honey and almonds thats lurking in the back. Almost a hint of malt to be noticed. Very subtle, yet noticeable and palatable. The flavouring promotes the Irish-Flair of this tobacco. All components - the Virgina, the Perique and the casing/topping melt to a distinctive smoke, that is very fine in tate and refreshing.

Even tho it's certainly cased/topped with a flavouring the whole smoking experience gives me a natural feeling, of actually being in nature. Huge fields of citrusish grass, lots of flowers and heavenly sweetish fruits. Always in contrast with the spiciness and tanginess.

Also for a Va/Per (with only 5% of Perique in it) I find it to be pretty strong! Nicotine level is mild to medium.

Smoked in a clay pipe the the chocolaty note is even more present, which I personally like. This must've been one of the best experiences with Va/Pers and pipe tobacco in general, due to it's uniqueness and refreshing taste.

3.5 stars for a tobacco that excites and inspries! I'm surely getting more of this, and highly recommend it to any smoker who think this might be their alley. Yet it is not as good as other Va/Pers I had, so I decided to only grant it 3.5 stars.

Pipe Used: Various Briars / Clay Pipe

Purchased From: Dan Pipe (DTM)

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-08-10		Medium to Strong	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Once I opened the tin I got the taste of fig. It was the first time this scent was so clear, even my wife recognized it immediately. The tobacco is in flakes with brown and dark brown color. Its humidity is good and it contains Virginia and 5% Perique, according to the description, which you can feel easier in the morning smoke. After a meal and a glass of wine, the flavors emerge better. Maybe because I am not a Perique fan. For me, it's not an all day smoke, but I will try to find and store a couple more tins, believing that I will be rewarded, taste wise, for my effort. It is packed quite easily, but the first light-ups were a bit difficult.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	ELF (40)	2011-01-09		Mild	Extremely Mild	Very Mild	Pleasant

This is an Excellent Virginia Tobacco.I've always Been a huge fan of Dunhill's Elizabethan Mixture(This tobacco I find almost a'Twin')Limerick has More ZING...'Elizabethan' is a Tenor,While 'Limerick' sings like a 'Baritone'...Highly Recommended!!

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-06-28		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is a splendid VA flake combined with some Périque. Although discreet, this condiment adds a nice spicy note.

The flakes are rather thin, composed of dark, medium brown and some occasional golden leaf. The moisture level is optimal and the tin aroma is very grassy with the typical sweet/spicy/vinegry smell of the Périque.

I like my flakes with a mixture of fully rubbed combined with partly rubbed. Lighting is easy and the tobacco smokes even all the way. The taste is grassy and spicy with barely any sweet notes.

I doubt very much there is any casing or topping in this flake. It seems like a pure VA/Périque flake and it smokes dry until the last bit of tobacco, leaving a nice gray ash.

To quote Pipe Stud, this, my friends, is tobacco (actually quoted from a different review).

Highly recommeded.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Sangagor (80)	2021-05-22		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Unnoticeable

Yes, there is definitely toping in it. Nice smell of dried apple and citrus fruits after opening of sample was significant and tell you this tobacco is good for summer smoke. Light VA Flakes combined wit darker veins of periq was perfectly presented. Easy to prepare with accurate moist. Toping during the smoke was mild, underline taste of sweet, tangy hay-like VA. Periq was not so spicy as I was expecting, very gentle peppery. I would rather say, never would guess, P is included in the blend. Very interesting fresh blend.

Pipe Used: BPK, Jirsa, cob

Age When Smoked: 1 year

Purchased From: etrafika.cz

1 person found this review helpful.

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	steppx (186)	2020-12-08		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

For some reason I never tried this until recently. And what a pleasant surprise. Its a basic Vaper....dark virginia, fermented and pressed. There is a nice hit of perique in this. The whole package has a subtle spicy flavour. I liked it and will order again. In these times, its nice to get basic high quality flakes for us virginia smokers. Three and a half stars.

Purchased From: cup o joes

1 person found this review helpful.

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	King Slender (9)	2020-09-27		Very Mild	None Detected	Extremely Mild (Flat)	Pleasant to Tolerable

It's been said many times that the opposite of love is not hate -hate would at least be something. No, the opposite of love is apathy. Limerick is not a "bad" tobacco, per se, it's just... nothing.

Mechanically, it burns well (if a little hot) and the flakes look and smell delightful. But that's where the party unfortunately ends, because it's essentially flavorless. And when it's not flavorless, it's bitter. Depth, sweetness, spice -basically the reasons WHY you smoke a pipe- just forget it. You won't find any of that here. And that is Limerick's biggest offense: it just doesn't respect your time as a pipe smoker. When there are literally hundreds of different blends out there to try, there is no compelling reason to ever smoke Limerick. Of that much, I am certain.

Look, I gave this stuff more than a fair shake. I had a couple of bowls last summer and was pretty sure it was garbage. But I gave it a year to age and then today I loaded up one of my favorite pipes -a big Ser Jacopo Maxima- and eagerly fired up outside under the gorgeous early-autumn sun. It was pure disappointment from start to finish. A big misstep from Dan Tobacco Germany.

Pipe Used: Ser Jacopo

Age When Smoked: 1.5 years

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	Pastor Puff (15)	2017-04-11		Medium	Very Mild	Mild	Pleasant

Tasteing Notes: Dan Tobacco Limerick

Component Tobaccos: Virgina, Perique

Flavor: Chocolate

Cut: Flake

Tin Note: Figs Newtons, chocolate,

Body: 6/10

Strength: 4/10

Nic: 3/10,

Moisture From Tin: A little wet but not unsmokable.

Mechanics:

I fold and stuff flakes so that's really easy, the flakes are large and beautiful. A large bowl will take a full flake; smaller bowls will take half or 3/4 flakes. This tobacco lites well and stays lit. I've experianced no bite with this blend. Easy smoking and cool.

Taste:

There is a chocolate topping, it's noticable but not unpleasant. I would not call this an aeromatic or even a pseudo-aeromatic. The chocolate topping and the fig notes of the perique nicely. The viriginas are nice and bready. This is a very sweet blend remenicent of desert.

Thoughts:

I first head about this tobacco on a Smoking Pipes newsletter several months ago, in fact that's the only time I have ever heard about this blend. From what I can tell, not many have heard of this blend and that's a shame. This is a really solid blend that any VA/ per lover should at least try. The tin note is of Fig Newtons and chocolate. The fig notes from the perique and the bready quality of the Virginias come togeather with a nice chocolate topping to produce a marvelous smoke.

Overall: 8.5/10

Pipe Used: Various

Age When Smoked: New Tin

Purchased From: Smoking Pipes

Similar Blends: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) - Escudo Navy De Luxe, McClelland - St. James Woods (Personal Reserve).

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Rob73 (77)	2016-10-30		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant

A little bit of spicy Perique is added to a not-too-sweet Virginia. The result is a pleasant blend, although not so intriguing. Good for an all-day smoke. 3,5/5 in my personal rating system.

Purchased From: Hobby Fumo, Milano (Italy)

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Max1a (38)	2016-05-07		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

I had been wanting to try this for some time. While it is very good tobacco, it is not Excellent tobacco. The tobaccos are the finest quality, the presentation is nice but it does lack depth and does not have any of what I would call, unique character. Still worth trying!

UPDATE: 2017-01-16 I am upping this rating to 3 stars. It does age very well. This furthers the consensus that most pipe tobacco is coming to market too soon.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Kilmarnock Piper (251)	2011-05-22		Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I am just now smoking the last bowl of what ended up working out to a five-bowl sample of very crunchy, dried-out flakes. No problem, that's how I like my flakes! Obviously, then, this review is based on limited experience, and I can't say anything about tin note or appearance, though these are rather typical, well-formed Virginia flakes. I'm glad I waited to review until the last bowl of my sample. The first bowls were not promising, but that is only because I have had limited opportunity to learn this new blend (to me). Much better to smoke a bit more of course, but I can see now how some folks seem to like this. I probably puffed too hard on the first bowls. I think I left the dry flake out too long on them as well, and it probably absorbed some tainted moisture from the room or something, because those first bowls were harsh. I packed this last bowl right out of the bag, and am sipping it more slowly. I am getting much better flavors now. In fact, the casing and style of this kind of reminds me of MacBaren, and I am treating it accordingly! Nice VAPER for sipping. I say VAPER, but being somewhat jaded to Perique, I would have to say this one is like PSLNF: if they say it has Perique, I'll just have to take their word for it! The person who sent me the sample thinks there's burley, but I would have to say based on this last bowl, no. There's something in the curing of this flake that causes a little burley-like roughness when it's puffed heavily, but that is all. All in all, though I really haven't smoked enough of this for a proper review, this farewell bowl of my first introduction to Limerick is good enough for me to recommend it to the lover of milder VAPER flakes, and I will probably buy my own tin of it sometime. Very nice sweetness from the Virginias, mild and pleasant topping which is not overbearing as long as you behave yourself, and a very good burner.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	strongirish (249)	2010-11-08		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Tolerable

In my quest for the ultimate VaPer, I was gifted a tin of this blend to try and to review. It only contains 5% perique so it's more of a VA Flake than a VaPer and I tasted just a little of the perique in it. It gives more of a peppery note to the blend against a backdrop of a Va flake with hay like notes. The blend in the tin consists of semi rubbed out flakes that I rubbed out farther after letting it dry some. In the tin the flakes were a little too moist for my liking. It is a uniform medium to dark brown in color and when rubbed out it is more of a ribbon cut with nice long lengths of tobacco packing easily into the pipe. It really is somewhat bland in it's tin note, faintly smelling of cut hay. Upon lighting up, one is greeted with a nice even burning smoke, somewhat haylike and with the touch of peppery zest to the smoke. It kinda reminds me of Skandinavik in it's taste with similiar body. It burns down quite well into a dark grey ash and little dottle. It does smoke very dry, i never got any kind of moisture in my pipe at all. My biggest negative is the blend is very one dimentional, it does not change from start to finish and quite honestly, it became quit boring towards the end of my bowls of it. So, while it is a decent blend, it never gave me any excitement or even any "N' factor so I cannot give it more than two stars.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	PipePaladin (78)	2008-04-23		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

This is not a bad flake at all but it could use a little burley for more creamy character. Worths a try..

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	Slow Triathlete (62)	2008-04-08		Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

The review below is part of a VaPer Showdown that I conducted between several VaPer blends:

Well, after a couple of day?s absence, I?m ready to review another blend. This time it is the CAO/Dan Treasures of Ireland-Limerick blend. I also have the good news that the order that I placed with pipesandcigars.com is finally going to get here. Apparently they were waiting on the McConnell Scottish Cake to come in. With that said, I will now be able to review the McC 2015, H&H Anniversary Kake, and the McConnell Scottish Cake.

Right, now back to the Limerick blend. I have to say that this blend smelled better in the tin than any of the others so far. It has a very sweet Virginia smell and to tell you the truth, I didn?t really smell any Perique in there. This blend comes in flake form so I grabbed two flakes and rubbed them out to dry. I let this dry for about 2 hours as it is rather moist in the tin.

It packed decently even with the long flake strands in there. It was a little hard to light up but once it was lit it burned very well. I had mostly sweet Virginia tastes in the first part of the bowl but then the Perique kicked in a bit and stayed present for the rest of the bowl. It may have been that when I rubbed it out and packed the pipe I may have separated the tobaccos a bit. Either way, once it got started I knew that this was going to be a great blend! This blend is kind of in between Escudo and Dorchester as to the amount of Perique involved. It isn?t hidden in the background like Dorchester but it?s not really in your face like Escudo.

This was a well behaved blend and it didn?t require many relights. It burns down to a grayish-white ash that is very easy to tamp. It burns very cool and I never had any hint of bite from this blend. I have to admit that this blend didn?t wow me the first time that I smoked it. But after the first, it got better and better with each consecutive smoke. It took me a while to notice the subtleties of the different Virginias playing off of the Perique. It is medium in strength and can probably be smoked throughout the day.

All in all, I really liked this blend and will definitely buy more. This blend almost unseated Escudo as my favorite. Almost. I rank this one a solid second.

Here are the standings so far:

1) Escudo 2) Treasures of Ireland ? Limerick 3) Dorchester 4) Luxury Bullseye Flake 5) Kajun Kake

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	Skando (203)	2007-01-23		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Original review 1/23/2007:

One question please: is this really a Vaper blend ? I?m not accustomed to dark Virginias that much, but several things in this blend make me think there is Burley in it. I like to smell the tin aroma of bitter chocolate and raisins/figs, sour and pungent. I don't trace any superimposed topping while sure there is some casing. The flakes are soft and fibery, stuffing them into the pipe is children play and burn very well, leaving a light grey ash. But it's not so easy to reach the end, because the strength develops from medium to strong. It's good as after a dinner, better accompanied by a glass of white wine which helps to clean the palate. Not for an empty stomach nor for the beginner! The flavour is of dark tobacco, woodsy, musty and bittersweet, sometimes ashy and piquant. It easy becomes bitter if you sip fast. In no case it bites the tongue. It's an experience quite closer to smoking a Toscano cigar, which is notoriously made of Kentucky... To the nostrils: bitter chocolate, wood, some sweet/piquant notes. The room aroma is surely not a winner. Three stars for the quality of the leaves, two for the smoke. Nevertheless I'll revisit again, this is one of the few blends containing Perique I can find in Italy. Dreaming of C&D's!

Edit 7/18/2009:

two years and more after.

My opinion is not changing that much... just, I would reconsider my opinion regarding the possible presence of Burley. No, no Burley in here.

This is virginia processed in some particular way, a' la Dan, that makes it dark and with a deep woodsy/vinegarish aroma, due to a good help by the Perique. Some sweetness of the Va's shines only during the first third of the bowl.

Such a particular combination that makes me enjoy it just once in a while 'cause it's a bit strong for me. Nevertheless I will always keep a tin of it in my cabinet. Along with Killarney, Limerick is the only non-aromatic blend by TOI, and I consider both being nice blends.

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	gho (9)	2006-10-13		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Tolerable to Strong

The physical appearance of this flake is excellent, a nice interplay of mostly dark-brown, black and some light brown sections. A bit raw and not overprocessed. The flake is covered with tiny little crystals and can be rubbed out to a thick, fibery structure, very unlike some other flakes I have tried, which crumble into small little pieces. Quality here.

The tin aroma is spicy-sour, probably due to the perique, which is very mildly noticeable throughout the smoke.

The burning behaviour is outstanding. Very dry and cool, with no tongue bite.

Taste-wise I like Limerick. A mild, flavouring agent, which I can't describe nearer, seems to be present. At first I found it a bit irritating, but after a few bowls, it's quite pleasent, defining very much the character of the flake.

A good all day smoke, due to it's mildness, taste and well-behavedness. Nothing too fancy, but not boring also. Decent.

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	Mr. Dottle (162)	2006-07-28		Mild to Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Limerick is a blend from DAN

That comes in a 50 gram can

If you?re the kinda fellow,

That likes mild and mellow

Then get some of this while you can.

While this is not the best of limericks, the Limerick tobacco itself is much better. I was not initially impressed with the first few bowls but I did not rush to judgment. Subsequent bowls proved much better. This is one of those blends that grew on me. It is not overpowering nor overly complex. It was hard for me to detect the perique but there is an indescribable light topping that is reminiscent of the indescribable toppings that are present in some of the (Irish) Peterson blends. However, the topping in Limerick was not nearly as pronounced as it is in the Peterson blends. In short, Limerick simply satisfied my palate and provided a most enjoyable smoking experience. You don?t have to ask any more than this from any blend. Nice smoke!

A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored.

I rate this blend 9.94 out of 10.

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	sasha (228)	2005-07-05		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I do not love VA-Perique blends, but this one is one of the most tolerable I have tried. Its great goal is how it burns: I've never seen a flake burning so easy and even, almost like a fine-cut mixture, indeed I used it to run in a pipe and worked great. The Perique is not in a great amount and the Virginias are of good quality. Definitely not for the pipe gourmet, but it can be used by the newcomers as an introduction to flakes with fine results.

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	Noorrmm (192)	2005-05-08		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Appearance: Small, thin flakes of mostly medium orange-red with flashes of lighter and darker leaf evident.

Aroma: Very rich, well matured Virginia aroma.

Packing: The flakes are thin enough to roll and fold into any normal sized pipe (group 3 and up) for a slow smoke. They can be rubbed out fully, but this leaves a rather fine cut to deal with.

Lighting: Typical two match light if you rub out a little for the top. Otherwise it make take three before you get a good even burn.

Initial flavor: Superbly rich Virginia flavor, mostly middle notes with some low notes and an occasional high note. A slight peppery flavor with a hint of stewed fruit tells me there is Perique in the blend. There is some strength here, but not overpowering.

Mid-bowl: Burns cool and dry if you pace yourself, but can get hot if over-puffed. Flavor remains rich and mouth filling, with some interplay of the different Virginias. The Perique doesn?t dominate the blend, but would be missed if it weren?t there.

Finish: No perceptible change right to the bottom. No gunk, just pale ash.

Summary: This one hits the long ball for me. This is an excellent afternoon or evening smoke, maybe even an eye opener with a cup of full-bodied coffee. I wish DAN put it up in 8 oz. bags.

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	RCUSElder (244)	2004-09-22		Medium	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

09-22-04

Appearance and Tin Aroma: Nice Flakes, nice VA hay with a fig-like aroma too.

Packing and Lighting: This blend is not sensitive whether you rub out or stuff. Lights easily.

Initial Flavor: An OK VA flavor, that is nothing special, but nothing harsh either.

Mid-Bowl: Nice round and sweet flavor, Perique is at just the right level for me, didn't trigger my allergies.

Bottom of Bowl: Slight build up of strength, just a little spiciness from the Perique. Burns to a white dry ash.

Overall: This is just a good middle of the road VA/Perique blend. Since I am primarily a Balkan/English smoker, there was nothing really here to keep me coming back. I finished my tin, but I wont be buying anymore. I wouldn't turn it down if offered to me though. As with all flakes, it must be smoked with respect, or you will get tongue bite.

Rating: 3 out of 5 points.

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	Beer (345)	2004-09-01		Medium to Strong	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

A soft and easy to rub out flake, very honey-smelling in the tin. Initially dry like a dry martini, then some dark sweetish-honeyish notes which are very nauseating,. Not too strong, but often boring and uninteresting, and headache inducing. Do you know Hamborger Veermaster? Ok, then you have an idea of how this tobacco looks like: the difference lies in the taste, which is drier and grassier, not as sweet. If there is Perique, you can barely feel it. Some friends love this tobacco... I really can't get it, and it irritates me!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-07-23		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

The tin of Limerick that I tried had about 8 months of age on it.

For the first 1/4th of the bowl, I would swear that there is a light topping, but so delicate as to defy identification. It crept in from time to time during the smoke, but always as a hint. Light enough to make you wonder if it is really there.

The Perique is mild, and the Va leaf seems to be of good quality. If I was out of Escudo, I could use Limerick to get me by.

While not a heavy hitter in the nicotine department, it?s no weakling. Overall, a pleasant smoke.

I have nothing bad to say about this blend, but it won't replace my current Va/Per go-to blend.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2003-04-27		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Having smoked this tabac in the recent past and again over the past coupla weeks, I gotta go along with Johnnyflake and Pipestud on this one. What a pleasant smoke this is, to be sure. Nice tin aroma that reminds me of stewed fruit, rubs out easily, lights easily, nice VA. flavor w/hints of spicey notes along the way, wee bit of tingle at first but mellows out quickly, burns well to fluffy grey ash, leaves the pipe clean and dry, only used one cleaner about 1/2 way down the bowl....jeez, how much more can one ask for? Not a lot of bottom w/this, mostly mid and high notes, but nearing the end of the bowl the flavor becomes a bit more rich and/or intense. That wee bit o' Perique is just enough to do the trick. Some may feel Limerick is a bit plain but there are taste variations that keep the smoke lively and interesting. As I've said before, sometimes simple is best, but this is notches above simple to be sure. I'm erring on the caution-side w/the flavoring because I've seen nothing in print to indicate a flavoring was used. Mind you, that in no way means that there wasn't any flavoring used, perhaps there was and it's very light, but for me, I'll choose to believe that the aroma and/or taste is just good ol' VA fermentation at work. Very tasty stuff and I'll keep some around. Having been gifted w/a 1-2 yr. old 5-pack of this tabac gives me a good start. Could turn out to be one of the favorites. Works for me.

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	JohnnyFlake (17)	2003-03-23		Medium	Very Mild	Medium	Pleasant

I received a package from my son, who still lives in Illinois, in which there were a few tins of some of the tobaccos I had stored when I was living there. One of the tins was a tin of Dan Tobacco - Treasure of Ireland - Limerick, which is identified as a Virginia Flake. I had dated this tin 4/99, so it's been sitting for at least four years. Upon openning the tin I was greeted with a sweet chocolate and appricot aroma, just like chocolate covered apricots or maybe cheeries. Anyway, I've never smelled a tobacco quite like it. It's a very dark brown flake, perfect moisture and it rubs out easily. Once lit the chocolate aroma is not carried through into the flavor but the flavor is very deep, rich, smooth and semi-sweet. I'm not sure if there is a topping or not but I suspect that there maybe, thus the chocolate aroma. I have smoked several bowls of this as of this writing. I do not find this tobacoo to be very complex but it does offer several nuances in the semi-sweet to sweet range and it's very consistent, rich in flavor and very smooth. I tend to smoke on the fast side and did not have any problems with tounge bite. I've never smoke this blend out of a fresh tin so I cannot compare such an experience to this four year old tin, but there is no doubt that cellering has made this blend a winner. I will probably buy a ew tins and simply celler it for a few years or more before smoking it! I'd like to hear from others who may have tried this blend.

JohnnyFlake

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2002-09-14		Mild to Medium	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Nice-looking wide flake, typically British, rubs out like a dream, packs just fine...nice aroma, too...

The light: Hmm, slightly sweet. Not what I was expecting. But tasty...could be in for a good smoke...

About a minute in...wha'happen to the sweetness? It's not totally gone, but it's been overwhlemed by the dry, hot, harshness of the smoke...

Ten minutes in: What _is_ this taste, anyway? And why would anybody find it pleasurable? It's putting me in a bad mood...what is it?

Fifteen minutes in: So harsh...so rough...this is -- yes! -- this is just like smoking a _cigar_! And not even a particularly good cigar at that!

Several bowls in several pipes reveal the same thing over and over again: sweet...then harsh. You can smoke Limerick if you like it, or you can save yourself 10 bucks and just crumble a Swisher's Sweet into your pipe bowl.

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	NEWMAN (305)	2002-02-05		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

If Limerick is the best of the line as indicated by pokrsmokr, then he saved me the time and expense of trying the others. A nicely prepared, high quality flake that packs easily and burns evenly. However, the taste lacks even a hint of the natural VA sweetness that I favor, is one dimensional and is very dry. I think this is from the processing as I really didn't sense the Perique. Not my idea of a treasure.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2001-04-03		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Limerick is by far the best of the Treasure's Of Ireland line by dan Tobacco. It is a very attractive brown flake which rubs out very easily and very well too. I prefer to smoke it rolled sausage style. The tin aroma is rather rich -though not as pungent as many of the other VA/Perique blends. There is substantially less perique in Limerick than sya 3 nuns or Escudo though it's presence is noticable just the same. This is a very cool burning tobacco considering it's ingredients. Because the conseravtive use of perique, the natural sweetness of the Virginias really stand out, but there is just enough spice to keep things interesting. It is also fairly complex and finishes very nicely, to a wonderful whitish/grey ash. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes Virginias or VA/Perique blends.

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	Stah (153)	2021-09-28		Medium to Strong	Medium	Mild	Tolerable

The hero of my review today was a Limerick blend from the Treasures of Ireland series. The label said "Virginia Flake. The blend itself is, according to the creators, almost pure virginia with only 5% perique added. The tobacco looks like long strips of dark brown flake. The flake is loose and easily falls apart into individual fibers.

It needs to be said that most of the blends in this series are aromatics. The more interesting it was to try the pure blend. But here I got the first surprise: despite the claim of this mix as "virginia perique", it smelled very dense aroma coming out of the jar. The blend was clearly heavily flavored with honey or molasses. There was a distinct scent of dark raisins mixed in with that sweet smell, and in the background, a cautiously earthy, dusty note of dark Virginia with a little bit of stale hay was cautiously squeezed in the corner.

The humidity of the tobacco seemed normal to the touch, and I stuffed and smoked a medium-sized pipe, expecting a sweet flavor, but it turned out I was wrong again. The tobacco tasted like stale dry grass, dust, and some black pepper. Despite the Virginia in the base, the taste was no sugar at all, moreover, the tobacco was a little bit bitter. The taste and scent of the smoke was reminiscent of German cigarettes. The tobacco did not burn quickly or hot, but it was quite a tarry smoke. Moreover, there was a lot of water in the tobacco, about fifteen percent of its weight. I was literally pouring water out of the pipe as I smoked.

The strength of the blend is deceptively medium, but it's actually above medium - the nicotine hit comes unnoticed, but hits hard enough, catching up after about half an hour.

The smoke has an earthy and charcoal scent to it. Not persistent, disperses quickly. Neutral to others.

Bottom line: smoker's tobacco. Enjoying this blend, in my opinion, impossible - it tastes too simple, and has no complex pleasant aromas, being harshly flavored - perhaps to hide the cheapness of Virginia. I don't know why the manufacturer decided that this tobacco resembled something Irish. Out of poverty, is it?

Pipe Used: Peterson System Deluxe 11FB

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Cigar Smoker

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2011-04-05		Mild	Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable

Given the oppurtunity to smoke Limerick I am grateful. The gracious sample that I was given is aged 7yrs. I've not smoked a fresh tin of this blend. The flakes I have are dark brown, not black like Dark Star though, and crystalized with sugar comng to the surface. This is one ssuh-weet smoking experience here. The flakes broke easily and I rub them out all the way as I fill my bowl. I did let a couple bowls worth dry to almost crispy as I do most predominately VA blends. To me it just seems to open the bouquet of flavor in a VA. It lights very easily and burns without a lot of fuss with relights clear to the bottom. I can't say that I've noticed much strength but as for taste I'm satisfied with this VaPer.

This blend obviously ages well. And I would heartily recommend what I'm smoking here to anyone who appreciates a fine tobacco. Again, I just can't vouch for a fresh tin but if you have the patience to age some, a person won't be dissappointed. And, if you're aging some you are probably a VaPer smoker to begin with. I'll recommend this blend and give what I have Three stars.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-11-25		Medium	Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I have just discovered this flake on the internet in a 16oz bulk pack which arrived by post in very good condition. It's also very good value compared to Irish tobacco prices.It's a little weaker that I usually smoke but a nice long ribbon flake which rubs up well and packs nicely. Gives a reasonable nicotine hit and is a smooth smoke with no bite so far. I often smoke outdoors when shooting or fishing and this burns well outdoors without 'flaring'. It's a nice 'all day' smoke. The wife says it has a tolerable room note so I can keep it going at the computer.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-07-25		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

It does, unfortunately, lack a bit on the nicotine department.

Nevertheless, this is a very interesting flake well worth the try.

Smooth and tasty.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2010-05-18		Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

What I immediately notice about this tobacco is that it produces a cool smoke. This is for those who appreciate the flavor of the tobacco itself, rather than any additional flavoring.

The addition of a small amount of Perique to the blend, adds something extra, that is more noticeable as the bowl progresses.

It also produces quite a reasonable nicotine hit, without being too strong.

All in all, a very enjoyable smoke, if you are not looking for an aromatic.

Pure brilliance!!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2009-01-29		Mild to Medium	Very Mild	Medium to Full	Pleasant

update: going through my reviews here, i find that i'll have to downgrade a good deal of the praise i've given so many blends. 4 stars should, i feel, be reserved for the blends i find truly exceptional. so, this is downgraded a bit. end update.

according to some of my fellow reviewers here on tr.com, limerick has a topping of sorts. i guess that's true, but it is quite limited compared to many other "irish" blends. what i notice is a plum flavour which reminds me very much of escudo. limerick is supposed to contain perique, but only in small quantities, so that can't be the culprit. so, it must be the topping. apart from that, it's a very gentle darkish brown, well aged semi-sweet virginia flake, clean-tasting (in spite of the topping), mild-medium, ideal for all day smoking. the flakes pack and light easily, and dgt'ing works fine.

it has at times a curious but very faint note which reminds me of the "soap" found in nearly all gawith, hoggarth etc-blends. nothing disturbing, though.

i really like it a lot, and will order some more for smoking as well as aging.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2008-09-30		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

Let me preface this by saying that I've only ever smoked this tobacco in a long German clay churchwarden, so my results may be a bit skewed from the norm.

That out of the way, I really like this blend. I don't know if it's the 18 inches of clay, but I get a very sweet and grassy taste off this blend. It has a relatively unremarkable room note (according to my wife, but then again, I torture her with black rope, so maybe she's just desensitized?) Unremarkable meaning, by the way, that it smells like tobacco (go figure.) It's just the way tobacco should smell (in my humble opinion) and it's the way a nice Virginia blend should taste.

Let it dry and give it a shot in a 'warden if you've got one. Relax with it, like an old friend, and it may soon become one. Not sure if you'd get the same out of a calabash, but since I don't own one, I leave that review up to someone else!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2007-06-18		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable

This is one of my go to summer blends, it is a fairly mild VA, that does have a very mild taste of Perique. I do like the spicy sour tin note. That taste continues throughout the bowl, at the top of the bowl you get bit of sweetness and some sort-of casing (very mild). As the bowl progresses the flavors do richen up a bit, but nothing too strong for an all day smoke. The tobacco burns to a very fine white ash weather you fold or rub it out, my preference is to fold you get a bit more subtleness that way.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2006-01-09		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Pleasant

What a great Flake this is! The little bit of perique is not quite detectable to me as perique but performs some condimental magic along with the very light casing. While not complex, Limerick smokes cool and is very satisfying, never boring because its just real good. There is no harshness, no steamy heat or anything that slightly nips at your tongue. Which reminds me ... I'm almost out.

Cheers, VC

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2005-09-04		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

It takes a lot before lighting on, if you smoke it without rubbing out. But once lighted, it burns very easily. Perique taste is well defined resulting in pleasant mild wood aroma. I suggest to air it for a hour before trying. A must for VA/Perique lovers!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-02-15		Mild to Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Very Pleasant

This flake tobacco is cool burning, dark colored and approachable. It comes pretty much at the right humidification.

One whole flake folded and placed into a group 4 size pipe lasts nearly an hour for me. Once I can get it lit, it requires few relights.

TIL really hits no high notes, but does have somewhat of a deep, earthy and cocoa profile (stove Virginias?). It certainly has more complexity and a rounder flavor than the current Escudo (which is heinous in my opinion). Solani 633 does what TIL does in richness, but 633 sings a little higher, sweeter and includes more voices.

If I want to smoke a Virginia/Perique blend in mixed company, this is usually a crowd pleaser. It is rather expensive in the USA, as are all the CAO/Dan offerings I have purchased. It is worth a serious try.

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2004-02-12		Medium	Mild	Medium	Pleasant

Let me first say that I love flake style tobaccos. This is well blended and is of high quality leaf. The one thing that puts me off about this blend is there is a casing which I particulary did not care for. I may eventually try this one again and see if My opinion has changed. Even though I did not care for the casing on this I would still highly recommend this to virginia and perique lovers to try.

Update 4-14-11: Well, I have revisited this blend and all I can say is either they changed the topping and added less of it or my tastes have changed. The topping is light and has a very mild Lakeland-esque flavor to it. It only pops its head up aver so slightly and I now find it quite enjoyable. I am now cellering up on this because I enjoy it that much. 3 1/2 stars!

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	Emeritus Account (30171)	2001-08-14		Mild	Very Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant

A well put together blend . The tin aroma is a little off putting to me as it smells like chocolate covered cherries , but once lit this pretty much goes away . The tobacco flakes easily and packs well in the bowl . It's easy to light and it burns evenly . A little care needs to ba taken to keep it cool , but otherwise it is a smoker friendly tobacco . It is a nice middle of the road light blend that is a good change of pace for me from latakia blends .

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