Peterson Special Reserve 2011
(3.37)
Brown and black cavendish as well as red, orange and gold Virginia melt together in this fantastic, mellow mixture. A sensational flavor of wild strawberries, combines with cream and the cloying taste of the tonguin bean results in a wonderful symbiosis, so that an exquisite aroma created.
Details
| Brand | Peterson |
| Series | Limited Edition |
| Blended By | Peterson |
| Manufactured By | Kolhasse & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cream, Fruit / Citrus, Tonquin Bean |
| Cut | Broken Flake |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.37 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 17, 2012 | Mild | Medium to Strong | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This has a lovely soft vanilla flavour, although I couldn't taste any strawberry. No-one wants vanilla all the time, and I was pleased that the tobacco didn't dry out too much or lose too much flavour over the month I had it open.
The description contains "...and the cloying taste of the tonguin bean...". Cloying is defined in my dictionary as "disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness". Maybe "cloying" means something else in Ireland.
The description contains "...and the cloying taste of the tonguin bean...". Cloying is defined in my dictionary as "disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness". Maybe "cloying" means something else in Ireland.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Between the Petersons, i smoked only this. The taste is different, due to the Tonkin Bean. Is a good tobacco but not remarkable for me. However, I not like pure Virginias so much. 3 stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2011 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
As others have noted, Peterson's Special Reserve blends really do pull out the stops when it comes to tin art. Another gorgeous tin design. However it's a bit of a double edged sword, as from a practical standpoint the tin is useless. Lovely looking, but useless for storage as it isn't airtight.
The tobacco, which is high quality, comes 'cellophane' wrapped, and whilst of a compact appearance, it too is nowhere near air tight and will be good for about two or three weeks if you're looking to keep it in the original tin.
Onto the blend....
When it comes to aromatics, particularly in the UK, I don't think you can go wrong with Peterson's, and would go far as to say they are probably the highest quality aro's you can get over here.
Lovely creamy aroma with a definite strawberries & cream candy style scent, and if you take your time a truly outstanding aro. Will turn heads and get you comments, and if you're a millionaire and like aromatics, then nabbing a dozen of these tins wont do you any harm. As long as you look to store the tobacco in an air tight container, as opposed to the very pretty but very poor storage jacket that it comes in.
In comparison to the Holiday season 2011 mixture (Christmas blend 2011 to us Brits) There isn't really a massive difference between them. For anyone whose interested, the Christmas 2011 blend is a little fruitier in a tropical sense than Special Reserve.
The tobacco, which is high quality, comes 'cellophane' wrapped, and whilst of a compact appearance, it too is nowhere near air tight and will be good for about two or three weeks if you're looking to keep it in the original tin.
Onto the blend....
When it comes to aromatics, particularly in the UK, I don't think you can go wrong with Peterson's, and would go far as to say they are probably the highest quality aro's you can get over here.
Lovely creamy aroma with a definite strawberries & cream candy style scent, and if you take your time a truly outstanding aro. Will turn heads and get you comments, and if you're a millionaire and like aromatics, then nabbing a dozen of these tins wont do you any harm. As long as you look to store the tobacco in an air tight container, as opposed to the very pretty but very poor storage jacket that it comes in.
In comparison to the Holiday season 2011 mixture (Christmas blend 2011 to us Brits) There isn't really a massive difference between them. For anyone whose interested, the Christmas 2011 blend is a little fruitier in a tropical sense than Special Reserve.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nov 18, 2011 | Very Mild | Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
This deserves 4 stars just for the tin alone . Surely one of the most beautifully presented tobaccos of all time and I am sure the tin will be a collectors item in years to come. The tin note is mouthwatering - I'm not sure whether to light it or eat it . A wonderfully tactile mix of broken flake and mixed Cavendish - perfect moisture in my tin . Packs beautifully with no effort and lights easily . I use a large bowl in a pipe I have set aside for aromatics for this. Subtle and smooth smoke - very low nicotine levels but the flavours of Strawberry and Tonquin bean are definitely there. I found a fair bit of tongue bite at times and occasionally an unpleasant overcased chemical residue comes through - not enough to spoil the overall quality but I have deducted one star for this reason. Leaves a toasty warm and sweet taste on the tongue. Room note is fantastic. A very good aromatic and a lovely smoke with a nice cup of tea or a lager . Not as good as the 2010 Special Reserve in my opinion but a great smoke non the less .
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