Peterson Early Morning Pipe

As I look to expand my pipe smoking horizons, I find myself gravitating towards many fine English blends. EMP is no exception. I ordered a tin online after reading some reviews and because of the Dunhill legacy of fine pipe blends. The tin note is not overpowering but the Latakia is quite noticeable. Slight grassy hints from the Virginia components also stand out. The ribbon cut packs easily and after a light tamp it took the match with no problem. The moisture content was perfect right out of the can. Initially the Latakia smokiness comes out but it quickly combines to make a well rounded taste. My wife walked out onto the lanai at this point and commented on the nice "campfire" aroma which was a plus! As the bowl progressed the creaminess of this blend made for a very relaxing experience. I am certainly not a tobacco snob and a relative rookie with non aromatic blends, but EMP kept me satisfied right to the bottom of the bowl. It burned cool with no bite even when I increased my pace a bit. There were occasional hints of spice but it was a truly smooth experience from beginning to end. Afterward, I could taste the lat lingering on my tongue with its lovely smokiness. I smoked this right after breakfast with a mug of coffee but I feel it would be equally as pleasing any time of day. I never tasted any of the earlier Murray version but Orlik seems to have done an excellent job of keeping up the Dunhill legacy. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for a light English to make the switch from aromatics to English blends, then this is the blend for you. It is not overpowering in any sense of the word in either taste or nicotine. It has just the right amount to keep things interesting. It lights well and stays lit with no further prodding. The moisture level for me is just right, YMMV. It burns down nicely to a fine ash at the bottom of the bowl. Recommended.

The mildest kind of Latakia blend, with a thoroughbred Dunhill finish. A perfect introduction to the English School, for people who are not accustomed to this kind of flavour. Personally, after years of smoking stronger Latakia mixes, I find this a trifle bland; even in the lightweight category, S. Gawith & Co.'s Skiff seems rather more interesting. But there is no gainsaying that satin-smooth Dunhill univocity [put that in your pipe and smoke it!] and this is recommended as the mildest kind of Latakia blend.

I smoked this in a long, svelte Dunhill prince, whilst sipping very dry, very cold champagne, and felt præternaturally suave. But why does elegance no longer excite us?

I bought a tin based on reviews. I learned the hard way that good reviews are not a warranty for a good experience.

Tin note: smoky woody campfire - smells good

Packs and burns nicely, no relights neccesary. You get woody, peppery taste with underlying harsh and sour note. This is tolerable in the 1/3, but after that is just getting more sour and more harsh. Bad sour aftertaste.

Wife not approves, says it smells like cigarettes.

I don't recommend this to anyone. I don't know what to do with a tin of this.

i can see why smokers like this in the morning,reminds them of cigarettes ( the first in the morning.) i know im going against the grain on this one, but ill pass

Tin note for me is is quite nice. Slight smokiness, ever so light Virginia hay and that wonderful slightly sweet/sour oriental. Packs and smokes nicely with only a couple relights. Taste for me is oriental forward with slight Virginia sweetness followed by a soft Latakia. Overall this is a good mellow smoke.

Peterson- Early Morning Pipe

This is one of the essential English blends, that every pipe smoker should at least try.

Not overly smoky, some sweetness from the Va’s and overall a great mix of components.

Having smoked both the Dunhill and Peterson versions, I must say that they taste quite the same, age may change the profile slightly, but the quality leaf is still intact.

Early Morning Pipe was my first blend with Latakia some time ago. And I would recommend it to every young pipe smoker who wants to try an English blend.

When I smell on the tin, I can tell that there is apparently orients in it. There is some smoke, earth and a certain sweetness in the tin, which I can’t correlate with something. While smoking the tobacco, the Virginia plays a significant role in this blend. It’s quite sweet and tastes a bit like citrus fruits. There are as well some natural flavors like earth, grass and hay. The Latakia adds a smokey and woody taste, while it stays in the background. The Orient are clearer to recognize than the Latakia without being in the foreground at some point. They just add some dry sour spiciness to the tobacco.

Everything in this blend is perfectly geared to each other, which makes it a pleasant smoking experience all over the day. In my opinion, this is the best tobacco to start your journey towards blends with Latakia. After some days without an English blend I still like to return to them by smoking an Early Morning Pipe.

A beautiful blend, that should not be restricted to early mornings.

I've really been enjoying Dunhill's "Early Morning Pipe" in the evenings, and I find it to be perfect. The Virginias are fine, the Orientals make it tasty, and it is perfect with the late sports report on TV. The name belies its suitability for any time of the day. I'd suggest this for those who are experienced, and who like English blends.