Peterson Nutty Cut

I thoroughly enjoyed this product. I am an aromatic smoker, and enjoy mostly sweet Cavendish blends. This tin really hit the spot. The first couple bowls had a noticeable coconut aroma and flavor to them, but about half way through the tin that was gone, perhaps the tobacco dried out too much. What was consistent for me was the hazelnut taste. After the bowl was finished I found that taste to linger on. I didn't pick up on the rum at all. The tobacco smoked evenly, and fairly cool throughout. I would buy this tin again hands down. I enjoy Peterson products very much, and this new blend surely did not disappoint.

The smell from the time was a very sweet (but not sickly) aroma of vanilla and a hint of rum. The tobacco itself is easy to light but not so much that it's like a tinderbox and I find keeps lit rather well.

Smoking wise I will be honest and say I was a little disappointed during the first 1/3 of the bowl: yes it is a sweet smoke but it's very faint and burns a little hot.

However once you reach half way through the bowl it changed instantly from a flat and hot smoke to a very sweet and cool smoke. When drawing the smoke it was that cool I couldn't feel it in my mouth instead the flavour creeps along your tongue leaving the taste of sweet rum. Exhaling through the nose you are left with the taste of nuts.

Towards the end the nutty taste dominates the smoke and becomes more potent, almost replacing the taste of rum and vanilla completely.

In my opinion it is one of the finest aromatics I've smoked and will be buying more Nutty Cut in future.

Despite a wonderfully rich aromatic smell upon opening, the taste is alot less cased than you think. Unlike the usual "wet" aromatics, the gold, red and dark ribbon Virginia blend smokes dry - like coconut and macadamia nuts would be. Could use a little more rum. "Why is the rum always gone?"

On opening the tin you get a very pleasing floral sweet note. Like the other Peterson branded blends I have tried, this seems to combine high quality tobaccos into an easy to pack ribbon cut. The casing gives almost a honey aroma to the overall mixture.

Once lit, this has become one of my two favourite blends. The coconut and rum flavorings translate into a very smooth smoke. There is not too much sweetness and the base taste of the tobacco comes through the over tones of flavours.

As you reach the lower half of the bowl, there is none of the dampness or "spitting" sounds that you can get from some other aromatics. The taste towards the end of the bowl is rather nutty and again very pleasing.

If you enjoy more gentle aromatics then I would urge you to try this splendid quality blend.

Tin note of coconut, spiced rum and sugar. Tobacco is a mixed cut of brown, dark brown and black. Moisture content is great, larger chunks may need a little attention. Burns moderate with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. Flavoring is mild to medium, with notes of coconut, nuts and rum. Coconut and Rum most obvious at the start but died down to a background note. Nutty was never above a background note. Taste is medium and moderately consistent, with notes of coconut, spiced rum, brown sugar, savory, molasses, wood, dry earth, acidic, mild vanilla, tart and tangy citrus, mildly nutty, bread, orange peel/bitter, mildly floral, a sweet grass background note, and a mildly peppery retro. Burley is leading with Cavendish, Flavoring and Virginias supporting. Room note is pleasant, and aftertaste is good.

Walnuts with a touch of rum, and molasses. Maybe macadamia nut and coconut in the back finish. Very mellow and moderately sweet. Not too strong. A bit woody. Smokes the same throughout the bowl and consistent with flavor. Depth improves a tiny bit after halfway.

As for tobacco, since many reviewers already provided some information, I will keep it simple. Aroma within tin is amazing, including draw after packing and before getting it lit. Easy to lit and I taste the Burley, Virginia, nut and sweetness during first, second and last third. At the end of my last third I had to re-lit one time before the very last 5 puffs, and this could be related to my smoking pace. The added notes are not overwhelming and provide great accent tone. Room note is pleasant and family complements every time. It does not generate tongue bite and no gurgles. This is a good tobacco to enjoy on a rotation. Why? Every time I come back to it, almost as if I am smoking it for the first time. Overall, this tobacco is worth enjoying it.

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Happy pipe puffing everyone.

I am a fan of most Peterson aromatic blends although any perique or latakia leaf in any blend is not allowed in my home. The reason for this is the strong lingering room note that stays resident is not welcomed by non smokers or people who are sensitive to tobacco aroma. Upon tin opening, the presentation and tin note is delicious. "Nutty Cut" is a perfect name for this blend as it describes the blend very well. Packing and lighting is easy, a slight tamp after the charring light is all it needs to get the fire going. Nutty cut does not hold any fruitiness or heavy flavoring, just what it says on the tin... Macadamia nuts, there is a gentle layer of soft vanilla there, and possibly a touch of rum or similar alcohol. The mild flavour is immediately obvious in fact lovers of stronger aromatics like Petersons Luxury Blend or Killarney might be surprised how mild and initially tasteless it is... But wait... Here it comes... Beautiful mellow flavour which pleases you with it's own natural nutty taste. The room note is expensive I believe the addition of burley makes the blend gentle and non offensive even to my wife! Next morning there is no evidence that a pipe has been smoked at all. Some pipe smokers may find that that attribute alone is a welcome opportunity to enjoy a pipe at home without worrying about others. My all day favourite,

One of the better Peterson aromatics for me, because of the flavouring. I really like rum and nuts, so it's right up my alley. This is at it's best on the retrohale, rum heaven!

It does possess some of the usual issues with highly cased tobaccos, tendencies to burn hot if smoked fast and tongue bite if smoked too often... so don't. Also let it dry out some.

A might buy for me when I need a change of pace from my everyday Latakias or flavoured Perique/Kentucky smokes.

Worth a try, recommended!