Peterson Special Reserve 2014
(3.21)
With absolute best bright Virginia, ripe burley leaves and tobacco grades carefully selected from the tobacco fields of three continents, our Special Reserve 2014 is created. A portion of the tobacco blend is pressed to form cakes, then cut into small pieces and hand blended with exclusive ribbon cut and cross cut Virginias. The result is a delightful scent of berries mixed with a hint of exotic fruits, which makes it an exquisite smoking pleasure.
Details
| Brand | Peterson |
| Series | Limited Edition |
| Blended By | Peterson |
| Manufactured By | Kolhasse & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Blackberry |
| Cut | Mixture |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.21 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2014 | Very Mild | Very Mild | Very Mild | Very Pleasant |
I enjoy this one emensely. I bought a tin and opened it immediately. The fruity sweetness is very similar to Concorde grapes. The cut ribbons are a nice contrast between lights and darks. The can is nicely done. It looks a fair bit more "classy" than the "cartoonish" tins for other specials. The tobacco is packed tight in a neatly folded cellophane pouch. Gravity feeding into a large bowl, charring, tamping then relighting gives a very mellow, smooth and sweet smoke with no bite. The moisture level is adequate for immediate use. Top to mid to bottom gives a very relaxing smoke. I tend to inhale these mild ones through my nose and savour the flavour. I am a predominant English flake smoker and love Latakia and perique, but this one is one I will savour. I bought 3 more tins to let mature a year or two. I will update accordingly. Having said that, this is definitely worth trying.
Pipe Used:
Several Peterson's
PurchasedFrom:
Jades Smokers Corner
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2014 | Medium | Very Strong | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
Every once in a while a get a craving, a real craving, to smoke a good aromatic. With this blend just coming out, and being higher on the nic side, I just had to try it. I was disappointed. While I wish it had more depth and flavor at the end, it's an aro. The smell is wonderful. I will smoke a bowl on my way to work in the morning and find myself craving the next bowl all day long at work.
I bumped this up to 3 stars. If you mix it with about 1/3 C&D Dark Burley, it's awesome.
I bumped this up to 3 stars. If you mix it with about 1/3 C&D Dark Burley, it's awesome.
Pipe Used:
L'Antara 2 Egg straight apple
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2015 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
These Peterson's Reserves and Special Editions don't come cheap but I am always impressed by what money can buy when you spend it for something of quality. I always buy at least one of the specials when they are presented and I'm never let down.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell Night & Day
PurchasedFrom:
Jerusalem Shuq
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Oct 12, 2021 | Medium | Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Wasn't sure what to expect with it being pleasant in the room yet strong in taste. It provides a perfect mix for a crisp evening smoke. A wonderfully tasty leaf with pleasurable aroma to the smoker. Would smoke again.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2018 | Mild | Medium | Medium | Pleasant |
Jarred this guy up and I'm revisiting him. The creaminess has become more subdued. It still has a bit of the sweet fruit notes from the Virginia and a bit of the nuttiness from the Burley (especially on retrohale). The top note is still there, a nice pleasant blackberry note that compliments the natural fruit like Virginia notes. Overall it's a good blend that's still nice four years later.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Silver Spigot Sandblasted 87
PurchasedFrom:
SmokingPipes
Age When Smoked:
4 Years Aged In Mason Jar
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