Peretti Blend D-7485

This is for the "OLD TIMEY BLEND" crowd. Very pleasant and reminiscent of better days for pipe smokers. A granulated burley base with some virginia and latakia to accent the nutty flavor.This is not a forward tasting blend and will not be appreciated by the LATAKIAPHILE. Instead, this is a much better variation of BARKING DOG. It really is even better than JUNKYARD DAWG by C&D. A very smooth, mild and cool smoke accented with that famous Peretti signature topping. Quite a feat to achieve 1 taste from so many components. It is mild and needs to be appreciated for what it is- An excellent all day light American/English blend. 3 0f 4 stars.

Oldmanpipe's review, below, has got it right.

British PMs notwithstanding, this is more of an American blend than English. The predominant flavor is that of burley with just a whiff of latakia. An interesting change of pace and certainly a bit different than the usual blend catergories.

Not big on English blends but I do like to use them from time to time as a change from my favorite Va/P flakes, so, when I read that this was enjoyed by a British Prime Minister I wanted to see what it was all about.

For me, this is a typical English blend. Somewhat similar to other English blends I have smoked, notably Dunhill's London Mixture and Peretti's British Blend although milder and tangier than both of those. I placed it in the "very mild" category, milder than other reviewers and I attribute that to the fact that I am used to the stronger VA/P flakes. Nevertheless it is very tasty and the thing that jumps out of it for me is the tanginess. Not overpowering but rather pleasant. The tanginess is most noticeable at the beginning of the bowl and diminishes as it is smoked. Mid bowl I find a certain richness and "woodsy" taste dominates and this remains consistent to the end.

Overall, very pleasant, good change of pace for me but as another reviewer noted, if one is looking for a more full bodied English blend then this one is probably not for them.

A good all-day smoke, with a slight flavouring that is the Peretti trademark. At sight it's almost completely pale and mid brown, with very few black ribbons. As expected, latakia is in the background, playing a little role. Its characteristic of cool and even burning makes me think this could be a great change of pace for accustomed Burley smokers.

Quality mild-medium English. Did not experience tongue bite whether sipping or drawing harder. Delivered with just about the right moisture content, it burned down to silver ash with few relights needed. Listing says ribbon cut but much rough cut leaf here as well.

This is the lightest and mildest English blend I have smoked to date. It has a subdued sweetness and borders on being an English aromatic. The latakia is there but in very minimal proportion. Its burning qualities are excellent and it has no bite, regardless of the puffing cadence. If your tastes lean to light and mild English blends, D-7485 will be a winner for you and an all-day smoke. If you enjoy English blends with more body and strength, you are advised to look elsewhere.

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

I rate this tobacco 9.0 out of 10.

This blend reminds me of another Peretti blend, 9575. Although in this case, the burley is replaced by the inclusion of lemon virginia. A very satisfying smoke in the English tradition. The cut is atypical english, it packs easily and after a tamp and relight, one is off to some quality "downtime."