Peretti Blend 500
(3.81)
A real outdoor man's smoke with plenty of flavor and full strength. A unique blend of Virginia, Havana, and Oriental.
Details
| Brand | Peretti |
| Series | English Blends |
| Blended By | L.J. Peretti |
| Manufactured By | L.J. Peretti |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.81 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 12, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Blend 500 by Peretti's of Boston is an interesting cigar blend unlike other cigar blends that I have tasted. I don't find it to be as strong as some other the other reviews have indicted. Blend 500 arrives ready to smoke with no dry time required. The tobacco appears somewhat chopped and although not mentioned in the tin description, it appears that there is a sprinkling of Latakia used on a condimental basis. For lack of a better description, this is an “old school” English. The cigar leaf doesn't dominate and I really don't find the flavor of any particular leaf in a dominating role. Blend 500 burns clean and dry and the flavor is very straight forward. I don't find there to be the slight sweetness that can be found in other cigar blends. This is one solid cigar blend that really should be more popular than it appears to be. Three and a half stars for Blend 500.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Roughly chopped and quite dry leaves in a variety of shades from tan to black. Smells like a mild Engish blend with a noticeable cedar note. Some dark fruitiness from perique, possibly virginia too though it seems like it's more the bright variety which lends a subtle hay aroma. Dry enough to just scoop and pack, tends to smoke itself with a good light and regular tamping. Fairly creamy smoke.
Not sure if there's actual latakia in it or not, but I can see why people get that impression. Whatever orientals are in here combine with the cigar leaf to create a strong smoky/woodsy flavor. The perique is noticeable throughout but on the subtle side. In the batch I have, the cigar leaf is prominent. Makes for a very nice room note imo.
If you like cigar-leaf blends and smokier-type orientals with a dash of perique, this is worth trying. I find it just a little bit rough around the edges. Like No. 8 slice, it's not unpleasant at all, but a bit more in your face than (and to my senses not as enjoyable as) Tashkent or Omega. But still a fine blend. Glad to have come across LJ Peretti.
Not sure if there's actual latakia in it or not, but I can see why people get that impression. Whatever orientals are in here combine with the cigar leaf to create a strong smoky/woodsy flavor. The perique is noticeable throughout but on the subtle side. In the batch I have, the cigar leaf is prominent. Makes for a very nice room note imo.
If you like cigar-leaf blends and smokier-type orientals with a dash of perique, this is worth trying. I find it just a little bit rough around the edges. Like No. 8 slice, it's not unpleasant at all, but a bit more in your face than (and to my senses not as enjoyable as) Tashkent or Omega. But still a fine blend. Glad to have come across LJ Peretti.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 09, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
Contrary to the other reviews here, I find this a medium strength tobacco at most that is advertised as being a blend of Virginia, Havana, Perique, and Orientals. I detected no Orientals, little to no Perique, a fair amount of latakia, which is contrary to the brand description but evidenced by the jet black ribbons and unmistakable taste and scent, Virginias, and a generous amount of cigar leaf. Nothing complex. Just a straight forward - and for me enjoyable - creamy smoke.
Note: This is a four star tobacco, which I have to give three because of what I believe to be a mislabeling by the blender. If I find out I'm wrong, I'll come back and edit my review.
Note: This is a four star tobacco, which I have to give three because of what I believe to be a mislabeling by the blender. If I find out I'm wrong, I'll come back and edit my review.
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