Peretti Midnight
(2.75)
This is one of our most unusual blends. A combination of all black tobaccos, formidable to look at, but it is mild and smooth with rich full spicy flavor.
Details
| Brand | Peretti |
| Series | English Blends |
| Blended By | L.J. Peretti |
| Manufactured By | L.J. Peretti |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Black Cavendish, Latakia, Perique, 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.75 / 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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| Nov 02, 2010 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I picked this up at the Peretti store here in Boston. A friend recommended me, and I inadvertently found it downtown next to the common. I thought it was in the financial district. The guys in there were shocked that I have been smoking VAs and VAPers for a while but never tried an english. They quickly packed me up some and gave me an extra pipeful to have in-store. They were great and hanging around in there for an hour was a real joy after an excruciating day.
I'm hooked. What I am told is that this is a blend of latakia and perique with a base of cavendished virginias. 'cavendished' as in the stoved and pressed kind, not the over-processed black cavendish style. The tin note reflected this and the latakia with a slightly pungent odor with a hint of fruitiness one gets with a darker virginia.
Upon lighting, I mostly noticed the latakia....dark and smoky, very campfire-like. This was backed up by the light sweetness of the cavendish base. Not quite a straight virginia, but much more mellow. I could taste fruity notes that would pop every so often. I couldn't really pick out perique, but it still was a delightful mix.
As the bowl progressed, the virginias made themselves more known, but didn't dominate. It stayed well-balanced.
I had a few re-lights, but I think that was more me fumbling with packing than the tobacco. It gave me a thick, full smoke that I'd never seen before.
This would best be described as creamy and smoky, with a rich body. Delicious.
I'm hooked. What I am told is that this is a blend of latakia and perique with a base of cavendished virginias. 'cavendished' as in the stoved and pressed kind, not the over-processed black cavendish style. The tin note reflected this and the latakia with a slightly pungent odor with a hint of fruitiness one gets with a darker virginia.
Upon lighting, I mostly noticed the latakia....dark and smoky, very campfire-like. This was backed up by the light sweetness of the cavendish base. Not quite a straight virginia, but much more mellow. I could taste fruity notes that would pop every so often. I couldn't really pick out perique, but it still was a delightful mix.
As the bowl progressed, the virginias made themselves more known, but didn't dominate. It stayed well-balanced.
I had a few re-lights, but I think that was more me fumbling with packing than the tobacco. It gave me a thick, full smoke that I'd never seen before.
This would best be described as creamy and smoky, with a rich body. Delicious.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2009 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
A very nice change of pace latakia blend. Very smooth and relaxing. I enjoyed this mix first smoke in the morning and last smoke at night. The type of blend I looked for my bigger pipes to have a good long smoke. Nice latakia taste on the top and a smooth almost nutty taste on the bottom. Not as strong as other latakia blends. I agree with the coment that it is not too complex. There are other prererri latakia blends I enjoy more so I personally feel compelled to rate it just shy of 4 stars. I will certainly get some more. A great compliment to my english blend rotation.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 21, 2005 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Mid-night is dark, heavy, and relatively sweet (for a natural English mixture). Similar to Dunhill?s Nightcap in spirit, with Latakia, Perique, and Stoved Virginal leaf. I find this blend less complex and a little bit monotone at times. Perhaps a better way of saying this is that the blend is not challenging, it is simply to be enjoyed. Owing to the large amount of Latakia, I find it hard to keep lit. That being said, I think this blend is truly unique and offers flavors not to be found in Latakia dumps like Penzance or Pirate Kake.
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