Peretti Omega

I split an order with a friend of mine of this and Tashkent as he had asked me if I had it before. Tashkent I really like but this one I do not know how to evaluate this. I find this a very pronounced full tasting blend, excellent character but my taste buds feel something is lacking. This if compared using wine for an example would be on the dry side, not sweet. Maybe I am picking up more of the Latakia and Turkish even though I know a certain amount of sweetness can be derived from the latter. Maybe it has less Virginia, not sure. I have been smoking this on and off the past few weeks and though very good not one that I would elevate to the top of my list. It is definitely not a 2 star but not a 4 star for me. Side bar, I think there is some issues with this site as I cannot believe Jiminks is the only one to review a tobacco in the past six days. Guess we will see if this one posts; my other ones have.

Masterpiece. Peretti may be known for their expertise with burley but they also source there finest Turkish/Oriental and blend it with skill. The Orientals are the star, woody, spicy, butrery and toasty. The Latakia is lightly applied but offers sweetness and even some creaminess. The VA's are sweet and hay like and melted with the other leaf. A classic English of old

A nice full English with a respectable amount of Nic, didn't blow my head off though. Came dry, perfect for immediate light up. Very smooth, very tasty, the latakia seemed to dominate a little more than the other components, but a very sound blend.

I really like Cambridge Flake and Tashkent, but they're more about the Orientals. Omega is Peretti's best balanced lat blend. This is a good duet between the Orientals and the Latakia, with the Virginia singing backup and binding everything into a cohesive whole.

Nice Cyprian smoke and tangy sour notes share the spotlight. No bursts of Va sweetness, and the Latakia gives no leather, but the balance between smoky and sour is really excellent. This isn't a "total package" tobacco the way Penzance is, but it's damn good and one lat blend lovers should sample. I think it's good enough to keep on hand, and while it maybe isn't quite a four star for me, it's in a small group of really good three stars. Good stuff.

Working my way through several different Peretti blends. Omega is my second favorite after the wonderful RB. Similar to Royal Blend in strength and complexity, and then a little tweek in it's taste, for me. Still a good Balkan. Recommended.

A very nice variation on an English/latakia blend. The latakia is central and present throughout but not overwhelming. The turkish tobaccos have a rich taste under the latikia. As I smoked my way through the bag this blend tasted better and better. Make no mistake this is a satisfying and strong blend!

Though I really enjoyed this blend, I can't give it the highest rating because it just misses my subjective, four-star sweet spot.

How about 3.5!

Omega is the final letter of the Greek alphabet and also a sign of excellence, perhaps a fitting name for a blend ?ideal for relaxing in the evening after a fine meal.? To me, this blend is best smoked outdoors on a cool, clear day. I personally find the (Dubeck?) oriental leaf a bit overwhelming when smoked indoors, but I tend to prefer a more traditional English tobacco to the bold Balkan style typified by Omega. In summary, I would recommend this blend to the lover of oriental leaf (it has lots of Latakia too) and bold, assertive blends. This is not for those who prefer Virginas or VA-based blends.

number 2 in my adventure with the fine blends of LJ Perretti is their very full english blend "omega". so far, i'm VERY impressed with the efforts of this traditional Boston tobacconist. omega is a mixture of light and dark flakes with a somewhat strong pouch aroma. it packs and lights easily, and requires a minimum of relights while smoking. it burns down to a medium gray/black ash, all the way to the bottom of the bowl. my wife reports a pleasant room note, although it should be remembered that she is a VERY tolerant lady who lets me smoke pirate kake in the house! on first light, there is no doubt that this is a STRONG tobacco, in flavor and perceived nicotine strength. the dominant theme seems to be the turkish tobaccos, which separates it from other high latakia full english blends. there is a slight cigar note to this blend that i find very appealing. the finish has a spicy flavor that tickles your taste buds. much as i like it, this one is too stout for an all-day smoke. with a good dark beer, it's at its' best. three stars for omega, with the caveat that this is a stout blend, probably not for the new smoker. once again, i salute the blending talents of the tobacconists at LJ Perretti. now back to the sample packs.... it's a thankless job, etc., etc....

A winner from Peretti. I ordered 7 different English blends to try. All of the blends come surprisingly dry for ribbon/flake mixtures. I suspect that many might be put off by the dryness, but it worked for me. I found that Omega burned quite well, but the flavor can become overwhelming if smoked in a really large pipe (Nicotine Buzz!).

This is a somewhat strong and smoky latakia blend that will satisfy those looking for a full English blend. No real surprises in the flavor, just good, strong English tobacco.