Peretti Oxford Flake
(3.43)
A blend of Eastern and Middle belt lemon and red Virginia richly matured, which gives a sweet smooth and zesty smoke.
Here we have our most traditional of Virginia flakes. A blend of several mature virginias combined to provide a rich, cool, slow burning smoke.
Details
| Brand | Peretti |
| Series | Flake |
| Blended By | L.J. Peretti |
| Manufactured By | L.J. Peretti |
| Blend Type | Straight Virginia |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.43 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
I'm kind of like DK in my thinking that this one reminds me a little of McClelland's offerings. Oxford Flake has the depth of McClelland's number 24, but not quite as full in flavor. A really tasty Virginia that will not bite but does indeed need to be dry and puffed slowly to coax out the best this all Virginia offering has to show off.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2003 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Extra Full | Strong |
I ocassionally like to break away from my "ribbon" blends and enjoy a flake tobacco. The scent is earthy and yet, it has a certain clean component, (maybe the Lemon Virginia?).
This flake rubs out with medium effort, or, one can pack the flakes leaving room at the top for some rubbed out to assist in the lighting, (In the same vein as when I smoke "Three Nuns"). I usually need to false-light then re-light this particular flake.
One needs to start off slowly and continue this measure throughout the course of the bowl. The flavor is refreshing and I have had on ocassion a temptation to increase the tempo. Smoker beware.
While I am not a Big fan of Virginia as the main ingredient in any blends, I really enjoy this flake.
This flake rubs out with medium effort, or, one can pack the flakes leaving room at the top for some rubbed out to assist in the lighting, (In the same vein as when I smoke "Three Nuns"). I usually need to false-light then re-light this particular flake.
One needs to start off slowly and continue this measure throughout the course of the bowl. The flavor is refreshing and I have had on ocassion a temptation to increase the tempo. Smoker beware.
While I am not a Big fan of Virginia as the main ingredient in any blends, I really enjoy this flake.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
ORIGINAL REVIEW 9-25-2017
I purchased a one ounce sample of this about a year ago, because I wanted to try it, but was lucky to have a friend send me about a three bowl sample allowing me to let the ounce age. I can't say I was too crazy about this one. The smell, like many have mentioned is very "McClelland-esque" and it would not surprise me if it was made by them.
The color is mostly dark brown with some flecks of light color strewn about. It is also as tough to light as a McClelland flake, but once lit, it smokes fine. The sweetness in this one takes some time to develop. In taste, this reminded me a bit of SG Best Brown Flake. At about the halfway point, this becomes a really nice, sugary sweet, Virginia.
This one did not blow me away, but it is a nice Virginia nonetheless. I will look forward to see what a few years will do to what is jarred in my cellar and I will leave it will stars until I have a chance to revisit it.
UPDATE 10-26-2020
I only let the one ounce sample age an additional three years before deciding to dig into this. My opinion did not change, but I guess it is now clear that McClelland, indeed, was the blender of this one even though it has yet to be reflected above as of this date.
So this is a good blend, great for a Peretti Virginia, but just kind of meh for a McClelland blend. I would probably put this one at 2.5 stars, but will leave it rounded up to three.
I purchased a one ounce sample of this about a year ago, because I wanted to try it, but was lucky to have a friend send me about a three bowl sample allowing me to let the ounce age. I can't say I was too crazy about this one. The smell, like many have mentioned is very "McClelland-esque" and it would not surprise me if it was made by them.
The color is mostly dark brown with some flecks of light color strewn about. It is also as tough to light as a McClelland flake, but once lit, it smokes fine. The sweetness in this one takes some time to develop. In taste, this reminded me a bit of SG Best Brown Flake. At about the halfway point, this becomes a really nice, sugary sweet, Virginia.
This one did not blow me away, but it is a nice Virginia nonetheless. I will look forward to see what a few years will do to what is jarred in my cellar and I will leave it will stars until I have a chance to revisit it.
UPDATE 10-26-2020
I only let the one ounce sample age an additional three years before deciding to dig into this. My opinion did not change, but I guess it is now clear that McClelland, indeed, was the blender of this one even though it has yet to be reflected above as of this date.
So this is a good blend, great for a Peretti Virginia, but just kind of meh for a McClelland blend. I would probably put this one at 2.5 stars, but will leave it rounded up to three.
Age When Smoked:
3yrs 9 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The presentation of dark brown broken flakes with small strips of lemon remind me a lot of McC Bulk 2010:classic virginia as well as the unique fermented flavor. Citrus and tangy, with mild sweetness. Easy to rub and pack, even fold and stuck if a little dryer. Not very complex but a good combination with variety of straight virginia. OF seems to have more aging process that makes the slightly edge of 2010 more smooth. Def a all day smoke straight virginia lovers.
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