Peretti Scottish Flake
(3.07)
A blend of mature Virginias are cured with red wine, pressed in a cake, and steam treated. The result is a jet black cake which delivers load of thick rich smoke.
Details
| Brand | Peretti |
| Series | Flake |
| Blended By | |
| Manufactured By | |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Virginia |
| Flavoring | Alcohol / Liquor |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Country | United States |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Mild
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.07 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 26, 2006 | Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium to Full | Very Pleasant |
The time came, I don't remember when, wherein an entire generation of pipe smokers rediscovered the wonders of the Virginia flake. Since then, any serious pipe man must be able to prove himself by holding his own with a full Virginia at least some of the time least he be labeled a mere dabbler. Various companies, Jonny-Come-Lateleys most of them, have managed to give so many of the venerated old blending houses a run for their money by virtue of producing some truly wonderful flakes. With so many great examples of this style of tobacco coming from not only the historic establishments, but the new wave of quality blending operations as well, a smoker can, indeed, take up the better part of a lifetime seeking after the perfect and ultimate Virginia flake. At least this is what I thought. I tell you truly that the search is now over.
Peretti's Scottish Flake is simply the best Virginia flake that the world has ever known. I expected far from the classic Virginia taste, what with its being soaked in red wine prior to stoving. This process, however, managed to unlock all of the flavor potential of good Virginia leaf. The pressing and stoving brought it to an apex of perfection. The combination of flavors which flitted surprisingly in and out during the smoke made me sit almost in shocked silence, wondering to what I would next be treated. It would usually start with a sweet, barbecue like tang that would give over to a toasted, biscuit-like essence. Throughout, such flavors as blackberry and butterscotch and Islay Malt and a host of all other good things in this world would come through before melting softly away so that another delight might hold sway; simply a marvel.
Yes, yes. As has been mentioned already, this is an extremely thick flake, the thickest cut I have ever seen. This may seem daunting to some. Simply take the time to rub it completely out such as I always did, and all the pleasures of the pipe will be unlocked for you.
Peretti's Scottish Flake is simply the best Virginia flake that the world has ever known. I expected far from the classic Virginia taste, what with its being soaked in red wine prior to stoving. This process, however, managed to unlock all of the flavor potential of good Virginia leaf. The pressing and stoving brought it to an apex of perfection. The combination of flavors which flitted surprisingly in and out during the smoke made me sit almost in shocked silence, wondering to what I would next be treated. It would usually start with a sweet, barbecue like tang that would give over to a toasted, biscuit-like essence. Throughout, such flavors as blackberry and butterscotch and Islay Malt and a host of all other good things in this world would come through before melting softly away so that another delight might hold sway; simply a marvel.
Yes, yes. As has been mentioned already, this is an extremely thick flake, the thickest cut I have ever seen. This may seem daunting to some. Simply take the time to rub it completely out such as I always did, and all the pleasures of the pipe will be unlocked for you.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 10, 2015 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Based on a 1 oz sample. Deep black and fairly thick but very pliable broken flakes with a bag aroma of rich Virginia and a bit extra tang. Not as wet or as thick as McClellands Dark Star and required no extra prep in smoking - just rub out, load and light... although it was slow to take the match but once it did, I didn't relight very often. As with most Virginia flakes, drier is better.
Probably a McClellands-sourced flake and a kissing cousing to the Dark Star mentioned above as well as Butera's Dark Stoved (to which I thought it more closely resembled) but it tasted different. Perhaps it was the red wine casing that brought out a shade extra tang as well as a deep sourness that provided additional depth. The casing didn't remind me specifically of red wine, taste-wise, but the sour aspect I mentioned. It was an excellent contrast to the Butera's creamed coffee aspect and the dark fruit taste of that one was lightened a bit here. More black cherry and perhaps even apricot here as opposed to plums in the Butera. I smoke a fair bit of the Butera but that incredible sourness here was compelling. This is definitely something I want to cellar, as it sneaks into the four star category. Probably the best Peretti Virginia blend I've smoked.
Probably a McClellands-sourced flake and a kissing cousing to the Dark Star mentioned above as well as Butera's Dark Stoved (to which I thought it more closely resembled) but it tasted different. Perhaps it was the red wine casing that brought out a shade extra tang as well as a deep sourness that provided additional depth. The casing didn't remind me specifically of red wine, taste-wise, but the sour aspect I mentioned. It was an excellent contrast to the Butera's creamed coffee aspect and the dark fruit taste of that one was lightened a bit here. More black cherry and perhaps even apricot here as opposed to plums in the Butera. I smoke a fair bit of the Butera but that incredible sourness here was compelling. This is definitely something I want to cellar, as it sneaks into the four star category. Probably the best Peretti Virginia blend I've smoked.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 07, 2011 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Well, This was the VA Flake tobacco I ever tried. I first bought it about 15 years ago. It's one of my all time favorites. I love many other VA flakes too but I always come back to this one. I have 2 pipes that I've reserved only for this tobacco. It's very distinctive. However it is very much like Butera's Dark Stoved. I think that Scottish Flake to me does have a very aged, stoved, fermented flavor. There is some sweetness there too but to me it's mostly a wonderful woody taste that I really love. Please try some next time your in Boston at Peretti's. They make it there "in house" from what I understand. I always have some and smoke it more than any other tobacco. "thumbs up from me" Note: personally I like to rub out my flakes and this one more than others. I mostly smoke outdoors and this tobacco really holds it's flavor outside. It's so thick that it takes a bit to get it lit but for me once it's lit, it stays lit.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 04, 2010 | Medium | Very Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My second experience with Peretti's blends. I'm satisfied with it. As everyone else has mentioned, this is a very thick cake. It's dense and chunky, a far cry from the tinned flakes I was used to. It is difficult to rub out to the same fineness I like with other flakes.
The red wine doesn't really come through, at least that I can detect independent from the tobacco, so I can't really call this an aromatic, just a lightly cased VA.
That being said, it is a very rich and mellow smoke. I haven't been able to get it to live up to the 'thick smoke' claim, but it is much more of a sitting and sipping tobacco. Out of the bag it is very moist, and requires some attention to keep it going. I could definitely taste a fruitiness, but without the sharpness of flavor I get with lighter virginias. This is more of an oat-y, toasty sort of flavor, and occasionally I get a whiff of the wine. Aside from the difficulty to rub out and get lit, a perfect VA flake? Perhaps.
The red wine doesn't really come through, at least that I can detect independent from the tobacco, so I can't really call this an aromatic, just a lightly cased VA.
That being said, it is a very rich and mellow smoke. I haven't been able to get it to live up to the 'thick smoke' claim, but it is much more of a sitting and sipping tobacco. Out of the bag it is very moist, and requires some attention to keep it going. I could definitely taste a fruitiness, but without the sharpness of flavor I get with lighter virginias. This is more of an oat-y, toasty sort of flavor, and occasionally I get a whiff of the wine. Aside from the difficulty to rub out and get lit, a perfect VA flake? Perhaps.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Oct 20, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Mild | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A dark, thick, moist flake. I found it was best to leave out overnight to dry. It is an enjoyable, relaxing smoke. Full of nuances and surprises. The red wine does seem to enhance and focus the natural flavors. It has quickly earned a spot in my regular rotation.
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