Details
| Brand | Peterson |
| Series | Limited Edition |
| Blended By | Peterson |
| Manufactured By | Kolhasse & Kopp |
| Blend Type | Aromatic |
| Contents | Burley, Cavendish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | Cocoa / Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 100 grams tin |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | No longer in production |
Profile
Strength
Mild
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
Medium
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Very Pleasant
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.69 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2014 | Mild | Mild to Medium | Mild | Very Pleasant |
I got my first tin of the 2014 back in mid-November, so I've been thoroughly enjoying this Peterson offering for just about a month now. I've tried other aromatics (RLP-6, 1-Q, Monster Mix, to name a few) but this one has easily climbed to the #1 spot on my list of faves. The tin note is simply amazing, reminds me of oatmeal raisin cookies baking. The room note is indeed very vanilla-ish. I don't pick up the chocolate notes that some do, but regardless the pre-light and lit aromas are completely outstanding. It packs easily, lights easily, and I've noticed no bite at all (with filtered and unfiltered pipes). I've been smoking 4-5 bowls a week of this tobaccy and it gets better each time. I'm just past halfway done with the first 100g tin and have purchased 3 more to keep on hand.
It's definitely an aromatic, but I feel it's different somehow. Take the RLP-6, for example. It seem to have a slightly offish after taste - not unpleasant, but certainly different from an English blend or a straight VA. I don't notice that at all with this Peterson blend. It has the tin and room notes of an aromatic, but the after taste of something more like a VA blend. Maybe it's just my palate, but either way it's easily one of my favorite blends now.
It's definitely an aromatic, but I feel it's different somehow. Take the RLP-6, for example. It seem to have a slightly offish after taste - not unpleasant, but certainly different from an English blend or a straight VA. I don't notice that at all with this Peterson blend. It has the tin and room notes of an aromatic, but the after taste of something more like a VA blend. Maybe it's just my palate, but either way it's easily one of my favorite blends now.
Pipe Used:
Savinelli Tortuga, Peterson Aran
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
New (started smoking upon receipt)
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Very Pleasant |
Peterson - Holiday Season 2014.
I love the limited edition Christmas blends!
The moment I open this up and take a smell of it I feel almost addicted! This has a smell to it that makes me feel instantly "Christmas like": a great scent of rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, all backed up by a pleasing tobacco note, mmmmm! The hydration amount is irrefutable, any extra airing is not necessary at all.
It takes to igniting impressively, only requiring a shortish time with the flame and once lit I can only find positives! The burn itself is incredibly steady, leaves a white ash and it only needs a re-light if you allow it to sit too long unattended. The temperature of the smoke is slap bang in the middle, total smoking comfort complimented by zero tongue-bite. On to the flavour now: wow! This, again, is Christmas totally wrapped up in a big bow! I wouldn't describe it as a powerful aromatic, it's more gentle. The chocolate addition works superbly along side the vanilla; often as not with aromatics it's a touch difficult to identify the separate additions but with this one they are equally discernible, maybe it's a good example of why "simpler" aromatics work better! The tobacco balance is perfect , the sweet Cav' tastes great alongside the chocolate and vanilla, whilst the blend is made more creamy/buttery by the Burley. The nicotine is at a lovely relaxing amount, it's not strong nor too far the other way. Room note is yet another positive, it's a great and full tobacco note with an amazing sweet touch to it, again it's very Christmas like. I feel that Holiday Season 2014 will be great for newcomers with its softness and also the connoisseurs will find the depth of flavour appealing!
Four stars.
Update 16/02/2015. This is so captivating I have ordered some more tins of this wonderful blend while the vendors still have it for sale so it can be kept in my stock!
I love the limited edition Christmas blends!
The moment I open this up and take a smell of it I feel almost addicted! This has a smell to it that makes me feel instantly "Christmas like": a great scent of rich chocolate, creamy vanilla, all backed up by a pleasing tobacco note, mmmmm! The hydration amount is irrefutable, any extra airing is not necessary at all.
It takes to igniting impressively, only requiring a shortish time with the flame and once lit I can only find positives! The burn itself is incredibly steady, leaves a white ash and it only needs a re-light if you allow it to sit too long unattended. The temperature of the smoke is slap bang in the middle, total smoking comfort complimented by zero tongue-bite. On to the flavour now: wow! This, again, is Christmas totally wrapped up in a big bow! I wouldn't describe it as a powerful aromatic, it's more gentle. The chocolate addition works superbly along side the vanilla; often as not with aromatics it's a touch difficult to identify the separate additions but with this one they are equally discernible, maybe it's a good example of why "simpler" aromatics work better! The tobacco balance is perfect , the sweet Cav' tastes great alongside the chocolate and vanilla, whilst the blend is made more creamy/buttery by the Burley. The nicotine is at a lovely relaxing amount, it's not strong nor too far the other way. Room note is yet another positive, it's a great and full tobacco note with an amazing sweet touch to it, again it's very Christmas like. I feel that Holiday Season 2014 will be great for newcomers with its softness and also the connoisseurs will find the depth of flavour appealing!
Four stars.
Update 16/02/2015. This is so captivating I have ordered some more tins of this wonderful blend while the vendors still have it for sale so it can be kept in my stock!
Pipe Used:
Rattray's Six Friends
PurchasedFrom:
Smoke King
Age When Smoked:
New
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2014 | Mild to Medium | Medium | Mild to Medium | Very Pleasant |
This aromatic blend, IMHO, is a true marvel, perfectly suited for long talks around the Christmas tree: it burns slowly and evenly, does not bite the tongue and produces a wonderful cloud of delightful smoke, which contains some hints of the "Christmas markets" we have in some parts of France, where hot red wine mixed with spices is sold at every street corner. I have even been asked by non-smokers to smoke it to "perfume" the room! This is the kind of tobacco I enjoy most while taking a rest, with a cup of tea or a glass of single malt (Glenfarclas suits it perfectly). Eating a mandarine while smoking it also enhances its "Christmas" vocation. While visiting Peterson shop in Dublin, I have been dumb enough to buy only two tins. After finishing the first one, I deeply regret not to have bought a dozen of them!
Pipe Used:
Peterson Iceberg 1912 "Stern"
PurchasedFrom:
Peterson in Dublin
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 26, 2015 | Medium | Medium | Very Full | Very Pleasant |
This was the best thing I could buy for the Christmas season! Chocolate flavour + vanilla yum yum. Even people that don't smoke commented how nice it smelt and could tell from 5 meters away all the different aromas. I even managed to convert a colleague to pipe smoking because of this tobacco!
Don't underestimate that one will be enough.....make sure you buy two tins as I wish I had!
This tobacco will always remind of Christmas and all the wonderful things that happen at that time......
Picture Christmas eve with a friend after filling your belly with festive food to sitting down to this lovely blend. This will change the Christmas season for you, so make sure when it comes around you have it ready. I know I will and all my pipe smoking friends will too.
GOOD BUY!
Don't underestimate that one will be enough.....make sure you buy two tins as I wish I had!
This tobacco will always remind of Christmas and all the wonderful things that happen at that time......
Picture Christmas eve with a friend after filling your belly with festive food to sitting down to this lovely blend. This will change the Christmas season for you, so make sure when it comes around you have it ready. I know I will and all my pipe smoking friends will too.
GOOD BUY!
Pipe Used:
Peterson ARAN 80s
PurchasedFrom:
mysmokingshop.co.uk
Age When Smoked:
2 months
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