Peterson Irish Whiskey

Currently I find myself enjoying the full flavor blends containing dark fired tobaccos. IW, for me, falls into this category. I found the tobacco from my tin to be moister than I'd prefer. But, air-drying prior to smoking my second bowl was the trick in allowing the tobacco to show its virtues. The drying also removed the volatile effects of the whiskey, as well as, revealed additional cased sweetness of the blend. That sweetness, not bite, remained on the tongue beyond the smoke. The Virginians, Burley and Kentucky really provide a wonderful complex taste sensation. As Pipestud said, it's not for the novice with its dose of nicotine. Yes, the room note may be a bit assertive, but who cares. These tobaccos are top rate. If your looking for a full flavored cased smoke, filled with a balancing spice, this is it.

Strong, for me it's "evening" tobacco, smell while you smoke may disturb non-smokers. But for me it's tasty, a little bit wet in the tin, but it's not the problem to smoke it.

This was one of the most heavely cased bklends that I have smoked...too bad, the bakkie looked of very high quality!

The bakkie was of the ready rubbed form, rather dark brown in general, but the tin aroma of the whiskey casing was overwhelming...

And when I lit it up, it just became as bad while I was smoking it; as for every other overcased bakkies, my tongue and taste buds were harassed, to make the whole experience a sad one...

Like I said, too bad, the bakkie was high quality...I don't think I will want to try it again.

This is a really good tobacco. Rich, full bodied and pleasant, this blend smokes as smooth as 10-year old whiskey. If you are looking for an aromatic that is not sweet or fruity, this is it. Smokes remarkably cool, top to bottom, and the flavor is consistent throughout. I love the Peterson aromatics, and this has now established itself in my rotation of favorites.

As I smoke this fine blend, I imagine I've just lit my favorite Savinelli, adjusting my tie as I nod to the doorman, exit the revolving door of my building, and step into the waiting Lincoln Continental limousine, soon to be whisked away to an evening at the Club. Foxworth, the driver, asks if I'm going to "the usual" destination. After I nod, he hits the gas, and I lean back, puffing away as I zip through the brightly lit city streets.

First tin of pipe tobacco ever bought. This was all that was available (decent anyways) at my local tobaccy store, as I waited on my internet order from smoking pipes.

I found it very enjoyable - but I am also very inexperienced. Very smooth very little sour. I find myself reaching for this even after I recieved some mcgawth cob plub and peterson's special reserve 2006.

Rich tobacco taste - pleasent smell - and nice nicotine kick. (I am inexperienced, but I still have smoked ciggarettes for over 15 years, and do not get a buzz nor enjoy chew tobacco. This truly converted me from smoking ciggarettes and enlightend me to what fine tobacco should be.

I came upon a tin of Irish Whiskey recently when a local tobacconist decided to close his store to pursue other...pursuits?

At any rate, he closed, and my employer and I decided to stock up on tins. I recived 2 tins of Irish Oak, one Whiskey and one Deluxe. Oak has been a favorite of mine for a while now, and I anticipated the new whiskey flavor.

Smelled nice in the tin. Char was pleasant. Burned nicely, but nare a hint of whiskey. Toward the end of the bowl, however, things began to turn bitter, and, in my opinion, a bit unpleasant. Similar, at least to me, to the overly harsh taste of university flake at the end of the bowl. However, a strong spirit flavor was had.

This will make me NO friends, but my taste is subjective. It was not Irish Whiskey I tasted, but the distinct aftertaste of Islay Scotch?!?!? Although chokingly strong for me, the unique flavor makes the experience worthwhile.

A side note: I have been going soft and smoking more sappy, sticky aromatics lately as a complete change of pace from nightcap and some strong balkan broken flake, so this might seem less strong when smoked alongside my normal stash.

I would keep this around for the occasional diversion. Just not a daily like Oak would be could I afford a daily supply.

I picked up a tin of this in Italy about two years ago a have yet to go through ten bowls of it. I did just smoke it for this review and my thoughts are still the same. Bitter, sharp and rough on my breathing apparatus. Bushmill's tobacco this is not. One star for nicotine content.

Well, First things First. Happy New Year to all. Wishing the best for everyone! Be Healthy, Be Happy, and Be Prosperous!!!

That said, on to business. Just tried this Irish Whiskey blend, after reading a good recommendation for this. And all I could taste was flowers and perfume, and not much else.

I donated this tin to my local tobacco shop, hoping someone out there may befriend it, and save it from mediocrity, or worse yet, the local dump.

My thoughts: Blends like this ought not to foul a good piece of briar, or a good piece of anything!!!

Sorry, in all honesty, I cannot recommend this blend. Simply no redeeming value. My apologies if I may have offended anyone out there.

Good Day

I just couldn't make a connection with this one. There was always a hint of sharpness that I just couldn't get past.

Nicotine content is respectable, but not overly high. The topping was odd tasting. Not at all what I expected.