Peterson Irish Whiskey

Loving Irish Whiskey's as I do-Tullamore Dew in a French-pressed coffee is fantastic btw, I thought I'd at least like this aro. It's my third aro from Peterson, and CC was a 3 , SB a 2, but if I could give IW a zero, that's what it would get. I tried drying it out, even heeding the advice here of leaving the tin open x 2 days.

Nothing helps this horribly harsh nasty tasting stuff. I can't tell if its strong or the harshness of it makes me think its strong. Smells lightly of Peterson casings, but no taste, other than crap.

Doesn't turn me off of Peterson's, as UF is a top 5 of mine. I'm going to try Irish Flake to see if its an Irish thing...

A few years ago i bought my first tin of Irish Oak ( with the old label ) and did not think much of that blend to be honest.

It is only recently that i discovered that it was actually Irish Whiskey i was smoking and Petersons had mixed up the tin lids.

I would never buy an Alcohol flavoured blend, i do not drink and do not know what Whiskey is supposed to taste like, I will therefore rate this tobacco for how it smoked.

I did find the topping to cause nausea, it had an annoying lingering taste that i really did not enjoy at all. As expected with Petersons, leaf quality and presentation was impeccable.

This blend was not something i enjoyed but i am sure pipesmokers who can appreciate the taste of Whiskey could enjoy it.

YMMV

Taking the advice of some of the other reviewers, I opted to open the tin and let it air out for a few days. I must agree with that approach as it worked well for me. Some may say that it is a “cross-over” blend and not a full on aro and that may be the case as it is on the border, but for me I would classify it as a light aromatic that is pleasantly sweet. I didn't taste a lot of whiskey flavor in the blend although there seems to be a light tin note of whiskey. It doesn't leave my pipe wet and burns cleanly. This is an aro with some kick as Lady N makes herself known, although not in an overpowering way. Considering that Peterson also makes Irish Flake and University Flake, I would gage the nicotine as less than those two blends. Having finished my tin of Irish Whiskey, it was worth the cost of the tin, however I am not sure if it will be making another appearance in the cellar as it was good, but not memorable. Recommended.

Everyone who dislikes this blend has the same problem, "no whiskey flavor, too strong, smoke casuses coughing, intolerable room note". Literally every one of these problems can be solved by one thing; let the tobacco age for about a month!

It's good. I like it. I have ordered more. Simple as that.

I love the taste of this stuff. The only problem I have is keeping it lit after 3/4 the way down. I don't really smell the whiskey, either. Still and all I love it. Maybe it's my inexperiance but I had no problem with keeping Irish Oak lit (which I love as well.) This tobacco will give you a little buzz for sure, which I like. So far I've really enjoyed all Peterson's tobacco I've tried. I'm looking to get my hands on Irish Flake next.

EDIT: Down to 3 stars, by the end of the tin I still love it but it does miss that perfection factor.

This Dub just smoked some in a Pete 120 spigot with a whiskey cola on the side....I give it 4 stars,...I have been through most of Pete's baccy's, this joins the pack with my favorites. So far these are Sherlock Holmes, Irish Flake, Uni Flake and now Irish Whiskey is added. Sweet, real tobacco taste, hints of both UF and IF creeping in, dark finely cut baccy, more a Tullamore Dew whiskey than a 10yr Red Breast or a hearty, rustic Power's. Good nicotine level. Very little drying needed. Top whiskey baccy, better than Mac Barens's or Sweet Dublin (which are also nice). I knew I would be in for a nice treat, I can see this aging well. Well done Peterson's, now the only remaining problems the Irish have is paying ?14 a tin for this in Dublin!

It's my first review so be patient with me, all. Took up the pipe last year at the ripe old age of 46, and what a year it has been. I've managed to try about two- dozen blends this year, and after a brief affair with aromatics - I came upon a few latakia laden favorites - Capt. Earle's Ten Russians, G.L. Pease's Maltese Falcon, Westminster, and Samarra, and Jesse's Own and Britt's Balkan from 4Noggins, and I can't leave out Engine 99 and Pirate Kake, both from C&D. As much as I enjoy all of these - I was still looking for something else to celebrate St. Paddy's Day ( to honor a few of my ancestors - the Shannons, Faucetts and Littles who sailed here from Eire in the 1820s). So I bid on and won a tin of Irish Whiskey, sealed in the tin since 1995. I opened it yesterday, planning to smoke it throughout the weekend, in several different pipes. What a pleasant surprise! The mixture of colors - golden and browns was pleasing to the eye. The immediate aroma - the earth, sweet grass, alfalfa and molasses. I let it dry a bit before packing the bowl, and though it did take four matches to get it going to my satisfaction, it thereafter required only one relight to the bottom of the bowl. The taste for me was never too weak, nor too strong, which was surprising considering the dose of nicotine that was delivered! Think I was expecting a Miller Light and was thrilled to feeeeeel the Guinness Stout! Best for last though...the only other pipe smoker that I can recall in my family, was my Uncle, who sadly passed in his 40s, while I was just a boy. I often think of him, and can remember him with his billiard, clenched in his teeth. For the past twelve months, I have searched for that specific aroma, the smell of his pipe - and yesterday - I found it. It transported me back - and, well - it was just truly a wonderful experience. If you're looking for a taste of whiskey, specifically, perhaps you should try C&D's Irish Blessing. The whiskey flavor here is just a subtle sweetness, not the driver - just along for the ride. I recommend it and will keep some on hand from now on. Thanks!

I disagree with most of the above reviewers - I find this to be a quite nice tobac. Full of good tobacco and whiskey flavour.

Synopsis: A nice and rich tasty tobacco, good for after meals. Lovely whiskey taste. Would be 4/4 but for the sourness when ash is left in the bowl.

Room aroma: heady, musky, almost spicey. Tin aroma: dry, zesty, almost lemoney.

On the light: You get a burst of sour which mellows right away into a rich tobacco flavour laden with an almost aromatic whiskey. Reminiscent of whiskey in the sea.

Mid bowl: Mellows out, satiny if smoked carefully. Flavours blend well into a rich full bodied irish style tobacco. Gets tart with heavy puffing. However, when the bowl was relit with the ash inside, the tobacco was unbearably sour. Dumping the ash and relighting fixed the delight.

End: Dries out, gets less smooth. Tends to sour. Finished with a full flavour though.