Review: Irish Flake (Peterson)

[JAX]

Blend: Irish Flake
Manuafacture: Peterson
Container: 50g Tin
Tobacco: Virgina
Cut: Flake

Smoking Notes:This puppy is definately full bodied and will make your head spin if you're not properly prepared (i.e., full belly). It may just be me, but I get more of a "nicotine hit" from this then Dunhills Night cap. Believe me, this isn't a problem though. This is one of the few Virginas where I definately caught some natural flavoring (beyond sweet)...oak. This tobacco infact reminds me of a premium cigar in many regards. It burns very easily and required little to no
re-lighting required. Because my smoking lounge is my porch I was unable to detect a pronounced room note.

General Notes:I'm not yet experienced enough with flakes to utilize the "fold and stuff" method; although I hope to master it one day. Instead I fully rubbed this out and gravity fed the pipe. Worked just fine for me. Word of caution though, the tobacco dries out easily upon openning so if you prefer your tobacco on the moist side smoke the tin
within 3 weeks. For me it burned much easier and tasted much better dried out though, but to each their own.

Overall Assessement: This is a damn fine blend worth exploring if you prefer the fuller bodied smokes. Any fan of full bodied cigars should be attracted to this as it presents a similiar flavor profile coupled with the natural sweetness of the Virgina. Smoke this one later in the day and you will not be dissappointed!

[Python]

Great review Jax!

Your review is spot on and I agree with it 100%!

This is a great tobacco and I will always have some on hand!