The upside? So when I saw the advertisement for Connemara Black I had to try it. I do realize that the jury should still be out on this blend so I will continue to experiment with this blend and if it turns out I can update this review with anything positive I will do so. From timeless classics, such as Irish Flake and University Flake, to revitalized Old Favourites — offering familiar blends like Early Morning Pipe, Nightcap, My Mixture 965, and Elizabethan Mixture — Peterson's pipe tobaccos showcase the consistent quality and alluring appeal also personified in Hours of Operation: Our website is always open and you can place an order at any time. I have about 120 Pete's. It's satisfactory.I've been reading tobaccoreviews for years, and I consult it regularly before I shop for pipe tobacco, but this is my first review, so don't judge it too harshly ;) Why: It's a cherry taste from Peterson at an affordable pouch price.Looks: Obviously intended for going right into your tobacco pouch. I found none of that to be true.I hate to hate on tobacco from reputable suppliers, but, this one just flops.Okay, at first I disagreed with my fellow reviewers, I felt this was a good cherry aromatic; that lasted all but a minute!I'll highlight firstly that this is a very false tasting blend. So...I wiped off a beautiful old Peterson Connemara B2 and opened the pouch. Where BRR retains at least some resemblance of real cherry flavour, this is more like a cheap basic tobacco mix being liberally doused with cheap strong cherry liquor made with artificial flavourings.I was tempted to give this a 2 as well because the difference while marked is not really that great, but in the end decided against it. for someone transitioning from cigarettes to pipe tobacco.The negative reviews of this blend are too harsh.
Update as of 9/27/15 I had to throw this away. Peterson Royal Yacht Pipe Tobacco (50g Tin) 3 items from £15.75. Tried a bowl then looked up reviews. I am primarily a smoker of English mixtures though I occasionally dabble in aromatics and vapers depending on my mood and company.
This blend has a very nice cherry flavor, at first, but is gone quick. I was pleasantly surprised not to experience the tongue bite other reviewers have mentioned but then I tend to sip aromatics rather slowly. And even the charring light was a scorcher.
The cherry flavouring was mild, in comparison to Captain Black Cherry. The second fill tasted better than the first one. Cherry is barely there but enough to enjoy. This is a pretty good blend. The Peterson System is still the most popular line Peterson produce, along with the P-Lip mouthpiece. As you can tell, vanilla flavoring is one of the most popular toppings on aromatic pipe tobaccos. This pouch cost me 5 bucks.
Love the cherry aromatics when you open the pouch, mild smoke and soft grey ash at the end of the smoke. And slowly Drew Estate cigars became the definition of a trendsetter. This was a disappointment from Peterson, but I didn't want to just throw it out. Everything about the blend screamed "Over the Counter" blend. I dislike cigarettes. Nicotine? Cool enough to enjoy all day, Connemara Black has an outstanding room note that everyone will love." It was stronger than the charring light. But the only blend I like from their tobacco collection is Old Dublin. age to purchase tobacco products or smoking accessories. With all your favorite tobacco brands and blends available like Captain Black, Dunhill, Prince Albert, Admiral’s Choice and more, this is the place to find the best pipe tobacco chosen by other pipe tobacco lovers just like you. Having said that, this is not a bad tobacco, it is merely not a good one and, unlike other tobaccos by Peterson, will definitely not be added to my regular rotation of aromatics.
I'm looking forward to the next session. If you like something gloopy in your pipe you've found the blend for you right here! Did I enjoy this tobacco? I could taste the cherry but it wasn't overpowering. At first the room note was pleasant but quickly turned to the odour of stale cigarettes and left a similar aftertaste in my mouth. Then behind that I could smell the Virginia. Packs easy and no tongue bite, so not sure what other reviewers had been trying!I totally don't agree with relatively negative opinions of this tobacco. I would not recommend it as there are definitely better aromatics on the market but it would probably be o.k. In five minutes, any trace of cherry was gone and the tobacco became bitter and started biting. We will deny any order we believe has been placed by a minor.WARNING: Smokingpipes.com does not sell tobacco or tobacco related products to anyone under the age of 21, nor do we sell cigarettes. It is hard to find a good cherry that doesn't bite and I guess I will keep looking.
But not good Virginia. Yes. But I packed up a bowl and fired up a stick and had at it. The nicotine hit was mild, hardly noticeable. It did burn well however. Drew Estate is established by Jonathan Drew & Marvin Samel in 1998. The pipe (a Peterson Bulldog with rather thick walls) got a little too hot in the process. For those cold December nights – … The first impression was that of a strong and rather artificial smell (but, remember, I'd been smoking Dunhill and Samuel Gawith mixtures for weeks). Secondly, there’s something charming about smoking my pipe on Christmas as the children are sitting around the tree, and Alastair Sim is on the TV. I agree the cherry smell is not overwhelming while smoking, but this is rather an advantage than a defect.
Made of high quality ebony, it is sturdy, durable and heat resistant. Again the negative reviews here are unjustified, imo. Peterson Special Reserve 2019 Limited Edition Pipe Tobacco (100g Tin) 1 items from £32.75. Well I am a new pipe smoker as of Christmas 2017 and still searching the world of tobacco.I Now tried this tobacco in three different pipes, corn cob, briar and a pear wood. No real character, nothing to "wow" me or write home about -- something I would never fill a second bowl with.I read the description: "Soft, superb black Cavendish is blended with mature, ripe Virginias and accented with a singularly sweet and zesty cherry note. From my point of view it's no more than mild. I am in the habit of smoking pipe in the room and I am totally satisfied with the cherry smell. Peterson Holiday Season . Not to much cherry...but a lot of Virginia.