I smoked some De luxe Davy rolls by Peterson today. Feel slightly disappointed I thought the flavour was quite linear. What are people thinking about this tobacco?
Peterson De Luxe Navy Rolls.
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Virginia blends need to be smoked very slowly and, in my opinion, all the way to the bottom in order to get all the subtle nuances, including sweetness.
I like this VA Per blend a little better than Escudo (is this blasphemy), but for more depth of flavor I prefer VA Bu Pers with nutty burleys added, such as Brunello Flake.
If this blend continues to disappoint you, you might try adding just a bit of a burley blend to it. Hope this helps.
I like this VA Per blend a little better than Escudo (is this blasphemy), but for more depth of flavor I prefer VA Bu Pers with nutty burleys added, such as Brunello Flake.
If this blend continues to disappoint you, you might try adding just a bit of a burley blend to it. Hope this helps.
I've only tried it once but of the two preferred Escudo. Especially at the price point.
I recently bought a tin. I also was unimpressed. I just don’t think the VAs carry much richness. There are many VApers I’d rather smoke that are cheaper.
Yes, it’s slightly better than current Escudo, but that’s not much of a standard.
Yes, it’s slightly better than current Escudo, but that’s not much of a standard.
Never apologize for your preference. As they say there is no accounting for taste. There are many blends to try out there. Mac Baren Royal Twist and Peter Stokkebe Luxury Navy Flake are just two that are available.
When I compared the Dunhill version made by STG with the Escudo also made by STG, I didn't find any difference so I preferred the cheaper Escudo.
WHat do you mean when you say it's linear? Just curious as I've not before heard that description applied to any tobacco blend and think it might be useful.
Could mean flat, or could mean not developing through the bowl.
On DLNRs, they were my first VaPer and opened up the world of pipe skokong for me after 10 years of Nightcap. I’ve come to prefer other VaPers, and even been smoking straight Virginia for months now, but still really like these coins.
On DLNRs, they were my first VaPer and opened up the world of pipe skokong for me after 10 years of Nightcap. I’ve come to prefer other VaPers, and even been smoking straight Virginia for months now, but still really like these coins.
It depends what you prefer in Virginias. These coin cut blends are all better with a lot of age. I actually prefer Davidoff Flake Medallions due to the cavendish center and some additional additive or topping that gives it a little more interest for me. I'm not sure why the Peterson is so expensive compared to the Escudo. It's even more than the Davidoff. Same factory, same components, same process.
I love Paul Mason brandy. It’s $11 a bottle. I tried Corvasier, which is four times more expensive. Didn’t care for it. I feel privileged that the cheap stuff is more to my taste. I can appreciate the nuances of nicer things, but I’m no longer driven to “train” myself to like them simply because of that.
I know what you mean about the Navy Rolls. In my opinion, there’s nothing jaw-dropping there. HOWEVER, if they suit your taste, then enjoy! If not, give your wallet a big hug and explore elsewhere for something that suits you better. ?
I know what you mean about the Navy Rolls. In my opinion, there’s nothing jaw-dropping there. HOWEVER, if they suit your taste, then enjoy! If not, give your wallet a big hug and explore elsewhere for something that suits you better. ?
I still have some of the Dunhill branded Navy Roll. I know they are essentially the same thing as the Peterson, but the Virginias should have a little extra verve by now, I hope.
By linear i basically made there is no really depth to the flavours. Just very singular almost.
Leave it in a mason jar for about 3 months. Dark fruit will bloom and it would be amazing.
I didn't appreciate Virginia blends when I was new to pipe tobacco very much. It took me a long time.
I like DeLuxe Navy Rolls quite a bit, but as they say, YMMV.
I like DeLuxe Navy Rolls quite a bit, but as they say, YMMV.
I really like DLNR, one of my absolute favorites of all time. Got to admit that I haven’t smoked Peterson branded one but the earlier version by STG. I assume that only tin label has changed since Navy Rolls got under Peterson brand, but can’t really say if there’s been changes in quality of leaves used in blending process since then.
With tobacco blends, I tend to credit the best experience I've had with them rather than the worst. I've had some great smokes with DLNR as well as some mediocre ones. No bad ones fortunately. The best smokes reveal the blend's potential. The mediocre ones reveal extrinsic factors, generally my limitations. DLNR is one of my favorite VaPers.
After 10 years of Nightcap my first Deluxe Navy Roll tasted sweet as candy!