Irish Oak

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 23, 2015

• #1

A very unique blend indeed. This tasted like nothing else I have experienced, there is an astringent type of effect on my tongue and mouth...the Sherry Casks? A puckering effect. I must say I enjoyed this somewhat though. Orange rind, pepper/spice, sour apple, quite interesting. I had some problems keeping this lit, even after drying. Smoke volume was moderate, but it has some body. I won't buy this again, but I also won't forget a truly one of a kind blend.

 

warren

Lifer

Sep 13, 2013

11,729

16,325

Foothills of the Chugach Range, AK

• Jan 23, 2015

• #2

It's a favorite of mine. I keep a tin or two close at hand.

 

tarheel1

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 16, 2014

936

2

• Jan 23, 2015

• #3

It was my first experience away from fruity blends back in 1998.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

33,999

75,761

Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Jan 23, 2015

• #4

I like this one best in the Fall, while raking leaves and enjoying the cool nights.

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 23, 2015

• #5

It didn't seem like the perique since I've had some very strong blends loaded with it...but either way, as I said quite a unique blend.

 

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james80

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 16, 2012

228

2

• Jan 27, 2015

• #6

It's a staple of mine, with 25 tins in my cellar.
Sea dog - I very occasionally get the astringent affect, but usually when I'm dehydrated. The tobacco improves greatly when stored for year.

 

easterntraveler

Part of the Furniture Now

Dec 29, 2012

805

11

• Jan 27, 2015

• #7

Is this an aromatic?

 

seadogontheland

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 4, 2014

599

2

• Jan 27, 2015

• #8

I would not classify this as an aromatic. It is seasoned by aging in sherry casks, but to me this would not classify it as an American or Danish aromatic...there is nothing sweetish, fruity or the like about this blend. Aromatic has always been a strange term to me. I find the terms natural and cased/topped to be more applicable. My English blend I'm puffing on right now is very aromatic, but there is no cased/topped weed in it.

 

lordofthepiperings

Lifer

May 3, 2010

6,442

1,492

Las Vegas, NV

• Jan 27, 2015

• #9

I believe it's just Virginia, Burley, and Perique with no top dressing/casing.

 

rcstan

Lifer

Mar 7, 2012

1,466

8

Sunset Beach NC

• Jan 27, 2015

• #10

I would wager it's that Indian leaf, also present in Irish Whiskey , Irish Flake and Sherlock Holmes, that has that effect. It also packs a good punch, you should try for breakfast with black coffee 8O

 

troutface

Lifer

Oct 26, 2012

2,348

11,577

Colorado

• Jan 27, 2015

• #11

It also packs a good punch, you should try for breakfast with black coffee

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My only "episode" with a blend came by smoking Irish Oak before lunch. Sweating, shaking, nausea. If anyone had seen me they would have had a good laugh.

 

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james80

Starting to Get Obsessed

Nov 16, 2012

228

2

• Jan 28, 2015

• #12

Its a good blend if you are trying to kick the cigarettes.

 

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balcifer

Lurker

Jul 9, 2013

38

0

• Jun 3, 2015

• #13

Picked up a tin of Peterson Irish Oak land Friday and have been enjoying it been picking up a fruity aroma to the blend. Have already tried Peterson's Old Dublin English and find that Peterson makes a very nice blend.

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

3,742

15

• Jun 3, 2015

• #14

This one is a newer blend to me and I was pleasantly surprised.
Here's a short review I did based upon my initial experience:
Peterson's Irish Oak - I was hesitant due to the mention of "Sherry" in the description but have wanted to try this blend. No disappointment in this one. The tobacco has a light aromatic smell in the bag but it doesn't really carry through to the smoke. What I discovered was a great Va/Bur/Per with a sizable amount of Perique. The Virginia is always there but it's an earthy, low sugar type that lets the nutty Burley always come through. Decent Nic-kick too! I'll grab a few tins of this one for the morning with coffee.
I did grab a few tins but my morning smoke with coffee is still Big N' Burley ... for now! ::

 

derfargin

Lifer

Mar 3, 2014

2,028

28

Kennesaw, GA

• Jun 3, 2015

• #15

Gonna have to try the morning Big N' Burley with coffee cob, however as for Irish Oak, it wasn't a hit for me.

 

stickframer

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 11, 2015

875

8

• Jun 3, 2015

• #16

It was my first experience away from fruity blends back in 1998.

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Mine too, late last year. I smoked one tin and wasn't too sure about it. It could be worth trying again since I was pretty wet behind the ears and I doubt I gave it a fair chance. I bought Irish Oak and a pouch of black Cavendish and, well, I still have the cavendish while the Irish oak is long gone.

 

cobguy

Lifer

Oct 18, 2013

3,742

15

• Jun 3, 2015

• #17

Gonna have to try the morning Big N' Burley with coffee cob

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Let me know if there is still some in the "Box" ... if not I'll send some to refill it! ::