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Peterson Merry Xmas 2009 and a Happy New Year - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    December 23rd, 2009

By Bob Tate

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In the tin aroma of this blend I am picking up on vanilla, bourbon, a very slight twang to the nose, and a smell that reminds me a lot of cherry cordials. I know that there is no cherry flavor or anything cherry in this blend, I am just telling you what it smells like to me. The vanilla was the predominate aroma. I picked up no scent of baked apples at all. The tin aroma is very Christmassy and reminds me of the Holiday Season. I like it a lot! The moisture content is a little on the moist side and some drying time would help out quite a bit. Read the rest of this entry »

Peterson Sunset Breeze - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    June 1st, 2009

By Bob Tate

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When I opened this tin I was greeted by a strong yet nice sweet aroma of Amaretto and, to me, some other smells. I also picked up some slight hints of chocolate, caramel, and vanilla. I don’t know if my nose was breaking down the aroma or my nose was just breaking down and picking up smells that were not there. The moisture level was a little on the damp side, as it is with most aromatics. And just like with most aromatics, I would suggest some drying time for the tobacco. Read the rest of this entry »

Peterson Irish Flake - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    May 10th, 2009

By Bob Tate

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The tin aroma from this blend is a straight forward strong tobacco with a hint of tanginess. The moisture content is almost perfect for smoking right upon opening the tin. This means that it dries out a little faster than other blends, which does not bother me. I have smoked it fresh from the tin, dried out quite a bit, and have also re-hydrated it a little before smoking with no problems and no noticeable change in flavor. Read the rest of this entry »