Perique Sourcing

[spicy_boiii]

What is everyone's preferred blending perique? Why?

Anyone tried the blending perique from (and branded by) Pipes and Cigars?

Also I've been unable to find Stokkebye Perique (#311). Anyone know a source where I could get some?

Thanks in advance. I've read the thread covering the same topic on pipesmokersden.com and it is not current.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

What is everyone's preferred blending perique? Why?

Anyone tried the blending perique from (and branded by) Pipes and Cigars?

Also I've been unable to find Stokkebye Perique (#311). Anyone know a source where I could get some?

Thanks in advance. I've read the thread covering the same topic on pipesmokersden.com and it is not current.

Been wondering the same things. I have a recipe I’d like to try out, but I need some Perique.

 

[Jwebb90]

Others can jump in and correct me but I think Mark Ryan of Daughters and Ryan owns the production of Perique. I would think of regardless of where you buy it, it is coming from him. Granted there is St. James and Acadian (and possibly more) but they are owned by Ryan. Not sure if ownership is the best term here but again someone can jump in and correct if necessary.

 

[eugenepark]

Others can jump in and correct me but I think Mark Ryan of Daughters and Ryan owns the production of Perique. I would think of regardless of where you buy it, it is coming from him. Granted there is St. James and Acadian (and possibly more) but they are owned by Ryan. Not sure if ownership is the best term here but again someone can jump in and correct if necessary.

+1. I don't remember if I read an article or saw a video on it, but IIRC there's pretty much a single source of Perique in the world. I remember seeing the process for how it's made and that really old method for squeezing the leaves.

 

[rajangan]

Whole leaf tobacco dot com sells legit St. James Perique.

 

[jmill208]

Legit perique.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

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Didn’t work for me.

 

[jmill208]

Didn’t work for me.

Had to edit. The pic should show up now.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Had to edit. The pic should show up now.

Yep. And a beautiful sight that is ?

 

[spicy_boiii]

Whole leaf tobacco dot com sells legit St. James Perique.

I just found that. Might have to go that route unless I can find something cheaper.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Honestly, it makes me marvel at how the Choctaws and Chickasaws came up with that. And I wonder what their Perique tasted like.

 

[rajangan]

I just found that. Might have to go that route unless I can find something cheaper.

I just realized WLT is out. You must be looking at another more expensive website that still has it. I guess that's what happens when you charge more.

 

[jmill208]

I just found that. Might have to go that route unless I can find something cheaper.

I’d try contacting D&R tobacco (Mark Ryan)
They should be able to steer you in the right direction. Took those pictures above at Marks LA Poche facility.

 

[dmcmtk]

Anyone tried the blending perique from (and branded by) Pipes and Cigars?

Yes, I use it in my homebrew mixes, speaking of which, I need to blend up a batch! I usually cut it with a scissors first as the ribbons are fairly long.

The mix, just off the top of my head, Elizabethan Match + C&D Bayou Morning + Louisiana Red + Sutliff Stoved Virginia + a fair amount of the Blending Perique. Maybe some C&D Bright. I'll use Sutliff Red Va. If I don't have any Louisiana Red.

 

[sablebrush52]

Mark isn't the only source for Perique, but he's by far the dominant source. I've bought all of my Periques directly from Mark. That was one of the joys of the Blender's Bench series, which is now, I believe, discontinued. Mark has has some very high quality Orientals as well.

 

[anotherbob]

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that looks delightfully gross.

 

[jmill208]

that looks delightfully gross.

But it smelled divine!

 

[logs]

I bought some of the Whole Leaf Tobacco Perique a few weeks back and yes it certainly appears to be straight from the barrel. It's a challenge to work with being quite wet. It's nearly impossible to pull the leaves apart and keep them intact. Running it through a ribbon shredder results shag and particles more than actual ribbon. But more importantly the taste really isn't there. It's neither fruity nor peppery, it's not even particularly strong. It's got a kind of mulchy organic taste that I found unpalatable and completely unlike the blending perique I've bought in the past from McClelland.

I've also tried Sutliff perique and didn't find that to be particularly good either, although it's certainly easier to work with.

I'd love to try Mark Ryan Blender's Bench. Not sure if it's available any longer though.

 

[logs]

Incidentally, the thing to get from Whole Leaf Tobacco is their 2018 Stacked Basma leaf. That stuff is gooooood. Skip the Perique and go for the Basma.

 

[spicy_boiii]

I’d try contacting D&R tobacco (Mark Ryan)
They should be able to steer you in the right direction. Took those pictures above at Marks LA Poche facility.

I will try that tomorrow. Previously when I've called for other things they've directed me to Trishas Cafe, so fingers crossed.

I bought some of the Whole Leaf Tobacco Perique a few weeks back... It's got a kind of mulchy organic taste that I found unpalatable and completely unlike the blending perique I've bought in the past from McClelland.

I've also tried Sutliff perique and didn't find that to be particularly good either, although it's certainly easier to work with.

I'd love to try Mark Ryan Blender's Bench. Not sure if it's available any longer though.

That's disappointing.

I have some Sutliff perique in the way (TS20). I'll put it to use but the input seems to be it isn't the best.

I'll keep everyone posted. During my digging I'm learning alot about the different types and sources of perique. Maybe the Stokkebye 311 will turn up again somewhere. I'll reach out to them after I try to get ahold of D&R/Mark Ryan.