Peterson Holmes

[Pipe_Guard]

The tobacco itself is good. And it has a peculiar cut, almost a shag cut. I used to smoke drum in my pipe in an emergency in college.

SO since the topping is a tad crappy, I was wondering if their was a way to create a substitute from easy to get components.

 

[khiddy]

I like SH as-is, think the topping is delightful (very much similar to that used on Royal Yacht), so I can’t be of much help.

The thin ribbon bordering on shag cut does remind me of bulk Gawith Hoggarth blends, many of which also use African-grown Virginias and burleys. I’m thinking specially of Kendal Gold or Kendal Mixed.

But given that you have now dogged this excellent blend in two different threads, perhaps it’s just not for you?

 

[Pipe_Guard]

i like the tobacco itself, the topping is a rather queer choice. As its not much of a smell, and not much of a taste. but it DOES work well as a throat irritant if you chase the flavor.

 

[Peter Turbo]

I'm so confused, it sounds like you dont like the blend. Just...smoke something else? Like what lol.

 

[Pipe_Guard]

I'm so confused, it sounds like you dont like the blend. Just...smoke something else? Like what lol.

the only issue is the damn topping they use.

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

the only issue is the damn topping they use.

Well smoke something else then. I don't know where you live but if you're in the US then you're spoilt for choice.

 

[Peter Turbo]

If the cut is as thin as you say I might need to try for myself. Havent had this one yet.

 

[Pipe_Guard]

If the cut is as thin as you say I might need to try for myself. Havent had this one yet.

Its almost as narrow as Drum cig tobacco. And low country virginia and oriental is almost the same ribbon size.

 

[khiddy]

I listed some suggestions in my response above if it’s the cut that appeals to you. Gawith Hoggarth makes several options cut in that super-thin ribbon bordering on shag, and their leaf quality is arguably superior to Peterson’s (STG), usually with more strength to boot.

 

[Pipe_Guard]

I listed some suggestions in my response above if it’s the cut that appeals to you. Gawith Hoggarth makes several options cut in that super-thin ribbon bordering on shag, and their leaf quality is arguably superior to Peterson’s (STG), usually with more strength to boot.

gawith does bear looking into. Im trying to make skiff have flavor, and i have a sample of ennerdale broken flake to try out

 

[The_Non_Compliant_One]

I have started exploring Peterson tobacco, bought a peterson pipe and felt i should try peterson tobacco. And I have a special fondness for certain of the old Murrays produced blends.

I enjoy this Holmes blend tremendously. Its one of the few that gives me a good flavor, mainly burley but i do get something else from the virginias in it. But the flavoring/scenting crap.. I hate it.

It hurts the throat. But I love the taste of the tobacco itself.

I have read of some people ageing it long enough to "burn" off the flavoring crap, but none ever said how long it took.

 

[khiddy]

As one who loves the topping in Sherlock Holmes, I have zero advice to give on "burning off" the flavor, @The_Non_Compliant_One.

I might recommend you also avoid Royal Yacht, which has a very similar topping (and is accordingly also quite excellent to my taste buds).

 

[Peter Turbo]

I have started exploring Peterson tobacco, bought a peterson pipe and felt i should try peterson tobacco. And I have a special fondness for certain of the old Murrays produced blends.

I enjoy this Holmes blend tremendously. Its one of the few that gives me a good flavor, mainly burley but i do get something else from the virginias in it. But the flavoring/scenting crap.. I hate it.

It hurts the throat. But I love the taste of the tobacco itself.

I have read of some people ageing it long enough to "burn" off the flavoring crap, but none ever said how long it took.

The blend is barely topped as it is, also they are nothing like the old Murrays era blends. First your pipe is melting from captain black now your throat is burning from sherlock holmes, a mild blend. Tell me about my socks again.

More nonsense from this dude.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

The blend is barely topped as it is, also they are nothing like the old Murrays era blends. First your pipe is melting from captain black now your throat is burning from sherlock holmes, a mild blend. Tell me about my socks again.

More nonsense from this dude.

I think he’s gone.