Peterson Nutty Cut

[Servant King]

I started with aromatics, and while I have tried other kinds of tobacco, I often come back and try a new aromatic, especially during this brief warm spell we're having. I have liked just about every aro I've had, with the notable exception of C&D Autumn Evening. So I had high hopes for Nutty Cut, though it's a thicker ribbon cut than I prefer, and rather dry. Kept a flame well, didn't bite until the end, and tasted fine for the first third or so of the bowl. After that? It felt as though I was smoking an ashtray, a feeling that didn't change one bit right on through the end of my smoke. I tried adjusting a couple things (tightness or looseness of the packing, presence or absence of ash, etc.), but nothing helped. No flavor subtlety whatsoever. Gave it the ol' college try, though. I might slip a Boveda packet in the jar for a couple days and see if it helps to rehydrate, but I would't recommend this one to anybody. There are a bevy of great aros to sample, even Peterson blends like Sunset Breeze or Connoisseur's Choice. 3 out of 10.

 

[Jacob74]

Thanks much for the review, I always appreciate reading someones experiences. What did it taste like in the more acceptable first 1/3rd of the bowl?

 

[Servant King]

Thanks much for the review, I always appreciate reading someones experiences. What did it taste like in the more acceptable first 1/3rd of the bowl?

Admittedly, I'm still a beginner, so my flavor detecting abilities aren't as refined as some of the guys on here. The closest I think I can compare it to is charred coconut flakes, but without the sweetness. Pretty mild at first, a little like Conoisseur's Choice, but this one went rancid on me pretty quickly. Left my balsa filter pretty wet too, even though the tobacco itself was pretty dry. I guess my rehydration idea could end up backfiring in the dottle department. C'est la vie. Trial and error is the only way to go!

 

[northernpipeshed]

It's been a while....but from what I remember....your review sums it up.....I've had it for about 2-3 years ....and there's about 1.9oz left from the 2.0oz .....

 

[verporchting]

Hydration might go the wrong way. Wet tobacco smokes hot and wet and tastes ashy or bad.

 

[Servant King]

Hydration might go the wrong way. Wet tobacco smokes hot and wet and tastes ashy or bad.

You're probably right, but it's no good the way it is now, so I don't really have much to lose by trying. It just might not be a good blend, period, regardless of what I do. Lots of others to try anyway, so I'll just put a dunce cap on it and stick it in the corner for now...

 

[kimbiker]

Just finished a tin. Called Special Cut now over here.

Quite enjoyed it with the Burley and black cavendish flavours.

Great thing about the hobby....all subjective.

 

[Kingsley]

I’d believe you, I recently had the displeasure of trying Vauen’s Italian Blend, and it was baaad stuff.