Peterson's Nutty Cut: What Is The Point?

[mawnansmiff]

I am smoking my third bowl of this blend and for the life of me cannot taste any tobacco at all. All I am getting is chemical flavours with some sweetness but none of the constituent tobaccos (Cavendish, Burley and Virginia).
Of the listed flavours (macadamia nuts, coconut and rum) I taste none of these either though on reflection I reckon that is a blessing. To be frank I fail to see why any self respecting pipe smoker would buy a blend such as this that has absolutely no tobacco taste at all though I do see on TR.com that some folks regard it highly :crazy:
This stuff really is an abomination and I really need to pay more attention when buying new to me blends :?
Regards,
Jay.

 

[shutterbugg]

A rule of thumb I use is, if it says Peterson, be it tobacco or pipe, I pass.

 

[pitchfork]

I haven't smoked Nutty Cut, but most aromatics -- not all -- strike me as chemically and bland. One exception, surprisingly, is Peterson Connoisseur's Choice.
Just as some people can't really taste burley, I usually get a chemically, scented-candle taste from aromatics. I wish it weren't so, because some of them smell wonderful.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Shutterbug, Peterson do produce some good blends (Irish Flake, University Flake) but a lot of their other stuff is just nasty. Luxury Blend is another hideous smoke, no tobacco flavour at all.
Coyote, am terrifed of mixing this with another 'proper' tobacco just in case I get the slightest taste of it spoiling whatever I mix it with. I suppose I could do it in small increments over time.
I would never regard myself as a wasteful person but I'm seriously thinking of binning this rubbish and just writing off the cost. (Same applies to the tin of Luxury Blend).
Regards,
Jay

 

[Waning Embers]

Hey Jay, if you want a good aro, grab a tin of Bagpiper's Dream. If you want something from Peterson to give you a great smoke, try Irish Oak. I love that stuff!

 

[mawnansmiff]

If anyone in the UK likes the abovementioned blends and wants them (both 50g tins), I will happily swap both for one tin of proper tobacco. PM me if interested though I shan't hold my breath.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[mawnansmiff]

CE, I think I have had it with aromatics, I just fail to see the point of them. As for Irish Oak I have a tin here but not yet tried it though I shall later in the evening.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[dottiewarden]

The Sunset Breeze by Peterson is a rather tasty aro, and the amaretto flavoring doesn't cover up the quality tobacco taste.
I agree with mawnansmiff on the Irish Flake and University Flake and as chasingembers says the Irish Oak is a blend worth trying.
If you want the consummate aromatic go with Mac Baren Cube Silver; it tastes as good as it smells!

 

[mawnansmiff]

"If you want the consummate aromatic go with Mac Baren Cube Silver; it tastes as good as it smells!"
Dottie, I'm not looking for any aromatic, of the few I have tasted none pleased me at all, far too chemical like in smell & taste. I will be sticking to proper tobacco with tobacco flavours and as little added toppings as possible.
I tried my Royal Oak tonight and quite enjoyed and it despite it having some fruity topping I could still taste the tobacco. I suppose that makes RO an aromatic but nowhere at all like Nutty Cut or LB. Whatever was added to RO it was lightly done, much more would have spoiled it methinks and put it in the realms of NC and LB.
Actually Royal Oak kind of reminded me of University Flake though slightly more sweet.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[shutterbugg]

Shutterbug, Peterson do produce some good blends (Irish Flake, University Flake)

I've read about Irish Flake and when I see words like "spicy" and "anise" (which I pronounce anus) I would immediately put in the crapper along with their aros and System pipes and anything with a PLip. University Flake however actually sounds good by the description, and it's been around long enough it should survive the FDA armageddon, so I'm going to try a tin on my next order.

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Hey Jay, if you want a good aro, grab a tin of Bagpiper's Dream. If you want something from Peterson to give you a great smoke, try Irish Oak. I love that stuff!

Yes, yes, and yes again. I'm one of those smokers that appreciates aros and non aros alike depending on what I'm in the mood for. Bagpiper's Dream is one of my favorites and a truly wonderful smoke.

 

[weezell]

Peterson: 3 P's - Peterson's Perfect Plug is to me Great Stuff...

 

[pitchfork]

This thread reminded me I had a little jar of Connoisseur's Choice stashed away. Enjoying some right now in an old BBB meerschaum bulldog. It really is a fantastic aromatic -- the flavorings come through in the smoke and there are some nice bits of VA flake in the mix of tobaccos.

 

[warren]

Different palates, different tastes. I suspect Peterson found tests merited marketing the product and that they would profit by it. I certainly would refrain from belittling those that like the blend. "...see why any self respecting pipe smoker would buy a blend such as this.." is a bit harsh on fellow smokers with different preferences in blends.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Warren, I didn't intend to belittle aro smokers and apologise to anyone whose feelings were hurt. I think what I was trying to get across was that pipe smoking is generally seen as a means to enjoy tobacco in its myriad forms and flavours. To smoke something that (to me at least) has no tobacco flavour whatsoever is not tobacco smoking but artificial 'flavour' smoking using tobacco merely as a carrier for those flavourings.
Of course Peterson (and others) wouldn't produce such blends if there wasn't a ready market for them it's just that I personally cannot see the point if I am unable to isolate the tobacco flavours from the artificial toppings.
I appreciate flavoured tobaccos have been around for a very long time and are very popular in certain areas it's just that I have concluded that they are not for me. In reaching that conclusion I then start to wonder why some folks love them whereas I do not. All I can come up with is perhaps certain folks like to 'smoke' but don't necessarily like the taste of tobacco as it is. Rather like some folks cannot drink tea/coffee unless it is well sugared, thereby masking somewhat the actual flavours of said tea/coffee.
Take two vehicles, one with a 3.5 litre V8 engine under the bonnet and another with an electric motor and batteries...both are 'cars' but I know which I would prefer to drive ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[kanse]

I found Irish Flake to be superior to HH Bold Kentucky.

Also, Balkan Delight is quite pleasant, despite it not even being Balkan.

 

[mawnansmiff]

Tonight I smoked some Peterson's Irish Whiskey, another 'aromatic' blend but not nearly as heavily topped as Nutty Cut. I couldn't detect any whiskey/whisky Irish or otherwise but there was a sweet fruityish topping to it. I suspect no actual whiskey was in the blend, just some chemical concoction from some lab somewhere.
More importantly (to me at least) I could actually taste the tobacco which to me now I have a better understanding of blends is the line that must not be crossed if I am to enjoy any particular blend.
I wonder, is my tobacco of choice Condor regarded as an aromatic? I know some folks prefer not to label tobaccos but surely it is one or the other. I would wager that it is though can't be certain.
BTW Kanse, Irish Flake & Bold Kentucky are amongst my favourite blends, oodles of tobacco flavours in both ::
Regards,
Jay.

 

[irishearl]

Irish Flake is the only Peterson blend I've tried-steered clear of their aros since that's not my thing. Found it to be quite a good, strong blend, though kanse, since you mentioned HH, would add that IF doesn't quite supplant my current favorite, HH Old Dark Fired. Might be a tad stronger than ODF and I like strong tobaccos, but I prefer ODF.

 

[deathmetal]

Of the listed flavours (macadamia nuts, coconut and rum) I taste none of these either though on reflection I reckon that is a blessing.

Quote of the day. It sounds like a sorority drink.