Reccomendations for a foray into Perique

[tslex]

Most of what I smoke tends to be English blends, most of those moderate to heavily influenced by Latakia. This is a good thing.
But I'm readying a TAD order and I want to get something I haven't tried before that will really give me a taste for what Perique is all about.
To be clear, I'm not looking for something with "a hint of Perique" in it. Rather, I'm looking to try something that Perique lovers love so I can get a handle on whether i do as well.
So, suggestions?

 

[jchaplick]

Escudo!
My words arent very helpful, but everyone else's words are

 

[mluyckx]

Escudo

^^^ What he said ^^^

 

[tslex]

You fellows seem to agree with reviews I've read, so Escudo it is.

 

[romeowood]

Escudo is certainly the benchmark VaPer, but not light on the Perique--16%, according to a Lane rep. If you'd like a lower-content introduction of Perique, try some of the Hearth & Home blends, like Virginia Spice or AJ's Vaper. Also an excellent and very light blend is Orlik Golden Sliced--and very economical to boot.

 

[jcsnaps]

If you are looking for perique, try H&H Frenchy's Sunzabitches. Any questions just read the description at the pipes&cigars.com site.

 

[markw4mms]

Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake would also be a good choice. It's a VA/Per, but the Perique isn't too heavy.

 

[hnryclay]

Escudo... Another vote for the classic blend.

 

[philobeddoe]

I like Dorisco Mixture as well. It is not as strong as Escudo, but I believe it has more balance between the Perique and the Virginia.

 

[pawpaw]

well I dont know how much is in it but one of my daily smokes Riverboat Gambler has a good bit in it also a nice nic kick to boot

 

[judcole]

Tried any English blends with perique? Dunhill's Nightcap immediately comes to mind.

 

[hobie1dog]

Beacon Extra :clap:

 

[cortezattic]

You might want to read Russ Ouellette's article, Passionate About Perique, wherein he advises that there are two different Periques to know about; and that Perique is the chameleon of the blending world.

 

[batdemon]

McClelland's St. James Woods has a decent amount of Perique but not overpowering. ::

 

[tbradsim1]

Seattle club miss river good smoke Light on prequel tbradsim

 

[juni]

Irish Oak by Peterson.

 

[tslex]

Thanks for all the input.
I've ordered some Escudo. The goal here is not so much to dip a toe in the water as to dive in and see how I like it. So I was looking for a tobacco that was decidedly Perique-centric. I'll be able to tell if it's something I like, something I'd like in lesser quantities, or something I'd rather leave alone. Consensus seems to be that Escudo will fill that bill.
Russ's article was interesting reading, as always.
And I've smoked Peterson Irish Oak before, without realizing it had Perique. But the blend has SO strong of a nic kick for me that I didn't much enjoy it on that basis, so never went back to it. I couldn't tell you what it tasted like now, so if that was my intro to Perique, I wasn't paying attention.
Again, thanks for the input.

 

[mluyckx]

Enjoy the foray. And if you happen to not like it, I'll take it of your hands ;-)

 

[lordnoble]

Don't forget the obligatory bowl of straight Perique. If you make it to the bottom without dying from nicotine poisoning, you should get your He-man Woman-Haters Club Introductory Membership Kit in the mail in a few days...
I find, like Lawrence, a pinch of Perique adds wonders to many blends.
-Jason

 

[batdemon]

The thing to remember about Perique is that it's not just about the percantage of Perique in a blend but also what it's being blended with. For example, Russ mentioned H&H Anniversary Kake. It has almost as much Perique as Escudo but is a completely different smoke. I agree with lordnoble about the bowl of straight Perique, just be sure you're sitting down and grab onto your socks. ::