Rare and precious, this dark, fragrant condiment tobacco comes to us in wooden casks from St. James Parish, Louisiana, where it has been produced in time-honored fashion since the days when the natives pressed it in tree trunks. Use it sparingly in your blends for its distinctive cooked-fruit, musty, mushroom-like aroma and cool-smoking character.
I purchased the perique for blending. I smoked some to get a feel for the aroma and taste. I wasn't disappointed. Very good tobacco. I wouldn't recommend smoking it without a handy meal.
5 out of 5
Not bad
Sep 02, 2023
It was good with everything i blended
5 out of 5
Though primarily for blending, I
Aug 06, 2023
Though primarily for blending, I enjoy the occasional bowl of straight Perique.
4 out of 5
I took what I could
Jul 24, 2023
I took what I could get. The quality of the perique is as good as it used to be,and I can go back to the late 1970,s.
5 out of 5
Loved it!!
Jan 05, 2023
I smoked it straight and loved it as well as mixed it with other tobaccos. Wish I had ordered more!
5 out of 5
Adds dimension to my Balkan blend.
Jan 03, 2023
This product goes great with a Balkan blend I bought elsewhere. What I have really enjoyed is blending about 5-7% perique with 3-5% "blending latakia" in a base blend of Virginias and fire cured tobaccos. It has a wonderful pepperyness that adds to the latakia peppery flavor, while the fruity flavor adds dimension to the latakia and base blend that is awesome, subtly sweet and smoky all at the same time.
5 out of 5
A deffinet need for when
Jan 03, 2023
A deffinet need for when I aant a strong smoke
5 out of 5
This is good quality Perique.
Dec 17, 2022
This is good quality Perique. More raisins and dates than black pepper. 20% of this and 80% of their Longcut Virginia makes a damn good Vaper.
5 out of 5
This perique has an excellent
Nov 26, 2022
This perique has an excellent earthy/mushroom like taste. I definitely enjoy it in my blends.
5 out of 5
This is serious stuff. Truly,
Nov 21, 2022
This is serious stuff. Truly, it smells to a great extent like a freshly turned compost heap. Deep rich and pungent. I blend something that runs vaguely parallel to Peterson's Nightcap. It doesn't take much to bring out that wonderful medley of flavors that I look for. It is a fantastic condiment tobacco for blending your own.
5 out of 5
Great Blending
Jul 21, 2022
Great with Latika and Cavendish
5 out of 5
Perique begins with mystic...
Jun 14, 2022
I don't recall ever giving another pipe tobacco five stars. Blending - Perique begins with the mystique: picture, if you will, a group of men, Houma Indian men, around the year 1750. They sit around a blazing fire early in the morning discussing what is about to happen, then a few words of prayer. The sun rises and the men trek through the woods, each with a long, sharp knife. They come on a large clearing as the sun begins to evaporate the dew from the huge brown leafed plants they cut and stack, then tie with woven weeds. They carry the bundles to an encampment where there are large sections of Cypress logs with their centers removed. Throughout the day they toil, laying the dried tobacco leaves into one half of the dugout logs then pressing the leaves with the other half of the logs. For weeks and weeks they let the tobacco cure between the logs. When the time is right they separate the logs. Again they wait until the old tobaccanist speaks the words and they begin to load and light the special pipes. The wondrous aroma of the most wonderful tobacco in the world surrounds the encampment. The sweet, musty smoke is still with us today each time we light a pipe of the special leaf. Some like to be conservative, blending it with other tobaccos, while others prefer to smoke it alone, purists you might say. Either way, this fine thick smoke can be enjoyed now just as it was then, anyway you like.
5 out of 5
I've purchased many pounds of
May 15, 2022
I've purchased many pounds of this. I like to blend it with burley. Try it mixed with SWR!
5 out of 5
Great stuff
Apr 21, 2022
Perfect for a little blending idea I had and tasted great.
4 out of 5
Great blend for very sweet blends.
Mar 04, 2022
Very good as a blending mix, but take it easy, very spicy.
5 out of 5
Bold, strong, pepper. Great for
Nov 16, 2021
Bold, strong, pepper. Great for blending. Also I love it strait……
4 out of 5
What I Expected
Nov 01, 2021
What I Expected
5 out of 5
Talk of the Town
Oct 02, 2021
From what i've read about so far this stuff hit the mark as far as flavor. It tastes fruity and added a little zing and spice to my blend when smoked slowly. At higher temps while i was puffin away i could taste herbs and mushroom. I used 2 ozs in a 12 oz mix. It was properly moist too. It wasnt crumbly but still burned very well. I like this stuff a lot. Prolly will be using this in my blends for a while.
5 out of 5
This a a figgy rather
Sep 19, 2021
This a a figgy rather than spicy perique with lots of Vitamin N. It is actually Sutliff TS20 Perique. A must if you blend your own tobacco.
5 out of 5
It is excellent and makes
Sep 12, 2021
It is excellent and makes a great blend with my other tobacco. Thank You
5 out of 5
My go-to tobacco. Love this
Sep 03, 2021
My go-to tobacco. Love this stuff.
5 out of 5
Great for Blending
Sep 03, 2021
This stuff is fabulous for blending. I must say that I underestimated its effectiveness even after being warned about it from other reviews. I had to readjust my blend after adding what I originally thought was a small amount of Perique. It is a great blending ingredient that will help meld everything together and take the edges off. Just treat it with respect and let it do what it does. I like to use it as a supporting player in the the background hardly noticeable but very important role. For me it’s hard to explain the taste I get from it. I just know what it brings to the blend, improving it and how it’s missed when not in there. It’s kinda like salt... you need it for your food and can taste it but you don’t want to overdo it and use too much.
5 out of 5
Delivered on time and exactly
Aug 03, 2021
Delivered on time and exactly what I asked for
4 out of 5
Does well for leveling out
Jul 24, 2021
Does well for leveling out a tobacco that seems too harsh.
5 out of 5
My go to smoke, yes
Jul 23, 2021
My go to smoke, yes I smoke it strait. What can I say I like the intense flavor.
5 out of 5
I find blending a little
May 05, 2021
I find blending a little perique (and a goodly anoint of Latakia} to my tobacco rounds out the flavors and room notes.
4 out of 5
works great to give your
Apr 16, 2021
works great to give your blend a kick in the pants
5 out of 5
The Very Best!
Mar 02, 2021
Very good farm barn smell. I love this wonderful tobacco!
I tried the granulated and it was completely different, more of a perfumey factory smell. Please bring back this type soon!
5 out of 5
I bought this to add
Feb 22, 2021
I bought this to add some depth to my own mixture and it was great it added the flavor and the balance I was looking for.i did have to dry it out some but it worked out great I'll buy this again.
4 out of 5
I have never yet got
Feb 08, 2021
I have never yet got a batch of Perique I did not like. It smells awful and, on its own, is a terrible smoke, but used as a condiment tobacco has few equals, imparting smooth flowery/fruity taste to the mix, usually virginia, but will improve many blends too. Don't use too much; i use about 10% with a mild Va., a bit more with a stronger one.
5 out of 5
Awesome blending tobacco
Jan 14, 2021
Used for custom RYO blends to add nicotine kick. Have not dared to try it solo. Arrived moist & fresh
5 out of 5
Great for tweaking blends
Nov 19, 2020
Excellent
5 out of 5
Chewed, rolled and conned, maybe even insulflatted, royal class stuff
Nov 13, 2020
Perfect. Actually makes a perfect chewing tobacco after running out of suns I put in the top front gum. No I'll effects when used like Snus though you still probably ought spit like chew and does the trick if you are thinking of switching on a limited income. Cobs or papers it's exactly what you want in your pipe and it doesn't have excessive nicotine compared to those big tobacco filtered blends. If you want the do it all tobacco, this would blend with anything from menthol to burley to crack and make it better. It's not as spicy peppery or harsh as picayune which is the other tobacco I rave about but mixed together sounds like an all day dream. Save some for the rest of us as I hear it is tough to restock for the long curing process. Can't lose with adding this or smoking it alone.
5 out of 5
Wish I had a Scrooge
Sep 17, 2020
Wish I had a Scrooge Mcduck vault of this stuff! Great mixer.
5 out of 5
Using to make my own
Sep 11, 2020
Using to make my own blend, currently a week and a half into the process. Excellent delivery time!
5 out of 5
Good Stuff
Jul 12, 2020
This stuff is good. It is fruity and juicy like prunes and dried apricots. If you're looking for a very spicy Perique, you may be disappointed. There is a bit of peppery kick, but this is slight at the beginning of a bowl; it does build a bit throughout the smoke, yet even at the bottom of a bowl it is not very spicy. Take this tobacco on its own terms, however, and you'll enjoy it. The nicotine content if fairly high, but it's certainly not the strongest tobacco I've ever smoked. I think it's just right for when I want a bit of a nicotine kick. I mix it 50/50 with rubbed-out Virginia flake, and it is fantastic.
5 out of 5
Rich
Jul 05, 2020
Rich
5 out of 5
Oh yeah worth it
Jun 27, 2020
Oh yeah worth it
5 out of 5
Spicy Goodness!
Jun 26, 2020
I add this to my Virginia/Burley concoction and it gives the blend a nice kick both in spiciness and nicotine.
5 out of 5
Try This On Your Next Order...
May 17, 2020
...Great for Adding a Hint of Spice to Blander Tobaccos, I add a generous pinch (or 2) to 2-3 oz. portion of what I'm smoking (on occasion) to enhance a taste or strengthen the mix. I don't care for it straight as a smoking Tabaco ,though someone might .I won't discourage You from trying it that way for yourselves...
5 out of 5
Huge hammer in the blender's bag of tools
Apr 30, 2020
Excellent blending ingredient to add that special one of a kind flavor.
5 out of 5
Supurb Perique!
Apr 27, 2020
I bought a half pound of this black gold! It smells musty, like a gym locker, but I absolutely love the aroma. This is really good Perique, I make my own VaPer blends with it, and also fortify several of my latakia based blends with this delightful stuff. My craving for Perique has grown over the past few years, leading me here, dipping into the barrel for a sack or two of Louisiana's finest fermented tobacco. This Perique adds all the goodieness to a blend that Perique lovers enjoy. It is peppery and fruity, like a a delicious dried fig, and I just can't get enough of it. I just ordered another half pound to add to the stash I already have, that will make almost a pound sitting in two pint sized mason jars, aging into a wonderful future!
3 out of 5
Smells fishy but smokes great
Apr 18, 2020
Smells fishy but smokes great
5 out of 5
You don't have it? You should.
Apr 01, 2020
This is the ultimate blending agent in my arsenal. Used at between 10-25% by weight in my favorite blends, it adds a raisin/prune/mushroom/woods taste that just sends things over the top. A must-have in my blending cabinet.
5 out of 5
High quality Perique!
Mar 23, 2020
High quality ribbon cut Perique! I use this to mix with Sutliff 515 RC-1 mature Virginia and other tobaccos that could use a little kick. This stuff smells like a sweaty gym socks in the bag, but adds a lovely dried fruit flavor to other tobaccos. I find the perfect mix to be 12% - 15% of Perique added to another tobacco, to give it some spice and kick. I bought 8ozs, and put it it in two pint sized mason jars. I'll use from one jar and age the other one. By the time I get to the second jar, it will be even better! Do yourself a favor and pick some of this up, and make your own VaPer blends. You won't be sorry
5 out of 5
Good tobacco
Mar 10, 2020
Very good tobacco, will do well!
5 out of 5
Perique
Feb 27, 2020
Perique as a blend er is a great blend to improve flavor.
5 out of 5
Ah! Perique
Feb 04, 2020
Perique is more a style of making tobacco than a actual type. Some swear by the St. James Parrish produce, but in over twenty years using this condiment tobacco I cannot say I have ever been disappointed, no matter where its origin. Use sparingly: 10%of a mixture is about right for a mild Va like MV-1000, somewhat more for a stronger Va. like bright leaf or Burley As a general rule anything more than 16% perique tends to taste of perique, which is virtually unsmokeable on its own and smells awful in the jar! Perique adds fragrance and a light fruity background taste that is difficult to describe. If you suffer from chronic cough, you may wish to avoid - it seems to make coughs worse.
5 out of 5
Great with aged Virginias
Nov 08, 2019
Great product. High quality Perique. I use it to blend with Sutcliffe Aged Navy Flake yielding a wonderful smooth fragrant smoke without a hint of added flavoring or chemicals. A true tobacco taste that smokes with a fine white ash.
3 out of 5
Nice
Oct 28, 2019
First time adding perique to existing blends,sweetened everything up nicely,so far so good.
5 out of 5
I have purchased a number
Sep 25, 2019
I have purchased a number if blending varieties and have been completely satisfied with my choices and what has been suggested by your staff.
5 out of 5
Tobacco and P&C
May 31, 2019
This tobacco is simply awesome, but this review is my statement about P&C. Simply put, I am leaving them as a source for my needs.
5 out of 5
Great stuff
Mar 21, 2019
Have had a 2 ounce bag i bought almost 2 years ago, and am just now finishing it & been meaning to come back and write a review, Wow, is all i can say. I tried Perique from another vendor (Mclleland's) and Gawith Hoggarth's Perique - the Mclleland's was bland and the GH was flowery / perfume bag note - i can't understand what the attraction was there. I'd read dozens of articles describing how the St James Perique had a pungent spicy aroma, and boy does this stiff. The first time you take a whiff, it'll put you off, but then it will intrigue you and you'll go back for a second try - that's when you're hooked. Don't know why no one else has noticed, but the pungent aroma has a heavy vinegary note to it - i took it by my local tobacconist and he smiled and said that was the fermentation process note.
BUt even the wife unit likes the room note it leaves lingering for hours
great stuff!!!
do not smoke this straight by itself - your eyes will bulge out.
I add it to some Virginia Golden tobaccos and boy does it play nice, just a pinch to a bowl.
5 out of 5
For RYO --
Mar 16, 2019
-- or RMO, rather: amazing stuff. I was hoping to recreate Picayunes with inexpensive Turkish red and yellow and inexpensive mattress stuffing and perique; either something(s) dropped since my last pack in '88, or perique isn't the magic ingredient. The opposite, in fact: when fresh and moist, this stuff smooths out the burning-tire taste of bone-dry yet smokable floor sweepings; when bone dry it still imparts an actual taste, and a pleasant one. I'd been in this for the drug alone since I was 8, but I find myself actually enjoying these as they travel through my veins.
Picayunes saved you the trip off-shore, standing over and inhaling the burn-off from an oil rig. This stuff tastes good.
5 out of 5
Good tobacco
Feb 13, 2019
I add this, green river cavendish, and a little latakia to my P. S. bullseye flake. I enjoy it very much.
5 out of 5
Perfect for what I had
Jan 16, 2019
Perfect for what I had planned
5 out of 5
Blending Perique
Oct 31, 2018
As authentic as it gets! I'm a Choctaw Native American and perique has history with the tribe. It smokes very smooth and cool, and has a taste that is different from the typical Virginian and Cavendish blends. I smoke it straight, but you can use it to blend with other tobaccos if preferred.
5 out of 5
Nice blending Perique
Aug 10, 2018
Nice blending Perique
5 out of 5
Just what I needed
Jun 04, 2018
I like to add a pinch of Perique to a couple of blends,. and this is the most vivid and flavorful I've found.
5 out of 5
New to Perique.
May 30, 2018
Having read several articles on Perique, and being selective in what I use, I felt I was ready to try this stuff out. Wow. I was blow away by the intense flavoring it added to any blend! From Latkia to Mild, to Dark Reds, it adds a deep level of intensity that I will never leave out of any of my home blends again!
3 out of 5
questionable St. James
May 28, 2018
I'm not sure this is the pure St James Perique. I used to get it direct from down there and is was more robust.
I'll guess this is blended with Green River tobacco. I know it is advertised as St. James Perique I doubt that.
Taste is fairly OK
4 out of 5
Perique Blending
May 22, 2018
I, like the earlier writer, can only compare this to McClelland's blending Perique, in the 1.75 oz. can with the plain black wraparound label with white lettering. That was some good stuff, and if the talk is true I'm sorry to see it go. With this P&C private label Perique, I bought 4 oz. for around the same price as the 1.75 oz. can of McClelland's, so big advantage there. When you open up the bag (no can) the tobacco looks exactly the same, a black-reddish mahogany color. Very appealing look and I ordered the ribbon cut just like McClelland's, except the ribbons are a little longer with this. The aroma is where the difference starts. With this P&C version, you still get the fermented apricot, musty mushroom aroma, but it's not nearly as pungent or fresh smelling as with McClelland's. Moisture is no issue. It comes very well packaged with ample moisture. I keep it in a humidor with two refillable humidifiers to guarantee its moisture and freshness indefinitely. Here's how I smoke it: I fill a dry pipe bowl a little over half way with everyday Lane's RLP-6 (or Captain Black white label). If you want stronger, use BCA. I then pack Perique on top to fill it up. Light 'er up and the Perique rifts through the RLP-6, deliciously mellowing the entire bowl. That's where I can really tell the difference. McClelland's would really pack a punch. The Perique was undeniable and totally identifiable. You could really taste the delicious fermentation and with an incredible aroma. With the P&C, not so much, but still very good. The ash is still undeniably Perique, almost pure white, so you know. The only thing I can think is that McClelland's obtained the best of the very best (and you paid for it). Or maybe one of the producers made batches specifically for McClelland's. Give this a try though. It's good and it's pure Perique. And for what you get for the price, it's certainly worth it. I give it four solid stars.
5 out of 5
Blending- Perique
May 13, 2018
I'm relatively a new pipe smoker around a month and a half, I purchased this as an experiment for my other tobacco's. I wanted to know what it tasted like straight, yes I was a little worried of the nicotine slap-in-the-face I've heard so much about. I did get a nicotine hit only after smoking II bowl back to back. It was not as strong as smoke as I thought it would be and the nicotine hit for me was not that bad. There is a little flavor there that I like. The smell out of my 8oz purchase in the bag really strong of dried prunes and raisins with a very slight hint that is so subtle I almost missed it of Copenhagen snuff tobacco. I'm really enjoy this straight in a pipe. I can't wait to experiment it mixing a pinch here or there with my other tobaccos. My son who does not like smoking at all said the bag note was pretty good to him he said it also reminded him of dried fruit of prunes and raisins, he also noticed the slight subtle hint of the Copenhagen snuff. The room note is so strong both my son and I said this is one that does not need to be smoked in the home it is better to be smoked outside. The smell of this tobacco straight in my cob pipe lingered in the room for two days. Another reason for smoking this tobacco outside. I personally like it so much I will be making another purchase. For me it's not the big bad monster everyone made it out to be. Maybe I have a high tolerance for nicotine. The smoke is very smooth, almost cigar like. I hope this helps anyone who is a new smoker just remember I do not recommend this to be smoked inside as it is a very strong odor.
3 out of 5
Good, but not what I had hoped for
Apr 12, 2018
I will start this review by stating that I can only compare this to McClelland's blending perique (which is no longer available) as that is the only other blending perique I have smoked. I had really hoped this compared to it, but sadly I am very disappointed (as far as the comparison goes) so take the 3 stars with a large amount of salt.
Aside from on the retrohale, there was no detectable spicyness at all to this, and almost no hit from the nicotine. To be fair there is a bit of subtle flavor to it, but I just smoked an entire bowl straight without so much as a slight head spin. McClellands would have had me almost unconcious and feeling like I had smoked wasabi (which is what I was hoping for). I will celler it and see how that goes, as I purchased 4 oz of it and the Mclds was cellered for almost 5 years, but even when i first smoked it it was still much more potent than this.
Now with that being said, I DID enjoy the smoke which is why I gave it the three stars. If I had been given an oz of this and not told it was straight perique I would have really been interested in buying more. I'll have to see how it grows on me, and if it wasn't for my expectations I would give is a 3 1/2-4 stars. I highly recoomend smoking a few bowls straight
Age-new
Pipe used -12" church warden
novice/intermediate pipe smoker (7 years and counting)
5 out of 5
Hallelujah
Feb 20, 2018
Rare and precious indeed, this leaf is nothing short of divine. I can hear the choirs of the parishes with every taste. Pure, simple, delicious and heady, I might not blend this with anything. Thank you Pipes and Cigars!
5 out of 5
Money Saver
Jan 12, 2018
A (Must Have) for anybody searching for that perfect blend, whether it be English/Vaper/Aro.
Add a little Perique to that "Not so good blend" and have something better, not just money wasted.
NOTE: A little goes a long ways, and it stay moist forever kept in a sealed glass jar.
4 out of 5
Nice Perique
Nov 13, 2017
Tasty stuff! I mix a bit into straight VA flakes to get a "juicier" smoke. It's quite flavorful. Good to have on hand. I know some will take issue with the price of Perique. But considering the time and effort to make it, and the fact that you don't need much of it, it's fairly priced.
5 out of 5
Wonderful, essential Blender. But Potent?
Oct 23, 2017
I sometimes smoke a blending tobacco straight just to get an idea of its characteristics. I hear stories of how smoking straight Perique "does not end well" due to its fabled potency. I don't know; maybe it's because I've been smoking since 1967, but I've never experienced the "tobacco stupor" straight Perique is reputed to cause. And that's fine with me, because who smokes to get so sick they feel nauseous? (I've never gotten a "high" from tobacco--great pleasure and comfort, yes. And to this day I don't understand how people who get high off tobacco don't end up puking; or at least they claim they don't.)
The beauty and joy of Perique, for me, is how it affects blends. There is that fruity "prune" taste to it, but even more so, it does add a robust fullness and depth and to any blend. In blends, it seems always to coat the tongue with a pleasant richness. Many people add it to brands or blends that have gone "flat" to their tastes. For sure, carefully and sparingly adding Perique to any blend will make the blend a whole new experience for you.
5 out of 5
A wonderful blending tobacco
Oct 22, 2017
Blending Perique is not only a wonderful blending tobacco, but, also, to me, a very tasty, unusual smoke by itself. Since first trying it a few years ago, I try to always have it on hand. I, especially, appreciate the full flavor and strength, in a large bowl, during the evening, with a glass of hearty red wine or bourbon. It is a terrific finish to a busy day.
5 out of 5
Great value!
Sep 27, 2017
Blended: 2 parts red Virginia (from Holts in Philadelphia), 1 part PS Dark Fired Kentucky, 1 part this Perique. Powerful, smooth, rich smoke. Good stuff and great price!
5 out of 5
Premium Grade Perique
Jun 07, 2017
No idea how people smoke this on it's own. It like a mouth full of black pepper and fire. As a blender on the other hand, it is wonderful. It is a lot of fun to add to blends you may be tiring of. I added some to Gawith & Hoggarth (Top) Black Cherry and transformed a desert into something entirely unique and exciting.
5 out of 5
Perfect Perique
Apr 11, 2017
Perfect Perique. Earthy and complex. I plan on filling a jar with this when it's back in stock.
5 out of 5
Nice flavour
Apr 04, 2017
It is as expected. Nice flavour
5 out of 5
Delivers as expected.
Feb 27, 2017
Great blending tobacco.
5 out of 5
Just my style
Feb 27, 2017
This was just what I was looking for. Great blending tobacco.
5 out of 5
Delivers as expected.
Feb 18, 2017
Delivers just what I expected.
5 out of 5
Perique
Feb 07, 2017
I'm a new pipe smoker looking for a mild tobacco, and Perique even in small doses was too strong for me. As much as I would like to promote St. James Parish, I need to leave Perique alone.
5 out of 5
Perfect For The Occassion
Jan 09, 2017
I bought this perique as a strength additive to some of my blends. Its unique taste, Perique, combines with a nice punch in the bass line orchestrated by my combinations of tobaccos really accents the OTC stuff just the way I hoped it would. Kinda wish I purchased more than two oz. but hey P&C ain't going nowhere so I'll be ordering more as my needs arise. Thank You Pipes and Cigars!
5 out of 5
Great service
Oct 06, 2016
I order from pipes and cigars quiet often service is always great and they are very reliable . You won't go wrong with them.
5 out of 5
Love it
Sep 09, 2016
I ben somke a pipe for a while i try type of pipe tobacco. Then i try this type an fell in love with this tobacco is all an woundfuly.
5 out of 5
Fantastic!
Aug 02, 2016
Makes every blend a wonderful experience!!
5 out of 5
Real perique :)
May 27, 2016
This is legit perique, I personally like to enjoy mine as it is. Just pinch a bowl and relax. I work those long 12 hour shifts. Nothing quite like sitting on your porch star gazing with a pipe of perique and a glass if sweet tea. Man. Its something else.
5 out of 5
Periqued Intrest.
May 01, 2016
One of the best condiments for any tobacco. I love how this stuff changes depending on the blend. It can be spicey/earthy, cooked fruits, or like mushrooms. Really fun stuff that does not come dry and will stay moist forever. I purchased a # and it will probably last years being I don't smoke it straight.
5 out of 5
Outstanding Perique
Apr 16, 2016
I enjoy a small touch of Perique in my tobacco,and there is no finer Perique I have tried than this one. I tend to keep the amount under five percent.
5 out of 5
Plum & Pepper
Feb 12, 2016
This is perique!
5 out of 5
perique
Sep 10, 2015
I was really impressed with the perique tobacco you all sent. While I have smoked it in various blends in the past those blends had so little perique in them one could barely notice it being there. I enjoyed the perique all by itself in my pipe. But I mixed most of it with my Three Sails in my pipe and for hand rolling. The mixture is very good. I'm sure I will be buying more of the perique in the future.
Thanks.
5 out of 5
Interesting Flavor
Sep 07, 2015
I am not an expert on these matters. I bought some Perique to make the bulk tobaccos I buy a little different from time to time. I am satisfied with it for that purpose.
Customer Testimonials
This is an interesting beast of a tobacco. Not sure if I would try to smoke straight but when added to "weaker Vapers" it wakes them up considerably. I added some to an old batch of Orlik and it perked it right up in a good way. Use sparingly, this stuff will definitely make your head swim.
MY of Westfield Center, OH
Ordered an ounce of this to try, having never smoked anything with Perique before. It has an aroma that is similar to snuff, like Copenhagen or Skol (minus the flavorings of course). It has a slight spiciness as well during smoking. It's not harsh, but it seemed to produce a very dense smoke that stuck to the back of my throat. Definitely a unique tobacco that is worth keeping a little around for experimentation. A little too strong for me on it's own, but I do enjoy the flavor, and it blends easily.
CS of DURHAM, NC
Hands down the best!
It's no secret to blenders that St. JAMES Perique is the best in the world. Mark Ryan has done a fantastic job with the growing and curing. I mix it 1:1 with MacBaren #1 Virginia steaming it twice to marry the flavors for one of the best VaPers you can get, right from your own hand. Whatever you think you need, double the order! P&C prices are so good on this Perique how can you afford not to go with it for your blends?
CT of Antioch, IL
I'm not even sure I want to blend this... I'm thoroughly enjoying it just the way it came...
RM of East Pittsburgh, PA
I have to agree with BS of MN. That is my favorite perique blend also. When I am smoking it, my wife always comes to my den for the aroma. I am surprised by the difference in the perique tobaccos I get from different suppliers to P&C. Some are great and others not so much.
JB of Seguin, TX
This is an interesting tobacco. Fickle & capricious. Sometimes like musty plums other times like black pepper. Always good, occasionally even straight, in a good cob. My favorite Perique blend still is from a bygone review I'd once read- 1:1:1 Perique, Latakia, & Green River Black Cavendish.
BS of Aitkin, MN
I am just learning how to construct my own blends. So far, I am quite pleased with the Perique and I like the flavor it adds to the blends I have tried thus far.
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