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Peterson Irish Flake


Peterson Irish Flake is a robust blend of sweet Virginias, hearty Burleys, and bold dark-fired leaf in equal portions which are then matured, pressed and sliced. The flavor is natural and unobtrusive, but this is a tobacco best enjoyed by experienced pipe smokers. When you want a bold tobacco that's also free of overpowering flavor, Irish Flake is perfect.

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Overall Rating4.64 out of 5 Based on 90 Ratings

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5 out of 5
It is good tobacco.
It is good tobacco.
5 out of 5
Hearty classic
Flake requires a bit of rubbing and crumbling, but worth the effort. Rich and hearty flavor.
4 out of 5
This Stuff's No Joke
The tin says it's recommended for the experienced pipe smoker. I've been into the pipe hobby less than six months but decided to try it anyway. I literally broke a sweat from the nic hit (I presume), and I'm an ex-cig smoker. This is gnarly stuff. The flavor was rich, deep and satisfying; nutty burley, smoky DFK and grassy/tangy Virginias - super tasty. I'm not the kind of reviewer who gives out 5 stars unless my mind is blown - this was very good.
5 out of 5
Like smoking beef jerky!
Like smoking beef jerky!
5 out of 5
This stuff is very strong
This stuff is very strong and I like the good Burley taste. The burning quality is good and there is no topping that I can detect. Smoke after a good meal or late in the evening. Worth every penny.
3 out of 5
This has enough burly to
This has enough burly to provide some nicotine for those who want it...nice taste but not much of it for my weak taste budds.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Nice billowy smoke with great flavor plus enough nicotine to know you're smoking tobacco. Recommend every pipe smoker tries at least a tin of this.
4 out of 5
This is a very mild
This is a very mild smoke. One nice thing about it is that each flake is pretty much perfectly calculated to fill one pipe. The smoke doesn't fill the room at all or linger on your clothes, so it's about the only thing the wife can tolerate me smoking, but the corollary is that it doesn't have a very strong flavor.
4 out of 5
Good new recipe.
Definitely not the one I remember from 2013-2014 time period, recipe was changed considerably. It is still a good quality flake though. I like the new recipe, but when I want that flavor from years past I'll go HH Bold Kentucky which is identical to how PIF used to be.
4 out of 5
This is good will give
This is good will give you a buzz but very nice
5 out of 5
A powerful and heady blend!
I recently purchased ten tins of Peterson Irish Flake, Whoa buddy....... It's STOUT! This is a powerful blend, for seasoned smokers, it has a substantial amount of nicotine. The flakes are fairly moist and thick, and require a bit of airing out before smoking. I live in Glendale Arizona, and it's very dry here, and it still takes about fifteen minutes of drying time after rubbing it out. The flavor is interesting right out of the chute, and I think it would benefit from some age (that's why I bought ten tins). The first tin will be the benchmark, and I'll let the other nine tins stew in the cellar for various amounts of time. First tin review : I don't know what to think about the flavor, it's unique. I think that it is best for me to smoke this one in a small bowl, because it is hard for me to finish a regular size bowl. The flavor is deep and full, rich, and almost overwhelming. This is not a sweet blend but rather a rich full tobacco flavor. I'm going to need a bit of time with this one, to sort out all that it has to offer. My first impression is that you need a full stomach, and some quiet time. Load up a small bowl, and then relax and enjoy the ride. If you like a strong and natural tobacco flavor, this one is for you. I've been enjoying the pipe for over forty years, and this one has me spinning around and buzzing! I'll be back to update my impressions, after I let it age a bit. So far, I'm impressed with the strength and full flavor of the stuff!
5 out of 5
seasoned smoker
got the taste and strength you need for enjoyment
5 out of 5
Smells of chocolate and raspberries
Smells of chocolate and raspberries out of the tin. It burns slow and deliberate and is a joy to smoke. Let it roll around your tongue and sneak a little of the aroma in through your nose as you exhale. It has quickly turned into my favorite before bed, just watch out for the nic hit. It will sneak up on you about halfway through. I will definitely be making this blend a regular in my pipe.
5 out of 5
I thought it was very
I thought it was very nice smelling when I opened up to tin. And it also has a good room note. I went ahead and chopped it up with my scissors because it smoked a lot better for me since I’m a beginner thank you so much for the great price pipes and cigars are the best to buy pipe tobacco
5 out of 5
My go to so far.
My go to so far. Full bodied and robust.
5 out of 5
Favorite blend
My favorite tobacco at the time. I tend to like strong tobacco. To me, it has a deep flavor, with a little sweetness.
5 out of 5
Full, rich Burley flavor, heavy
Full, rich Burley flavor, heavy smoke which fills my smoking room. This one will be for special occasions when I can enjoy it at a leisurely pace.
5 out of 5
My favorite
My favorite
5 out of 5
Remarkably strong and smooth!
I bought four tins of Peterson Irish Flake in March of 2020 and I tucked them away in my cellar. I opened one up a few days ago and gave it a try. I took one of the dark and oily flake, and rubbed it out and let it dry for about twenty minutes. I loaded it up in my 1908 silver mounted small Calabash gourd pipe. It took about 3/4ths of the flake to fill the small bowl on this pipe. It took a light well, and I set off on an hour and a half journey. This is a very full smoke, but surprisingly smooth. The mouth feel is lush and rich, and it has a very natural tobacco flavor. I can't detect the addition of a topping, but if smoked slowly, it has a very complex flavor that can be burned out if smoked too fast. The nicotine is there in spades, it's very stout, and satisfying. I didn't find it overwhelming, but I'm a four decade pipe smoker and I have a high tolerance for vitamin N. This is one of the slowest burning tobacco that I have ever smoked in the past forty years. My little Calabash gourd pipe usually lasts for about forty minutes with ribbon cut tobacco, but this one lasted over an hour and a half. I'm still trying to decipher the flavor profile, there is a lot going on. There is a nice sweetness from the Virginia, that comes in and out, and I detect a hint of floral in the background. The Dark Fired Leaf plays nicely with the other components. It adds that hardwood smokiness in abundance, and the Burley is nutty and bold. I just ordered tin more tins to put away for a few years. I still have three two year old tins left from the last time I purchased this tobacco. I'll enjoy these, while I wait for the others to stew in the cellar for a couple of years and more. I recommend this one for everybody, except for maybe new pipe smokers. It's strong, but not fearfully so, but it does take some experience to rub out and sip properly to get the most out the blend.
5 out of 5
A Must Have
After getting back into pipe smoking after a 10 year hiatus I came upon some cellared Irish Flake. I remember having high regard for it when new and that aging took it to another level! I ordered 2 tins and to the cellar they went. I don't intend to wait another 10 years, perhaps a year or 2 to crack them open. In the mean time I'll be ordering more... some to cellar, some to smoke. Top notch flake that is high in nicotine and flavor!
5 out of 5
Great blend !
I really love the flavor of this tobacco. This was my 2nd purchase.
4 out of 5
Stout
Bite is not bad at all, but the aroma and flavor is very strong. This one is not for the faint of heart.
5 out of 5
Highly recommend this, not all
Highly recommend this, not all that strong, tasty, quality tobac.
5 out of 5
My go to since 1984
My go to since 1984
5 out of 5
Taste is full... and good.
Taste is full... and good. Nicotine is very full. Mouthfeel is great, it's plenty smokey. I consider myself an English kind of guy, but there are so many English-style blends that I enjoy and cycle through. Irish Flake is like my every-day smoke. My only fault is that it doesn't come in bulk, or I would likely already have several pounds instead of several tins.
5 out of 5
Good for mixing
Has so much nicotine, it kicks you in the teeth. Perfect.
5 out of 5
excellent blend I like it
excellent blend I like it best in a corn cob pipe no bite burns nice and slow sip on it you will enjoy it more
5 out of 5
Irish Flake is my favorite
Irish Flake is my favorite smoke. Has a good nicotine hit, great flavor, and scent.
5 out of 5
The King of the Flakes
This is HANDS DOWN my favorite non aromatic tobacco. Period. It smells amazing, kind of like Texas BBQ, and the taste is equally as pleasant with well aged Virginias that have just enough brightness to keep you interested. The room note is not so great so you may want to smoke this away from non smokers.
4 out of 5
Good stuff
This offering from Peterson is definitely for the connoisseur of stronger, bolder tobaccos. The tobacco itself smokes like a good medium bodied cigar, and burns all the way down to white ash. I tend to freight train my tobacco sometimes when I'm working, and it made it just a wee bit harsh. Just take your time with this one and you'll be golden. Nic hit was nice. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 stars is because it didn't blow me away. Try it!
5 out of 5
I'm just finishing up my
I'm just finishing up my first tin and I have to tell you that it's a very good smoke. I'll be opening up my new tin as soon as I finish a couple of other Peterson tins.
5 out of 5
My favorite!
Irish Flake has been a favorite of mine ever since its release. Several years back I did notice a change in the overall smoke, but it still remains my number one favorite pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
A great full body tobacco
A great full body tobacco that smokes well. I totally enjoy this tobacco.
5 out of 5
Exactly what I was looking for
My first non-aromatic. This is a fantastic tobacco. Tin note is very similar to Copenhagen if you’re familiar with that. I’m not the best with descriptions so I’ll just say that this has the really strong and full flavor that I was looking for when I switched from aromatics. I liked it instantly. Pretty heavy nicotine so I got nice and mellowed out by this one. My current favorite.
5 out of 5
Awesome flavor and smoke
Awesome flavor and smoke
3 out of 5
It’s good tobacco just not
It’s good tobacco just not my taste. I like a more English blend.
5 out of 5
Excelente!
Excelente!
3 out of 5
this stuff is bizarre, but
this stuff is bizarre, but strong
5 out of 5
Peterson’s Irish Flake
My all-day smoke. Burns well, fairly neutral flavor, and very substantial
5 out of 5
It has a sweet, vanilla
It has a sweet, vanilla aftertaste and reminds me of a good cigar, minus the ashtray smell you get on your cloths.
5 out of 5
Learning curve but top-notch
Like HH Bold Kentucky or Perfect Plug, a classic UK blend of Virginias and dark fired Burley, the Irish Flake demands that you learn to smoke as you breathe. But, once you do, this actually does burn down to a fine grey powder with little dottle, and in the meantime, you experience a strong sweet tobacco with undertones of smoky spice and anise, sort of like a licorice barbecque. I keep as many tins around of this as possible. Probably the greatest lawn-mowing, leaf-raking, and fishing tobacco ever created, because it tastes twice as good outdoors.
5 out of 5
great
great
5 out of 5
Love this tobacco! Peterson Irish
Love this tobacco! Peterson Irish flake is in my daily rotation. Great flavor with a very satisfying amount of nicotine. Can really say nothing bad about Irish Flake.
5 out of 5
One of my favorite blends
One of my favorite blends and excellent delivery time!
4 out of 5
Experienced smokers! Subtle flavors. Satisfying
This is definitely a tobacco for the patient expert. Knowing how to pace your smoking, when to put the pipe down, and maybe even when to walk away. I've had some superb smokes with subtle sweetness and a rich, vegetal flavor. I've also had some hot, ashy smokes during which I hurried, didn't walk away, and wondered why I bought this. Patience is a reward with this tobacco.
5 out of 5
Excellent deep and strong tin
Excellent deep and strong tin notes and smell. Very strong and satisfying. Enjoyable nic-hit. Has a fruity raisin like smell out of the tin, but when smoked it is deep and robust, almost nutty. The flavor is strong and straightforward. Tried and true. I smoke it every morning.
5 out of 5
Reaching for Irish Flake
To give a little background about where I'm coming from, let me mention a few facts. I've been pipe smoking well over forty years, and my long time favorites are Condor and St. Bruno. St. Bruno in its new incarnation is pretty good, but Condor is a pale imitation of what it once was. Therefore, I've been trying tobaccos all over the place, with some being better than others. One of the best that I've tried recently is Peterson Irish Flake. It is nowhere like either Condor or St. Bruno, but the Irish Flake smokes exceedingly well (and long) and leaves a satisfying after feeling. Consequently, Irish Flake has become my new favorite.
4 out of 5
Powerful smoke
Wow! It's been a long time since I've gotten hit that hard by nicotine, and that's after a flake and a half! Smokes much better in my cob. Strong flavor, but room note not as strong as the taste. Big nic hit. Worth the cost, but only if you like strong tobacco!
5 out of 5
Very good
Very good
5 out of 5
Nothing better
Great for long term storage. Dry it out and rub to enjoy. If you find it too strong, tamp it a bit tighter. Burns like a dream.
5 out of 5
Great smoke
Peterson Irish Flake is a robust smoke with little burn or bite. Smoke slow and enjoy this one. Thank you P&C for great selection like this and more.
4 out of 5
A bit strong on all
A bit strong on all fronts for my taste
5 out of 5
Stout yet smooth
This new version of P.I.F. still brings a medium/full nicotine punch. What is new is the rough edged smoke is now smoother with a creamier mouth feel. This needs to air out for several minutes or you will get crunchy chunks while smoking. My method was a full rub out and 5 min air time. I recommend this tobacco for those looking for a stout smoke. Worked best for me in a medium sized bent billiard.
3 out of 5
liked alot better two to four years ago
I liked a lot better my first two to three years of pipe smoking. I now like Peterson signature flake if I can get it.
4 out of 5
Great smoke. Authentic tobacco flavor,
Great smoke. Authentic tobacco flavor, plenty of nicotine. Burns very well.
5 out of 5
Excellent blend
This is my favorite blend I’ve smoked so far. Strong smoke, robust flavor, very pleasant smell. Can’t say much more than that besides I’m definitely going to have this constantly stocked.
5 out of 5
Excellent.
One of my all-time favorites, an old-fashioned Irish flake that will definitely put hair on your chest ! (Don't smoke on an empty stomach !) Great robust flavor that won't burn your tongue.
3 out of 5
Irish Flake
I found this flake hard to work with, but it was the first flake I ever used. Guess I would need to figure out what to do to keep it burning
5 out of 5
Peterson’s Irish Flake
Dark and Rich , enjoyable after a large meal ! 5 Stars 🌟
4 out of 5
Smokes Mild
Like a menthol without a room note.
5 out of 5
One of my favorites
This is in my top 5 tobacco for sure. A strong blend for the burley lover. This blend has such a nice sweetness combined with some real heft of body. I always recommend it. Particularly to folks trying to get rid of the cigarette habit. This one will satisfy nicotine cravings.
5 out of 5
Top 3
Strong, hearty, but not overbearing in flavor. A full bowl will definitely satisfy any Vitamin N craving.
4 out of 5
good
good
5 out of 5
Exelent flake.
It's amazing
5 out of 5
Top five!
Top five!
5 out of 5
Irish Flake
Started with aros,and moved into the non- aro category recently. Love this stuff. The flavor changes with however you prepare it. Just ribbons - one flavor profile. Rub it into manageable pieces- another.
5 out of 5
It is NOW my favorite smoke
Dark,bold enchanting smoke. And, the price is right.
4 out of 5
Good strong tobacco
New to pipe smoking and wanted something strong- this is great
4 out of 5
Strong, honest tobacco at a fair price
Strong, honest tobacco. By strong I mean high nicotine content. By honest I mean it tastes like tobacco with minimal, but extant flavoring. It probably won't make anybody's non smoking mates happy because it smells of, you guessed it, tobacco. It will however, make YOU quite happy. Smoke it slow, smoke it long, smoke it often. Took away one star because now, despite the picture that accompanies this product, the tobacco comes shipped in a circular tin. The flakes are now a mess and hard to separate. The old rectangular tin was far superior. Still, it's a good tasting, strong tobacco and a fine value at the current price.
5 out of 5
Great!
This is the smoothest, richest and coolest pipe tobacco I've found, and I've tried a lot of them. All pipe tobacco is hot to a degree, but this one is cooler than any other for me.
5 out of 5
Very nice drink companion.
I really liked this stuff. Full bodied plesent tin note.Packs a bit of a punch while still being smooth and without a bite. I lit a bowl smoked it for awhile put it down when back to it later still wonderful. I notice I smoke less with this and am still satisfied. Wouldn't go to this early in the day but more of a night cap or even better paired with some scotch or some shots of your favorite liquor or even a frosty beer.
5 out of 5
Potent stuff
An excellent flake tobacco. Strong and pungent - they're serious when they say this is for the experienced. The tin aroma is powerful and dark, with smoke, raisins and a sour note. That carries through to the smoke, which has a full body and a strong flavor. One flake, dried 10-15 minutes and folded and stuffed, easily lasts an hour.
5 out of 5
Well constructed
Taste the same from top to bottom, great at the end of the day!
5 out of 5
This is the stuff
Hearty, Earthy, Delicious. It burns well rubbed out or folded. Certainly one of my top 5 (today).
5 out of 5
Good stuff!
Good stuff!
5 out of 5
Great Pipe Tobacco
I was pursuing tobaccos at a local outlet when I first came upon this gem. Unlike most pipe tobaccos, there's very little bite and the flavor is full and rich. I like the "flake" consistency as well, also unlike most tobaccos, it's in sheet form rather than all cut up. Though a minor consideration, this actually makes it easier to load the pipe. I've found one other tobacco that come close. But this is the best I've had so far. From their package - "For the experienced pipe smoker." Truth in advertising if you ask me.
5 out of 5
the Best
My go to flake.just a clean fresh taste from first light to the end.
5 out of 5
Nice smoke.
Great flavor and easy to fold/prepare.
3 out of 5
noob town
first pipe tobacco ever and didnt think it was anything to be afraid of. never smoked cigarrettes either, only an occasional cigar so I was no nicotine heavyweight. I dont really care for the tin note. its sort of a sour, fermented, compost-ish type smell. I think leaf litter is the common phrase. the aroma and taste while being smoked however is very pleasing. herbal tea, and dark sweet fruit are what i get from it. seems pretty straight forward but I could be missing nuances from my noob palate.
5 out of 5
You Deserve a Good Smoke
This a great smoke hands down. Just peel a few strip and crumble slightly. I used a Grabow Lark and puffed lightly. I enjoyed thoroughly with a cup strong Earl Grey tea. You won't be disappointed.
5 out of 5
The Real Deal
This is the real deal for those who prefer a natural tobacco taste with subtle flavor enhancements. It burns well, produces a consistent smoke and has a pleasant aftertaste. However, I would not categorize this as a mild-medium smoke but rather a full bodied tobacco with a good kick after smoking a bowl. This will definitely be on my limited rotation along with Solani Burley Flake and MacBaren Burley/Norwood. A nice ride!
1 out of 5
A perfect nighttime smoke!
Amazing stuff! It took me several bowls till I discovered its secrets, but when I did it was well worth the effort. When smoked correctly, it delivers a rich flavor with hints of tea. When smoked too quickly, it is overpowering and tastes like burnt toast. It will give a nic kick if you don't want that, stay away.
5 out of 5
Simply great burley
I will shy away from the typical cliché tin/taste descriptors of burley and burley based blends here, and instead focus upon smoking characteristics and general personal impressions. This is my favorite Peterson offering, thus far. These are quality burley tobaccos with an abundance of flavor when smoked correctly. Furthermore, much to my suprise, IF is wife-approved on indoor room note! Always a plus, though many of my blends I enjoy outdoors just as happily. Tobacco flavor is mostly pure without noticeable topping, at least to my senses. I liken it to GL Pease Jackknife with extra burley oomph. Flakes will burn directly from the tin, but I am most successful in drying a flake for 20-30 minutes, cutting into 1 inch squares, and rubbing out to a rough ribbon cut. A light pack, gentle tamp, fill to the brim again and let the show begin. Very pleasant, slow and cool burn with no tongue bite at all. No harshness to the sinuses when snorked either. Taking my time to savor the wallop of flavor, one flake typically lasts nearly an hour. I said I will shy from taste descriptors, but I must make mention of the extraordinary dark tea note I find here. It is delicious and something uniquely found in this flake, a flavor nuance I actually crave quite often. The tobacco burns evenly to soft white and gray ash with no problems staying lit. I do not have a high tolerance to nicotine, but I do not find IF as frighteningly strong as many other reviewers have claimed. In fact, I believe the manufactures assertion "for the experienced smoker" is less cautionary of strength, and more suggestive that experience aids in comprehension of the wealth of flavors present. Smoked in the wrong pipe, with poor preparation or smoking method may entirely mask flavors and seem dull and monochromatic. Give it your full attention and you may well be astounded.
5 out of 5
Excellent
Very good products and services
5 out of 5
A Tobacco for When you Almost Want to be Overpowered
One of my all time favorite's. I don't know why they say it's a milder blend because it isn't. Peterson Irish Flake is what I pull out when I want something with some power behind it. The smell is strong and spicy and each strip of tobacco is almost sticky. Fold the flake in half long ways and rub it between your hands vigorously and it will crumble into nice ribbons for easy packing. Smoke it nice and slow and a little at a time because a little is all you will need.
5 out of 5
Good Experience
Peterson Irish Flake has been enjoyable and well burning. Pipes and Cigars is a pleasure with which to do business.
3 out of 5
Its good
I was disappointed with Irish Flake...The tin note is amazing though!
5 out of 5
Great blend!
Has a very good sweet smokey flavor. Always hits the spot in the morning with some coffee.
5 out of 5
underrated by far
Really a go to tobacco when you need the vitamin N with great taste. The mild tomedium rating is totally inaccurate this stuff is a very pleasant 5 in the strength department
5 out of 5
Pure Tobacco Goodness
Irish Flake has always been my favorite pipe tobacco ever since its release. Pure tobacco flavor that always satisfies.
Customer Testimonials
When all else fails to satisfy, Peterson's Irish Flake shines through! 4+ stars! It's everything it's claimed to be and more!
DL of Miami, FL
Really great smoke but I guess I'm not as strong as I thought I was, made it about halfway trough the bowl enjoying the sweet smokey tobacco when the nicotine hit, definitely not an every day smoke though I may try blending with some English blends to see how that goes.
MM of Omaha, NE
I used to find this to be very strong and robust, but a bit one dimensional. Once you smoke this constantly/get a high tolerance for vitamin N, you start to notice a bit more than just a sledgehammer effect. Hickory smoke, a sweet note (but not candy sweet, think a seasoned, glazed and smoked slab of meat sweet), an unidentified floral note, and some coffee made on a campfire with a percolator. I always make sure I have a tin of this stuff in reserve.
IC of Pipersville, PA
A good Tobacco, first found it at the local Tobacconist, didnt know what to expect, but it sounded good, when I got home, I opened the Tin, the smell was very delicious, I immediately put some in a brier and lit up to a good movie, about halfway through got a very pleasant nicotine buzz, that was a year ago this month, I had smoked probably 4 Tins over the summer of Irish Flake, just ordered more, for me its an all day smoke, but it is strong in nicotine, but I do recommend this!
WM of Flagstaff, AZ
This is my everyday favorite.
LH of Malverne, NY
This is by far the best pipe tobacco I have ever tried, this is what it's all about in my opinion, full rich and smooth, burns slow and even. If anyone knows of a tobacco that competes with this, please let me know.
CG of Ironwood, MI
5* Just as satisfying as the REAL St James Parish perique, which unfortunately is no more. Ample dose of vitamin N.
DP of san antonio, TX
A full slightly sweet robust flavor. Definitely not an everyday smoke. Pairs best with strong coffee. Also good with Irish whisky, bourbon or single malt with a single ice cube in the glass. Slow burning and can't be rushed. Smoke this one while relaxing on patio on Sunday afternoon.
TG of Crown Point, IN
Irish Flake is beautiful. Truly beautiful.
DW of San Pedro, CA
Not only is this stuff quite tasty and stout, but it burns exceptionaly well and the concistancy of the flakes make it easy to fold and stuff. This is my new favorotte smoke,especially after a long rough day at work.
PP of Duson, LA
I guess I'm more of a Latakia fan. I'd say this is the Laphroaig (for you Scotch drinkers) of tobaccos. It's very heavy and dense with a nicotine kick. Just as with Laphroaig, it's good for those occasions when one is looking for a heavy, smokey event but definitely not an everyday tobacco. I'll keep it in my humidor for just such an occasion but it won't be my go to blend.
CW of West Hills, CA
Love it, robust, smooth, clean and relaxing; a wonderful way to enjoy some alone time.
EN of Houston, TX
Quite A strong mixture, reminiscent of smoking a campfire haha. 4 out of 5 stars for me.
KO of Fulton, NY
After reading the comments, I was expecting a strong, bold flavor, but wow this tobacco is intense. It does have a beautiful flavor, though. I am very pleased with this purchase. Don't enjoy on an empty stomach or without a beverage!
LD of Monument, CO
I purchased this today and had a positive experience. I am very new to pipe smoking and am giving up cigarette smoking after a 5 year addiction. Being new to the hobby of pipe smoking, I am not sure I am able to fully identify the characteristics of this tobacco. I have enjoyed some fine cigars in the past and this tobacco tasted and felt like that to me. It is robust to say the least. It was satisfying to me.
CC of Batavia, IL
Without proper precaution, the nicotine content of this particular tinned tobacco can be a bit overwhelming. Best enjoyed after dinner with a adult beverage of your choosing. Smoking this flake mid day without anything to eat, not as enjoyable. That being said, it has a delightful smoky, raisin, and earthy taste with just enough sweetness to keep you interested. It burns very well, leaving an oily grey ash and quite a bit of hard dottle.
JD of Clearwater, FL
I like it very much so but need to be a little more selective about when I use it. At least with me it is an outside smoke due to its strength, but I did find it relaxing if not enough to put me asleep for the next few hours.
JG of Hot Springs, AR
I'm a relatively new pipe smoker, but this is my favorite tobacco so far. Being a long time cigarette smoker, I don't really get the nicotine rush everyone talks about. Great pure tobacco flavor!
EM of Rocky Mount, NC
A baseball bat lacks complexity, but it's an effective tool nonetheless. Similarly, while PIF lacks nuance, it's both bold and smooth, with a thick, molasses draw and billowy burley finish. It paired very nicely with a young Beaujolais Villages. Not a daily smoker if you enjoy subtlety. But a well-mannered brute that cuts through other strong Flavors and makes for an enjoyable, if not occasional, experience.
ST of South Pasadena, FL
Irish Flake is a full , rich/sweet strong as a bull blend not really intended for consumption on an empty stomach but if ya do, then yer gonna snooze after ya eat a little something. Fantastic flakes in the tin and a nice tobacco aroma. I haven't had any issues aboout the room note form my dear wife either. I find that drying the flakes out a bit seems to open the bouquet of tastes best for me. iIt's kinda like drying out a straight bright VA just short of crispy. I seriously recommend this to veteran smokers and youngbucks with gulliunes! I personally don't think this one's good for a fold and stuff as the flakes are in my opinion just too moist and a bunch of relights would cause your mouth to not be able to appreciate this blend as well.
TS of Rehoboth Beach, DE
I really wanted to like this. the first part of the bowl was a pleasant tangy yet strong tobacco taste. The Virginias came across as the entirety of the taste, with the burleys just contributing to the smokiness. But, before I even got to the half-way point my taste buds were overloaded and I stopped tasting it, making it bland and boring to finish the bowl. I didn't notice any overload on nicotine. However, I could tell it was there.
MJ of Helena, AL
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