What you'll find in Sherlock Holmes pipe tobacco is a straightforward blend of select flue-cured Virginias from around the world along with some rich Burley from Brazil. The Peterson blend is finished with a subtle citrus note that is only faintly noticeable in the flavor. A higher end Virginia blend that's not too overpowering, Sherlock Holmes is a perfect everyday tobacco to keep in your rotation.
This is my new personal favorite. Good right out of the tin, lights good, smokes good. Has a nice flavor, not strong, not weak. It does seem to have a bit of a "refined" taste to it. It's pretty much what you'd hope for.
4 out of 5
great value
Aug 13, 2023
great value
3 out of 5
Smokes well not harsh .
Aug 10, 2023
Smokes well not harsh . Smells nice.
5 out of 5
Anytime smoke.
Aug 02, 2023
Nice blend for daily smoking. Fairly mild, but not bland
5 out of 5
Elementary my dear Watson
Jul 23, 2023
Great smell easy burn Goes great with my Sherlock Holmes pipe
5 out of 5
My Dear Watson, It is
Jul 12, 2023
My Dear Watson,
It is a good all day smoke.
Pleasant to the taste and to the room.
Holmes
5 out of 5
My go too blend ,
Jun 17, 2023
My go too blend , sweet stone fruit notes for me maybe raisins , hit all the right things for me .
3 out of 5
Not an expert on tobacco,
Jun 08, 2023
Not an expert on tobacco, but I liked it.
5 out of 5
Mild and smooth. No bite
May 18, 2023
Mild and smooth. No bite ot burn.
5 out of 5
I find it to be
May 04, 2023
I find it to be an enjoyable smoke first thing in the morning and a pipe before bed
5 out of 5
Very enjoyable smoke. Mild room
Apr 29, 2023
Very enjoyable smoke. Mild room note. Smooth and light with no unexpected favors. I bought another 10 tins.
4 out of 5
Nice aroma. A bit of
Apr 03, 2023
Nice aroma. A bit of a bite due to moisture content, otherwise an excellent smoke
4 out of 5
I was very pleased with
Nov 19, 2022
I was very pleased with the Sherlock Holmes pipe tobacco definitely purchase it again
5 out of 5
Very pleasant smoke.
Nov 03, 2022
Very pleasant smoke.
5 out of 5
I liked it!!!!
May 19, 2022
I liked it!!!!
5 out of 5
I really appreciate this blend.
Apr 27, 2022
I really appreciate this blend. I love to smell it right out of the tin. It makes me hungry! I enjoy smoking this and can do it throughout the day and never tire.
4 out of 5
Just plain good
Apr 27, 2022
Very nice treat.
5 out of 5
One of the best tobacco
Apr 23, 2022
One of the best tobacco l smoke
5 out of 5
Excellent all-day smoke with very
Apr 21, 2022
Excellent all-day smoke with very light top-note.
4 out of 5
New in the tin it
Mar 29, 2022
New in the tin it was more moist than I like. I smoked it anyway and noted that the flavor seemed muted. I've dried this quite a bit and have been rewarded with an increase in over flavor. I taste a nicely balanced burley/VA mix with a subtle topping that I have difficulty in describing: a hint of sweetness that is almost honey like. Not a traditional aromatic at all, lots of tabak flavor. This is better than I remember it. A simpler blend.
5 out of 5
When smoking this youl want to have a 4 pipe problem rather than 3
Mar 10, 2022
Another favorite of mine. This one has to grow on you. This Virginia forward/straight Virginia the tin description contradicts the website, has that sweet hay like quality inherent to Virginia tobacco. The subtle citrus overtones are sometimes present but never overpowering. Again a Virginia lovers paradise from the sharp tin note to the taste of a sweet vinegar (think sweet and sour chicken) this basic tobacco is one of the best-i just wish it was available in bulk.
3 out of 5
not as good as i had hoped
Feb 20, 2022
multiple people recommended this to me, saying it was mild and pleasant and you don't get sick of it. the thing is, it had so little flavor that i didn't really feel like having more. also -- and i think this is true of Virginia blends in general -- it burns quite hot and can "bite" the tongue at times. so by the end of the bowl, it just felt like tasteless burning.
5 out of 5
Good for 3 pipe problem
Feb 10, 2022
This blend is deceptive. It has a blonde appearance and a mild smell and thought it was going to be a perfumey aromatic that is all smoke. I was surprised at how manly a smoke this tobacco is. The flavor is that of roasted nuts and caramel and is high enough in nicotine content to content a true pipe smoker. This would definitely make the great detective happy if he had a “three pipe problem”.
5 out of 5
Good flavor and room note.
Feb 02, 2022
Good flavor and room note. Will buy again.
5 out of 5
nice aroma , burns even
Jan 27, 2022
nice aroma , burns even
4 out of 5
Pleasant but spicy???
Jan 18, 2022
I like this blend in my Savinelli 320. It tasted a little spicy in my corn cob maybe smoking too hot idk. I had to double check the ingredients because i swear there is some perique in this. I've sipped it slowly in my briars and it just seems to have a spicy hint to it. Not really a big fan but its just subtle enough that i dont mind it. I need to get some friend to try it and see if that taste it too. anyways i think its pretty good. nice virginia flavor. i think it would age incredibly well
4 out of 5
Nice flavor, pleasant .smoke.
Dec 28, 2021
Nice flavor, pleasant .smoke.
5 out of 5
This was a gift to
Dec 24, 2021
This was a gift to a friend. But he likes it very much.
3 out of 5
I love vaburs and while
Dec 15, 2021
I love vaburs and while this is a solid all day smoke I think it falls flat for most of the bowl, the citrus note is pretty constant and the earthy burleys come through with a little bitterness but I wish there was more fruit or bread from the Virginia’s.
4 out of 5
Best smoked slowly in a
Dec 02, 2021
Best smoked slowly in a small bowl pipe.
Smell was good, however my wife didn't care for it.
Flavor was good.
5 out of 5
Tasty!
Nov 15, 2021
Tasty!
5 out of 5
Absolutely Eloquent
Sep 08, 2021
This tobacco is truly eloquent. The underlying taste of Cherry gives this Virginia tobacco a very smooth taste, I have been smoking for 3 years going from Aromatic to Virginia but, this Tobacco is by far the sweetest and most eloquent I have ever tasted. I will be ordering this again!
5 out of 5
Superb tobacco!!
Aug 11, 2021
Peterson Sherlock Holmes is light and aromatic and burns slow. No bite and not really strong in flavor, perfect for any time smoking.
5 out of 5
Great Tobacco!
Aug 09, 2021
An excellent tobacco! Is pretty much a straight Virginia so it smokes cool, has a great taste, no bite, an a pleasant room note. Not an aromatic, but for those who want to try a good non-aromatic this would be a good place to start! Highly recommended! Service was great and will be ordering more with P&C! Great company!
5 out of 5
I have only been smoking
Aug 05, 2021
I have only been smoking for 4-5 months so I’m no expert but I am enjoying this tobacco very much.
5 out of 5
Hands down the best I
Jul 24, 2021
Hands down the best I have smoked .
5 out of 5
This was my first tin
Jul 03, 2021
This was my first tin and I loved it. Great tasting smoke with no sting. Will get another
4 out of 5
Elementary
Jun 21, 2021
The tobacco is gentle and mild.
I mainly bought it for the tin.
Wish it had a picture.
It can also be used for cigarette rolling in a pinch, which is unusual for an actual pipe tobacco.
5 out of 5
Stuntman"s broken review
May 25, 2021
I'm a big Holmes fan and smoking this tobacco with his name on it makes reading one of his mystetys even better. Great mild flavorful smoke.
5 out of 5
My go to blend.
Apr 04, 2021
My go to blend.
4 out of 5
Very smooth with no bite,
Mar 30, 2021
Very smooth with no bite, clean taste.
5 out of 5
Quite good all the way
Mar 25, 2021
Quite good all the way around.
4 out of 5
Good Tobacco
Feb 23, 2021
I like the tin. The smell of the tobacco is fine. To me it is a stronger version of the Granger Pipe tobacco smell. The taste was good. I'd recomend this Sherlock Holmes Blend.
5 out of 5
One of my all time
Jan 17, 2021
One of my all time favorites.
5 out of 5
Got it as a funny
Dec 02, 2020
Got it as a funny gift but turns out it’s awesome fruit notes and aroma
5 out of 5
Pleasantly calming & suitable
Sep 25, 2020
Haven’t enjoyed a good pipe in a few years and eager to return properly I Grabbed a sampler as well as naturally gravitated towards this as a lifelong Sherlock Holmes fan. It’s super flavorful yet mellow and nuanced. Very pleasant without becoming boring or overwhelming and best of all its not some cheesy marketing gimmick. I love this blend & will certainly be keeping it in stock.
5 out of 5
Holmes Comes Alive!
Sep 11, 2020
To be honest - I'm a Sherlock Holmes fan and was looking to try something different - so I actually purchased this because of the name. I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it was. I only wish it came in tub size. 5 STARS for me.
5 out of 5
Great
Aug 09, 2020
Great!
4 out of 5
Sherlock Holmes
Jul 21, 2020
Nice smoke to relax with. There is a plum-like taste, a little citrus with a hint of woodiness. Smoke this blend slow, sip it and sit back and enjoy
4 out of 5
Pretty average, very mellow and
Jul 20, 2020
Pretty average, very mellow and subtle.
3 out of 5
My boyfriend's Views on Peterson Sherlock Holmes
Jun 25, 2020
I DON'T smoke, so this review is all my boyfriend thoughts on Peterson Sherlock Holmes. He is the pipe smoker. He said it is consistent in flavor. He like Sherlock Holmes. He said the flavor is very similar to the Haunted Bookshop. But one is just a bit stronger than the other. He gave it a 3 stars, because the tobacco needs to be dry out for a period of time before smoking it, otherwise you get tongue bite and is hard to keep lite because the tobacco in tin is wet when you first open it. Otherwise, it a tobacco that you can smoke all day. Very enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Amazing!
Apr 23, 2020
I really liked this one, the aroma was outstanding and couldn't be happier puff after puff especially when I smoke it in my pipe called the Sherlock.
4 out of 5
Pretty good
Feb 27, 2020
Bland flavor, but was pretty damp when I opened the tin. I decided to cellar this one for a few years to see how if it deepens in flavor. It’s okay if you’re looking for a daily smoke that doesn’t take too much concentration discerning flavors.
5 out of 5
Sherlock Holmes
Dec 18, 2019
Great taste, cool smoke. Being a huge Sherlock Holmes fan I thought I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised.
5 out of 5
Sherlock
Dec 04, 2019
It was wonderful l would buy it agnian
5 out of 5
Great Product
Aug 24, 2019
Absolutely love the taste and the aroma of this tobacco!! keep this in stock will purchase more soon
4 out of 5
Sherlock Holmes: Elizabeth's country cousin?
Aug 11, 2018
I really like the Virginias in this mixture, and evidently the burleys give it an added dimension of character. Equally important, I think the citrus note goes a long way to give this mixture a great tin aroma; very enticing. It stays lit very well and seems to have just the right amount of moisture - just a little, just enough. In some ways, it seems akin (to me) to Dunhill's soon-to-be-gone (sigh...) Elizabethan Mixture; perhaps its country cousin. Not sure where Peterson's made the association between this blend and The Great Detective, but I'd say it's pretty well deserving of the honor nonetheless. The one factor that keeps my rating of it so far at 4 stars instead of 5 is that my tongue keeps searching for and anticipating the Perique that isn't there. I think that would be the crowning touch for this mixture; it would complete it. One other puzzling factor is that I haven't so far been able to detect any discernible room note left by it at all. Even my wife couldn't smell any room note from it. That's kinda odd to itself, but maybe a plus for smokers who have other household members who don't have an appreciation for pipe aroma that doesn't smell like baking cookies. Just sayin'... Overall, I find it to be a pleasant tobacco and will likely order more someday after my last tin of Dunhill E.M. is gone.
5 out of 5
Peterson Tobacco
Mar 14, 2018
Sherlock Holmes is a great smoke for all day everyday . Super , I would say try all of the Peterson's line of tins.
5 out of 5
simply amazing
Nov 22, 2017
simply amazing
3 out of 5
Wasn't what I expected
Nov 04, 2016
I was expecting a dark rich flavor with a light fruit note instead it was a light smoke
4 out of 5
Inexperienced reviewer
Mar 08, 2016
To me, this is a higher end Virginia blend. Easy to pack and light. I suggest keeping a cool smoke on this one or you may experience a little bite. Would recommend to any fan of Virginia tobacco or to keep in your rotation.
4 out of 5
Elementary...
Feb 03, 2016
Loved the fruity tin note. The ribbon cut packs well and burns down to the bottom of the bowl. Slightly sweet taste, not overpowering. To me, a good morning smoke. I liked it.
3 out of 5
Sherlock
Oct 05, 2015
Easy to light stays lit through out the bowl. Room note "smells like tobacco" nothing sweet, nothing to write home about. Its mild no bite. Flavor " tastes like tobacco", not sweet, not bitter, nothing to write home about. Likes: if you like puffing your pipe and just sitting around doing nothing its a great buy. If your looking to please others with it's room note or hoping for something tasty there are other choices.
5 out of 5
Super!!!!
Sep 15, 2015
Love it!!!
Customer Testimonials
Right from opening this tin I had a feeling it would be a tobacco to get used to before it's enjoyed. I thought the smell of it was close to hops, so after I acquired a taste for the Sherlock blend (which I would put it up there as one of my top daily smokes) I thought about seeing how it would fair alongside an IPA. Honestly this tobacco and an IPA go so good together that it has become my after dinner smoke and drink ritual.
MW of McMinnville, OR
This is my go to tobacco... I first sampled it in London, my staple over there had been St. Bruno ready rubbed, but moving to the states had me change brands. Great smoke first thing in the morning, the citrus notes are quite delectable.
JH of Pocatello, ID
The tin note is very sweet with hints of citrus. It was pretty moist so I let it dry for a little before packing. It packs pretty easy and lights up. It is a pretty mild smoke but does have some bite to it if you don't smoke it slow. Thats hard though because it does burn a bit fast. The flavor is an earthy kind with light smoke. Not a bad smoke, but definitely not worthy to be in my rotation. Maybe it can be of better use as a filler to slow burners.
BW of SPRING, TX
The tin note on this tobacco is a really nice, easy smell that is not overpowering. I thought the tin note had a sweetness to it. The appearance of the tobacco is nice as well. It does have some tongue bite to it. The flavor is straight Va. Smooth and even burning, kind of fast. Overall good tobacco to try, but I'm not sure if it will make a regular rotation.
BW of SPRING, TX
Nice aroma in the tin. Not bad on the taste buds. A little tongue bite. I've noticed that I have gotten some tongue bite with all the Peterson blends I've tried and that's too bad. I think they are better at making pipes than tobacco.
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