Peterson University Flake Pipe Tobacco 50g Tin

The Nurnberg brothers Friedrich and Heinrich Kapp, whose elegant Dublin tobacconist first opened for business in 1865 on Grafton Street, Dublin could scarcely have dreamt that they would participate in the birth of a legend.

Friedrich & Heinrich, who christened their shop simply 'Kapp Brothers', soon made a name for themselves making and selling quality Meerschaum and Briar Root pipes. It was not long before Charles Peterson, walked into Kapp Brothers Grafton Street premises armed with a revolutionary pipe and ambitious plans for the future.

There and then, Peterson suggested that the brothers go into partnership with him to turn his pipe dream into the world's dream pipe. They agreed and the company was renamed Kapp & Peterson. Kapp and Peterson went on to become Dublin's most fashionable and respected manufacturer and purveyor of fine smoking products. Pipe and cigar smokers would stroll down to the elegant premises for professional advice on the subtle nuances that determine a good handmade cigar or pipe. The Peterson brand was embraced by politicians, business leaders, sportsmen, artists and writers.

The skills and craft which Charles Peterson applied to his original invention are continued by the dedicated team of craftsmen at Peterson today. Whether as a gift for a friend or for your own personal use, you will appreciate the excellence of the Peterson range of cigars, tobaccos, pipes and smoking accessories.

Peterson's University Flake is a relaxing enjoyable blend of Virginias and Burley with a mild flavouring of plum.

It's based on select Virginia grades combined with orange, brown and mahogany Virginia and sun cured leaf from India. The leaves are pressed together for days to form a cake, which is then sliced into uniform flakes.

It smokes well, reliably and steadily, giving lots of delicious smoke full of Virginia's sweet grassy hay and earthy notes and Burley's nutty tones, with a hint of plum that weaves in and out, tantalising the taste buds.

This flake is wide cut, dark brown to golden brown and is marbled in the usual flake fashion. It appears almost river like, with currents and eddies apparent on the surface.

It rubs out quite well and gives a slightly nutty, fruity aroma of plum and the base tobaccos.

Once you have filled your pipe using your preferred method, it takes the flame easily allowing you to enjoy at your leisure.

This flake is enjoyable as an all day smoke, or for times of restful contemplation.

Please note: Pipe used is for illustration purposes only.

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Lots of delicious smoke full of Virginia's sweet grassy hay and earthy notes and Burley's nutty tones, with a hint of plum that weaves in and out, tantalising the taste buds.

Strength: 4/5
Aromatic Taste: 3/5
Room Note: 4/5