Customer Reviews (21 Total)
It's A'ight.
December 08, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
This, in my opinion, is a firmly "middle of the road" VaPer. Tin note of raisin bran, smokes sweet and vaguely fruity. No particular flavors stand out from the constituent tobaccos. The perique is barely noticeable and the virginias are very mild. I ... Read More
suspect the flavors will improve with age. EDIT: I smoked another bowl this afternoon from a cob after letting the tobacco sit in a jar for a few weeks. You know, this blend isn't too bad. I still think it's middle of the road, but it packs enough mellow flavor that I added another star. I could see myself going to this tobacco for afternoon smokes when I'm not craving anything in particular. Read Less
Pretty Good
November 06, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I’d probably buy more if it wasn’t ribbon cut.
Will get better with age
November 03, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I've never had the dunhill branded stuff, but this re release is a pretty solid VaPer. I would consider this an all day smoke. It's something you can just pack, light , puff and enjoy as you go about your day. Its fuller in flavor compared to GLP Str... Read More
atford, and the VA's are more breast than sharp. The first 1/3 of the bowl is a bit harsh ( which I think has to do with the lack of age), but the rest of the bowl is balanced and tasty. It's not complex, but it's not boring. Read Less
Enjoying it!!
November 30, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Thought i had reviewed. This already, but here we go. I am recent covert to VaPer's and Virginia's. And unfortunately for me I never got to try this as a Dunhill, so i don't have that to compare it too. I Do Smoke a lot of the Sutliff Victorian, whic... Read More
h is supposed to be a Match for DH'S Elizabethan. Compared to that, this stands up and holds it's own. The Sutliff is a little sweeter and the Peterson is more on the spicy side i guess owing to a greater Perique content. The sweetness tends to follow on the back end of the smoke for me. I have been enjoying this blend and can't wait to see how it stands after a year of ageing. Read Less
All around great Va/Per
September 18, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Elizabethan is just a great Va/Per. It is well balanced, flavorful and consistent. I was terribly let down when Dunhill pulled their pipe tobaccos off of the market and savored what I had cellared of this tobacco. Upon its return I can say with co... Read More
nfidence it is the same tobacco that it was before it was discontinued. It will always have a place in my rotation. This mixture ages very well but a fresh tin still has plenty to offer. Excellent morning smoke that pairs very well with black coffee. Read Less
A little bit of a let down
September 17, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Another blend I don't get the hype about. It's okay but, not the gem I was told it would be. So many greats out there in this family. This falls to the bottom of my list. Unfortunately, I found it flat and boring. Cheers!
Return of the classic
August 13, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
This is quite an acclaimed blend and I tend to approach these ones with high caution as not to be predisposed. And so I opened the tin not knowing exactly what to expect rather than the tin description, and I was welcomed with a sharp note of citrus ... Read More
and grass complemented by the bright look of Golden virginia. Which is predominant in aroma and looks. The blend is cut to perfection - even more than the usual excellent Dunhill cut - and came at perfect moisture. I loaded the bowl which was a breeze and lit it up. It came out interesting, as I couldn't get much of that citrus taste whatsoever, it was richer and darker, but no light virginia or perique. And gradually towards the first third of the bowl the perique rises up to be the star of the show. Peppery, strong and nice, and this comes from someone who's not fond of perique. It remains so consistently till the very near end of the bowl. Dark and rich with a hint of pepper and zesty aroma. then just as I got to the end of the bowl, all this gets muted and the sharp, grassy virginia taste takes over. It is as if I am smoking a straight virginia. I tried 4 different pipes with it and got the same results, so I concluded that this is how it is. It won't make my favourite list for two reasons. One personal and one mechanical. The personal one is, I am fond of dark, rich virginia rather than bright ones, so that last part of the bowl becomes a tad annoying, and the mechanical part is that there is no complement of taste in that last part as well. It is as if the perique has disappeared from the blend. I compared this to one of my favourite VaPers which is Davidoff Flake medallions and I still prefer the medallions as it is more consistent and has aged virginia. But if you're unlike me, and you prefer sharp virginia, then definitely this is a top notch blend with the excellent mechanics of Dunhill tobacco.
Pipe Used: Stanwell Deluxe Royal Danish Brandy billiard
Age When Smoked: Fresh tin Read Less
One of my favorites
June 05, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
For years I hunted through virginias for that special one. While i do enjoy lots of different choices out there, Elizabethan Mixture really hits the spot. Its sweet, bready, earthy, spicy, dark, and has a nice dose of nicotine to keep me happy. It ne... Read More
ver gets dull, it never bites, it never turns harsh. It's just satisfying overall. It also has very good potential for aging. When I cant decide what I want in my rotation for the time, or just burned out for wanting anything else, or just want to smoke away and not have to think about it, I chose Elizabethan. Let's face it, a lot of Virginias other there arent very user friendly. But you cant go wrong with this one for sure. Read Less
Same as Dunhill STG era blend
June 03, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
This was the first tobacco that I was introduced to by local tobacconist in Korea. By then I had no idea what a ribbon cut is nor Va/Per is. But immediately I knew this was my blend. I had several tin first tin I savored it for a month with aromatic ... Read More
blend and it got crispy dry. It was pretty sour and hot when you smoke it dry... I began to cellar it after I took a counseling and teaching from the said tobacconist. I've been cellaring for 5 years now. Just a month ago I opened it. That citrus tanginess wore off, blended into sweet aroma of Virginia. To compare with freshly open can. I can't say which is better. Freshly opened tins are great too, they are already balanced out in flavor and you can enjoy that citrus smell every time you stick your nose in. That is the power and quality of perique in the blend. Read Less
A very rewarding blend
February 20, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Elizabethan is one of the finest pipe tobaccos ever blended. Many beginner pipe smokers have trouble with Virginia or Va-pers, but if dipped properly, you will be rewarded with the full pleasure provided.
Harsh & Hot
December 07, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I purchased this based on a review on YouTube by someone who claimed it his favorite. I was surprised. The tin note is delightful with hints of plum and fig. However upon smoking several bowls within a rotation of other Peterson blends, this one d... Read More
oes not agree with me. It smokes hot and I get a tongue bite. I'll cellar this tin and try it again a few months later. Read Less
Very good
December 04, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I was extraordinarily happy to learn that the dunhill tobacco's were coming back so soon, and Elizabethan was my first new purchase. Hopefully Dark Flake will return soon? Unlike with the original, I thoroughly enjoyed this Elizabethan fresh, thoug... Read More
h perhaps that's just my taste changing. It's fresh tobacco in this blend, but the familiar aromas are there;. The sweetness of golden and dark Virginia with that delicious tang of perique, and just a hint of that green/fresh Virginia aroma. As one would expect with an unaged va/per, it could be considered a little harsh, but I enjoyed the added spice in my nostrils as I retrohaled. After 4-6 months of aging Elizabethan will be an incredible all day smoke, and I look forward to the deeper flavor and smoother smoke it reveals. Is it the same as the old Elizabethan? Yes! Thank God. And Peterson, also. Read Less
An all day vaper
October 31, 2019
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I really do not recall a big difference between this and the last version. Placebo effect perhaps but i feel the perique is less. Very good virginias and mild with no tongue bite. Very subtle all day smoke. The cut is fine ribbon and the smell is ver... Read More
y faint of fermented virginia. Now murray version was much more pungent but thats none ressurectable. I hope this pass as a legit replacement for those who remorse the loss of the last one but on its own right its a good blend.
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A Quality VaPer
December 10, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
An easy blend to get into, certainly not an overwhelming tin of tobacco. Enjoyable for the learner along with the most experienced of pipe smokers due to the enjoyable fruity or plum-like tin aroma and taste while smoking. No real tongue bite unless ... Read More
you are rather overzealous with your smoking. Certainly, a blend to give a try to those who haven't. Read Less
Nice Smoke
October 10, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I love all of these old Dunhill blends... this one is no exception. Sweet smell in the tin and smokes well with a nice touch of spice. I could smoke this any time of day.
The Bard Of Avon Would Highly Approve
September 27, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Several times I’ve contemplated the tobacco that found its way into thousands of clay tavern pipes in the Elizabethan Age, all over Western Europe, really. We know the English explorer that popularized it, we know the Frenchman who was key in doing s... Read More
o in Continental Europe. But from the 1580s to 1603, when William Shakespeare’s literary powers were arguably at their height, what were the English people puffing? Those mostly broken clay pipes found in 2015 in the soil behind William Shakespeare’s house in Stratford-Upon-Avon in Oxfordshire—what mystery stuff was smoked inside those bowls?
Much of it was probably pure Virginias, some was probably blended with burley and Cavendish or some blends were possibly the last two married together. Some of the first tobacco was the the extra-bold and rough-hewn Rustica.
But Peterson has here is the old and widely-loved Dunhill recipe, showcasing fine and dark Virginias—but with a dash Louisiana perique. It does make for a delicious blend. But however mild the perique spice is herein, those Elizabethans never puffed Louisiana perique, something developed later and by another people.
Still—what’s not to like about Elizabethan Mixture? This finely-cut ribbon could easily be your all-day, especially if you’re a Virginia aficionado. If you love your VaPers, this medium-bodied or even mild VaPer is easy to puff and easy to really love. Because “Virginia is for lovers” and perique can be, too. 4.5 stars. Read Less
A first taste of the Peterson version
September 17, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I loved Dunhill's blend of this, so I was really worried going into the new branding, but I have been really relieved to see that the taste is the same if not better. This just has that flavor I expect. No gimmick. Gotta grab some more and get some a... Read More
ge on it. Read Less
first Impressions
August 10, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
VaPer's are hit or miss for me as on occasion Perique taste like spoiled burley... as fermented burley will... lol. It guess I'm sensitive to it. This one didn't connect with me. The after-taste didn't sit well with me at all. I thought I'd like it ... Read More
due to the low percentage of Perique. Nope. Bit of a cigarette taste and the Perique had a cloying aspect for me. It was lengthy and pronounced. Like a sickly sweet port flavor deep in the lining of my mouth.Yeah I really didn't like this. Read Less
Does It Live Up to the Hype?
April 23, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
Short answer? Sort of. Long answer? This is another blend that's been put on a pedestal by a lot of smokers. When Peterson reintroduced the Dunhill blends, I decided to take the plunge and order a tin. I've been enjoying it, but it's nothing spe... Read More
cial. At least not for me. I'm going to keep trying different pipes and packing methods, because while it isn't what I thought it would be, there's something there and I want to see this through. Read Less
It's back!
February 26, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
I'm so glad Peterson picked up the Dunhill tobaccos. I really enjoyed this, there's no noticeable difference when compared to the Dunhill. The quality Virginia with the touch of Perique is a great match. It's a well rounded, enjoyable smoke.
Delightful
February 15, 2020
Product: Peterson Elizabethan Mixture 50g
After seeing so many endorsements on our pipe smoking forum, I decided to give this a try. I was not disappointed. For a perique, it’s not too peppery for me. This has a very pleasant taste and room note. I intend to buy more.
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