Customer Reviews (99 Total)
The one for experienced smokers
September 30, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I rarely find tobacco tin literature more than a nice gimmick. However, I think this one summarises the blend. "Recommended for the experienced smoker" and there is good reason behind this. The strength, the mechanics and lastly the targete... Read More
d palette. As soon as I opened the tin, I was greeted by - what is in my opinion - the most excellent cut flake I have ever seen. It is cut to perfection. It was 24 equal and stacked flakes of very dark brown colour. They have a soft, oily feel to the touch and give away a strong, smoky aroma. It reminds me a lot of smoked herring in the most pleasant way. the flake came moist and needed some drying time, though they never bit when smoked as they are. Though - and this is the first part of what makes it "experienced" - is that you need to dry it perfectly to get the taste profile. Other than that, it won't give away its secrets. I normally found that 20 minutes of dry time as a flake then rubbing it well and leaving it for 5 more minutes made it perfect.. It lights with a bit of effort as most flakes, but as soon as it lights it stays lit and smokes cool. Upon the first few puffs I didn't get much of a taste except a rich, dark taste. Then it starts to give away a beautiful, dark, nutty taste. This is burley and kentucky tango. They mingle and dance in your mouth. The taste is strong and commanding that I rarely felt any Virginia in there. Yet it has a surprisingly light room note. It smoked consistently and at most needed 1-2 relights.. It burns to the bottom well and rarely leave any moisture in the bowl. It is quite strong on nicotine though. After eating well and being paired with some tea or coffee, this will make your head feel light. So beware. And I have to say that this pairs well - actually very well - with coffee. It is strong, it is recommended and it is indeed not for a novice smoker
Pipe Used: Savinelli St. Nicholas 2017 - 321
Age When Smoked: Fresh tin Read Less
My everyday
October 13, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is my everyday smoke after breakfast before work, but I only smoke 1/2 bowl and finish it few hours later if not the nicotine kick very hard:)
If u like ODF try this
January 12, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
So very similar to old dark fired. Pretty sure they have the same 4 types of tobacco. Nice amd dark, earthy semi sweet nutty flavor. Not as earthy as odf, and this im pretty sure has a light topping but thats ok. This was one of the first pipe tobacc... Read More
os i tried and even my noob taste buds cried out w joy when i tasted it.
I would have givin 5 sgars but this is not in my daily rotation, odf has that slot filled.
Buy some u will love it Read Less
Too Strong
January 30, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I thought I was man enough to handle this blend. Boy was I wrong! I can handle Nightcap, Old Joe Krantz and Haunted Bookshop on an empty stomach easily. What I discovered is for my taste, I don't like Dark Fired Kentucky. I officially downgraded myse... Read More
lf from He Man to Sissy Baby Creampuff. Read Less
A Great, Strong Blend
September 15, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is a great blend for those of us that like stronger tobacco blends. The flavor is a superb, straight forward tobacco that is slightly sweet, smoky, and tangy. But be warned, it packs a punch. Delicious.
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is like the 5th pipe tobacco I have tried and so far is my favorite.I got a very late start with pipes and hope this is one blend the fda leaves alone.When did it come out?
Strong, smoky perfection
January 05, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I rotate through a lot of different tobaccos, rarely smoking the same thing for more than 2 or 3 days in a row. I've been smoking at least 1 bowl of this tobacco every day for over a month now and I don't see that stopping any time soon. Strong in ni... Read More
cotine, you'll want to give this tobacco its proper respect; eat beforehand or else be prepared for a shamanic experience. The flavor is very strong and if you smoke slowly you will coax some serious smoky depth and complexity along with a little molasses sweetness from the dark fired burlies. There's a slightly spicy and mildly bitter anise casing that permeates the smoke but does not dominate it, which balances the smoky top notes of the dark fired burly perfectly. Mixes extremely well with straight virginia flakes, my favorite way to smoke it at the moment is a 1:2 mix of Irish Flake and Capstan. Outstanding quality tobacco. Read Less
Not as Intimidating as the Hype
September 09, 2019
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
First off, I have searched extensively for high nic tobaccos and purchased all of them that I could find. So far, none have lived up to the hype. Having said that, this still is some really good tobacco. The components work really well together w... Read More
ith a variety of flavors and room notes that don't compete but compliment each other. The flake is very moist right out of the tin. I've tried a few different ways of loading the bowl... folding, rubbing out, cutting..etc. I personally believe that folding gives the best experience. Back to the nic strength for a moment... I suppose for a novice smoker, this one might be too strong but if you've been around the block a few times, this is just right. I have also learned that the experience should take precedent over the nic and in that respect, this is an amazing blend that I will continue to buy everytime I get an In Stock alert. Read Less
Good shit
August 15, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Best darn smoke ever
I will pass
July 25, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I like really strong tobaccos and this one would be great if not for the horrible topping. It smelled like one of those chocolate oranges that you break up with a cheap perfume or aftershave like smell drifting in behind the orange. The topping does ... Read More
not come through but a tiny bit in the smoking but still it's a smell I just can't get past. It just leaves me asking why? It would be so much better without the topping. I enjoy their Irish Oak a lot better than this. I've been smoking pipes for over 20 years and I just don't honestly feel this is listed properly as a non flavored tobacco. It may appeal as a crossover blend to some but it just does not work for me. Read Less
A dissenting opinion
July 06, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Tobacco reviews are mostly subjective. That said, Irish flake is not for me, primarily because it tastes very manufactured. The dominant flavor for me is an unnatural amount of anise and/or tonquin. I also get some citrus and sweetness that don't ... Read More
taste natural either. While the high nicotine content doesn't bother me, if you don't like vitamin N I'd recommend staying far away. For some reason (probably the casings?) this blend makes me salivate excessively, something no other blend has done, and it''s not good to drool all over a vulcanite stem. ;-) If I accidentally inhale some, it immediately causes my lungs to ache, I'd guess because of combustion by-products from the casings. On the plus side, it's well behaved in the bowl, burns cool and slow. The flavors also mellow and merge with age. But it's not at all what I'd call "true to the pure tobacco taste" as the slogan says. I much prefer HH Old Dark Fired or to a lesser degree Bold Kentucky. As always, try it and judge for yourself - lots of people like it. Just not me. Read Less
Anyone can smoke Irish Flake
May 31, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I’ve never been a fan of the gatekeeping that goes on within this hobby, and with this blend in particular. Yes, the tin states that it’s for “the experienced smoker.” Yes, it takes a good amount of care and a certain gentleness to get the most out o... Read More
f it. However, like so many other things, I tend to take the approach popularized by a certain Pixar film, and to amend the famous one-line saying from that film, I believe anyone can smoke Irish Flake.
If you like a tobacco that’ll give you a kick in the throat and make the room gently and pleasantly spin; if you like a tobacco that has a complicated flavor that alternates with every puff between meaty and nutty; if you like a tobacco that produces a creamy, almost corporeal smoke; this is your tobacco. This is anyone’s tobacco. Smoke it quickly and get knocked on your ass. Puff it gently and slowly after a meal and it’s its own dessert, and you’ll likely still get knocked on your ass; it is a strong blend.
Holding the smoke in your mouth is similar to taking the first bite of a Thanksgiving turkey your uncle spent all day burning down the backyard to prepare, circa 1996. It’s a nostalgic blend that way, reminiscent of long summer afternoons where the sun refuses to just set. Each puff is delicate but present and significant. When I smoke this blend I always somehow feel like a young adult who’s only drunk little stolen sips of his parents’ beer before and is finally sitting down at the bar and ordering his first Scotch with an I.D. that no longer needs to be fake.
I grew up in a small town in the Ozarks. Marlboro country. Smoking Irish Flake takes me back to the long drives past cattle pastures and old half-collapsed barns, the sweet smell of mature hay blowing in through the open windows, a beautiful girl in the passenger seat and only two crappy radio stations to choose from. It didn’t matter what was on the radio though, really, or who was in the passenger seat. I was at once both driving and along for the ride. Completely in control and somehow not at all at the same time.
I don’t care how or why you smoke this tobacco, I only highly recommend that you do. Read Less
Classic
December 05, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Deep flavors, nothing pretentious, just pure tobacco flavors. A robust, classic blend. If there is a casing, it did not bother me. Perhaps a hint of vinegar or tonquin, which are classic flavorings.
Very Good
November 28, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
There have been periods of time for me where life’s luster is diminished. In such as these I will experience a shift in taste and desire. I found this happening recently when I spent more time in a particular city than I wanted to. I won’t complain h... Read More
ere; we’ve all been affected by the pandemic. During this time though, I found myself reaching for Peterson Irish Flake more and more until it became a daily ritual. The tobacco itself was not new to me. It has occupied a corner of my mind since the first time I tried it, wandering the streets of Dublin in the company of a woman I had recently met. She eventually married her Spanish beau. But, he wasn’t there that evening; just she and I. We shared a meal at The Woolen Mills on Valentine’s Day. After, we walked along the River Liffey in the chill of the winter night. Opening the tin I am met with a rich aroma. There are undertones of smoke and a long whole-note of deep fruit buried way down. Riding atop it all is an anise-like pungency. It reminds me of fresh Copenhagen. I usually break the flakes and let them air out for a while, careful not to wait too long, though overly drying it doesn’t really diminish the richness of the flavor. The smoke is rewarding and full upon lighting. After that, I let it combust slowly, sipping the smoke. I taste the rich tobacco. There is slight a taste of the char on a Pittsburgh-rare steak. The anise-like element is there too, and a mild sweetness of a Virginia. This is a full-flavored smoke. It pairs well with most good whiskeys or black tea. I get that catch in the back of my throat from the nicotine, and some days I set the pipe down for a while. Some days I don’t. As the bowl progresses, I get a more spice on the retrohale. I write in my notebook and watch the old man across the alley spit on the cats down below. Life here and now is not ideal, but it never has been. Having a tobacco like Peterson Irish Flake can make everything seem a little less absurd. Even if for just a short while. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Este flake necesita paciencia para ser disfrutado. Su carácter es fuerte, oscuro y un tanto caprichoso. Se deja fumar...cuando quiere; para domarlo, hay que aprender a tratarlo con suavidad. Es como cabalgar con humos poco dóciles pero emocionantes.
Strong!!!
February 13, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Smells like roses and campfire, tastes great lots of flavour. You might be better off starting with a half (or less) bowl cuz it had a lot of nicotine.
An Exceptional Strong & Tasty Va/Bur Blend
May 25, 2019
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I purchased a couple more tins after a few years of absence from pipe smoking & I didn't smell or taste any cigar aroma in the tin or smoke that I initially noticed back in 2010. Back then they came in the rectangular tins. This strong blend migh... Read More
t put you back in your easy chair for a while. I prefer these round tins now which can maintain freshness for a much longer period of time & prefer the round screw top tin over all others.
The tin description states the contents are a dark brown Virginia flake. However, I see that it also contains dark fired Kentucky & Burley which, BTW, has twice the strength of any Virginia tobacco & hits harder & faster. This is still one of my favorite go to blends & I sometimes use it to add to some blends that are a bit on the wimpy side. Read Less
not for me
April 09, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I like strong tobacco but I do not care for the topping on this.
Solid burley flake
March 16, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I feel you can’t go wrong with this one if you’re looking for a great burley and DFK tobacco , has a lot of flavor , I guess if you don’t smoke a lot I can see it being a little on the stronger side , but if you’ve had a stressful day and need that p... Read More
unch reach for this one Read Less
awesome!
February 28, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Tin note of raisin, anise and sugar. Tobacco is a flake of marbled brown, dark brown and black. Moisture content is good, and flakes rub out fairly easily. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium to strong and nic is medium. No flavoring... Read More
listed, but there is a mild sweet anise note throughout the smoke. Taste is medium to full and very consistent, with notes of lots of nuts, mild sweet anise, wood, dry, spicy, bread, bitter, creamy, mild herbal floral, mildly savory, slight brown sugar barbecue, lemon grass, earthy, a dry tart dark fruit background note, and a peppery retro. Burley is leading with Virginia and Flavoring supporting. Kentucky is off the back somewhere. Room note is tolerable to strong, and aftertaste is great. Read Less
One of the best
August 25, 2022
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is one of if not my favorite smoke's. Although it seems the caseing isn't as strong as it was a few years ago.
Spectacular
March 19, 2022
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Simply a tobacco that can not be missing in your cellar, let it dry for a few minutes to hours depending on its humidity in the can, it costs a little the first light but then it simply smokes alone, with enough hydration for the throat since it tend... Read More
s to dry the mouth, but simply to enjoy the moment and get ready to sleep for its good dose of nicotine Read Less
Bad batch?
October 23, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Okay, maybe I need to buy this again. I see all the great reviews for this and I must be the odd man out. I opened this about a year ago and gave it a try, it had a not unpleasant grassy aroma when I cracked the tin, not too moist but I rubbed it out... Read More
and let it sit for about an hour. Loaded it in a new Irish clay that I had and match lit it. Took two to get it going, normal. The flavor though, reminded me of the time I tried to smoke hey in a cob when I was a kid. Mayhap the flavors are just too subtle for my taste I don't know. The smoke really was quite unpleasant to my nasal passages as well, I know it's supposed to be strong, I get it, I am no stranger to strong pipe tobaccos but this was something that seem adjunct and unnatural. I will say it did improve a little toward the bottom of the chamber but not much. If I'm craving the vitamin N in the future I'll stick to Nightcap. To each his own taste. Read Less
The Smoke God Prefers
August 04, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Not one negative thing to say about this one. To my taste, it approaches perfection. Strong, straightforward flavor, burns well and slowly. A relaxing and pleasant experience. Great with a glass of bourbon.
Nice Nic Hit
June 02, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Ok so I love dark fired Kentucky as I live in Kentucky, so it's a given. Mix in some Virgina's and some nuttly Burley and you have perfection. This stuff is just plain old good. Takes a little drying time, but it's short, 20 minutes at the most and i... Read More
t's good to go. Smokey, sweet nutty bliss. For those who smoke milder blends, the nic hit may be too much, but it's perfect for me. Love it!! Read Less
Flavorful and Bold
April 13, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
What a wonderful tobacco. My first tinned tobacco, I was greeted by a beautiful aroma that reminded me of a wood-burning stove. It has a strong dark fired flavor, the kind you can feel in the back of your throat. It has quite a nicotine kick, so be c... Read More
areful when smoking first thing in the morning. Read Less
The Best
February 15, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
My favorite tobacco since its release, hands down. I smoke it from morning till bedtime..several bowls daily and can go through a tin a week. I at times alternate it with Stirling Flake (as well as other blends in my rotation), but always seem to pre... Read More
fer Irish Flake. If this were all that was available to me, I'd be a very happy piper! Read Less
outstanding
January 06, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
One of my favorites. definitely worth trying.
My go to tobacco
May 11, 2019
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I love this blend and smoke it everyday. It does not bite and has a pure tobacco flavor with a mild anise topping. This adds to the profile of the tobacco for a great smoking experience.
Poor packaging now
May 10, 2019
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Another fine flame that should be packaged in the older square tin instead of the current round tin. SIGH!
A familiar friend
November 03, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Irish flake and I go back to when I first started getting serious about pipe smoking. I had been an aromatic smoker, and the guy who worked at my local brick and mortar swore by the stuff. He had one of the coolest mustaches I'd ever seen, and that w... Read More
as enough to sell me on it. I probably should have started with something tamer, but I guess sometimes you just gotta go with the beast before you. This is for the "experienced" pipe smoker to the degree that it is strong and full flavored, but if you like the taste of tobacco then you'll love this blend. There is an anise topping, but I only barely notice it. I more than anything get a wonderful rich earthiness, and nuttiness. There is also a surprising sweetness that sits below the strength, and a pleasant spiciness. I have set this tobacco aside several times to try other things, but this is always the one I come back to. It's not an all day smoke, at least not for me, but it's something I could smoke daily. It's just a good solid blend. I have a few tins cellaring away, and I've had a preview of a 10 year flake (brick and mortar mustache guy had some) and what happens with 10 years of age? Smoothness. Incredible smoothness. I can't wait! I love this blend, I do. It's just a good, wonderful, honest straight forward tobacco. If you give it a go before being "experienced" you'll certainly be experienced after, and you'll be a better man/woman/person for it! Read Less
A lovely smoke.
March 21, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is a very delicious Burley / Virginia style tobacco. With very little to no tongue bite. This is a great all day smoke. Perfect for morning cup of coffee while reading the paper, or in the evening while sitting by the fire enjoying your favorite... Read More
drink getting lost in your thoughts. Read Less
A Gentleman's Tobacco.
August 12, 2024
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This has a lot of body to it. There is a slight smokiness to the flavor mixed in with the sweetness of the Virginia and the nuttiness of the Burley. I rub it out and let it dry for about 30 min-1 hour. I found this particular blend to smoke best in m... Read More
y Peterson 408 Spigot. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
味道饱满有力道，调香很重接近重湖区风味，但是个人更喜欢GH。
Great Flake
February 21, 2024
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
It comes a little moist out of the tin, so I rub the flakes out then dry them for about 15-20 minutes. The burn is consistent and relatively cool, and the flavor is fantastic- fruity, dark cocoa, and of course deep, dark tobacco. Aftertaste is just a... Read More
s good as the flavor and room note. I wish this came in a plug, I'd absolutely buy that over flakes (which I'm not a fan of, they're often too thick for my taste). Read Less
A dependable smoke
February 06, 2024
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Over the fifty or so years that I've been pipe smoking, tobaccos come and go or otherwise change. At present, Irish Flake has become an ultimate favorite, my first choice in smoking and certainly my first choice to begin the day. The flake is easy to... Read More
rub, and on most days (when I rub successfully) the smoke is long and joyful. A happy tobacco! Read Less
Flake done right
December 12, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This may be my all time favorite flake. As one who gravitates towards stronger blends, this one right here sits near the top for me. There’s not much more gratifying than packing a pipe full of delicious flake, kicking back in the recliner, and letti... Read More
ng said flake take you to another world. Well done Peterson!! Read Less
Straight forward, No nonsense
November 08, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Arguably some of the best flake IMO that you can find. It's a straight forward, delicious no nonsense tobacco! Yes, some hints of a topping but works well with the smokiness this tobacco provides. Strong, but not in a coma inducing way. Provides the ... Read More
perfect amount of nicotine for the ultimate relaxation smoking session. 5+ Stars if I could. Read Less
Not for the faint of heart or an empty stomach
July 26, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is an amazing flake and smoke. Make sure you eat and drink something before, during, or after you smoke yourself some Irish Flake. It's good but it's a tobacco for the experienced smoker not for a new pipe smoker. Smoke at you're own risk.
Not advised for rookies
May 21, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I tried Irish Flake when first on my piping journey, and it didn't go well. Now, a year later, I ordered a couple of tins, and I love this stuff. It smokes best for me when I cut up the slices into a medium/fine shake, and smoke with no drying time. ... Read More
This may become my main smoke, at least for a while. Read Less
Great coffee pairing!
April 05, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is an excellent blend. It goes great with coffee. One of my favorites.
Never a bad choice
February 11, 2023
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This tobacco is outstanding, I tried giving the full five stars but for some reason couldn't fill the last star. Very earthy and very full without a bite (for me anyway). I don't see it as much as an all day smoke but for those who like the heavier s... Read More
tuff I'm sure it's a great choice. I like this one at the end of the day, there's something rustic and outdoorsy about this blend. Definitely recommend. Read Less
Great! When you can get it!
April 24, 2022
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Clearly a loved blend! It seems to always be out. So what more could be said right? No, no you'd be wrong for thinking that. From pack to light one couldn't be more pleased. I'd say no need to dry. Comes at the perfect moisture, packs perfect and tak... Read More
es no time to light. So your off to enjoy this tasty treat of a flake. My wife is less pleased with the "stink" as she calls it, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make for Peterson's Irish flake. Read Less
I didn't Like it
January 08, 2022
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I like Burley, but I didn't enjoy this blend
Nice blend
December 11, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Beautiful flakes with a very noticeable tin aroma of some kind of fruit. Smoking cool and smooth.
Distinctive liquorice
November 08, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This flake is beautiful. The tin note is deep dried fruit. The smoke has weight and is velvety smooth. It tastes to me of liquorice; the nose is bread and raisins. (Note: much of the flavour seems to depend on the freshness of the tobacco; make s... Read More
ure to keep jarred after opening or it will evaporate!) Read Less
For a nicotine craving
September 04, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I am a fairly new pipe smoker, coming from cigarettes and was looking to give that up. I had found an English, which is what I thought I liked, but it didn't scratch that itch when the craving hit. Then I found this bad boy. I went through the first ... Read More
tin quickly. I had tried some other tobaccos, but on discovering my long lost taste returning, ordered a couple more tins of Irish Flake. All the things I liked about it at first were still there; the good smoke, the dark flavors, the nicotine. There was a new sweetness that I didn't get the first time around, Not strong, but in the background. It made me like this even more. While I am still in my "try everything" phase, and still smoking other strong nic tobaccos, I find that this is the one thing I smoke nearly everyday. It has none of the bite that some other burley blends give me without sacrificing any of the oomph. I can't think of a single thing to say I don't like about this tobacco. It's even one of the few things I smoke that my family does not mind the smell of. Read Less
Dark fired domination
July 11, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
A fine powerful smoke. Dark and earthy with the power to wallop newbies to nicotine. I recommend using a pipe with a small bowl as a precaution. A Missouri Pride works well. You can always reload if you want more. I wasn't annoyed by the topping but ... Read More
found it detracting at times. Purely on personal taste, I prefer Peterson's University Flake. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Great tobacco with a high nicotine concentration
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
浓郁强大，这就是我的概念里地道的烟草味道。口中被纯正的烟草香气填满，但对于我来说这太多了。它像我小时候闻到过的老人抽的旱烟，对于老烟枪来说，这绝对是一个选择，我的评价只是作为我的选择参考。
My absolute favorite as of now
March 15, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Strong and bold flavor. Strong and bold nicotine content. This is great for a nice pick me up in the morning with a hot cup of coffee. I wish so badly Peterson would sell some blends as bulk, and this is my number 1 suggestion.
Beautiful Flake
January 31, 2021
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Upon first opening this tin, I thought they'd shipped me a tin of blackberry fruit leather, as it had the same color, smell and appearance. Strong, but not as strong as the "it's recommended for the experienced pipe smoker" warning would su... Read More
ggest. It comes a touch on the damp side, which I prefer so I can control the extent to which the tobacco is dried. Read Less
A mans smoke!
December 19, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Raw and bold!! This blend is high octane and will set you on your butt if you ain’t careful. It’s a complex earthy smoke that I’ve become fond of.
Simba_note
November 21, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
버지니아 켄터키 조합이라 그런지 니코틴 강도는 높은 편에 속하며
과일향 + 아카시아향 + 시가 냄새 같은 여러가지 향이 나더군요
A detailed explanation is written here, so go ahead and read it.
https://simba-note.tistory.com/104
“Irish” Flake? Nay, Southern Masterpiece!
September 26, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I know this one’s blended in Denmark, and perhaps even despite its name, traces its lineage to a Dunhill recipe once blended by Englishmen. But Irish Flake, my all-time favorite pipe tobacco blend, is a veritable tour-de-force of Southern tobacco var... Read More
ieties, from sweet Virginias to nutty but robust dark burley to a mild but subtle Cavendish, to the powerful Dark Fired Kentucky that might bring to mind barbecue sauce and smoked meat.
I’ll second what one reviewer claimed, that smoking this can be an almost shamanic experience, and not because of its robust Vitamin N punch. I’ll never forget firing up my first bowl of IF, when I was seeking a bit of inspiration. One of my top five favorite puffing experiences! It since has become not my all-day, but I will enjoy on to three bowls a day of this, along with other blends.
This one is probably best enjoyed after a good-sized meal, due to its strength. And for this and other reasons, it is indeed as Peterson’s marketers hold, meant for the experienced pipesmoker. 4.9 stars. Read Less
NICOTINE BOMB
September 15, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
It's too strong for my palate....Authentic American flavour......
A Perfect Starter Flake
August 12, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
If you're looking to discover what Flake tobaccos are all about I'd have to say the Irish Flake is a great start.
The tin is rustic but the packaging inside with gold wrap looks fantastic and really serves to set the stage for what you're about to ... Read More
enjoy. Upon opening the tin the scent is POWERFUL I'm reminded of a very well spiced hickory jerky, both in smell and appearance! It doesn't take much to dry it out, maybe 10-30 min with your preference, and if you fold and stuff it smokes like a dream hardly ever needing a relight. Not to mention the strength of the nicotine in each flake is enough to make you want to take a break halfway through!
It's a solid tin that's worth stocking up on! Read Less
Very Slow Burn
July 10, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I give this five stars because the flavor is nirvana. However it burns deathly slow. I smoke this tobacco in nose warmer pipes that don't hold very much and the smoke can last two hours. Stop puffing on this for 30 seconds and the flame goes out. But... Read More
while is stays lit and you stoking it with a passion the flavor is incredible. Read Less
Difficult tobacco blend
June 30, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
A strong and interesting blend of tobaccos. Tobacco in the plates is wet. It does not take much time after grinding with your fingers to dry the tobacco. The tube burns superbly. In my opinion, it opens beautifully in pipes such as a prince or a pot.... Read More
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Leaning on my desk after a bowl
June 07, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Nic hit is quite strong. The blend's prelighting note is quite smoky, some say burnt rubber, but for me it was quite appetizing. You might want to smoke it in open areas tho. Room note is undeniably pungent. If you like this one, move on to HH Dark F... Read More
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The Best
February 15, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
My favorite tobacco since its release, hands down. I smoke it from morning till bedtime..several bowls daily and can go through a tin a week. I at times alternate it with Stirling Flake (as well as other blends in my rotation), but always seem to pre... Read More
fer Irish Flake. If this were all that was available to me, I'd be a very happy piper! Read Less
Satisfying.
February 08, 2020
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I was thrown off by the packing. Tin shape. But it is still the tobacco I reach for. Strong, yet tasty. I recomend eating first. Earthy, nutty delicious taste. I highly recommend this flake. A touch moist out of tin.
Excellence
November 30, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Rich flavor, decent strength and a lovely room note. One of my favorites. Not just for the experienced smoker, so don’t be afraid to give it a shot.
Great stuff
August 25, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is great stuff. It is high in nicotine so maybe not for the new pipe smoke. I love this blend.
Not what I expected, but nice
June 22, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I am not a big burley fan, so I was hesitant with this blend. I love DFK, so I felt it might work out. I rubbed this flaked out and packed my pipe. The charring light went smoothly. I think I had to relight a couple of times, but it was a fresh tin. ... Read More
The room note wasn't great, but the taste was pleasant. The dark fired kentucky seemed balanced well with the virginia and burley. The nicotine was strong, but not as much as I was led to believe. I have smoked some other blends like Royal Yacht and Dunhills that are stronger, but I would caution the novice. Read Less
An enjoyable, full flake
March 04, 2018
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Spicy, earthy, nutty, and very slightly sweet notes with a full mouthfeel and some measurable strength. A lovely blend with no noticeable casing
Nice flake cut!!
October 09, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is a great tobacco for a number of reasons... Great taste Exceptional burning qualities, No bite, Great value
The reason this tobacco is a great value is that I only need to smoke it once a week to overload my nicotene urge!! Good Stuff.
Not great but enjoyable
October 04, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I love big strong blends. This one has a great backbone and smokes well but I found it lacking complexity. I'll let it age a bit, hopefully it changes for the best.
I could see blending this with something flavorful and light but that's not my thing... Read More
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If you want a bold and basic tobacco, this is for you! Read Less
Satisying
August 06, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I really need to try more Peterson offerings. Somehow Irish Flake is the only Peterson blend I've tried and I always enjoy it thoroughly. The anise/liquorice topping is present with every puff without being overwhelming, but if you really don't lik... Read More
e anise or toppings then you might be turned off. The topping does dissipate with time, however, and in a years time becomes faint and the primary flavors are that of sweet and Rich Virginia and dark fired. Irish flake is strong in nicotine but not overwhelming for the seasoned smoker. A fine balance of dark virginia and sweet flue cured with enough dark fired to make it plenty interesting, irish flake hits most of the right notes for me. The flavor is solid and the topping persists but it doesnt wow me. Nonetheless i fond myself reaching for this on many a morning smoke. On a final note this can be a little harsh, often not noticed until the next morning or later with a slightly raw throat sometimes. Excellent stuff.
Addendum: a couple tins later and some age on my most recent jarred tin and I have to bump this up a couple notches. The flakes have darkened a little more in some places to near black and a couple patches of bloom/plume have developed. After a coming back to IF from a small break I realized how much I missed it. When I put flame to pipe I got a wonderful blast of sweet virginia and smoky dark fired flavor reminiscent of ODF by Mac baren and more so than before. The top note really dissipates over time but does remain faintly present and much more complementary to the tobacco flavor. I need to buy more of this and ODF immediately.. Read Less
🍀 Irish flake
June 23, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Strong powerfull tobacco the scent of the flakes at awesome excellent product well packed easy rubbed out excellent mouth watering,sweet taste while I smoke the I want more the only one that I like from petersons backy line this is very strong backy ... Read More
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Excellent Robust Smoke
May 14, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Fantastic smoke, a bit strong for some but I am not very sensitive to nicotine. I find this compliments a morning cup of coffee very well. However, I am the type that likes strong black coffee on an emtpy stomach, same goes for my tobacco. If you are... Read More
sensitive to nicotine, you may want to reserve this as an after dinner nightcap-esque blend. Also pairs well with a bit of bourbon. That being said it is fantastic. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I am a lover of strong flakes & twists, and IF is a classic to me. I try to keep tin purchases under $10, and this is worth as much and tastes just as good as Stirling Flake, or some of the pricier flakes.
Perfect Flake
February 25, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Nothing subtle or contemplative about this tobacco. Strong and assertive with plenty of spicy flavor and copious amounts of nicotine. Go slow and easy or be reduced to a drooling, quivering mess ...You have been warned !!!
Nothing Better in a Flake!!!
February 21, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
As far as Virginia flakes go Irish is the absolute best. It has a Cope-esque topping in the tin note... which while pleasant really doesn't matter... who says what an amazing smoke but the tin note was crap so I'm not smoking it again... or who smoke... Read More
s a crappy burning blend so they can smell the tin? The flake rubs out easily, but on opening I find is just a little damp and needs an hour or so to dry. However, it may be perfect for you... not too wet at all. It packs well, lights easily and burn to the bottom. There is ample full and thick smoke that bring a full and rich flavor unlike any other tobacco I've tried with a solid but not overwhelming nic hit. If I had to choose one Virginia flake... this is it. If I had to choose one Flake... this is it. Read Less
Dependable everyday smoke!
February 17, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is an everyday smoke for me, it's very unique in it's flavoring (anise maybe?) which is applied perfectly along with a very slightly floral topping. It's earthy, nutty and a little sweet with a strong nicotine hit. I usually smoke this in an aft... Read More
er dinner pipe, it's very satisfying. Read Less
Great Taste
January 06, 2017
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I just received this today and when I opened it and smelled it reminded me of my grandfathers snuff but other smells mixed in. My first smoke and I thought I better order more. I love the taste of this flake.
Full, rich and strong
September 14, 2016
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
It is a spectacular blend. Very well balanced, smoked and had enough strength to despetar way. A Peterson good job that allows long and pleasant smoked ...
Full bodied perfection
August 13, 2016
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Petersons Irish flake is a winner. I find that I'm I find I am a fan of full bodied and full flavored tobacco's but often find full-bodied too often means some predominant flavor like over-the-top latakia or a not-so-great room note. (though I am ... Read More
a fan of GL pease "gas light".).
Irish lake is a wonderful combination of full-bodied tobacco flavor with just the right level of sweetness throughout the bowl . I detect no licorice or anise as other reviewer have mentioned which is surprising since I'm often verry sensitive to both and don't particularly care for either. My palette picks up good strong tobacco flavor and finds the sweetness comes through as hints of dried stone fruit or Turkish dates.
Strong? Yes....certainly compared to much of my rotation, but nothing to be frightened of. Not an "all day" blend but as a deeply flavored reward for a long hard day this one is in my top 5.
Definitely adding some tins to my cellar. Read Less
Great Stuff
June 14, 2016
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Sipping is the way to go here. The smoke is floral, spicy, herbal, and leathery. I'd imagine this is similar to the Irish style plugs sold in the UK. If you enjoy dark, powerful lakelands, this is worth a try; it's just a touch lighter on the burley.... Read More
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Perfect Kick Start for any smoking party
May 11, 2016
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I found this tobacco to be an extra stout mix. I recommend following the other reviewers and enjoy slowly with either a single malt or a morning cup of coffee. This is as recommended for "the experienced pipe smoker" burns well either rubbe... Read More
d or folded and can be blended with American Delight for an extra kick.Overall a strong and very enjoyable tobacco experience!! Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Good flake. Best
Deep. Strong.
Perfect!
January 14, 2016
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Taste: Full Bodied. Wonderful burley and dark fired kentucky in a thick smoke. I don't taste the Virginia though. Maybe it's there but I don't pick it up. Strength: Full strength. Moisture Level: Wet. It will require some drying time. Will I recommen... Read More
d?: Yes. It is a good quality smoke, easy to pack, easy to light and stays light well. It is a well behaved tobacco that tastes the same from charring light till the end of the bowl. Nicotine Level: It has high nicotine level. I have good nicotine tolerance and I still get light headed sometimes. I don't have issues smoking them in the morning or in an empty stomach. Additional Notes: Goes well with a cup of hot black coffee. From my experience, it has tasted better in pipes with smaller bowls. I'm not sure if others experience the same. Read Less
PETERSON LOVER
December 24, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
HELLO: FIRST OFF I'm A LOVER OF A WELL THOUGHT OUT BLEND BE IT FLAKE, AROMATICS & YES EVEN SOME GOOD OLD STRAIGHT OUT CAVENDISH.#1 THE PIPE USED WAS A PETERSON CAVALIER (THE MOST FORGIVING SHAPE OF PIPES I KNOW-OUTSIDE OF A STRAIGHT UP OLD CALABASH) ... Read More
THAT BEING SAID I FOUND A LOT OF (non-aged)
VIRGINIA'S.A LITTLE OVER THE TOP PERIQUE & MAYBE \JUST\ 10% ANISE, EVEN MY DOG RAN OUT OF THE ROOM AFTER I GOT THE BOWL STARTED & HE LOVES PIPE TOBACCOS, PLUS THE FACT I HAVE BEEN SMOKING & COLLECTING PETERSON PIPES & TOBACCOS FOR OVER 60 YEARS. ALL I CAN SAY IS, I,m GLADE I PURCHASED 1 CAN TO GIVER A FAIR TRY, I'LL LET HER SET FOR A MONTH-THEN COME BACK & FINE TUNE MY REVIEW.
TO EACH HIS OWN. WITH RESPECT MENACHO Read Less
Does it get better than this?
November 22, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
After all I'm still a newbie in pipe smoking but I have tried twenty some blends until now and this is a gem! Rich earthy tones and a strong kick; I smoke cigars once in a while and I don't mind a nicotine punch but in a pipe with this delicious dark... Read More
fired flavor, I must say that it is a 5/5 win. It is A Great Tobacco to not be undiscovered if you haven't tried it yet. Although, as mentioned on the tin: "Recommended for the experienced pipe smoker", I might add: "To be tried by every pipe smoker". Read Less
Excellent Mixture
October 12, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Like the other reviews say,Pure,strong tobacco.The real thing,but with class.Burns clean,with good flavor.Work your way up to this,my smokers,there is nicotine present here.I mixed my last few slices with some Gawith twist,and Peterson 3P,and 1983 re... Read More
d virginia to let them mary for a few months. Read Less
Fans of HH Bold Kentucky, try this
July 02, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is a beauty of burl/va, the richness of the Virginias meld well with the dark fire's earthiness and spice; it's almost akin to a well married VaPer flake. This is one of the few flakes that I enjoy both moist and dry (the others being 1792, ODF,... Read More
and Wintertime Flake). It's almost a sibling taste wise to Bold Kentucky.
I just wish this was offered in 16oz bags like some of the other Peterson tobaccos (though this is actually a Kohlhasse & Kopp produced blend), I'd surely buy a few, not that I don't mind the rich tin note. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
A new love of my life, very strong tasting but in a good way. roomnote good. mainly smoke, nightcap, royalyauht, bold Kentucky , I beleave this surpasses them.
highly reommended
May 20, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
strong, but pure tobacco. Let the flake dry and mature to take away the intensity. Got an older tin once and the flavours were mellow, the smoke curls through your mouth and nose.
Superior DRUM
February 08, 2015
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Highly recommended.
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
#2
Knock Your Socks Off
September 26, 2014
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Be ready for this one; it packs a punch. This was the first flake that I tried and I must admit, I was not prepared. I do not have a high tolerance to 'Vitamin N' but I still enjoyed it none the less. (Goes down better, for me anyway, with a large... Read More
, very sweet cup of java). Still, it is indeed smooth and just because I don't reach for it all the time, it doesn't mean that I don't like it. I just prefer a flake like Orlik. Yes, I know, not the same category, however.... Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
Great flavor and slow cool smoke
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
A wonderful blend. Upon opening the tin, I was greeted with a very "Meaty" scent... Delightful! No problems holding a flame, and nice full mouthfuls of smoke. Really enjoying this one rubbed out in my cob with a churchwarden stem.
Strong and tastey.
April 29, 2013
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
This is indeed a strong one, but deliciously haylike. If you have a high tolerance to nicotine (I've smoked cigarettes for ages), you can do this (and University Flake) as an all-day. The taste warrants it. You won't tire. It's well-tempered, burns p... Read More
retty cool. Read Less
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
When I need a good strong nic kick, this is the tin I reach for
Virginia
September 29, 2012
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
While I do prefer other tobaccos over this one, it is a very fine Virginia.
Product: Peterson Irish Flake 50g
I'm Irish, so of course I had to try this , the first time I saw it. Back then , I was going through some stressful times, and boy, the Nicotene in Irish Flake hit the spot. It was strong and stout. But , I have a high tolerance to nicotene, so it di... Read More
dnt bother me much. I think everyone should try this at least once. It gives you a taste of really really good dark fired, and I think Kentucky tobaccos. It is strong, to be sure, but its a good strong. Just treat it with respect, and like any Irishman, it'll be a good friend , there for you during the hard times. Read Less
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