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University Flake 50g Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-050-0005

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Details

Strength:
3/5
Room Note:
2/5
Taste:
3/5
  • Components: Virginia, Burley
  • Family: Virginia
  • Cut: Flake

About This Pipe Tobacco

A traditional flake-cut pipe tobacco, Peterson's University Flake features Virginias and Burley that are pressed for several days into a plug before being sliced into thin, uniform flakes. The profile showcases the tobaccos' natural flavors, with a slight plum topping for complementing fruity sweetness and a pleasant room note.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.3
98 reviews
Rich, Dark, and Exceptionally Satisfying
August 14, 2026
Product: Peterson University Flake 50g
Peterson University Flake is one of those tobaccos that immediately feels substantial. The Virginia foundation brings a natural sweetness and depth, while the Burley adds body, nuttiness, and a darker, more grounded character that keeps the blend from ever becoming too bright or delicate.

Wha
t I enjoy most is the richness. There is a wonderful interplay of dark fruit, bread, earth, wood, and subtle cocoa-like notes, with just enough sweetness to round everything out. As the bowl develops, the flavors deepen rather than fade, becoming fuller and more satisfying toward the bottom.

It is smooth, flavorful, and remarkably composed. The strength is noticeable without overwhelming the experience, and the overall character feels mature and traditional. This is not a flashy tobacco—it is simply deeply satisfying, especially when I want something with more weight than a straight Virginia but without the smokiness of an English mixture.

For me, University Flake is an outstanding tobacco and one I consider genuinely special.
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Where’s the topping?
May 10, 2026
Product: Peterson University Flake 50g
All the reviewers rave about this amazing plum/berry/blueberry topping in this blend. It sounded interesting so I bought a tin. The tin note did have a very faint aroma of what I’d describe as blueberry muffin I guess. Smoking it I tasted nothing but Virginia leaf. I admit I don’t have the most sensitive skilled palate to pick up on slight notes and flavors unless I’m smoking an aromatic. I found this tasting like an average Virginia which turned quite ashy and cigaretty even puffing slow maybe due to the burley. I kept trying to tell myself “ there’s a berry topping here if you just try hard and think about it.” Nope. By mid bowl I just taste ashtray....Read More
Better with age
March 06, 2026
Product: Peterson University Flake 50g
Don’t get me wrong, even out of the tin it is good, but after 6 years so so good!
Not Bad
June 14, 2026
Product: Peterson University Flake 50g
Decent smoke. The burleys are forward while the Virginias support. The plum topping is very faint but enough to really complement and tie the flavor profile together. Has a dark rye, blueberry muffin thing going on and develops through the bowl. The nic is definitely present, just gotta respect the blend. My tin had about 7 years age on it. Worth trying at least once...Read More
A surprisingly good blend.
May 07, 2026
Product: Peterson University Flake 50g
The balance of Burley, Virginia and topping are just so perfect. The Burley is the star, the Virginias know this and are there as support and they work together well. Behind the scenes though, you have this plum/dark fruit topping that seeps in to a hit, just here and there- it never over powers or detracts from the natural tobacco flavors. The Nic is a high medium ( 1 full bowl gets me a buzz starting ) it’s not like Jack knife or spark plug but it is still powerful. This and Epiphany are my type of “Aromatics”...Read More

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