Aromatic Tobacco » Peterson University Flake Tobacco Reviews

thinking mans smoke

oft times called the thinking mans smoke. virginias and burly tobaccos. very nice easy smoking blend. can burn hot be easy on it.......university flake has a wonderful plum smell and taste....but very light. just enough to mellow this bad boy of a smoke. amazing room smell, great taste, beautiful to look at and to rub out.fantastic tobacco flavour and a very nice nicotine buzz...... one for perhaps the players out there...........lol.
one to try big time.

An Academic Delight

An aromatic with a kick.

Review based on a 2011 offering; smoked namely via the venerable cob.

Upon opening the tin, I am struck by the unique topping; to my olfactory senses, I detect strong notes of currant and blueberry, with hints of semi-sweet chocolate, pecans, and brown sugar. I find it hard not to simply take a bite.
Presented as a broad, loose flake, the tobacco itself is hues of dark browns, streaked with golds and beiges. As with most flakes, this blend benefits from some drying time - about 45 mins if I am using the fold or roll and stuff method, or half that when fully rubbed out.

I have found that this tobacco can be abit of a bear when it comes to the initial lighting; however, with patience and a few matches, one can get great billows of thick blue smoke that will continue with little fuss through the end of the bowl. I won't say that this blend smokes itself, but it comes pretty damned close.
Although the flavour of the casing does come through to some degree, the dark-fired burleys really shine through with strong earthy tastes, bringing to mind leather, musk, coffee and a hint of dark chocolate. Sweet notes akin to honeydew or paypaya pop up fleetingly, all underscored with the currant and berry casing.
As the bowl progresses through the mid-way point, I find the subtle fruity sweetness gives way, allowing the dark fired burleys to really come through. The topping fades even further into the background; whilst fleeting hints of Maduro cigar dance across the palate. Undertones of white pepper also begin to really make themselves known as one approaches the heel.
I have found that this blend can be pushed pretty hard without biting, but like any blend, it will bite if abused. Fortunately, you'll likely be a green puddle on the floor before the bite kicks in (more on that below).

The room note on this blend is simply divine, and will elicit compliments from all who are fortunate enough to catch a whiff. I would honestly rate this 6/5 stars. Thick, creamy billows with aromas of currants, blueberrys, and plums prevail, with hints of earth, musk, chocolate, and nuts occasionally making themselves known.

A word of warning: This blend is HIGH in nicotine, and will punish one for abuse. Sipped slowly (on a full stomach), one finds themselves slipping into a contemplative state. Certainly wont have you reaching for a cigarette post-bowl.

In my humble opinion, this is, hands down, the best aromatic on the market that I've had the opportunity to try. Extremely highly recommended; this blend is not to be missed. It will please even the most vehement non-aromatic smoker, whilst still offering up something for fans of cased blends.

A Fine Smoke

Although this is an aromatic blend, it is much more "refined" than most others in this category.  The flakes are of a nice uniform size and although a little moist for my liking, they certainly aren't overly moist.  I like to rub out my flakes and this blend rubs out very well into nice ribbon like strands.