Smoked some 2017 University Flake last weekend, and enjoyed it very much. Your reviews always hit all the necessities, John, and watching you puff away on that classic pipe is a genuine pleasure - the epitome of relaxation and contentment. Enjoy your weekend - Eric
Great review as always John.. It's probably my 2nd favorite Peterson blend next to Irish flake.. Hope you are having a great day today see you tonight 👍🏻👍🏻☕☕☕
i smoked a tin of that a few years back. i enjoyed it but didn't buy it again. i couldn't identify the flavoring but it annoyed me a bit. i laughed when you said " if you explore your nostrils". haha i usually do that with my finger. take care. nice to see a video from you
I concur about burley, its like a “blend doctor“ for me, which I mix 5-10% in when I have a blend or flake which burns too hot, doesn’t keep lit and needs a smoothing and mellowing out of the taste. So I tend now to look for it already in the blend. I generally like Peterson pipes and their blends. The blends need often a half hour dry at least and one needs to experiment with which pipe I find, for me thats half the fun and its worth the effort I find. I will order a tin of that University flake as its “burleyed in“ already 😉
That sounds good, just ordered a tin. Will be nice to compare with the Solani. Very gorgeous setting John. Makes me wish I was there with you. Have a great week and happy piping.
Another great review! It’s a really nice blend, but I enjoy Irish Flake a lil more! Hope you and the family are well, enjoy your weekend! Take care my friend!
@@KevinTwiner Very strong lol! First time I tried it, I was verging on getting a cold and it reallu tickled me sinuses! ...second time I smoked it on a trip round the deserted medieval vill of Wharram Percy and by that timeI I was able to appreciate the flavours better, very full bodied! Quite liked it, but one to smoke and contemplate rather than walk round with!
Boker Tov = Good Morning, Nice to watch you on a Friday mid morning. I love me some Virginia. Smoking Scottish Blend by Mac Baren Mixture, my daily smoke. Waiting for your live stream a little later today. I watch a Chef on utube from New London, Ct Cooking with the Blues Chef Chaplin. John your beloved in the utpc, we enjoy watching you talk, tell stories and give your opinion on Pipe Tobacco's. Have a peaceful weekend John & be well. 👍
Thank's for the review, John! Sounds very much like a blend for me! Hopefully I'll find some left overs, because that bacco was on Peterson's discontinuation list.. 😏 have a great weekend! 😎✌🏻
I read somewhere years ago that the casing on this one is plum. I think Peterson wanted to distinguish this from their Irish Flake, therefore the fruit addition was added.
I used to love this stuff, but the last tin I got it seemed like they had neutered it. Hardly any good Dark Burley taste like it used to have. If your tin is from 2015 then you still have the good stuff. I think the flavoring was a nod to the old dark English flakes of old. I've read that Bulwark Flake was what they were going for with this one.
I remember reading somewhere that the fruit flavoring would be plum but honestly, it's not pronounced enough for me tell, i just taste the topping for about the first third of a bowl and then it becomes very faint. Not my favorite flake but I enjoy it every once in a while. By the way, that spruce tree behind you looks very healthy, nice light green needles.
Hey john,great video review,looks like a nice smoke,gonna give it a whirl,thank you matches,because of your video it makes,(you) make it easy to give it a try,ty again,have a great day,better yet you an the little lady have a wonderful weekend,chat with you soo.🤙🏻
Thank You for Your review, I'd like this if there wasn't this berry note present, I better like their HydePark blend which basically is like G&Hoggarth Rum Flake You Should give that one a try if You can, its a VaBur with a faint floral note+ Light Rum topping, and medium to high nic, Best Greets and Nice weekend to You, Paul
The older version was better, but the newer is still a favorite aero flake of mine. I am hoping to get ahold of a tin of the new STG version whenever I can find it in stock..
Wonderful video! It's been a while since I've seen a video, not that I think live streams are bad... I think I've had one Peterson blend, Peterson perfect plug... Need to broaden my horizons
Thanks for the review! 🗣👍I’ve read somewhere that one of the reasons Peterson blends are so consistent year after year, is their lite use of toppings and caseings. What do you think?
Well, in looking at Tobacco reviews, it was mentioned that University Flake underwent a change in the past few years. I never know what to believe, and since I'm not familiar with Peterson blends enough, I really can't say for sure.
I rather like the Peterson blends especially the flakes. I usually roll and stuff flakes as they seem to smoke longer that way.. May your pipe be full, your matches dry and your pipes be sweet.
Peanut butter and jelly, Burley and Virginnys, red and blue! I haven't been real imoressed with a lot of Peterson blends....but I may have been hasty, also. Now that I know how to smoke a pipe, correctly....I should go back!! Hahahaha!
I’ve tried some Peterson blends before and they all seemed to be fairly dry. Is that a common thing for Peterson? I haven’t tried their flake yet though.
Smoking Uni Flake right now.
Miss you, sir!
Fortuitous John, was just pondering whether to buy some University Flake.
Now I definitely shall.
Retro Matches860 review? Ha, excellent review in a peaceful setting!
Thanks for being a champion of smoking in the great outdoors!
I’m with you, love going back and watching his classic style reviews!
Smoked some 2017 University Flake last weekend, and enjoyed it very much. Your reviews always hit all the necessities, John, and watching you puff away on that classic pipe is a genuine pleasure - the epitome of relaxation and contentment. Enjoy your weekend - Eric
John,
Well done. Always good to see you my friend. Hope you have a great weekend. Blessings from Gettysburg Pa.
Great review as always John.. It's probably my 2nd favorite Peterson blend next to Irish flake.. Hope you are having a great day today see you tonight 👍🏻👍🏻☕☕☕
Gonna try to go live outside tonight, hope the mosquitoes aren't too bad.
@@Matches860 sounds great I should be home just in time 👍🏻😁🏡
Miss ya, Matches!! 😔
i smoked a tin of that a few years back. i enjoyed it but didn't buy it again. i couldn't identify the flavoring but it annoyed me a bit. i laughed when you said " if you explore your nostrils". haha i usually do that with my finger. take care. nice to see a video from you
LOL, you've been talking to Michellev222 again, I can tell.
@@Matches860 we do share a similar sense of humor
@@timberdrifter8225 She had me in stitches last night LOL.
Matches860 I admit to, testify by, and promise nothing of the above is true. Maybe. Now if I can just get my finger outta my nose....
Timberdrifter Amen!!
⛽️ 🍇 & C&D Burly flake #2 wow that’s a wonderful comparison. Well enjoy your day an hope y’all have a great weekend Brother.
I concur about burley, its like a “blend doctor“ for me, which I mix 5-10% in when I have a blend or flake which burns too hot, doesn’t keep lit and needs a smoothing and mellowing out of the taste. So I tend now to look for it already in the blend. I generally like Peterson pipes and their blends. The blends need often a half hour dry at least and one needs to experiment with which pipe I find, for me thats half the fun and its worth the effort I find. I will order a tin of that University flake as its “burleyed in“ already 😉
That sounds good, just ordered a tin. Will be nice to compare with the Solani. Very gorgeous setting John. Makes me wish I was there with you. Have a great week and happy piping.
Another great review! It’s a really nice blend, but I enjoy Irish Flake a lil more! Hope you and the family are well, enjoy your weekend! Take care my friend!
Hoo boy! I'm glad glares don't bring down jets! Great review, as usual.
I'll have to grab a tin! I've tried Old Dublin and Connoisseurs but never University. Great review John!
The Man of Yorke how did ya enjoy the Old Dublin Martin 🙏✌️💨💨💨🤔
@@KevinTwiner Very strong lol! First time I tried it, I was verging on getting a cold and it reallu tickled me sinuses! ...second time I smoked it on a trip round the deserted medieval vill of Wharram Percy and by that timeI I was able to appreciate the flavours better, very full bodied! Quite liked it, but one to smoke and contemplate rather than walk round with!
"... And the jets...".
Had me laughing out loud.
I miss Matches
Great review Matches, hope you and yours are well and look forward to the next video. Take care fella
Doing well today Bulldog Piper, thanks for coming by!
Boker Tov = Good Morning, Nice to watch you on a Friday mid morning. I love me some Virginia. Smoking Scottish Blend by Mac Baren Mixture, my daily smoke. Waiting for your live stream a little later today. I watch a Chef on utube from New London, Ct Cooking with the Blues Chef Chaplin. John your beloved in the utpc, we enjoy watching you talk, tell stories and give your opinion on Pipe Tobacco's. Have a peaceful weekend John & be well. 👍
Excellent review Matches. Thanks a lot.
Great review, Brother!! I'll have to add that to my to-try list.
My tobacco for the winter & the Fire Dance S&G. Great w-e. And the Solani Flake 633.
I think in terms of toppings for Burley, the old timers got it right with that gentle liquorice and maple that was ubiquitous.
I would agree, even though I can't taste licorice!
I just ordered 2 tins of University Flake.
I’ll have a smoke with ya.
Thank's for the review, John! Sounds very much like a blend for me! Hopefully I'll find some left overs, because that bacco was on Peterson's discontinuation list.. 😏 have a great weekend! 😎✌🏻
I have a tin of university flake I'm just waiting for my new pipe to arrive
Thanks, John. Great bird songs in the background...
I always have at least one Wren in the yard every summer and they sing tirelessly...I really enjoy it.
I read somewhere years ago that the casing on this one is plum. I think Peterson wanted to distinguish this from their Irish Flake, therefore the fruit addition was added.
I had forgotten that I read the same thing somewhere. It may be plum, but the flavoring tastes like the berry cigars.
Ahh, one of the old good ones of Kohlhase & Kopp in the old Tins! That was quality!
Now, it comes from Mac Baren....I don't now that quality!
You must smoke it slowly? It is not a soft Stuff? ;-))
Hello matsches,great peacfull pipe video..thanks pipe Brother salut from stuttgart Germany Mario.
Thank you for watching Mario!
If you haven't yet ..try Peterson perfect plug (3P). Stuff is awesome
Yes, it's a winner in my book too!
I always enjoy University Flake. I do rub it out , great review👍 Have a fantastic weekend
I used to love this stuff, but the last tin I got it seemed like they had neutered it. Hardly any good Dark Burley taste like it used to have. If your tin is from 2015 then you still have the good stuff. I think the flavoring was a nod to the old dark English flakes of old. I've read that Bulwark Flake was what they were going for with this one.
@Matthew Gabbard, Thank you for the added info,
Any recommendations to get something more like the old stuff?
I remember reading somewhere that the fruit flavoring would be plum but honestly, it's not pronounced enough for me tell, i just taste the topping for about the first third of a bowl and then it becomes very faint. Not my favorite flake but I enjoy it every once in a while. By the way, that spruce tree behind you looks very healthy, nice light green needles.
We've had a lot of rain during the spring and everything is looking very healthy!
Hey john,great video review,looks like a nice smoke,gonna give it a whirl,thank you matches,because of your video it makes,(you) make it easy to give it a try,ty again,have a great day,better yet you an the little lady have a wonderful weekend,chat with you soo.🤙🏻
Thank You for Your review, I'd like this if there wasn't this berry note present, I better like their HydePark blend which basically is like G&Hoggarth Rum Flake
You Should give that one a try if You can, its a VaBur with a faint floral note+ Light Rum topping, and medium to high nic, Best Greets and Nice weekend to You, Paul
When the flavorings are done with a gentle hand, I don't mind them at all, but you never know till you try hem yourself.
The older version was better, but the newer is still a favorite aero flake of mine. I am hoping to get ahold of a tin of the new STG version whenever I can find it in stock..
I always hate when something has "other versions"...Oh well, it keeps things interesting anyway!
Wonderful video! It's been a while since I've seen a video, not that I think live streams are bad... I think I've had one Peterson blend, Peterson perfect plug... Need to broaden my horizons
3 P's is superb!
Thanks for the review! 🗣👍I’ve read somewhere that one of the reasons Peterson blends are so consistent year after year, is their lite use of toppings and caseings. What do you think?
Well, in looking at Tobacco reviews, it was mentioned that University Flake underwent a change in the past few years. I never know what to believe, and since I'm not familiar with Peterson blends enough, I really can't say for sure.
What are your thoughts on Peterson nutty cut?
Hey nice to see you..
Very good tobacco
Do you hold mostly hold the stem between your teeth or your lips?
Hmmmm, sometimes I will clench, but usually I rest the pipe in my lips.
I rather like the Peterson blends especially the flakes. I usually roll and stuff flakes as they seem to smoke longer that way.. May your pipe be full, your matches dry and your pipes be sweet.
Peanut butter and jelly, Burley and Virginnys, red and blue!
I haven't been real imoressed with a lot of Peterson blends....but I may have been hasty, also. Now that I know how to smoke a pipe, correctly....I should go back!! Hahahaha!
I'm not against the berry note! Hahaha! But I love ooey gooeys! Haha
Great review!
Hey Matches, is it true you have a show that will be on discovery channel?
News to me, but I do have a video titled Discovery, which I must say was a lot of fun to put together.
I’ve tried some Peterson blends before and they all seemed to be fairly dry. Is that a common thing for Peterson? I haven’t tried their flake yet though.
This was particularly moist as was another tin I had recently.
Hey ein Pfeifen Freund, den ich noch nicht abonniert habe. Abo ist raus..beste Grüße aus Colonia 😅 🎼🎄
I must ask: Why do you put the pipe between your lips and not your teeth? It seems as though all the pipe smokers I've ever met put it in their teeth.
Good question, I don't know?
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I personally got a very artificial pineapple flavour which for me spoilt the blend.
Are you saying pick your nose when you smoke this lol
Yeah, if there's something in it, you won't taste the flavor LOL.
i'm with your friend. tend to like lots of blend you like but for me university flake is just a big no. hated it. taste like soap to me
Well, I swear I've had two versions of it and one was way better than the other.