Looking for a better grasp of Perique

CoffeeWaterBeer · 10-22-2013, 10:05 AM

I'm looking for some input to clear up a misunderstanding I've just realized I have.

I bought some McClelland's St James Woods to experience a blend with a decent amount of perique in it. The tin note was vinegary/ketchupy which I attributed to the perique. All reading I've done point towards a fermented flavor profile. Now, after purchasing McClellands Dominican Glory Maduro and getting the same tin note, I venture over to tobaccoreviews.com and see that this ketchup aroma is prevalant in many (if not most) of their blends.

While I enjoy both of the aforementioned blends, I'm now not sure I have the slightest idea what I'm tasting when it comes to a perique or VaPer blend. I'd love some recommendations of blends with a prominent perique flavor so I can teach my palette to pick it out in more subtle blends.

10-22-2013, 10:05 AM	#1
CoffeeWaterBeer Critiquing Perique Join Date: Sep 2012 First Name: Seth Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 779 Trading: (13)	Looking for a better grasp of Perique I'm looking for some input to clear up a misunderstanding I've just realized I have. I bought some McClelland's St James Woods to experience a blend with a decent amount of perique in it. The tin note was vinegary/ketchupy which I attributed to the perique. All reading I've done point towards a fermented flavor profile. Now, after purchasing McClellands Dominican Glory Maduro and getting the same tin note, I venture over to tobaccoreviews.com and see that this ketchup aroma is prevalant in many (if not most) of their blends. While I enjoy both of the aforementioned blends, I'm now not sure I have the slightest idea what I'm tasting when it comes to a perique or VaPer blend. I'd love some recommendations of blends with a prominent perique flavor so I can teach my palette to pick it out in more subtle blends.