Below is what I had sent via PM:
Here are my notes and the answers to your questions on the Perique samples:
Sample A
Smoked 1st bowl on 051314 PM
Smoked in a new Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Wow! This stuff smoked so nicely, this may have something to do with the fact that this was my first ever, non-commercial bowl of pipe tobacco.
- I'm an aromatic fan (all kinds) and this reminds me of some of my favorite tobaccos.
- This has a great, fantastic aroma!
- Beautiful, light grey smoke
- Very little bite, if any its due to the speed that I smoke
- Some unidentifiable sweetness inside bowl
Smoked 2nd bowl on 051314 PM
Smoked in a new Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Similar notes as prior
- Peppery tongue bite
- Very nice Perique profile, hard to define as to what it smells like. Can smell the fermentation, some alcohol, sweet "pie" like aroma
Sample B
Smoked 1st bowl on 051514 PM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Seems to be not as much 'aroma' as "A"
- Same smoke details
- Not as strong (sweet) smell/aroma
- Less bite than 2nd bowl of "A"
Smoked 2nd bowl on 051514 PM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Just "OK" for the second round, no different notes
Sample C
Smoked 1st bowl on 051614 AM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Seems better than "B" but not as good as "A"
- Similar to "A", just not as aromatic
Smoked 2nd bowl on 051614 PM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Good!
- More bite than first bowl but well balanced
Sample D
Smoked 1st bowl on 052114 PM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Seems to be identical to "B"
- Nothing new to mention
Smoked 2nd bowl on 052214 PM
Smoked in a Cob Pipe, Country Gentleman
Initial thoughts:
- Exactly the same as 1st bowl notes
Answers to your two questions:
1. Which sample contained St James Perique?
A: I'd say SAMPLE A
2. Which sample (if any) tasted the best?
A: SAMPLE A, hands down!
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Thank you so much for this opportunity...
Tommy Berry