Revisited an old acquaintance recently - Peterson Irish Whiskey. There's one you don't hear much about these days!
Last I had this was back around '01 or so, and remember it being nice enough. And the other week, musing on the Peterson XL26 I have in the works, remembered I'd gotten in a tin of this some time back.
Where it was located was a mystery however, since I'm not very disciplined in storing stuff. So, it could be anywhere - like on a bookshelf shared by books, in a closet with misc junk, under the bed, you get the idea...
Finally found it after many unsuccessful tries. Tin dated from '12 so it has some age on it.
Very pleasantly surprised to see I still enjoy this. Quite ready to smoke out of the tin being pretty much a shag cut and of a moisture level that I appreciate - that being on the dryer side of things.
Tried a couple different pipes, and have settled on the Tinsky '15 BoB POTY as the current best match.
Have to say that the flavours have opened up a bit since the first few bowls. It's quite rich and dark, med bodied, with a slight nic kick. Holds my attention throughout the bowl and burns right down to ash with no moisture. Requires but a few re-lights.
Can't say I've paid that much attention to the flavor profile to write a description like Jim would, but in general I get a nuttiness from the burleys and something that might best be described as bordering on dark stone fruits like black cherry or purple plum combined with a bit of walnut if that makes any sense! :scratch:
In any case, whatever Whiskey topping was used on this isn't in evidence to me, at least so far. And that should have been what was to be expected upon opening the tin, but it just wasn't there. Not that I'm complaining, mind.
Will this become a staple at chez Brewdude? Hard to say at this point. Suffice to say that it's an enjoyable a bowl as I've had, and may merit consideration going forward!
:bom:
Seems to me I also have a tin of Irish Oak, and Perfect Plug from that same shipment. Now where might those be?
:?:
Anyone here dipping into Peterson blends these days?
Cheers,
RR
Last I had this was back around '01 or so, and remember it being nice enough. And the other week, musing on the Peterson XL26 I have in the works, remembered I'd gotten in a tin of this some time back.
Where it was located was a mystery however, since I'm not very disciplined in storing stuff. So, it could be anywhere - like on a bookshelf shared by books, in a closet with misc junk, under the bed, you get the idea...
Finally found it after many unsuccessful tries. Tin dated from '12 so it has some age on it.
Very pleasantly surprised to see I still enjoy this. Quite ready to smoke out of the tin being pretty much a shag cut and of a moisture level that I appreciate - that being on the dryer side of things.
Tried a couple different pipes, and have settled on the Tinsky '15 BoB POTY as the current best match.
Have to say that the flavours have opened up a bit since the first few bowls. It's quite rich and dark, med bodied, with a slight nic kick. Holds my attention throughout the bowl and burns right down to ash with no moisture. Requires but a few re-lights.
Can't say I've paid that much attention to the flavor profile to write a description like Jim would, but in general I get a nuttiness from the burleys and something that might best be described as bordering on dark stone fruits like black cherry or purple plum combined with a bit of walnut if that makes any sense! :scratch:
In any case, whatever Whiskey topping was used on this isn't in evidence to me, at least so far. And that should have been what was to be expected upon opening the tin, but it just wasn't there. Not that I'm complaining, mind.
Will this become a staple at chez Brewdude? Hard to say at this point. Suffice to say that it's an enjoyable a bowl as I've had, and may merit consideration going forward!
:bom:
Seems to me I also have a tin of Irish Oak, and Perfect Plug from that same shipment. Now where might those be?
:?:
Anyone here dipping into Peterson blends these days?
Cheers,
RR
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