Peterson's University Flake is a relaxing enjoyable blend of Virginias and Burley with a mild flavouring of plum. It's based on select Virginia grades combined with orange, brown and mahogany Virginia and sun cured leaf from India. The leaves are pressed together for days to form a cake, which is then sliced into uniform flakes. It smokes well, reliably and steadily, giving lots of delicious smoke full of Virginia's sweet grassy hay and earthy notes and Burley's nutty tones, with a hint of plum that weaves in and out, tantalising the taste buds.
This flake is wide cut, dark brown to golden brown and is marbled in the usual flake fashion. It appears almost river like, with currents and eddies apparent on the surface. It rubs out quite well and gives a slightly nutty, fruity aroma of plum and the base tobaccos. Once you have filled your pipe using your preferred method, it takes the flame easily allowing you to enjoy at your leisure. This flake is enjoyable as an all day smoke, or for times of restful contemplation.
