Peterson Early Morning Pipe Tobacco (Formally Dunhill)

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Early Morning Pipe by Peterson is considered a standard of measure for what a light English blend should be by a large number of experienced pipers. The flavor is sour, sweet, and tangy more than smoky. Because of the balance of the constituent tobaccos, the smoker is able to discern subtle flavors.

Brand: Peterson

Blended By: STG

Model: Early Morning

Tobacco Type: Latakia, Oriental, Virginia

Cut: Ribbon

Blend Type: English

Strength: 2 of 5

Taste: Medium

Room Note: Pleasant

Flavoring: None

Amount: 1.75 oz Tin

What is in it?

This blend is an English mixture which has been pressed and stoved. This blend uses the following tobaccos.

Latakia: Cyprian Latakia is present in a small amount.

Oriental: The Oriental tobacco seems to be mostly Turkish.

Virginia: The Virginia here seems to be of the Red and Lemon varieties.

What does it smoke like?

Early Morning Pipe is considered a benchmark English blend by many. This is a lighter flavor than you may find in some other blends. No one component is the center of attention here. The blend is flavorful, and it seems to be very balanced and well rounded. The taste is dry in the same manner as some wines are dry. Since the latakia is very lightly added, one should expect a sweet and tangy flavor with very little dark smokiness. A consistent blend that could be smoked all day, this would make an ideal introduction to English blends. Similar blends would include Presbyterian Mixture and SG Squadron Leader.

How to prepare it?

Peterson uses a beautiful medium ribbon cut for many of their blends. This loads into a pipe very easily. A brief drying is recommended but the tobacco is certainly smokable as is. Use a lighter pack for maximum flavor, and tamp at regular intervals.

Brand:: Peterson

Tobacco:: Latakia

Tobacco:: Oriental

Tobacco:: Virginia

Strength:: 2

Cut:: Ribbon

Blend:: English

Taste:: Medium

Room Note:: Pleasant

Flavoring:: None

Country:: UK

Packaging:: Tin

66 Reviews

5
Must Try

Posted by Baker on 16th Aug 2023

Smokes like a dream with coffee
3
Average

Posted by Michael W Schaefer on 30th Jul 2023

Not Amazing, Not Terrible. Bought some to see what the hype was about. For me... I wasn't impressed. It wasn't bad, but nothing stood out and made me want another bowl. WIll use this a filler and mixed with other blends.
5
Peterson Early Morning Pipe

Posted by Creek Johnson on 3rd Jul 2023

Very good English blend. No bite, in fact I can't find that it has anything that isn't good. Great nuty flavor, could easy be an all day smoke.
5
Tobacco

Posted by Lou Trapani on 29th Mar 2023

Used it for years, first when it was Dunhill. Mix it with Nightcap for an all-day smoke.
1
Not. For. Me.

Posted by John Foley on 13th Mar 2023

I know this is rated highly by many smokers. I'm not one of them. I've tried it many times and I just don't see it. I think who likes what in a lot of cases just comes down to body chemistry. This does not suit mine. I get none of the flavors I hear everyone else reviewing. Even just "puffing" and unlit bowl of this has an unpleasant oily taste/scent. For me it's like smoking a bowl full of black pepper. It just burns and tastes acrid. No enjoyment whatsoever. The harshest cigar I've ever had tastes better than this. I know none of these are direct comparisons, but I like English Luxury, Proper English, Arango Balkan Supreme, plum pudding, etc. This I just can't do. I don't feel "bad" giving this a negative review, as so many other people like it, I know my review probably won't dissuade anyone from trying it, but now I'll have to read through other reviews to see if anyone shares my opinion. Happy smoking!
4
Early Morning

Posted by Scott on 6th Feb 2023

Another excellent English style pipe tobacco, just one star below Old Dublin. Give it a try.
5
It's grown on me

Posted by Nicholas Burns on 18th Jan 2023

I really like this tin, it's a nice rotation with some of the sweeter blends. Great morning noon and evening. Great with tea and coffee. Something meditative and stimulating about the blend, without assaulting your senses.
5
Early morning pipe

Posted by Johnny P on 12th Jan 2023

Morning, noon, night, good anytime of the day IMHO. great flavor and no bite! I for one will keep this tin top shelf.
5
Try something new

Posted by Nicholas Burns on 5th Jan 2023

I ordered this because I wanted a milder version of their Nightcap blend, this did disappoint me. The gentle spice really does help clear the morning cobwebs, it's quite invigorating with your morning tea or coffee. I smoked it as slowly as possible and found it burns cleans and cool. I would recommend to those wanting something to contrast with sweeter blends and give variety.