Tobaccos Peretti - Omega (English Blends)

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	Pipestud (1829)	2011-10-30		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

Rejoice nicoholics! - Finally, a true English blend loaded with Vitamin N and flavor boosters from top to bottom. I loaded up a bowl last night after getting home from attending a local boxing fight night in our city's convention center. I saw a couple of technical knockouts on the card but did not expect to come home and get KO'd by my tobacco. This is one very strong, deep, spicy and earthy blend. It burned dry and clean all the way to the bottom of the bowl.

If there is a sleeper English blend on the market, it would be Omega. Highly recommended for the nicotine craved English tobacco fans among us.

Now, if I can just add a quick personal note. I have been reviewing tobaccos on TRC since the site's inception. It has been a lot of fun over the years and I sure met a lot of great folks through this site and have enjoyed conversing with them. I have chosen Omega to be my last ever review (review number 1,000 and Omega is the perfect name to end with). It's time to move on down the trail and quit hoggin' all the cyber space here on TRC. I will certainly continue to sneak over here just about everyday to read the latest reviews. And thanks to all of you who have helped steer me toward some mighty tasty blends over the years!

God bless,

Pipestud

34 people found this review helpful.

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	JimInks (3022)	2018-02-22		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

The very spicy, woody, earthy, leathery, herbal, mildly floral, dry sour and buttery sweet Oriental/Turkish melds well with the smoky, woody, earthy, incense-like, musty sweet Cyprian Latakia. So much so that they occasionally trade off as lead players, though you’ll never fail to notice all their inherent qualities in every puff. I get some “unflavored soda notes” as well, indicating yenidje is one of the components. The dark fruity, earthy, woody, lightly citrusy Virginias tend to be background players. The strength is a step past the medium threshold while the taste is a tad stronger than that until you get to the last third of the bowl both aspects gather just a little more potency. The nic-hit is a little closer to medium than it is to mild. No chance or bite or harshness. Burns cool and clean at a moderate pace with a well balanced rich and consistent mildly sweet and rather savory flavor from start to finish that translates to the lightly lingering spicy after taste. Leaves little moisture in the bowl, and requires an average number of relights. Not quite an all day smoke, but veterans may consider it to be close to one.

-JimInks

25 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2015-05-25		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Large chunky ribbons of mostly black tobacco with a bit of mottling. For those sick of the latakia descriptor of "campfire", stop reading now. In the tin, this literally smelled like I was sitting around a campfire - I was almost tempted to dunk a marshmallow on a stick into the tin. I was afraid this was going to be a "lat bomb", with which I seldom enjoy that much. My fears were groundless.

I can best describe this blend as BIG. Huge, even. Hugely flavorful but not strong, hugely complex but not annoyingly attention-altering. Hugely aromatic but not in a fake sauce kind of way. And gosh, it'll even satisfy nicotine addicts in a way few latakia blends do. The latakia is forward, followed by the orientals, with the Virginia well to the rear. This is not a sweet blend, but it doesn't suffer as a result. Omega is rich in latakia campfire (there you go again!) smoke, spicy with mouthwateringly sourish orientals that merge so seamlessly with the latakia that you'd swear it's a new strain of tobacco. I think Greg Pease would enjoy this one. Big indeed, but not bullying. Highly recommended to lovers of middle eastern leaf, but not recommended to lat bomb fanatics.

11 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-12-15		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Omega reminds me of what Dunhill London Mixture and 965 used to be,15 years ago.

Appearance: Upon very close inspection I can detect at least 5 different hues of leaf in this mixture Red and Lemon Virginias are in abundance, darker browns of Oriental with nearly jet black Latakia. The cut is a somewhat varied broad ribbon cut.

Tin aroma: Omega is a rich complex mixture, full of the classic leather bergamont and smoke scents many an English/Balkan fancier crave. It immediately says ?Balkan? in a very rich and full variety. The Virginias are evident, with rich earthy tones and under-currents of fig/raisin and cocoa. The smoky Cyprian Latakia makes the main statement, complex and enticing. Just under the surface I detect the Orientals giving the mixture?dryness? and lending even greater depth to the mélange of flavors.

This tobacco is nearly perfect in moisture and I employed the ?once like a baby, once like a lady, finally like a gentleman? method of layered packing. I tend to pack it gingerly and with a lighter hand as the broad ribbon cut is easily over-packed. I have chosen an Edwards ½ bend Dublin dedicated to English/Balkan mixtures, and have smoked three previous bowls of Omega to reduce ?brand prejudice?.

Lighting usually is easy, and with a friendly ?lighting tamp? I was well on my way. As expected, the initial flavor is a nice rich smoky blast highlighted by a slight astringent (very gently so) quality from the Orientals. Latakia and Orientals tend to live ?nasally? and frequent exhalations of the smoke bring the palate fully awake. The Virginias with a fruity sweetnes set a firm background and foundation on which the Latakia and Orientals build. This blend slowly builds in flavors and complexity with each puff. The rich fullness of this blend is evident from the tamping light onwards.

Mid Bowl: Approaching mid-bowl, the fullness tends to build and the flavors gaining intensity in unison. The initial strength of the Latakia is slowly giving way to other components, the Orientals slowly numbing my soft pallet, flavors and scents of bergamot and sandalwood, leather and smoke are abundant and rich. The Virginia comes through a bit more assertively from time to time with rich fruity and sweet tones. The second half of every bowl is a rich and completely intoxicating afair, soothing away the troubles of our modern world with flavors from a kinder gentler time. Omega is complex almost in the extreme, requiring my full attention, yet gentle and well behaved, never biting back or becoming bitter.

Home Stretch: As end of the bowl approaches, I?m fully relaxed and smiling deeply. The Virginias have deepened to a wine like goodness and the Latakia and Oriental has widened yielding forest tones with leather and spice. Layer upon layer of flavor develop and by the home stretch I'm at that place all English/Balkan smokers desire to go while smoking. While not particularly strong in nicotine the final third of the bowl is far fuller in flavors and depth than one might expect from where the blend begins. Omega is truly a special blend finding perfect balance of refinement and power, is never harsh and has plenty to satisfy even the most discerning of palates.

Peretti are one of the oldest tobacconists in the United States. They have a fine lineup of English/Balkan mixtures.

Supplemental Notes: In my humble opinion, Peretti's offer fine blends that stand side by side with GLP and other top blenders of our time. Rating for those interested in numbers **+

8 people found this review helpful.

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	SteelCowboy (685)	2013-11-13		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Peretti's Omega is really a hidden gem. For me, this English blend is all about the Latakia and Turkish tobaccos with the Virginia's just playing a supporting role. The result is a “meaty,” but creamy blend that is really balanced. So many “full” English blends are dominated by the Latakia and the Latakia is certainly present here but not in the role of dominator as it leaves plenty of room for the Turkish to offer a nice incense addition to the smoke. The Turkish is really what hooks me into this blend. Omega has some strength to it too but it is not overpowering like a rope or plug. As a point of reference to well-known American made English blends, I find it much closer to a Pease style English blend rather than the McClelland style English blend. Omega is one of those great, “after a big steak dinner” English blends from one of America's oldest pipe shops.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	BostonPipe (84)	2003-12-25		Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is another Peretti's blend that somehow over the years I just never got around to trying. Well, upon awakening this Christmas Morn' my wife had purchased me a one pound tin on the advice of my regular tobacconist at L.J.'s, (Thanks Steve!)

What a delightful, full, spicey, blend in the English Tradition. It requires very few relights and the flavor maintains itself the run of the bowl.

The Virginia's anchor this blend while the orientals and latakia interplay throughout the smoke. The flavor is very smooth, spicey, and deceptively strong in the nicotine department. It burns dry and consistent to the end.

I highly recommend this blend to the experienced smoker; new smokers, just go slowly.

Update: I have to bump this great blend up to four stars after cracking open a two year old tin.

6 people found this review helpful.

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	gladi8tor96 (143)	2020-11-19		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

This is my 2nd review from my Peretti English Sampler. This blend in the bag looks like light to dark brown ribbons with about 1/4 of them being black. Smells musty, smokey, earthy, and like a typical english latakia blend.

Very easy to load and light and keeps lit easily with firm tamping and steady cadence.

The smoke totally reminded me of Balkan Sobranie, but a bit more subdued and a smidge sweeter. It also reminded me of Magnum Opus, one of the most unique english blends I've ever smoked. The latakia and orientals are perfectly balanced and the flavors interact together perfectly to form a nice savory, herbal, incense (almost floral), rich smoky taste. The virginia's play a perfect supporting role to provide a sweet backbone for the latakia and orientals to do their dance on. Wonderful smoke, not as sweet or sour as the 'British' blend, this one is a bit more 'dry' but it is still an incredible blend.

I have been smoking pipes for about 20 years and this is the first I've delved into Peretti's blends...I feel like I've been living under a rock! Incredible tobaccos and quality!!

Pipe Used: Savinelli Qandale 315

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: Peretti

Similar Blends: Hearth & Home - Magnum Opus (Marquee Series), J. F. Germain & Son - Balkan Sobranie.

4 people found this review helpful.

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	Capt (339)	2020-08-06		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Pouch aroma of a sour smoky goodness.

Appearance of small, chopped ribbon with a few large pieces of the Turkish. Nice moisture content seems to be the standard with Peretti.

1st third of the bowl This blend was thick and chewy. Notes of smoky wood and earth, with zero sweetness. Thick volumes of smoke envelope you whether you are indoors or out. I was wondering what everyone was referring to regarding spice. That didn't show up until the 2nd third. And boy did it show up! Keep a slow puffing of this will get very ashy flavor.

Omega is a great end of the day choice. I'm looking forward to smoking this back at the camp fire at our annual autumn bird hunting camp after a day of hunting behind the pointers. `

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Big Blue Jazzman (73)	2020-04-03		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

I have been searching for a blend similar to the old Tinder Box Philosopher. I believe this one is quite similar to the blend I remember. However, Omega is even better. The quality of the leaf is quite superb. Orientals are sublime and the Latakia and Virginias play along in perfect harmony. Its Top Shelf and Top Notch!

Pipe Used: Ascorti

Age When Smoked: fresh

Similar Blends: 1970's Tinder Box Philosopher.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	OSR (78)	2003-03-20		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

This is the most overlooked and underrated blend in the world, in my opinion.

I'm not the most articulate and verbose guy you'll meet - all I'll say is that if you haven't tried this fine, classic, full english then you're missing out on one of the best.

God Bless Jefferey Jackson for sending me my first tin of this for Christmas several years ago. A friend could do no other friend a finer deed.

Simply Wonderful.

3 people found this review helpful.

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	Honest&Simple (25)	2021-11-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

Really good, full bodied english blend.

Tin note is smokey sweetness. The presentation is beautiful. Black and multicolored browns.

Moisture is perfect upon arrival. Packs nice, and lights well and smokes the same. Latakia forward but not overpowering.

This is one of my favorite English blends and there is just enough oriental to level it out and make it nuanced enough.

It could be my all day.

Well definitely stockpile this one.

Pipe Used: Briars and cobs

Age When Smoked: Fresh to 6months

Purchased From: Perettis

2 people found this review helpful.

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	HabaneroHardy (395)	2021-03-05		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Unnoticeable

I split an order with a friend of mine of this and Tashkent as he had asked me if I had it before. Tashkent I really like but this one I do not know how to evaluate this. I find this a very pronounced full tasting blend, excellent character but my taste buds feel something is lacking. This if compared using wine for an example would be on the dry side, not sweet. Maybe I am picking up more of the Latakia and Turkish even though I know a certain amount of sweetness can be derived from the latter. Maybe it has less Virginia, not sure. I have been smoking this on and off the past few weeks and though very good not one that I would elevate to the top of my list. It is definitely not a 2 star but not a 4 star for me. Side bar, I think there is some issues with this site as I cannot believe Jiminks is the only one to review a tobacco in the past six days. Guess we will see if this one posts; my other ones have.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Pryhosm (248)	2018-08-26		Mild to Medium	None Detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable

Masterpiece. Peretti may be known for their expertise with burley but they also source there finest Turkish/Oriental and blend it with skill. The Orientals are the star, woody, spicy, butrery and toasty. The Latakia is lightly applied but offers sweetness and even some creaminess. The VA's are sweet and hay like and melted with the other leaf. A classic English of old

2 people found this review helpful.

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	wags888 (11)	2016-01-10		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

Absolute top English blend here for me. I'm still relatively new to tobacco (2y) but I lean toward English blends. (I also drink Lapsang Souchong tea and love a campfire.) This was a knockout and I can't wait for more of it. I had jarred up a few ounces that I ordered, but left a few bowls in a bag, which I lost track of for a month. Typically too long for a bag, so it was a bit dry. But, even though it smoked quick, it didn't bite. And, was smooth, smoky, and packed a little punch. I loved it. The room note here is always tricky for me, because a strong smoky smell is pleasant for me.

Pipe Used: Cob

Age When Smoked: 1 month in a bag

Purchased From: Peretti

2 people found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2002-02-18		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Tolerable

Pouch Aroma: In the pouch, this tobacco has a smoky, campfire smell, due, no doubt, to the Latakia in the blend. Evident also is the much-discussed ?horse bedding? aroma of the Turkish leaf.

Appearance: This tobacco made up of predominantly (60%?) brown, medium-cut leaves. The remainder seems equally divided between black and blond leaves, also medium-cut. The quality of the leaf is very good, with no sticks or stems in evidence.

This tobacco, a two oz. lot, came a couple of months ago in a plastic bag without the zip-lock type of enclosure. (It was rolled and taped.) I put it into a zip-lock sandwich bag, and then tossed it into my ?cellar,? which is a box in the closet. I mention this because the tobacco is not overly dry after a couple of months stored in this less-than-ideal fashion, but just right for smoking. This may be an indication that the tobacco may be shipped a little wet. The data is, of course, insufficient.

Initial flavor: The first flavor to come through is it tangy, spicy Turkish tobacco. It plays a subtle, piquant note across the entire palate, which is quickly followed by the cool, smoky taste of the Latakia. There is also a very subtle sweetness, which must be Virginia tobaccos making their presence known.

Mid bowl: A very full and complex flavor has developed, heavier now on the Latakia, then on the Turkish, with the Virginias adding structure and depth. This is a very solid blend.

Finish: The tobacco burns down to the bottom of the bowl with few re-lights, leaving a goodly amount of dark gray ash. There is a not-unpleasant metallic aftertaste owing to the piquant Turkish component of this blend and the taste buds are a bit numbed by the Latakia.

Summary: This is a high-quality blend that will be sure to satisfy the English smoker. The taste of many Latakia blends can be described as "creamy," but not this one. This one is best described as "spicy," owing to the solid presence or the Turkish tobaccos. True to the catalogue description, it is rich, flavorful, and very enjoyable. I don?t save this one for after dinner, though. I smoke it all day.

Highly recommended.

2 people found this review helpful.

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	O. D. Jones (25)	2021-06-03		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Excellent, fine burning, quality full English. The full English seems to be the most common variety of tobacco out there anymore, but this one is top flight. In terms of quality the only other one out there I can think of right now is Wilke 400. The only negative here is I'm not a big fan of full English, I prefer Balkan and Oriental blends... my only issue with full English blends is I find they don't really have an enormous amount of complexity or evolution over the course of the bowl. I have tried many of the more common varieties (and God knows there are plenty available, each one a tiny variation on the same theme) but whatever Peretti is doing here, in terms of cut and quality of tobacco used, makes Omega must try for anybody who's an English aficionado.

Pipe Used: Peterson 406 Spigot, Nording Bent Bulldog

Age When Smoked: fresh

Purchased From: LJ Peretti

Similar Blends: about 900 million English tobaccos out there, each one a tiny variation on the same theme.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Gew1898 (9)	2021-04-03		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium	Tolerable

When I first read reviews about Peretti’s, on this site, everyone was extolling the virtues of their burly blends. After trying four of their oriental forward blends (Tashkent, Oriental Nr. 40, Royal and Omega) I’m baffled that they are not more well known for their oriental forward latakia blends. Of the four I mentioned I would say that Omega, though still oriental forward, is the least oriental forward of the four, and with the heaviest Latakia. Omega also has the most pronounced Virginias and the most pronounced vitamin N. If it weren’t for its lovely, fragrant, orientals you might be able to pass this one off for a standard English mixture. This is a truly great blend. Peretti’s may have no peer when it comes to blending oriental forward tobacco mixtures.

Pipe Used: Design Berlin

Age When Smoked: One month.

Purchased From: L.J. Peretti’s.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Wes-NY (12)	2019-03-18		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

L.J Peretti does such a wonderful job blending their tobaccos that you can taste every component. Omega is a spicy, woody, leathery blend with the lightest touch of sweetness, almost like a crunchy pear or apple. I agree with JimInks, that the Orientals and Latakia trade back and forth as the central components of this mix. Needs on drying time and burns cool with a minimum of relights. This is not a Lat-bomb but a highly refined English, so much so there is no need to invent anymore. Hence the very appropriate name Omega.

Pipe Used: Missouri Meerschaum

Age When Smoked: Fresh

Purchased From: L.J. Peretti

1 person found this review helpful.

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	StogieBear (20)	2017-03-16		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

My favorite English. This is a really full bodied smoke. Full of flavor. Smoky, nutty, a bit spicy, with a dark fruity sweetness. Burns well and produces plenty of smoke. Perfect for a cold New England night. I think of it as Boston Nightcap.

Pipe Used: Peterson 69, Savinelli 606ks

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: LJ Peretti

1 person found this review helpful.

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	riobrew (80)	2016-07-24		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This is a great pipe tobacco. It have a strong smell and smooth taste. Reminds me of a fine cigar. It is all natural with no additives. Seem a little dryer than most tobaccos but I like it that way. It easy to pack and even easier to light. One match most of true time. Smokes clean to bottom of bowl. The taste stays the same from beginning to the end. I've been smoking a long time and have been searching for the perfect blend and this is it. If you're looking for a all natural, clean tasting blend look no further. PSSITA!

Pipe Used: Peterson Aran Pot

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: LJ Peretti

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Skando (203)	2015-11-30		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable to Strong

Omega. Period.

Being myself oriented toward fuller EM, at the first moment I was less than satisfied. Time and 4oz of Omega proved I was wrong. This blend needs some devotion and repetition into a small number ofdedicated briars, to achieve its nice qualities.

Talking of this blend is all about a mirable balance of the VOL triad. Orientals are top class, Latakia is added in perfect measure. Not to talk of the Virginias. The tobacco came on the dryer side of things, nevertheless the smoke is smooth and cool. Medium in strenght, with some reinforcement after mid bowl. Full in flavour, very enticing aroma. I got a flash in reading the old review by kilted1 and :YES indeed, this blend is the closest to the London Blend of old.

Three stars for my personal taste, four for the quality, the latter prevails.

Pipe Used: Ashtons, Castello, Amorelli

Age When Smoked: one year

Purchased From: Peretti, Boston

Similar Blends: Dunhill's London Mixture of old.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	D.A.M. (9)	2015-09-01		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Very Pleasant

Wow!!! I can't believe after living in MA for about a year now I only just today made my first trip to the Perreti shop in Boston. The staff was very helpful and informative, especially the young man who helped me with the in-house blends, they called him Tom Jr. (I believe he was the owner's son, but I'm not sure)

I purchased this blend, their "British" blend, and a Peretti pipe, also very nice. This blend knocked my socks off; earthy, smokey, and everything else I've been looking for in a blend. A new favorite, right in my back door all this time!

A note on room note: After smoking a bowl of this in my car, I picked up a friend who smokes cigarettes. His comment was, "It smells like a bonfire in here!"

Age When Smoked: New

Purchased From: L.J. Perreti

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Bluesmoke (75)	2014-12-22		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Very Pleasant

This is one of my favorite B&M blended tobaccos. Omega is a very full bodied English rich with flavor. This blend came drier than I expected, but it was a pleasant surprise since I like my tobaccos on the drier side for best smoking. Packed easily, lit well and remained smoldering for the entire bowl. The flavors were enticing and in some ways this reminded me of Penzance, but with a little more of a nicotine hit. The amount of smoke billowing out of my pipe was highly engaging and enjoyable to no end. Flavors/Aroma were musty, leathery, with just a little sweetness and the cool smoke weaved in and out of my consciousness almost lulling me into a deeply meditative state. This is some good stuff! Highest Recommendation! TYFFMOLIAAS

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2013-07-20		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant

A nice full English with a respectable amount of Nic, didn't blow my head off though. Came dry, perfect for immediate light up. Very smooth, very tasty, the latakia seemed to dominate a little more than the other components, but a very sound blend.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Wellpipe (66)	2012-09-07		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

It seems like a sacrilege to follow Pipestud's last review, but somebody had to do it. Thank you Pipestud for all your great reviews and sage advice over the years. Nice to still see you on eBay now and again.

Omega is a truly great tobacco. If I were to make an architectural comparison, I would say it is like the Empire State building. This is a BIG tobacco - big as life, full of flavor, depth, and complexity. Did I mention BIG? You had better plan on taking some time to contemplate with this one. And I suggest you pass if you are in the mood for something light, sweet, and fluffy. Omega provides a wonderful play of flavors between the VA, Turkish, and big Latakia presence, all wonderfully balanced but in a strong and sturdy way. There will be no doubt that you have had a serious smoke when this baby has gone to ashes - and yet it is a sad realization that the bowl is over.

Peretti makes great blends, and this could be the crowning achievement. I recommend Omega in a LARGE bowl pipe for maximum duration and enjoyment. Highly recommended.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Emeritus Account (30125)	2011-10-26		Very Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

As others have said, the detailed reviews are dead on. A great smoke with an exceptional burn; hardly any relights at all.

Smoky, spice, woodsy taste. Never bitter with a good shot of nicotine. Elicits a slow, contemplative and relaxing smoke.

I am really enjoying Peritti's blends. If you haven't tried any, you owe yourself.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	SiChange (45)	2011-09-02		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

As smooth as a baby's bottom. In the first tier of full English blends.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	cakeanddottle (105)	2011-07-09		Medium to Strong	Extremely Mild	Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

I really like Cambridge Flake and Tashkent, but they're more about the Orientals. Omega is Peretti's best balanced lat blend. This is a good duet between the Orientals and the Latakia, with the Virginia singing backup and binding everything into a cohesive whole.

Nice Cyprian smoke and tangy sour notes share the spotlight. No bursts of Va sweetness, and the Latakia gives no leather, but the balance between smoky and sour is really excellent. This isn't a "total package" tobacco the way Penzance is, but it's damn good and one lat blend lovers should sample. I think it's good enough to keep on hand, and while it maybe isn't quite a four star for me, it's in a small group of really good three stars. Good stuff.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	derlict311 (71)	2011-06-20		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable

Working my way through several different Peretti blends. Omega is my second favorite after the wonderful RB. Similar to Royal Blend in strength and complexity, and then a little tweek in it's taste, for me. Still a good Balkan. Recommended.

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Trumpetboy (19)	2011-05-05		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

After a three year hiatus, coming back to this one made me realize just how good this tobacco is. The Turkish leaf has a subtle but definite presence, and the result is a little bit different to me than a medium or full Balkan type mixture, but in a positive way. The fine, deep taste of the Latakia is enhanced by the Turkish spice and the smooth backbone of the Virginias--I love this as a slight change from a straight Balkan mixture. I find it smoother than LM. Highly Recommended!

1 person found this review helpful.

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	Tripjoker (65)	2011-04-06		Medium	None Detected	Medium to Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

Again, Kilted1 from his review in 2005 is dead on. This reminds me of Dunhill London Blend as well. The characteristics are generally the same. You can tell that it ISN"T London Blend, but it IS its long lost brother that bears a stricking resemblance.

The 6 years between his and my reviews, again, speaks to the consistency that is the rule with Peretti blends. 4 stars! It all comes together for me in this one.

Cheers!

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2010-10-05		Very Strong	Mild	Full	Pleasant

To date the BEST tobacco available on the planet--PERIOD!!

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Tom Bombadill (120)	2009-09-09		Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

A very nice variation on an English/latakia blend. The latakia is central and present throughout but not overwhelming. The turkish tobaccos have a rich taste under the latikia. As I smoked my way through the bag this blend tasted better and better. Make no mistake this is a satisfying and strong blend!

Though I really enjoyed this blend, I can't give it the highest rating because it just misses my subjective, four-star sweet spot.

How about 3.5!

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2007-06-20		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable

I found this to be a nice English at middle of the road with regard to strength/body. This blend lights well and smokes cooly, especially considering that Peretti usually sends their baccy out drier than many other shops. I find a nice layering effect when toward the bottom of the bowl. Definitely complex enough to focus one's attention on the pipe and not reading or listening to music as I am wont to do. For me the latakia was a big player and I would love to get some of this and add perique.

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	sasha (228)	2005-12-19		Medium to Strong	None Detected	Full	Pleasant

Another winner from Peretti! This is a straight English blend, no frills, just V-O-L and pretty damn good ones! The orientals are definitely the first note you taste, deep, pungent with the latakia initially in the background and coming out strongly around halfway down. The Virginias build the meat, providing a little sweetness and lots of weight: definitely not a breakfast tobacco but a perfect after-dinner.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-10-21		Strong	None Detected	Full	Tolerable to Strong

Omega is the final letter of the Greek alphabet and also a sign of excellence, perhaps a fitting name for a blend ?ideal for relaxing in the evening after a fine meal.? To me, this blend is best smoked outdoors on a cool, clear day. I personally find the (Dubeck?) oriental leaf a bit overwhelming when smoked indoors, but I tend to prefer a more traditional English tobacco to the bold Balkan style typified by Omega. In summary, I would recommend this blend to the lover of oriental leaf (it has lots of Latakia too) and bold, assertive blends. This is not for those who prefer Virginas or VA-based blends.

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2005-02-19		Very Strong	None Detected	Very Full	Pleasant to Tolerable

number 2 in my adventure with the fine blends of LJ Perretti is their very full english blend "omega". so far, i'm VERY impressed with the efforts of this traditional Boston tobacconist. omega is a mixture of light and dark flakes with a somewhat strong pouch aroma. it packs and lights easily, and requires a minimum of relights while smoking. it burns down to a medium gray/black ash, all the way to the bottom of the bowl. my wife reports a pleasant room note, although it should be remembered that she is a VERY tolerant lady who lets me smoke pirate kake in the house! on first light, there is no doubt that this is a STRONG tobacco, in flavor and perceived nicotine strength. the dominant theme seems to be the turkish tobaccos, which separates it from other high latakia full english blends. there is a slight cigar note to this blend that i find very appealing. the finish has a spicy flavor that tickles your taste buds. much as i like it, this one is too stout for an all-day smoke. with a good dark beer, it's at its' best. three stars for omega, with the caveat that this is a stout blend, probably not for the new smoker. once again, i salute the blending talents of the tobacconists at LJ Perretti. now back to the sample packs.... it's a thankless job, etc., etc....

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	Reviewed By	Date	Rating	Strength	Flavoring	Taste	Room Note
	Emeritus Account (30125)	2003-02-21		Strong	None Detected	Full	Strong

A winner from Peretti. I ordered 7 different English blends to try. All of the blends come surprisingly dry for ribbon/flake mixtures. I suspect that many might be put off by the dryness, but it worked for me. I found that Omega burned quite well, but the flavor can become overwhelming if smoked in a really large pipe (Nicotine Buzz!).

This is a somewhat strong and smoky latakia blend that will satisfy those looking for a full English blend. No real surprises in the flavor, just good, strong English tobacco.

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