Peterson Standard Mixture

The Peterson Standard Mixture is a classic English tobacco blend, with a history that dates back to the early days of Alfred Dunhill. Originally, the tobacco was sold under the brand Dunhill Standard Mixture. When Dunhill ceased tobacco production, it was taken over by Peterson, ensuring the survival of this classic English blend. Crucially, the original recipe, the tobaccos used, and the manufacturing factory responsible for the blending remained unchanged during this transition. Peterson Standard Mixture is now produced by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), with claims that the original recipes are being followed.

It’s not ideal; we would all wish for the original Dunhill to be available, but at least it ensures that the traditional flavor profile of Standard Mixture remains accessible to us pipe smokers. Peterson Standard Mixture is defined by its balanced composition of three main types of tobacco: Latakia, Oriental, and Virginia. Virginia tobaccos are air-cured and primarily come from the eastern United States, providing a base of mild sweetness, grassy, and slightly bitter citrus notes. Oriental and Turkish leaves, most commonly from the Mediterranean, contribute a woody, dry, floral, and subtly spicy character that is present throughout the smoking experience. The blend also contains Latakia, which adds a smoky, earthy depth.

The room note is generally considered tolerable; it is a classic, pleasant tobacco for all-day smoking.