Friedrich and Heinrich Kapp, German immigrants to Ireland from Nuremberg, founded the famed Kapp Brothers store on Grafton Street, Dublin in 1865. Shortly thereafter, a Latvian immigrant, Charles Peterson, strolled into the Kapp workshop and declared that he could make better pipes than they could. Armed with an imaginative flair for pipes and a craftsman’s background, Peterson not only proved himself correct, but became the third partner in the fledgling firm.
Originally based at 53 Grafton Street the business moved to 56 Lower Sackville Street (now O’Connell Street) on the corner with Bachelors Walk shortly after the Easter Rising. The name Kapp & Peterson Ltd can still be seen on the parapet of this building and the letters KP are formed in timber panelling on the shopfront.
Today, Peterson, run by Thomas Palmer, makes about 100,000 pipes annually, distributed all over the world. After Europe, the United States is the largest market with 12-15% of Peterson’s production.
This excellent plug tobacco comprises selected Virginia leaf from Africa and Brazil blended with Burley leaf from Malawi. The tobaccos are lightly cased before drying and pressing and then are heated and stored for 2 weeks before cutting. The result is a full bodied yet fruity blend, sure to appeal to the experienced pipe smoker. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 2
Taste: 3
Room Note: 2
A satisfying, spicy and aromatic blend of Black Cavendish, golden & red Virginia, mixed with luxury broken flake. The aromatic recipe of Tropical fruit, Vanilla & Rum make this blend smooth and very pleasant. 50g.
Strength: 2
Flavouring: 3
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 1.5
First produced back in 1970, Dunhill’s Dark Flake is a heralded vintage blend of choice Virginias and a little perique for spice. Bolder in strength and flavor than Dunhill Flake, though still as easy to prepare. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 3
Room Note: 2.5
Navy Rolls Mixture Pipe Tobacco original recipe, now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. Rope tobacco sliced into small discs known as ‘coins‘. Handcrafted from the World’s finest tobacco. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 3
Room Note: 2.5
Early Morning Mixture Pipe Tobacco original recipe, now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. A blend of different pressed and roasted tobaccos. A gentle start to the day. 50g.
Strength: 2
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 2
Room Note: 2
Elizabethan Mixture Pipe Tobacco original recipe. Now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. Dark Virginia tobacco mixed with Louisiana Perique. The resulting blend has a distinct, medium-bodied profile. No flavours are added and this allows the natural sweet and fruity tones to develop. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 3
Room Note: 3
Flake Pipe Tobacco original recipe, now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. Virginia pipe tobacco pressed into rich flakes. Can be rubbed down or smoked as is. 50g.
Strength: 2.5
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 2
A blend made of equal proportions of air-cured, flue cured and dark fired Virginia & Burley. 50g.
Strength: 3.5
Flavouring: 2
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 2
A smooth and exquisite blend of three different Virginias, sweetish Black Cavendish, fragrant Burley and a fabulous aroma of Orange, Honey and a touch of the all time favourite Vanilla flavour. 50g.
Strength: 2
Flavouring: 2.5
Taste: 2
Room Note: 1.5
Mixture 965 Pipe Tobacco original recipe, now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. English mixture with Brown Cavendish. 50g.
Strength: 2.5
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 2.5
Nightcap Pipe Tobacco original recipe, now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. A strong smoke to end the day with, mixing Latakia, Oriental and Perique. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 4
Room Note: 4
This mixture is based on the cool, smoky aroma of Cyprian Latakia with Golden Virginia, aromatic Black Cavendish & sweet Greek Oriental Basma grades. 50g.
Strength: 3
Flavouring: 0
Taste: 3
Room Note: 2.5
Special Cut by Peterson. A mixture of Golden, Red & Dark Virginia tobaccos in different cuts. Rounded off with Burley & Black Cavendish with an irresistible, fragrant flavour of Rum, Coconut & Macadamia Nuts. 50g.
Strength: 2
Flavouring: 2.5
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 2
The Royal Yacht Mixture Pipe Tobacco original recipe. Now made by Peterson after Dunhill ceased the production. To sum up this medium-bodied and aromatic Virginia smoking blend is a sheer joy. The perfect way to unwind and sail away whilst enveloped in a pleasant Plum essence. 50g.
Strength: 3.5
Flavouring: 2.5
Taste: 3.5
Room Note: 2.5
Originally manufactured in Ireland by Murray, and now manufactured in Germany by Kohlhase & Kopp. The new tin description reads “An easy smoking blend of fine Virginias and Burley tobaccos, made the traditional way.” 50g.
Strength: 2.5
Flavouring: 2
Taste: 2.5
Room Note: 2