perique

[ puh-reek ]

/ pəˈrik /

a strong, rich-flavored tobacco produced in Louisiana, usually blended with other tobaccos.

Origin of perique

1880–85, Americanism; allegedly after Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, Louisiana grower who first developed it

But there is a good deal of substitute Perique sold in lieu of the genuine kind.

Tobacco Leaves |W. A. Brennan
Perique tobacco may be used not only for smoking, but for chewing and for snuff.

Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce |E. R. Billings.
It is said that the output of genuine Perique is small, being well under 50,000 lbs.

Tobacco Leaves |W. A. Brennan
The Perique and Louisiana tobacco are the principal varieties cultivated, and attain nearly the size of Connecticut seed leaf.

Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce |E. R. Billings.

It has been stated above that much of the Perique tobacco is a substitute for the genuine.

Tobacco Leaves |W. A. Brennan

perique

/ (pəˈriːk) /

a strong highly-flavoured tobacco cured in its own juices and grown in Louisiana

C19: apparently from Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, American tobacco planter who first grew it in Louisiana