G. L. Pease - Montgomery pipe tobacco reviews

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Pipe-billed Grebe	08/13/2010	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild	Tolerable
Subtle indeed - so subtle that I regretted purchasing it for the first several bowls. When the tin was new, it came across as just plain bland and my wife opined that it smelled like cigarettes. My experience with Montgomery now is that it can be a pleasant smoke - if smoked in a narrow chamber that has been well-seasoned with the smoking of Virginia leaf (seems to fall flat for me in wider bores), in pleasant weather, with a very clear nose. My tin is now about 2 years old and I believe that helped. Smoked slowly, it yields a soft, subtle sweetness with malty, wheat-like notes. The Kentucky leaf is used very sparsely, and I wish there was more of it, as it lends much-needed depth when it does come through. Otherwise, smoking Montgomery is like listening to Charles Mingus with the bass turned all the way down. It is undoubtedly a thing of quality, but I feel there is something missing.
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Skando	07/28/2010	Mild to Medium	None detected	Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
And here the 2nd Greg's blend for Skando: Montgomery. Maybe Montgomery is the most natural Virginia blend have ever tasted. Oh, I know Greg admits that a "natural" tobacco is something simply non-existing. So let me say that this is something smelling and tasting tobacco, nothing else. Just like the so-called Continental blends I often smoke. Just to talk of European-produced Virginia blends, the only comparison I can recall is with Old Gowrie. Just that Montgomery is even better. It fills, lights and burns fine and dry. Absolutely cool with no bite at all. Flavours of cereals, hints of citrus and malt. Kentucky is used very sparingly, just to add a condimental ghost of earthy smokiness and a body. Very nice alternative to the VaPer's. Nevertheless we are in the mild territory, and like many Virginia blends it requires good smooking technique to perceive it's refined bouquet. I have learned that in long years, and pounds of FVF and others... a lifetime of patience. I have to say that Montgomery offers a "meaty" mildness, and after the mid bowl (this review is based on a XX bowled Castello, Liverpool shape - let's say like a Dunhill group 3 - seemed quite stupid to split the bowl in three small parts) the strength goes decidedly to the medium and the body is improving even fuller, the Ky layering its spicy flavours over the mature Va's base. So, again with a Greg's blend, I'm experiencing an unusual shape of building of the elements. Very nice e very much recommended. Hopefully I will add other GLP's.
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Coskun	05/03/2010	Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Tolerable
First thanx to Greg for this excellent tobacco... When i open my tin i smell some fruit it comes from dark fired Kentucky, dominant to Va smell...Tin picture is ribbon cut red and golden Va. and dark fired Kentucky... It's much too dry, crispy...And Greg told me it's not supposed to be that way...I think its mistake by C&D who manufacture and distribute G.L Pease...Also big leaf and leaf grain in it...I dont like tin presentation...Then its 3 star tobacco... I like dry tobacco but this one is too much...Than easy to light and no need to relight... Nicotine level is very good for Va...I like it...And taste balance is almost perfect...All day smoke...Sweat, tasty and creamy... If solve some problem, this tobacco perfect for me ...
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onehitter	01/14/2010	Mild	None detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable
It bites,it bit me in the tin but I puff too profound. If your lucky to get a chunk of Kentucky in your bowl you will note the subtle complexity talked about as the main bulk of tobacco is mild. Update: I don't know why this was thrashing my tongue in the first few bowls but the bite has gone since I have been smoking this exclusivly for a few days. It's lite but has nice soft dark earthy tones with a wheat,yeast taste. I love ol' monty now. I've said it once before and shall say it again. Masterpiece?
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Austral	11/12/2009	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant

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zulujerk	10/18/2009	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable
I don't get along well with Old Monty. You see, I met him by accident. He showed up at my door in place of Mr. West, who I've been looking to meet for several weeks now. I was agitated by his presence from the beginning, and swore that I wouldn't even bother introducing myself. After two days, realizing that he wouldn't leave (and an assurance that Mr. West was on his way), I decided to get acquainted with Monty. Ok, this makes no sense. Short story, my order of Westminster was switched out with Montgomery by mistake. In the end, this turned out to be a free tin of tobacco, so I shouldn't be complaining. But.. When I decided to crack the tin, I was underwhelmed. There was a grassy like odor emanating about (it's alright, I like that), the tobacco itself composed of blond strands with a spattering of dark leaf (I'm guessing the Kentucky falls in at less than five percent). The tobacco was uncharacteristically damp for a Pease blend, leading to packing, lighting and biting issues. The smoke was unexciting, to be blunt. Nothing terribly wrong here--good leaf, wonderful presentation. Just rather ordinary, which is not something I've come to expect of Pease. I don't know. I guess I've grown accustomed to Virginias in flake form. It seems proper. The ribbon is straightforward, but with a small component of condimental leaf, it's hard to include a balanced amount in any one pinch that fills a bowl. Not that the Virginia in Montgomery depends upon the Kentucky...it's tasty enough on its own, but tame. The Fog City series is all about the Virginia, and that's exactly what this is, so I'd be a bit of a jackass to suggest something is missing (Syrian). Now curious, I read the Briar and Leaf Chronicle on Montgomery. Greg stressed its potential for aging (very true), and defended himself against those who called the tobacco "green". Well, I didn't see any green tobacco, and I picked around in that tin for a few good minutes. It wasn't young, or sharp, in my estimation, though this blend was dated August, 2009. Mr. Montgomery isn't all that bad. But I'm not sure I'd introduce him to my friends. They're horrible people. Three of Five.
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Xeneize	10/11/2009	Medium	None detected	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
Delicate -as all GLPease Virginias- and unflavored, this perfectly balanced blend of bright and dark flue cured leaves (none of them prevail, achieving both subtle tang and sweetness) will please the meditative smoker and those who don't need to overload their taste buds. There is a condiment that masterfuly rounds off the mixture which I can't relate to Kentucky, at least not on its own. Definitely one of the best Virginias in GLPease line.
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jazzmoose	09/26/2009	Mild	None detected	Mild	Tolerable
This one's lost on me, I'm afraid. Nothing negative, it just doesn't get the old taste buds jumping.
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Ben Rich	05/26/2009	Medium	None detected	Full	Very Pleasant
This is a first for me... a first in that I will not write a review on a blend until I've gone through at least a full two ounce tin. That approximates, in my estimation, about thirty to forty bowls. Some blends that I have not liked (nor finished the tin) I will not write a review on, since one's enjoyment of different blends is subjective; hence I will only write a review on those blends that I find enjoyable. And for what its worth, I typically smoke English and/or Balkan blends; I do enjoy (quality) Virginia flakes and the very occasional Virginia/Perique. I've only smoked four bowls of this and decided this deserved a write-up; this is an exceptional Virginia/Burley blend. As a rule I am not a smoker of blends that contain Burley; this is not because I don't enjoy Burley blends but because my wife, bless her, does not care for the "cigarettish" room note that Burleys will often leave behind. I don't blame her, since I don't care much for that aroma myself. However, there is not much Burley in Montgomery and I could not write enough nice things about this blend; Mr. Pease's tin description is dead-on accurate. The tin I am currently working my way through was aged almost two years before I opened it. The blend does indeed have "subtle complexity" when smoked in a large bowl pipe and it must be smoked in a leisurely fashion in order to catch these subtleties. It has a delightful natural sweetness (just as Mr. Pease asserts); it has a delightful room aroma (my wife commented on this "That smells very pleasant") and it burns "cool". I even tried it in a double-wall porcelain "Old Mokum" danish pipe and the outer walls of the pipe remained cool to the very end (this in and of itself is so rare as to be notable). And finally it has a quality that really counts for me and is hard to define - it is a "comfortable" smoke... one just feels "comfy" and "at home" while smoking Montgomery. Now that I know what it is like (with some age), Lord willing, I shall buy about a pound of this to cellar and to enjoy several years from now. This is an exceptional blend.
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Mountain Man	05/24/2009	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant
This one is a keeper for me.Mild virginias with natural burley and virginia sweetness.Very well balanced and not any ovrewhelming flavoring.There was no tongue bite at all.This is my favorite G.L.P blend so far.
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al1	05/05/2009	Medium to Strong	None detected	Medium to Full	Tolerable
This is a path less taken blend to my taste. It is spicy and has citrus like high notes to it. Is a bit raw tasting but in an ok way. Like smoking spices with bright flavors, nothing dark or touching the low end of the spectrum here. If you are like me and like a spicy smoke but hate perique, you might be into this. Very simillar to cairo just minus the perique. This reminds me of a clove cigarette towards mid bowl. Not my favorite but a nice change of pace on occasion. Good enough to reccomend, just not for everyone. That is a major point, this has an acquired taste so I reccomend trying a small tin or sample. Nicotine is not too strong for a Va.
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BBlevins	01/31/2009	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Tolerable
I didn't like this particular G.L. Hype blend. It was bland, a bit bitey and overall boring.
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Quick_nick	01/04/2009	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant to Tolerable
This is my least favorite of the Pease blends I have tried thus far. I can't put my finger on it but I think Barbary Coast is a much nicer offering with a bit more Burley. If oyu like a good straight Virginia with just a hint of Burley you will like this. I can't find a way to give it three stars although it has mellowed out in the past couple of weeks, but when I fist got it it was much more harsh. 2.4 stars
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Laudante	06/30/2008	Mild	None detected	Medium	Pleasant
The last time I smoked this was about two years ago, so I will review it from memory. But since it is an unforgettable tobacco I´m sure there will be no problem. We´re talking about a very sui generis virginia mixture. I haven´t tried anything similar. It´s very smooth and pleasant, but with a freshness or even rawness, so to say, that, although it sounds bad, gives a very nice and different effect. So if you like to experiment and change from the established forms every once in a while, this one is for you. The only drawback is that if you smoke this daily you will end up, sooner or later, getting tired and bored. That´s why I left it resting for these three years, but I will soon restore it to my occasional smoking. I never aged some tins, but I´m sure that aging would suit them very well.
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SirLoirn	12/20/2007	Very Mild	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
Tin: Reds and Goldens, all with a mahogany hue. Has a decidedly citrus ketchup smell, which could also be described as grassy citrus(this aspect was not really noticeable a day later); subtle, soft, sweet tone. I can envision wheat and minute licorice. Medium ribbon cut; dark-fired(black) Kentucky comprises maybe 1-5%. It is at just the right moisture level, the ribbon being just pliable and leaving no residue at all on the fingers. Date of manufacture stamped on the the botom of the tin: 032805, meaning 28FEB05. Lighting: Lights right away , requiring none to one relight. Not being very moist to begin with, just a tad of moisture develops in the stem. Aroma & Taste: A very light VA mix, there is a subtle, soft, sweet tone to it, not at all sharp or smoky; no bite. Top of the bowl is bland with a little increase in taste down the bowl: Light sweet wheat from the VA's, the Kentucky adding maybe a micron of nutty creaminess. Definitely an all day smoke, being rather bland with no strength at all. Room Note: Akin to a fragrant, very light, sweet wheat. Nicotine: almost nonexistent Overall: Light-bodied, so mild I actually attempted inhaling the smoke, something I never do. Lightweight in the nicotine category. Easily an all day smoke. 4 stars if it weren't so nicotine deficient. 3.9 stars, though I'm partial to blends on the light and easy side. Since having recently sampled C&D's Pegasus, a nice burley blend, Montgomery and Pegasus make an excellent comparison in contrasts. Montgomery being a light VA and Pegasus a strong burley, both have the associated qualities of a fine smoke. Montgomery is truly a soft, relaxing smoke. The number one detraction is that it, like other GLP-C&D blends, leaves my meerschaum with char on the inside of the bowl.
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wosbald	10/12/2007	Medium	Extremely Mild	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
The tin aroma is of hay and wheat with a slight licorice or anise topping. The wide, stringy ribbon cut allows an easy light and burn. The flavor is deceptively subtle. Unaffected light virginias form the base, with a touch of reds for added presence. The dark burley adds creaminess to the bottom end without intruding too much rich bitterness. One of the best GLP blends, this is civil, well-mannered, and understated. Aging is highly advised. This seemed best in a narrow to medium gauge chamber. Since Haddo's Delight has a haiku, I thought that it would be fitting to write a tongue- in-cheek one for Montgomery: "Montgomery, hail! Enigmatic wafting plumes. I pause now, breathless"
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Alouette	09/09/2007	Mild	None detected	Very Mild	Pleasant
Smoking this tobacco is like listening to music from somewhere in your neighbourbood on a windy day. You have to strain to recognize the elements that make up the composition. If you are paying attention there is a lovely interplay between the Virginias and the lightest touch of burley, but the effort of attention is tiring after a while. Though light enough to be an all day smoke, it seems insubstantial. For me, the sinus tingle is unpleasant and distracting in such a mild tobacco. The ribbon cut is perfect for smoking straight out of the tin but mine is going back in the cellar for now. Two stars until a little age proves otherwise.
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indyf1	08/11/2007	Medium	Extremely Mild	Medium	Tolerable
A Tale of Two Smokes . . . (or maybe three) . . . I was very encouraged by this smoke when I opened the tin. I had been looking for a Virginia blend that was not in the flake format (which I dislike). This smelled good, and the first bowl was good -- very close to what I was looking for. Not as strong a Virginia taste as, say, Gawith's Full Virginia Flake, but pleasant nonetheless. About three days later I went to pack my second bowl of this blend. In between the time I packed the first bowl and the time I packed the second bowl, the tobacco had dried out to a crisp! Think leaves on your yard in the fall. At this point, the smoke was harsh and the taste very bitter. Hot too. I went to my tobacconist and he suggested I mix a house blend with it to add moisture and flavor. So I blended one part of a black vanilla cavendish to three parts of the Montgomery. After 24 hours, the Pease blend was less crispy, and the addition of a little flavored tobacco made for a good smoke -- much more depth than originally. However, there is still a slight bitter aftertaste deriving from the Montgomery. I would not buy this blend again. Maybe there is another non-flake Virginia out there, but don't buy this one unless it's deeply discounted or you are really desperate. Smoking this conjures up images of a homeless person, packing his bowl under the illusion that he is living it up with an expensive tobacco. The corncob pipe he smokes gets hot and smells of popcorn as he puffs this crackly product. But, the tobacco soothes his mind and helps him forget about the cold night soon approaching.
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Mr. Dottle	03/23/2007	Mild	None detected	Mild	Pleasant to Tolerable
I looked forward to trying this blend and I cracked open a tin that was a little over a year old. Like a couple of previous reviewers, I found Montgomery to present ?upper register VA flavors.? However, also like a couple of previous reviewers noted, this blend lacks strength / nicotine. As a consequence, I futilely and perhaps unconsciously puffed faster and harder than I normally do in an attempt to extract some strength that this blend does not offer. This left me frustrated and made for a most unpleasant smoking experience. I also didn?t care for the occasional ?nasal passage tingle? that some pipesters like. If you like or wish to try a mild and sophisticated ?light tea? Virginia, Montgomery is definitely one of them in this genre? and one you will probably enjoy. If, however, you like VAs with more strength, you are best advised to fill your pipe with something else. Because of the lack of strength and ?tingle? factors, I cannot give MONTGOMERY the ?FULL MONTY? (four stars), I can give it only a ?HALF MONTY? (two stars). A cigarette is to be smoked. A cigar is to be enjoyed. A pipe is to be savored. I rate this blend 7.6 out of 10.
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Puff Daddy	02/05/2007	Mild to Medium	None detected	Mild to Medium	Pleasant
To me, my highest honor to a blender and a blend, is when I decide to dedicate a favorite pipe to just one blend. Two of my favorite S. Bangs are dedicated to Greg Pease latakia blends...Odyssey and that new blockbuster, Westminster. I find that often, when I ante up for a bowl of Montgomery, I reach for one of my very favorite Rad Davis pipes, a long-shanked tulip. Who knows - maybe the day will come when I remove that tulip from a multi-Virginia rotation to make it an all-Montgomery pipe. There's just something about that pipe that seems about perfect for a super VA. And folks, this is one. Yes, as you'll read, it's probably a bit immature. My oldest tin of this was just a year and three days old. And, we all know how Virginias just seem to keep getting better and better as they age and marry. You'll see a few reviewers (who dislike Burley), comment that Burley ruined this blend for them. Honestly, I just don't understand that. Sure - it's there, and there's an occasional nutty taste to remind you of its presence. But, that's about it for me. This is a marriage of some gorgeous bright yellow to red Virginias. Beautiful, ribbony stuff. It burns quickly, so expect a fairly short smoke. It leaves nothing but a whisp of powdery ash, smokes fairly cool, and most unusually dry. Total quality leaf, a slightly-complex blend for a VA, straight-forward and sweet, no casing detectable at all, just a really masterful VA blend. As a guy who usually prefers latakias, I actually love this, and can't often say that about a VA. 3 stars for now, in 5 years, this will just be better I'm going to buy a number of tins of this and put 'em away.
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