G. L. Pease Spark Plug
(3.78)
A quality English blend from renowned G.L. Pease, Spark Plug's tin art immediately denotes its inspiration: A Union Jack comprises the foreground in recognition of the English blends that dominated British pipesmoking preferences in the early 20th century. These original mixtures offered a distinctly spicy and smoky component though the use of Latakia and Oriental tobaccos overtop a Virginia base. Pressed into a dense plug, Spark Plug can be sliced thick or thin, based on individual preference, and it presents a deep, powerful flavor profile, marked by a campfire's smokiness and aged leather from the Cyprian Latakia, married to rich and spicy Orientals from Greece and Turkey, and sweet bright and red Virginias. Like the classic cars that inspired its invention, Spark Plug is charming and satisfying. Take it for a test drive before setting aside to age or enjoy it at full throttle straight out of the tin.
Details
Brand | G. L. Pease |
Blended By | Gregory Pease |
Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
Blend Type | English |
Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
Flavoring | |
Cut | Plug |
Packaging | 50 grams tin |
Country | United States |
Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
3.78 / 4
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Reviews
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Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 09, 2021 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Smoked this blend several times on cold January nights bundled up on the porch and perhaps it just wasn’t the right environment, but despite its complexity, this one just didn’t do it for me.
It starts out with a mellow soft creaminess, the orientals come through a bit, and then as it builds towards the middle of the bowl it gets a bit sweeter, smokier and not voluminous, the last third of the bowl always took a turn for me and seemed to have this fusile gas ish taste, reminded me of the smell of kerosene.
Like I said, for me, this time around, this one didn’t do it for me, I think I like slightly more VA forward English blends these days. I passed the remaining 2/3rds of the jar to a friend. I suspect maybe the smoking environment played a role, so maybe I’ll revisit this one in the future, dunno.
It starts out with a mellow soft creaminess, the orientals come through a bit, and then as it builds towards the middle of the bowl it gets a bit sweeter, smokier and not voluminous, the last third of the bowl always took a turn for me and seemed to have this fusile gas ish taste, reminded me of the smell of kerosene.
Like I said, for me, this time around, this one didn’t do it for me, I think I like slightly more VA forward English blends these days. I passed the remaining 2/3rds of the jar to a friend. I suspect maybe the smoking environment played a role, so maybe I’ll revisit this one in the future, dunno.
Pipe Used:
Radice Pease Di Piazza
PurchasedFrom:
Olde Towne Tobacconist
Age When Smoked:
1-2 Years?