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
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3.78 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2020 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I dont feel like this is a 4 star mixture... yet! It may be with age, but it's a new mixture and tastes "raw" still. I'll re-review after my tins get some age.
For now, this is an interesting english/balkan. The overwhelming note for me is cedar -- each bowl, I sorta feel like I just smoked my cigar humidor. The orientals are very very woodsy, slightly tangy, and only mildly sweet. The latakia is not overwhelming at all, and provides some nice cool smoothness. There are moments of sweetness (likely virginia), and moments of butter notes, which are nice. But then the cedar...
Mine was made in January, and has been in a jar for a few weeks. I'm plugging through the tin, but really more eager for how this develops and settles for my other tins in the cellar. I'll check back in 6 mo or a year, minimum, because I think this blend needs it
UPDATE: I will say, 4 months in the jar and the cedar has mellowed nicely. This is going to age very very well. I keep tapping away on my open jar when I get inspired, and keep stocking more away for the cellar. Time will tell, but I'm optimistic....
For now, this is an interesting english/balkan. The overwhelming note for me is cedar -- each bowl, I sorta feel like I just smoked my cigar humidor. The orientals are very very woodsy, slightly tangy, and only mildly sweet. The latakia is not overwhelming at all, and provides some nice cool smoothness. There are moments of sweetness (likely virginia), and moments of butter notes, which are nice. But then the cedar...
Mine was made in January, and has been in a jar for a few weeks. I'm plugging through the tin, but really more eager for how this develops and settles for my other tins in the cellar. I'll check back in 6 mo or a year, minimum, because I think this blend needs it
UPDATE: I will say, 4 months in the jar and the cedar has mellowed nicely. This is going to age very very well. I keep tapping away on my open jar when I get inspired, and keep stocking more away for the cellar. Time will tell, but I'm optimistic....
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Strong | None Detected | Full | Tolerable |
I'll start with the fact that the plug is more like a semi-crumble cake than a hard plug as everyone has mentioned.
That said, being that my tin is less than a month old... it still comes across a little moist and "raw" but I think this has some really good potential as it continues to age and mature.
I really like the flavor as it is a great old style English like you'd expect from the name. To me the orientals are carrying the show here. I love the spiciness and the campfire taste and really think this could make the rotation if it ages well.
For now 3/4 stars and we'll see how she ages.
That said, being that my tin is less than a month old... it still comes across a little moist and "raw" but I think this has some really good potential as it continues to age and mature.
I really like the flavor as it is a great old style English like you'd expect from the name. To me the orientals are carrying the show here. I love the spiciness and the campfire taste and really think this could make the rotation if it ages well.
For now 3/4 stars and we'll see how she ages.
Pipe Used:
Radiator Pipes, Canadians
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 16, 2021 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable to Strong |
Latakia forward English blend. Has the nice smokey, leathery flavor you'd expect, and a bit of the floral oriental in the background.
I'm still experimenting a bit with this blend and the cut, as it does seem to take more relights than average. I might try to break it up into finer pieces before drying and packing to see if that helps.
Overall, solid English blend with nice flavor. May revisit the review in a year or so as this ages.
I'm still experimenting a bit with this blend and the cut, as it does seem to take more relights than average. I might try to break it up into finer pieces before drying and packing to see if that helps.
Overall, solid English blend with nice flavor. May revisit the review in a year or so as this ages.
Pipe Used:
Benton Select, MM Corn Cob Country Gentleman
PurchasedFrom:
Governor's cigar lounge
Age When Smoked:
2 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Tin note of smoky, pungent, and tart fruit. Tobacco is a loose plug of larger tobacco pieces, akin to the pieces leftover after threshing, the plug is wet, drying out is needed. The marbled brown plug has a little black and tan. Recommend slicing it with a razor or thin sharp knife and rubbing out. Burns slow with a few extra relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste is medium to full and mostly consistent, with complex notes of wood, spiced bread, smoky, sweet, earth, floral, mildly spicy, leather, herbal, lemon zest, buttery, fermented vegetation, incense, a mildly sweet background note, and a peppery retro. Latakia is leading with Oriental/Turkish and Virginia supporting. Room note is tolerable, and aftertaste is outstanding.
Pipe Used:
DR Ardor Urano Dublin
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
1 year 7 months
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