G. L. Pease Blackpoint
(3.27)
Blackpoint is a luxurious blend of red and lemon Virginias, Cyprian latakia, exotic Oriental tobaccos, and a perfect measure of Louisiana perique for a lively, piquant finish. The smoke is creamy and lingering, engaging the palate with a mouth filling array of wonderful flavours. Reminiscent of raisins and stewed figs, fireplaces in the fall, walks in the forest... Perhaps the most complex in the collection. Perfect for evenings.
Notes: Blackpoint was released in March, 2003. Read the story "G.L. Pease: The Man Behind the Tobacco" on the Smokingpipes Daily Reader, https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/gl-pease-the-man-behind-the-blends
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Classic Collection |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce 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
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.27 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 05, 2003 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Strong |
Although I typically smoke VA or VA/Perique flakes, I thought a trip into the English via the renowned GL Pease might be rewarding. I was no more successful with this trip than my prior ventures even though this is a comparatively mild English. This is not the fault of the tobacco but rather my personal tastes. In addition, I received many complaints on both the tin and room aroma even from cigarette smokers. Although not so surprising due to the Latakia, Oriental and Perique content, these reactions must be considered. The various colors in the tin indicate the complex and varied tobaccos that are present. Packing and lighting were easy and an even burn rate resulted. This blend burned hotter and faster than my unrubbed out flakes but did not even hint of bite. If you enjoy English blends this might be a good one for you but I'm back to my favored VAs.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Aug 31, 2006 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Appearance: Ribbon cut, average width, multi colored.
Aroma: An English blend for sure, predominantly Virginia, with some Latakia, My nose did not get any hint of Oriental or Perique. Nothing special here.
Packing: Packs easily into any size or shape bowl.
Lighting: Just the usual two matches, most of the time. Sometimes, I needed three to get it going properly.
Initial flavor: Huh? Where?s the beef? Just a sharp, sour taste, not at all like anything else in the series.
Mid-bowl: I get the Virginias and the Latakia, but there is no harmony. I expected a heavier version of Piccadilly, but that is smoother and softer. Still a bit harsh, causing me to produce more saliva, hence gurgling. That?s unusual for me.
Finish: Hard to keep it lit down to the bottom, gets unpleasant too.
Summary: For me, it completely misses on all counts. I don?t plan to cellar any to see how it ages, I don?t care.
Aroma: An English blend for sure, predominantly Virginia, with some Latakia, My nose did not get any hint of Oriental or Perique. Nothing special here.
Packing: Packs easily into any size or shape bowl.
Lighting: Just the usual two matches, most of the time. Sometimes, I needed three to get it going properly.
Initial flavor: Huh? Where?s the beef? Just a sharp, sour taste, not at all like anything else in the series.
Mid-bowl: I get the Virginias and the Latakia, but there is no harmony. I expected a heavier version of Piccadilly, but that is smoother and softer. Still a bit harsh, causing me to produce more saliva, hence gurgling. That?s unusual for me.
Finish: Hard to keep it lit down to the bottom, gets unpleasant too.
Summary: For me, it completely misses on all counts. I don?t plan to cellar any to see how it ages, I don?t care.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| May 09, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Extremely Mild (Flat) | Tolerable |
Single bitter smokey note, not a good sour oriental bitterness but a burley like bitterness like a stale cigarette. No complexity, no progression of flavor throughout the bowl. Aging bad tobacco will and in fact can not make it better. I smoked multiple bowls in different pipes, will never purchase again.
Pipe Used:
Cobs and briars
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 22, 2009 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
The Blackpoint is the first L blend I have ever tried. I chose this blend because of the complexity of the ingredients and I assumed the more complex the better, just as my first scotch whiskey was a complex blended. By smoking it, each sip I felt a little spicy and ... empty -- the taste just faded before I would like to expect something more. I finished my tin in 2 months and I would say "goodbye" to this blend, not wish to order any more of it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 18, 2006 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Pipestud said most of what I wanted to say, but I will add the following.
I have difficulty keeping this lit, which begins at the start. The cut is beautiful, being short, medium-wide ribbons, but it does take some practice packing your pipe with it.
The initial smoothness, natural sweetness, and vibrancy diminishes in the last two-thirds of the bowl into some bitterness and sour notes.
Update: February 2004- Sad to say I am giving up on this blend. The Orientals are just too sharp and biting for my tastes. I like what approaches creaminess from the latakia leaf, but it falls short of my expectations. It just could not perform for me at any moisture level.
Update: September 2006- I just couldn't help giving this another try. Time was no friend. My wife, who likes the aroma of English blends generally, said that Blackpoint burning smells like the old, dirty bars we've errantly entered.
I have difficulty keeping this lit, which begins at the start. The cut is beautiful, being short, medium-wide ribbons, but it does take some practice packing your pipe with it.
The initial smoothness, natural sweetness, and vibrancy diminishes in the last two-thirds of the bowl into some bitterness and sour notes.
Update: February 2004- Sad to say I am giving up on this blend. The Orientals are just too sharp and biting for my tastes. I like what approaches creaminess from the latakia leaf, but it falls short of my expectations. It just could not perform for me at any moisture level.
Update: September 2006- I just couldn't help giving this another try. Time was no friend. My wife, who likes the aroma of English blends generally, said that Blackpoint burning smells like the old, dirty bars we've errantly entered.
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