G. L. Pease Lombard
(2.96)
Named for the famed winding, twisting street in San Francisco, Lombard starts with a base of red and bright Virginias. It is then enhanced with American 'condimental' leaf, including an angel's share of perique. The twist in this Lombard? A delicate breath of Cyprus latakia is added for a whisper of smokiness and a slightly deeper flavor. A gentle introduction to latakia for the Virginia smoker, or just a delightful change of pace.
Notes: Lombard was released in August, 2005.
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Fog City Selection |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Virginia Based |
| Contents | Burley, Latakia, Perique, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Ribbon |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin, 8 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Mild to Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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2.96 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 11 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 02, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I did not like this blend at all and feel I am being kind at giving it two stars. I am only adding the second star out of my respect for Greg Pease. From the ingredient listing this seemed to be a blend I would like. In my mind, I pictured this to be like a revelation knockoff or the variety of American English blends put out by Cornell & Diehl that comprise many ingredients including Latakia, Perique and burley in addition to the Virginia.
My one hope would be the Virginia may stand out more against the other ingredients as that seems to be a hallmark amongst the Fog City series. What I tasted was just no good. the ingredients never tended to pull together into any form of tasty cohesiveness and I really didn't feel any stood out. I actually tasted this one against C&D's Bailey's Front Porch, which has a very similar list of ingredients. I far preferred the latter product by C & D.
In reality, this deserves a one star in my book, but I did find it smokable. It just was not at all enjoyable to me. It needed something to stand out. Just a little more of any of the ingredients. There is Lat, but the blend is hardly smoky. there is perique, but I did not find it spicy. Ditto the Burley and Virginia. The nuttiness and sweetness both being subdued.
This was not a case of this blend needing more maturity, a common knock on GL Pease products, as this tin was from 2006. Perhaps the age cost it some of its flavor from the burley and the latakia. I really don't know, but know that I won't be repurchasing this one.
My one hope would be the Virginia may stand out more against the other ingredients as that seems to be a hallmark amongst the Fog City series. What I tasted was just no good. the ingredients never tended to pull together into any form of tasty cohesiveness and I really didn't feel any stood out. I actually tasted this one against C&D's Bailey's Front Porch, which has a very similar list of ingredients. I far preferred the latter product by C & D.
In reality, this deserves a one star in my book, but I did find it smokable. It just was not at all enjoyable to me. It needed something to stand out. Just a little more of any of the ingredients. There is Lat, but the blend is hardly smoky. there is perique, but I did not find it spicy. Ditto the Burley and Virginia. The nuttiness and sweetness both being subdued.
This was not a case of this blend needing more maturity, a common knock on GL Pease products, as this tin was from 2006. Perhaps the age cost it some of its flavor from the burley and the latakia. I really don't know, but know that I won't be repurchasing this one.
Age When Smoked:
10 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2015 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The bright Virginias have a little citrus and grass. The red Virginias are mildly tangy fruity with a touch of earth, and is the most notable tobacco present. The burley is nutty and toasty, slightly sweet in a minor role. Other supporting players are the raisin, figgy and mildly spicy perique, and the elusive Cyprian latakia, which is mainly added for a slight smoky, woody push more than it is for flavor, as it’s not usually very obvious. I kind of perceived it more in the second half of the smoke. Has a mild nic-hit. Won't bite or get harsh. Burns at a moderate pace, cool and clean and smooth with a little moisture at the finish. Needs an average number of relights. Has a pleasant after taste. Not quite an all day smoke. Despite the high quality of tobaccos, it doesn’t rate higher than two and a half stars, so I give it two.
-JimInks
-JimInks
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2021 | Mild | Mild | Mild | Unnoticeable |
Well this review is from a few bowls that I had at the pipe club that was brought in by a fellow member and a nice guy to boot. The tin was dated 090916, a good four years under its belt. This one I could not quite figure out, it smoked really sweet but not aro sweet more Virginia sweet. A really smooth, mild all-day blend in my opinion no detection of the Latakia at all. When the description says a delicate breath of Cyprus Latakia they were not kidding. It also states a gentle introduction to Latakia. They weren’t joking about that either. If I was a newbie, I might could detect it but not now with these jaded taste buds. Good but just not my preference.
Age When Smoked:
4 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 04, 2018 | Mild | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
The tin note is somewhat sweet and hay lie with a hint of citrus, probably provided by the bright Virginia. The description says that the Perique and Latakia are Angel's portions, meaning there is little of these components. Basically, this is a gateway to Latakia and Perique to someone that wants to try such things for the first time. Flavor is much improved by the warmth of mid bowl. This may not be a bad blend for those wanting to experience Latakia and Perique the first time. For me it is a ho hum blend. I give it 2 stars, but do not recommend this for experienced Emglish blend smokers
Pipe Used:
Cayuga
PurchasedFrom:
Indiaan River Tobacco traders Grand Rapids MI
Age When Smoked:
2 years
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
G. L. Pease - Lombard (Fog City Selection).
A tan coloured ribbon, with the occasional speck of black, and just below medium in size. The hydration level's good, it feels slightly moist but not 'damp'.
To my palate the Virginia carries the most weight. The Burley is also easily recognized, forming a leading VaBur taste. The Latakia and Perique sit way back, the Perique more-so; I can barely taste any! It burns evenly, albeit, a bit too warm. And it bites me, quite harshly.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
More than often G. L. Pease blends hit the spot, but this doesn't do it for me, so gets two stars, sadly:
Somewhat recommended.
A tan coloured ribbon, with the occasional speck of black, and just below medium in size. The hydration level's good, it feels slightly moist but not 'damp'.
To my palate the Virginia carries the most weight. The Burley is also easily recognized, forming a leading VaBur taste. The Latakia and Perique sit way back, the Perique more-so; I can barely taste any! It burns evenly, albeit, a bit too warm. And it bites me, quite harshly.
Nicotine: mild to medium. Room-note: pleasant.
More than often G. L. Pease blends hit the spot, but this doesn't do it for me, so gets two stars, sadly:
Somewhat recommended.
Pipe Used:
Peterson Dracula #221
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
6/7 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 22, 2012 | Mild to Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
This blend seems to me to be trying to be all things for all smokers... a VaPer, a Burley, and a light English. In its efforts, it fails to be really great at any one of those styles. If you are looking for an American English, Cornell & Diehl have many better offerings. But this GLP mixture simply did not click for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Apr 12, 2011 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
My tin was just over a year old. (And it took a lot of will power to keep it unopened until after its birthday!) Whether affected by age, or due to inconsistency in production, my experience was closer to that of the previous reviewer. Lombard is not a mild smoke.
Tongue bite is a big problem for me with this blend. Go slow.
Read Mr. Pease's description on the tin. This is the most accurate description of a blend I have ever read. And let it age at least a year.
Tongue bite is a big problem for me with this blend. Go slow.
Read Mr. Pease's description on the tin. This is the most accurate description of a blend I have ever read. And let it age at least a year.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 10, 2008 | Mild | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant |
The blend is a beautiful golden ribbon cut with speckles of black which are probably the latakia. The aroma from the can is very much Virginans and Perique. I could detect very little latakia. I've read the reviews that said it was dry but I did not find this and the tin I opened lent itself to a perfect pack.
I found the latakia added not enough for my tastes and because it was there but not in a significant way, don't think it added to the smoke. Defintetely a Virgina/Perique blend. As the can says, it is a change of pace and interesting but I don't think one of my regulars. Will see how the tin goes and I will continue to add to this review over the next month.
Adding to the review a week later and a few more pipes I find it a nice mid-day smoke. Still not enough latakia for my taste but the aroma does not overwhelm a room as a stronger latakia blend would do. Nice fluffy, white ash.
I found the latakia added not enough for my tastes and because it was there but not in a significant way, don't think it added to the smoke. Defintetely a Virgina/Perique blend. As the can says, it is a change of pace and interesting but I don't think one of my regulars. Will see how the tin goes and I will continue to add to this review over the next month.
Adding to the review a week later and a few more pipes I find it a nice mid-day smoke. Still not enough latakia for my taste but the aroma does not overwhelm a room as a stronger latakia blend would do. Nice fluffy, white ash.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 23, 2007 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
I rate this as a three star blend with the understanding that for me, it is exactly what the tin suggests - a delightful change of pace.
This blend is nice for summer afternoons sitting on the grass reading a book. The perique doesn't start to kick in until a few minutes into the thing, and the Virginias dominate the blend. I can't taste the latakia, though I'm sure I could taste a difference if it weren't there.
While my standard fare is stuff like Ashbury, Charing Cross, and Odyssey, this is exactly what the tin says - a delightful change of pace, good for summer afternoons. Recommended for that particular purpose.
EDIT Hard to call something I smoke this occasionally a three star blend. I still enjoy it, but I'm fixing my grade inflation. Two stars, and everything else stands.
EDIT 2 I'm working through an old tin of this, and it's coming off as a bit flat. There are flavors here, and some of them are good, but there is little depth, and the burley note comes off a bit cardboardish. One of Pease's few stumbles for me.
This blend is nice for summer afternoons sitting on the grass reading a book. The perique doesn't start to kick in until a few minutes into the thing, and the Virginias dominate the blend. I can't taste the latakia, though I'm sure I could taste a difference if it weren't there.
While my standard fare is stuff like Ashbury, Charing Cross, and Odyssey, this is exactly what the tin says - a delightful change of pace, good for summer afternoons. Recommended for that particular purpose.
EDIT Hard to call something I smoke this occasionally a three star blend. I still enjoy it, but I'm fixing my grade inflation. Two stars, and everything else stands.
EDIT 2 I'm working through an old tin of this, and it's coming off as a bit flat. There are flavors here, and some of them are good, but there is little depth, and the burley note comes off a bit cardboardish. One of Pease's few stumbles for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 10, 2009 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I can see where Lombard might be someone's cup of tea, but it's not mine. It's a GLP blend, so of course it's quality. It's a pleasant enough smoke.
There's more than a whisper of Perique here. I'm sure that the Latakia does something for the blend, but I can't pick it out. The VA tobacs are tasty, but unassuming.
I'll be finishing my tin but I won't be buying another.
There's more than a whisper of Perique here. I'm sure that the Latakia does something for the blend, but I can't pick it out. The VA tobacs are tasty, but unassuming.
I'll be finishing my tin but I won't be buying another.
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