G. L. Pease Embarcadero
(3.13)
Rich, ripe red virginias are combined with top grade Izmir leaf, pressed and aged in cakes, then sliced into flakes and tinned. The result is a wonderfully fragrant, natural blend with subdued sweetness, more "brut" than "demi-sec", delightful toasty flavors, and hints of nuttiness and roasted coffee. Satisfying and refreshing; a comforting smoke, with enough complexity to keep it interesting.
Notes: Embarcadero was released in July, 2007.
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Fog City Selection |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Oriental |
| Contents | Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Flake |
| Packaging | 2 ounce tin |
| Country | United States |
| Production | Currently available |
Profile
Strength
Medium
Extremely Mild -> Overwhelming
Flavoring
None Detected
None Detected -> Extra Strong
Room Note
Pleasant to Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.13 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 91 - 96 of 96 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 06, 2008 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
Sweet and sour chicken, anyone?
This is a striking, original mixture that makes you sit up and go, whoa, now that's something different. The sweet and sour taste is most unusual, and may be one of a kind.
I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want sweet and sour chicken for every meal, and I find it hard to imagine making this a regular part of my rotation.
It's an interesting change of pace, and the quality is indisputable, but I probably won't be buying this one again any time soon.
This is a striking, original mixture that makes you sit up and go, whoa, now that's something different. The sweet and sour taste is most unusual, and may be one of a kind.
I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want sweet and sour chicken for every meal, and I find it hard to imagine making this a regular part of my rotation.
It's an interesting change of pace, and the quality is indisputable, but I probably won't be buying this one again any time soon.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 25, 2008 | Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
A tobacco that looks and smokes very similar to Fillmore. The difference is that it tastes slightly less spicy (of course much less citrusy, since Fillmore had Perique and Embarcadero has orientals), it is smoother and slightly lighter in nicotine (thus more tolerable to my taste).
Like Fillmore, it smokes dry, regular and with absolutely no bite. It is quite a "quiet" tobacco, with no particular highs but pleasant and refined. To me, like its brother, it is still a bit underwhelming and with some slightly troubling (but almost undetectable) bitter notes. I can see myself smoking it with pleasure, savoring its subtleties, but not craving for it. It will certainly appeal to those who like a Camel cigarette once in a while and seek something similar in a pipe tobacco but with more body, complexity and refinement.
Nice, but unspectacular: again, for me, orientals without Latakia do not strike a particular impression. Certainly better anyway IMHO than, let's say, Presbyterian Mixture (a similar blend that comes to my mind).
Like Fillmore, it smokes dry, regular and with absolutely no bite. It is quite a "quiet" tobacco, with no particular highs but pleasant and refined. To me, like its brother, it is still a bit underwhelming and with some slightly troubling (but almost undetectable) bitter notes. I can see myself smoking it with pleasure, savoring its subtleties, but not craving for it. It will certainly appeal to those who like a Camel cigarette once in a while and seek something similar in a pipe tobacco but with more body, complexity and refinement.
Nice, but unspectacular: again, for me, orientals without Latakia do not strike a particular impression. Certainly better anyway IMHO than, let's say, Presbyterian Mixture (a similar blend that comes to my mind).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 14, 2008 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I really like the recent flakes from Pease. After a little drying out, the burn is excellent and leaves very little grey ash at the bottom. For me, the taste is somewhat spicier that other Pease blends. Not overpowering, but a definate presence with the Virginias. I also found it to be stronger in nicotine than some have reviewed. It smokes best for me in a smaller to medium size bowl. Three stars for the quality, taste, burn and uniqueness of the blend. Not my favorite Pease by a long shot, but worth trying.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 28, 2007 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
My first Pease blend. I am happy to say that I enjoyed this very much. I was not expecting much and this surprised me, kudos. The reason I will not be awarding 4 stars is because I think of it as more of and occasional or change of pace blend. A very good one at that. I find the spice delicious and interesting.
Mo, South Africa
Mo, South Africa
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 25, 2007 | Mild to Medium | Mild to Medium | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
As the name states-Embark-on-A-Redo. this stuff is simply overdone and you will need to puff slowly as well. Quality leaf (that is Fillmore) but the Izmir comes across as a topping which i ,as a purist do not like.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Nov 10, 2007 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Sorry, this not my cup of tea. I can see that it is high quality tobacco, but it is too dry and strong for me. Nice tin aroma though.
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