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 31 - 34 of 34 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 21, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
That is a very pleasant smoke. The tin note is of musty dates and figs. It comes relatively moist in the tin so some drying time is necessary before smoking. Properly dry, it smokes easily and emits a full yet mellow creaminess. Not sweet, not sour. The turkish adds a nice spiciness and melds with the viginias perfectly. This is a great blend but is very subtle in it's gifts. Don't expect to be dazzled by any one particular characteristic or you will miss the point of this blend. It took me awhile to "get it" so don't rush your opinion of it. Much like the tin description says it's meant to be subdued and satisfying but also comforting like a familiar old sweater. Good stuff. 3.5 Stars
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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