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 1 - 6 of 6 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 14, 2016 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
After a point it doesn't make any sense to make a blend for the sake of making a blend, and by the time Embarcadero came down the pike GL Pease seems to have lost his mojo. He's not any good at Va/Or.
McClelland makes several incredible Va/Or blends that can be used as a yardstick to measure anyone else's attempts - #24, Drama Reserve, Smyrna #1. Embarcadero never gets close.
It's sour, and surprisingly damp for a C&D tin. The VAs are obstructed by a cigarette flavor that must be coming from both the Izmir and whatever Virginias C&D chose for this. The room note is again cigarette, which is a pretty quick turn-off for a pipe blend. The strength is standard Pease - a good bit stronger than any other blend of the same kind would be.
As the Renaissance Reserve showed, Pease can make a good blend when he's playing to his strengths. Embarcadero is not where his strengths lie.
McClelland makes several incredible Va/Or blends that can be used as a yardstick to measure anyone else's attempts - #24, Drama Reserve, Smyrna #1. Embarcadero never gets close.
It's sour, and surprisingly damp for a C&D tin. The VAs are obstructed by a cigarette flavor that must be coming from both the Izmir and whatever Virginias C&D chose for this. The room note is again cigarette, which is a pretty quick turn-off for a pipe blend. The strength is standard Pease - a good bit stronger than any other blend of the same kind would be.
As the Renaissance Reserve showed, Pease can make a good blend when he's playing to his strengths. Embarcadero is not where his strengths lie.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Jul 19, 2007 | Strong | None Detected | Overwhelming | Overwhelming |
The fog has settled in for the night. The S.S Pease is about to embark on her maiden voyage. The "Embarcadero" is hauntingly on fire. The ship leaves speedily into the curious unknown. It sinks. No treasures on board.
The fog has lifted. No survivors to report. The "Embarcadero" has vanished. God Rest Her Evil Soul.
Comfortable Jeans my A**.
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The fog has lifted. No survivors to report. The "Embarcadero" has vanished. God Rest Her Evil Soul.
Comfortable Jeans my A**.
'
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 25, 2014 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable to Strong |
Sour, harsh, boring and not easy to keep lit. It´s one of those good quality toacos that simply don´t have good taste (and I like strong tobaccos in general, it´s not only that). But for mixtures it can work fine.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 23, 2015 | Strong | Medium to Strong | Full | Tolerable |
I found this tobacco difficult to stay with. Initial smoke seemed like it would be uniquely different. But, as I continued onward the wheels fell off this one and I didn't even finish the bowl. Tried it again several weeks later in a different pipe with the same result. This tobacco is truly a unique experience. Unfortunately, it did not jive with my palate. I've tried about sixty or so tobaccos of all varieties thus far and unfortunately this is the only one to be tossed and not finished. You may find it to your liking. It just wasn't a fit for me.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2017 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Tolerable |
Nowt special.
I really don't get why anyone would get excited about this blend. Or should I say 'this bland'.
It's very one-dimensional.
Rubbed out, it packs well. And it stays lit like a trooper. So if that's your thing. A tobacco that isn't too much hard work, then go for it.
I really don't get why anyone would get excited about this blend. Or should I say 'this bland'.
It's very one-dimensional.
Rubbed out, it packs well. And it stays lit like a trooper. So if that's your thing. A tobacco that isn't too much hard work, then go for it.
PurchasedFrom:
Smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
Fresh
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 18, 2009 | Strong | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Nothing special here. Just the Trademark taste of crap! I cant believe I fell for the GL Pease line. Have not found one variety I would buy twice!
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