G. L. Pease Maltese Falcon
(3.25)
Stylish, dark and alluring. Generous quantities of Cyprian latakia are blended with matured red Virginias, exotic Orientals, and just a little bright flue-cured leaf to offer a deep, full-bodied yet silky smoke with an intriguing sweetness, enhanced by a discreet and mysterious spice. Maltese Falcon possesses an exquisite balance - a wonderful all-day English style mixture.
Notes: Originally conceived as a replacement for the old Raven's Wing, Maltese Falcon quickly evolved into something bigger. It's a rich, bold blend, with excellent body, a beguiling sweetness, and solid structure, ideal for those who enjoy a sophisticated, yet comfortable and refined English-style mixture.
Maltese Falcon was introduced in January 2008
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Heirloom Collection |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | English |
| Contents | Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, 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
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.25 / 4
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Reviews
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| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2021 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
Latakia is in the lead, with a smokey, slightly leathery taste. A bit spicy and floral from the oriental as well. Dark fruit taste comes through later in the bowl from the Virginia but is never dominant. The special spice, which many have said is ginger, is there occasionally but is very mild; just enough to give this blend a touch more complexity from similar English blends.
Did seem to get hot at times, but didn't get any bite from this blend. No trouble keeping it lit with proper dry time.
Overall, a nice, complex English blend. Highly recommended.
Did seem to get hot at times, but didn't get any bite from this blend. No trouble keeping it lit with proper dry time.
Overall, a nice, complex English blend. Highly recommended.
Pipe Used:
Brebbia Sabbiata, Benton Select
PurchasedFrom:
Barclay Pipe, Tobacco, & Cigar (Columbus, OH)
Age When Smoked:
Fresh from tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Mild to Medium | None Detected | Mild to Medium | Strong |
The Tin Art on this one is spot on. Always a plus with GLP tins. Makes me think classic.
I'm smoking on my 3rd tin of Maltese which is also a fairly young one only being about 3 months from tinning. The edges on this one seem just a little rougher than the others I have smoked which had about a year of age on them. It's not a blend that I really think would get much from cellaring but I'd like to try a 2008 tin someday.
As a 3 month blend, the latakia is front center with notes of sweet and spicy in the background. It's a perfect after-dinner smoke with the spicy goodness even though the roomnote is not a favorite with the wife. If sipped and smoked slow it really shines with almost an incense vibe.
As it ages it seems to mellow some and the VA's gain a little sweetness. But no matter the age, its a good smoke.
I'm smoking on my 3rd tin of Maltese which is also a fairly young one only being about 3 months from tinning. The edges on this one seem just a little rougher than the others I have smoked which had about a year of age on them. It's not a blend that I really think would get much from cellaring but I'd like to try a 2008 tin someday.
As a 3 month blend, the latakia is front center with notes of sweet and spicy in the background. It's a perfect after-dinner smoke with the spicy goodness even though the roomnote is not a favorite with the wife. If sipped and smoked slow it really shines with almost an incense vibe.
As it ages it seems to mellow some and the VA's gain a little sweetness. But no matter the age, its a good smoke.
Pipe Used:
various
Age When Smoked:
3 months on new tin
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| May 09, 2021 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant to Tolerable |
A latakia forward English blend. Packs well, lights well, has a very alluring aroma of sweet incense and cedar. It's latakia forward but not over-powering like say "Star of the East".
It's well-balanced with a very interesting flavour profile: I got walnuts, chestnuts, some sweetness, the leather/cedar from the latakia.
This "secret ingredient" that is talked about is subtle, more in the aroma than the flavour although i did get hints of cinnamon, or clove---maybe there's a light topping but it doesn't overtake the varietals in the blend.
Highly recommended and under-rated in my experience.
It's well-balanced with a very interesting flavour profile: I got walnuts, chestnuts, some sweetness, the leather/cedar from the latakia.
This "secret ingredient" that is talked about is subtle, more in the aroma than the flavour although i did get hints of cinnamon, or clove---maybe there's a light topping but it doesn't overtake the varietals in the blend.
Highly recommended and under-rated in my experience.
Pipe Used:
Stanwell #3
PurchasedFrom:
smokingpipes.com
Age When Smoked:
2 years
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