G. L. Pease Maltese Falcon

First, let me say that I am a great fan of G.L. Pease tobaccos, but I am somewhat disappointed in his latest venture, Maltese Falcon. From Greg's description I expected a robust English blend with a little something exotic included. MF seemed to me to be dominated by a taste very much like toasted Cavendish. Perhaps that was the result of what Greg calls "a discreet and mysterious spice." The mixture smoked very smoothly but the "generous amounts of Cyprian Latakia" were a no show, unfortunately. I think a lot of people will like this blend but I much prefer G.L. Pease's Charing Cross or Blackpoint for a fine English-style smoking experience.

Had to jar half a tin to let it mellow a bit. I found the Latakia overwhelming. Just cracked open a tin of Westminster - think I'll be more comfortable with this.

Unlike the Dashiell Hammett tale, which name it bears, Maltese Falcon is not "the stuff that dreams are made of,"...at least not for me. Greg Pease is a magic man with tobacco, but the rabbit is not in this particular hat.

I must say, though, that this is one Latakia blend that can be smoked all day in warm weather without becoming too ponderous--a definite boon for those who must have that delightful, smoky weed everyday, regardless of the season. Perhaps that is what he was aiming for; to me, English/Balkan blends usher in autumn, and I always look forward to the half-lighted, crisp October day I can find an aged can of Greg's best efforts.

There is nothing in Maltese Falcon that will offend the sensibilities of the aficinado of Latakia-laden tobaccos, but neither is there anything to excite them, either. It is an acceptable smoke, and one not without its own distinction.

I must admit that I have never been fond of Red Virginias (except in the REAL Red Raparee) and a certain other domestic blender makes far too much use of them. Greg puts that particular strain to much better use.

I would recommend all Frog Morton smokers to give MF a try; you will receive a gratifying education. 'Nuff said.

Greg, where are the Orientals?

Maybe I got a bad tin. I do not like this. 2 stars. Will not buy again.

This is a good English style tobacco. Others have noted its resemblance to Westminster, and that is good as far as it goes, but don't expect anything like the complexity of that premiere English. The very light orientals leave me feeling like something is missing, and the smoke seems harsh. The room note seems very strong to me and my LSW has complained about the smell lingering in my clothes - something she normally reserves for my rare cigar sessions.

Not something I'll buy again. Westminster and its Balkan cousins will fill this spot in my rotation.

a strong smoke , not a all day smoke for sure, there are better English blends will not buy again, this blend is for the hardcore ..

This blend is delicious. However, I cannot help but think that it is a different type of blend. I think the mystery spice changes the blend entirely. That’s is not to say it is bad it is to say it is different. This is an ocasional smoke for me.

This is a promising blend. It carries all the characteristics of a nice English and I assume it is a real banger (when properly dried out).... yep... unfortunately C&D exaggerated on the Propilene glycol in this blend and even after drying it for 3 months or so it is still moist so that it won't evolve well on the bowl. I could only get 1 very satisfying bowl out of the 6 I attempted. I don't feel any ginger or misterious spice on it whatsoever.... Tin note profile is similar for me as MyMix 965 from Dunhill but with the amount of PG on the blend I could not get it to smoke as it should. If and when it dries a bit more I will EDIT this review and give you my new perception.

Behold! Odyssey?s retarded little sister. 2 of 4 stars.