G. L. Pease Key Largo
(3.39)
Deep, earthy and creamy. A distinguished broken flake of red Virginia tobaccos, small leaf Orientals, and a measure of Cyprus latakia, spiced with velvety cigar wrapper leaf. Key Largo develops throughout the bowl, offering a satisfying and sturdy smoking experience, with beautifully balanced, richly textured layers of cocoa, dark roasted coffee, leather, and a lively, lingering finish.
Notes: Key Largo was introduced in July, 2008.
Details
| Brand | G. L. Pease |
| Series | Heirloom Collection |
| Blended By | Gregory Pease |
| Manufactured By | Cornell & Diehl |
| Blend Type | Cigar Leaf Based |
| Contents | Cigar Leaf, Latakia, Oriental/Turkish, Virginia |
| Flavoring | |
| Cut | Broken 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
Tolerable
Unnoticeable -> Overwhelming
Taste
Medium to Full
Extremely Mild (Flat) -> Overwhelming
Average Rating
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3.39 / 4
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Reviews
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Displaying 61 - 70 of 105 Reviews
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Dec 13, 2013 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
i wasn't too sure whether to buy this as I was conflicted as to whether or not it was a ribbon or a broken flake. The site I bought it from said the former while here it is listed as the latter. I took the plunge anyway, hoping the listing here would be right. Thankfully, my faith was well rewarded.
Upon opening the drum, I was treated to a waft of something deep rich and of the earth. The tobacco itself reminded me of Sextant, those lightly pressed broken flakes look so delicate yet inviting, yet more light brown as opposed to Sextant's darker, almost black as they stared out at me. The flakes were dry and easy to rub out and pack, lighting was equally non-eventful, proving Mr Pease's moisture levels are right once again. The smoke itself is stunning, it really is something earthy and balanced, nicely changing. I'm not sure I can pick up the flavours described as such, though it's in that kind of league, dark, rich and sensuous. It is also an incredibly smooth smoke, no roughness or tonguebite.
I thoroughly enjoyed this blend even though I couldn't pin down the flavour. Perhaps it's physical likeness to Sextant might have helped, in fact it wouldn't surprise me if this is used as a base for it, or at least closely related in it's manufacture. This is almost the kind of tobacco I would expect to be handed around one of those dinner tables where folk pass round port and cigars after a good heavy dining session. I don't move in those circles which is probably just as well as I doubt like the company. That doesn't matter though, I'm a lot happier sitting here with this stuffed in my pipe.
Upon opening the drum, I was treated to a waft of something deep rich and of the earth. The tobacco itself reminded me of Sextant, those lightly pressed broken flakes look so delicate yet inviting, yet more light brown as opposed to Sextant's darker, almost black as they stared out at me. The flakes were dry and easy to rub out and pack, lighting was equally non-eventful, proving Mr Pease's moisture levels are right once again. The smoke itself is stunning, it really is something earthy and balanced, nicely changing. I'm not sure I can pick up the flavours described as such, though it's in that kind of league, dark, rich and sensuous. It is also an incredibly smooth smoke, no roughness or tonguebite.
I thoroughly enjoyed this blend even though I couldn't pin down the flavour. Perhaps it's physical likeness to Sextant might have helped, in fact it wouldn't surprise me if this is used as a base for it, or at least closely related in it's manufacture. This is almost the kind of tobacco I would expect to be handed around one of those dinner tables where folk pass round port and cigars after a good heavy dining session. I don't move in those circles which is probably just as well as I doubt like the company. That doesn't matter though, I'm a lot happier sitting here with this stuffed in my pipe.
Pipe Used:
Straight Falcon with Algiers Bowl
PurchasedFrom:
Gauntley's of Nottingham
Age When Smoked:
6 months
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jun 05, 2013 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Upgrading to 4 stars. A nice subtle blend. Got a tin of this after establishing Havana Daydream as my everyday smoke. It comes a little on the moist side as is usual and needs a tiny bit of drying. I've loaded up by simply stuffing in the tobacco or by carefully rubbing it out: a good rubbing seems to enhance the flavor and burn rate. Doesn't need a lot of relighting. From my own experience and in reviewing other smokers comments, "cigar blends" will virtually never taste like cigar: if thats what your expecting you'll be disappointed. I'm a regular cigar man and frankly don't necessarily want my pipe tabak to taste like that anyway, but the added leaf gives this blend a hint of something more mysterious. It plays in the backround with orientals and latakia, while the red VA carries the lead. It does however, as the label says, seem to develop as it burns and the finish shows more of the backround leaf toward the end. Overall a nice medium strength blend with some oomph. I plan on keeping a tin around for a once or twice a week smoke. Recommended for those who want to try something with some character that doesn't seem to have anything other than tobacco taste: no hint of artificial flavoring here!
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 09, 2013 | Medium | Extremely Mild | Medium | Pleasant |
Tried many of the so-called cigar blends. None of them really taste like a cigar to me. You have to enjoy them for what they are. I ordered a tin of this and his Robusto blend some months ago. I wanted to smoke half the tins before review. I had first tried it in my briar pipes, and didnt think it very special. I later tried them in my cob pipes and liked it better. I thought robusto was good, but i like key largo more. I would give it another star if it were availible in bulk.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 13, 2012 | Medium | Medium | Medium to Full | Pleasant |
I have had several bowls of Key Largo over the last month and I really enjoy this smoke. The flavor is moderate on the Latakia and cigar leaf side and there is a hint of mocha throughout the bowl. The nicotine has a moderate kick and I particularly like to partake of this blend in a small meerschaum pipe. I've smoked a large bowl once and during the hour it took to contemplate my rear deck world the leaf almost overtook me. This is a great mixture and I highly recommend it.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Sep 02, 2012 | Medium | None Detected | Medium | Tolerable |
Smoking Key Largo puts me in a deep, contemplative mood, mainly trying to figure out how the mad scientist developed such a blend. Creamy? What makes it so creamy? How did he do this? And so on. I was mesmerized. I'll even compare KL to smoking a Romeo and Julieta cigar. I was in a state of bliss smoking it in the hot sun this Labor Day weekend and I even broke my own rule of reloading the same bowl over and over. Key Largo is near the top of the pile of cigar blends that I've tried (Storm Front being the best of blends with cigar leaf, although a different monster entirely).
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Aug 14, 2011 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Just like Bogey & Bacall.
The flavors are married so well that I had a bit of trouble pulling them apart. Which is not to say I thought this blend was monochromatic, just well put together. Sometimes the virginia base was more noticeable, but mostly the latakia / oriental / cigar leaf combo was in charge. Beefy, creamy, salty, very slightly sweet. I rub the slices out fully and usually let the resultant pile dry for about an hour beforehand. Nicotine definitely develops down the bowl, especially in a medium-to-smaller bowl. The cigar leaf shows up more in the finish, which is a nice touch but I wish it were more prominent in the profile.
A good blend that I have enjoyed and will continue to. Three plus stars.
The flavors are married so well that I had a bit of trouble pulling them apart. Which is not to say I thought this blend was monochromatic, just well put together. Sometimes the virginia base was more noticeable, but mostly the latakia / oriental / cigar leaf combo was in charge. Beefy, creamy, salty, very slightly sweet. I rub the slices out fully and usually let the resultant pile dry for about an hour beforehand. Nicotine definitely develops down the bowl, especially in a medium-to-smaller bowl. The cigar leaf shows up more in the finish, which is a nice touch but I wish it were more prominent in the profile.
A good blend that I have enjoyed and will continue to. Three plus stars.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| May 07, 2010 | Medium | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
I'm primarily a cigar smoker and my experiences with tobacco containing cigar leaf have always left me wondering why someone would smoke a cigar leaf blend instead of a cigar itself. Then I smoked some key largo. Wow! This blend isn't pretending to be a cigar, it's just adding another dimension to some great pipe tobaccos. Whether it is the pipe or cigars, I always like to find a somewhat sharp and pungent taste/aroma that makes me think of the sharpness in cheddar cheese. This tobacco has something like that, but it's deeper--like a blue cheese. The more I smoke it, the more I want it!
For no particular reason, I resisted Pease blends for a long time. That was dumb! This is a masterpiece that will give you a nice change of pace from your standard English or Balkan blends.
For no particular reason, I resisted Pease blends for a long time. That was dumb! This is a masterpiece that will give you a nice change of pace from your standard English or Balkan blends.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Mar 15, 2010 | Medium to Strong | Extremely Mild | Medium | Tolerable |
This G.L. Pease blend was a surprise for me. The addition of cigar leaf added a bit of class to this blend and for my personal taste, the bitterness was not present. A smooth creamy smoke that was one of the coolest I have smoked in a while. A must try for those who are contemplating.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Feb 26, 2010 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Pleasant to Tolerable |
I guess in some sense, all tobacco blends are achievements to the extent the contents were not collected from the barn floor. Usually, the connotation of 'achievement' is something worthwhile, something to be appreciated, admired or respected. Key Largo is an achievement in the latter sense.
I've smoked the short strokes of stogies in pipes before. The result typically tastes like smoking Milton Berle's dentures combined with George Burn's nail clippings. Perfect human repellant.
I have enjoyed McClelland's Dominican Glory Maduro for years- a superior product, as genteel as Julie Andrews in a novice habit. But what expectations for a cigar blend with Latakia and Turkish leaf? Blessed are those without expectations for they shall not be disappointed.
Key Largo is what it is advertised and certainly not disappointing. It's effects on me are like being greeted at the door with a pipe, slippers and robe, giving all the comforts of an English blend with just a little something earthy and manly.
The cigar leaf is effectual and yet transparent. The Latakia is soooo soft it will convince skeptics that Latakia really does belong in a pipe and not on a barn floor. Virginias and the remaining orientals are barefoot contessas: regal, supportive and mild. This did well in small and large pipes, less v. more moist, and kept tamped after being lit.
Time to open my tins of Robusto, 123, Bankers and order samples of P&W Churchill and Peretti's Cuban Mixture, maybe even Havana Daydream, Billy Budd and Strike Force. I'm onto a vein and reenforced again with reasons why I like this hobby.
I've smoked the short strokes of stogies in pipes before. The result typically tastes like smoking Milton Berle's dentures combined with George Burn's nail clippings. Perfect human repellant.
I have enjoyed McClelland's Dominican Glory Maduro for years- a superior product, as genteel as Julie Andrews in a novice habit. But what expectations for a cigar blend with Latakia and Turkish leaf? Blessed are those without expectations for they shall not be disappointed.
Key Largo is what it is advertised and certainly not disappointing. It's effects on me are like being greeted at the door with a pipe, slippers and robe, giving all the comforts of an English blend with just a little something earthy and manly.
The cigar leaf is effectual and yet transparent. The Latakia is soooo soft it will convince skeptics that Latakia really does belong in a pipe and not on a barn floor. Virginias and the remaining orientals are barefoot contessas: regal, supportive and mild. This did well in small and large pipes, less v. more moist, and kept tamped after being lit.
Time to open my tins of Robusto, 123, Bankers and order samples of P&W Churchill and Peretti's Cuban Mixture, maybe even Havana Daydream, Billy Budd and Strike Force. I'm onto a vein and reenforced again with reasons why I like this hobby.
| Reviewed By | Date | Rating | Strength | Flavoring | Taste | Room Note |
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| Jan 14, 2010 | Medium to Strong | None Detected | Medium to Full | Tolerable |
Another win in my book for the Pease blends. It is just as the tin describes. This one is not nearly as bold as other GLP blends I've tried, with not nearly as many things going on in each puff. My favorite part about this blend is its secret weapon: the cigar leaf. Its flavor has an ebb and flow to it that really gets me hooked. All said, Key Largo is very sophisticated without being as loud as some of the other great blends from this company. Less is more here with the spotlight tracking the cigar leaf as best it can. Great at night to keep your mind off the cold, and great in the morning to supplement your caffeine intake with a helping of nicotine.
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