The tin note on this tobacco is at first a bit funky with a pungent, sour, subtle fermented-fruit smell. I kept going back to it to get another sample as it got a little air and opened up. After about five minutes, it smells like pineapple and sour citrus with a hint of sweetness along with the fermented, pungent fruit lurking in the background.
For a (2018) 3.5 year aged Tobacco, there was no signs of crystallized sugar. The tin held some loose tobacco that had fallen off during shipping and handling.
The tobacco is drier than I expected, but perfect for smoking right out or the tin.
The tobacco is easy to prepare for smoking and packed into my Altinay Rusticated Dublin Meer nicely. After a char lit and tamp, it behaves well and burns evenly and cool.
The smoke is lite and smooth and presents a harmony of subtlety sweet, citrus (lemons), sour, fermented fruit notes. The Spice is a balanced taste note that never takes the lead. Not sure of the percentages of the source tobaccos in this blend? I am guessing it’s predominantly Oriental Tobacco with a supporting role from the Virginia’s and a pinch of Perique.
Predominant flavor is the wonderful oriental Tobacco with the Virginia lending the sweet, sometimes bready, sour notes that commingle effortlessly with the Oriental tobacco. No bit or rough edges.
Overall the flavor is incredibly smooth. I found myself thinking, “mellow yellow, quite right”
Halfway through my second bowl, I thought an IPA would be really good with this tobacco. So I headed to the kegerator and Pulled a nice IPA. What a perfect pairing.
This tobacco is very enjoyable. The light, smooth nature of the flavor profile makes this a great warm weather smoke that you can enjoy quite easily.
Flavor of this tobacco remains constant throughout the bowl. A medium on strength and nicotine.
Several times while smoking this blend, I was reminded of smoking straight Izmir Turkish Tobacco.
I can see myself returning to this tobacco over the Summer and into the early Fall when I’m looking for a smooth easy smoke with great natural tobacco flavor.
The GLP website says Regents Flake is made from the same tobaccos. So, it may be an option for those that steer away from plugs. Not sure if they both smoke the same due to the Nuances that are created in the preparation, and pressing of a plug versus a flake tobacco?
It would be interesting to smoke a fresh tin to see how the tobacco transforms over time.
As I am closing out this post, I am thinking, “another wonderful blend by GL Pease!”
For a (2018) 3.5 year aged Tobacco, there was no signs of crystallized sugar. The tin held some loose tobacco that had fallen off during shipping and handling.
The tobacco is drier than I expected, but perfect for smoking right out or the tin.
The tobacco is easy to prepare for smoking and packed into my Altinay Rusticated Dublin Meer nicely. After a char lit and tamp, it behaves well and burns evenly and cool.
The smoke is lite and smooth and presents a harmony of subtlety sweet, citrus (lemons), sour, fermented fruit notes. The Spice is a balanced taste note that never takes the lead. Not sure of the percentages of the source tobaccos in this blend? I am guessing it’s predominantly Oriental Tobacco with a supporting role from the Virginia’s and a pinch of Perique.
Predominant flavor is the wonderful oriental Tobacco with the Virginia lending the sweet, sometimes bready, sour notes that commingle effortlessly with the Oriental tobacco. No bit or rough edges.
Overall the flavor is incredibly smooth. I found myself thinking, “mellow yellow, quite right”
Halfway through my second bowl, I thought an IPA would be really good with this tobacco. So I headed to the kegerator and Pulled a nice IPA. What a perfect pairing.
This tobacco is very enjoyable. The light, smooth nature of the flavor profile makes this a great warm weather smoke that you can enjoy quite easily.
Flavor of this tobacco remains constant throughout the bowl. A medium on strength and nicotine.
Several times while smoking this blend, I was reminded of smoking straight Izmir Turkish Tobacco.
I can see myself returning to this tobacco over the Summer and into the early Fall when I’m looking for a smooth easy smoke with great natural tobacco flavor.
The GLP website says Regents Flake is made from the same tobaccos. So, it may be an option for those that steer away from plugs. Not sure if they both smoke the same due to the Nuances that are created in the preparation, and pressing of a plug versus a flake tobacco?
It would be interesting to smoke a fresh tin to see how the tobacco transforms over time.
As I am closing out this post, I am thinking, “another wonderful blend by GL Pease!”
