I think the concept of the whole fog city collection is interesting and pretty cool, all variations on a theme, certainly a way to learn about blending, VA’s and the individual components, and how they interact.
that being said I’ve only so far tried, Laurel Hights, Fillmore, and Embarcadero. I really loved Fillmore. I think it’s a pretty unique and flavorful VA/Per it changes through the bowl you get a journey though the different aspects of perique, the smoke is very full and creamy which I so far haven’t found in other VA/Per’s. So yeah I recommend that one. I’ve got some tins in my cell
I’ve got a tin of penny farthing, I’ve had a few bowls of it, but need to give it some more time before making a final call. But I can say that so far it’s enjoyable, I really like the shag cut, it burns well and makes for a nice short smoke. It’s more dark fired forward in flavor than perique. It reminded me of Dark Birdseye by G&H, but sweeter.
The last one I can comment on is Stonehenge Flake. It certainly lives up to its G&H co-heritage, it’s those Gawith wet jerky flakes, takes a long dry time to be workable but it’s worth it. I typically rub them out fully and then let it dry. It’s got a really interesting flavor profile, I wrote in my notes “tastes like jam on rye bread” it’s got nice little nutty spikes and fullness from the burley. The perique is likely contributing to that Jam quality, figgy and sweet, and also potentially that peppery rye flavor to some extent. I don’t get a ton of the cocoa topping that’s supposed to be there. There is a decent Nic hit that can sneak up on you. I do like this blend and have a few tins in the cellar.
all and all I think GLP VA/Pers are unique and worth trying! Enjoy the journey!
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