Tobaccos for smoking in pipes are often carefully treated and blended to achieve flavor nuances not available in other tobacco products.[citation needed] Many of these are blends using staple ingredients of variously cured Burley and Virginia tobaccos which are enhanced by spice tobaccos, among them many Oriental or Balkan varietals, Latakia (a fire-cured spice tobacco of Syrian origin, but now made in other regions, such as, Cyprus and Lebanon ), Perique (uniquely grown in St. James Parish, Louisiana) which is also an old method of fermentation, or blends of Virginia and Burley tobaccos of African, Indian, or South American origins. Traditionally, many U.S. blends are made of American Burley with sweeteners and flavorings added to create an "aromatic" flavor, whereas "English" blends are based on natural Virginia tobaccos enhanced with Oriental and other natural tobaccos. There is a growing tendency towards "natural" tobaccos which derive their aromas from artful blending with selected spice tobaccos only and careful, often historically-based, curing processes.
Pipe tobacco can be purchased in several forms, which vary both in flavor (leading to many blends and opportunities for smokers to blend their own tobaccos) and in the physical shape and size to which the tobacco has been reduced. Most pipe tobaccos are less mild than cigarette tobacco, substantially more moist and cut much more coarsely. Too finely cut tobacco does not allow enough air to flow through the pipe, and overly dry tobacco burns too quickly with little flavor. Pipe tobacco must be kept in an airtight container, such as a canning jar or sealed tin, to keep from drying out.
Some pipe tobaccos are cut into long narrow ribbons. Some are pressed into flat plugs which are sliced into flakes. Others are tightly wound into long ropes, then sliced into discs. Plug tobacco is maintained in its pressed block form and sold in small blocks. The plug will be sliced into thin flakes by the smoker and then prepared in a similar fashion to flake tobacco. It is considered that plug tobacco holds its flavor better than rubbed or flake tobacco. Flake tobacco (sliced cakes or ropes) may be prepared in several ways. Generally it is rubbed out with the fingers and palms until it is loose enough to pack. It can also be crumbled or simply folded and stuffed into a pipe. Some people also prefer to dice up very coarse tobaccos before using them, making them easier to pack.
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GL Pease Key Largo is a rich Latakia blend with a distinct
difference - the addition of some maduro cigar leaf, resulting in
a touch of earthiness and refreshing spice, while helping Key
Largo to produce volumes of thick, creamy smoke. The combination
of the broadleaf, the Latakia, exotic Orientals and ripe red
Virginias will give you a comforting and satisfying experience.
Reminiscent of some old-time blends, Key Largo is a rich blend
with plenty of body.
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GL Pease Lagonda, part of the Old London series, is full of
Cyprian Latakia and zesty Orientals and is rounded out with fine
Virginias. The leaf is pressed for several days before being
sliced and tumbled out. The pressure helps to marry and deepen
the flavors, and the resulting cut will burn slowly without
constantly going out. For a taste of traditional Latakia blends,
pick up some Lagonda today.
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GL Pease Lagonda, part of the Old London series, is full of
Cyprian Latakia and zesty Orientals and is rounded out with fine
Virginias. The leaf is pressed for several days before being
sliced and tumbled out. The pressure helps to marry and deepen
the flavors, and the resulting cut will burn slowly without
constantly going out. For a taste of traditional Latakia blends,
pick up some Lagonda today.
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GL Pease Maltese Falcon is a stout Latakia blend with a
distinctive flavor. It's quite rich, with an undercurrent of
sweetness that produces large clouds of thick and creamy smoke; a
perfect blend for cool evenings. If you're a fan of deeply smoky
Latakia blends, you'll want to keep some Maltese Flacon on hand.
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GL Pease Maltese Falcon is a stout Latakia blend with a
distinctive flavor. It's quite rich, with an undercurrent of
sweetness that produces large clouds of thick and creamy smoke; a
perfect blend for cool evenings. If you're a fan of deeply smoky
Latakia blends, you'll want to keep some Maltese Flacon on hand.
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GL Pease Meridian is a beautifully balanced mixture of Latakia
with exotic Orientals and premium Virginias. The interplay of the
different tobaccos leads to a medium-bodied smoke with an
interesting and complex flavor. Meridian can easily be an all-day
blend.
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GL Pease Meridian is a beautifully balanced mixture of Latakia
with exotic Orientals and premium Virginias. The interplay of the
different tobaccos leads to a medium-bodied smoke with an
interesting and complex flavor. Meridian can easily be an all-day
blend.
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If you enjoy Virginia mixtures with complexity and some extra
body, you must try GL Pease Montgomery. A melange of flue-cured
leaf ranging from golden to rich red is combined with some
well-aged dark-fired Kentucky to add a touch of smoke, spice and
body. A special process is used to finish and round out the
blend. Montgomery is a Virginia blend with a pleasant "kick."
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For centuries, men of the sea have known the pleasures of fine
Virginia tobaccos, pressed and aged with a drop of rum. The
addition of rich dark fired Kentucky leaf brings a new dimension
to the flavor and aroma of this timeless combination, G. L.
Pease's Navigator.
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When a blend is brimming with Cyprian Latakia, the other
components have to be robust enough to stand up to it or the
blend becomes muddled. GL Pease Odyssey uses plenty of zesty
Orientals and rich, sweet red and stoved black Virginias to make
sure that it's robust and beautifully balanced. This is one
Odyssey you'll be glad to take.
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Quiet Nights is a rich and remarkably smooth blend of Latakia,
Virginias, Orientals and just enough Perique to create intrigue
without being intrusive. This is a superb blend for later in the
evening while relaxing.
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Quiet Nights is a rich and remarkably smooth blend of Latakia,
Virginias, Orientals and just enough Perique to create intrigue
without being intrusive. This is a superb blend for later in the
evening while relaxing.
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GL Pease Samarra is one of those tobaccos that straddles the
lines of definition. Is it a Latakia blend with an
Oriental-forward character, or is it more of an Oriental blend
with a light amount of Latakia? In either case, this fine mixture
of red Virginias and Orientals is given more body and depth by
the inclusion of Latakia and a touch of Perique, and a bit of
yellow Virginia is added for a vibrant sweet note. Try Samarra
for a change of pace Latakia blend.
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GL Pease Sextant is a flake with a unique pedigree. It all starts
with sweet Virginia and exotic Orientals to which Cyprian Latakia
is added. To add a touch of spice, dark-fired Kentucky is
included before introducing a top note of dark rum before being
pressed and sliced. If you're a fan of Latakia blends and navy
flakes, Sextant lands right in the middle.
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The newest release from Gregory Pease, Sixpence, is the first
entry in the Old World series to feature Virginia and Perique.
This broken flake also contains some dark-fired leaf, and a
secret component. If you're looking for a flavorful, rich
blend that doesn't contain Latakia, you'll love Sixpence.
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The newest release from Gregory Pease, Sixpence, is the first
entry in the Old World series to feature Virginia and Perique.
This broken flake also contains some dark-fired leaf, and a
secret component. If you're looking for a flavorful, rich
blend that doesn't contain Latakia, you'll love Sixpence.
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GL Pease Stratford is a superbly balanced mixture of red and
yellow Virginias bringing sweetness, toastiness and zest, to
which the perfect amount of Acadian Perique is added to tie it
all together. If you want a Va/Per that's harmonious rather than
delicate or raucous, give Stratford a try.
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GL Pease Telegraph Hill is a Virginia/Perique blend with a great
amount of depth and rich flavor. There's complexity here, and
just enough sweetness and spice from the fine leaf from Louisiana
to be thoroughly satisfying without being dominant or
overwhelming. Getting the balance correct in a VaPer is always a
challenge, but Greg has done a masterful job, as always, with
Telegraph Hill.
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GL Pease Telegraph Hill is a Virginia/Perique blend with a great
amount of depth and rich flavor. There's complexity here, and
just enough sweetness and spice from the fine leaf from Louisiana
to be thoroughly satisfying without being dominant or
overwhelming. Getting the balance correct in a VaPer is always a
challenge, but Greg has done a masterful job, as always, with
Telegraph Hill.
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GL Pease Triple Play follows up on the phenomenal success of
JackKnife Plug. A blend of toasty red and zesty bright Virginias
with a bit of smoky dark-fired Burley and heavily fermented
Perique is pressed then cut into old-fashioned plugs - rich and
satisfying. For a hearty tobacco that's still well-mannered and
fairly complex, Triple Play clears the bases.
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GL Pease Triple Play follows up on the phenomenal success of
JackKnife Plug. A blend of toasty red and zesty bright Virginias
with a bit of smoky dark-fired Burley and heavily fermented
Perique is pressed then cut into old-fashioned plugs - rich and
satisfying. For a hearty tobacco that's still well-mannered and
fairly complex, Triple Play clears the bases.
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GL Pease Union Square combines select Virginias, ranging from
sweet, acerbic golden leaf to toasty, zesty reds. The mixture is
pressed to deepen and develop the flavors without the need to add
a top-dressing or sweeteners. For the cleanest taste of fine
flue-cured tobaccos, you have to give Union Square a try.
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GL Pease Union Square combines select Virginias, ranging from
sweet, acerbic golden leaf to toasty, zesty reds. The mixture is
pressed to deepen and develop the flavors without the need to add
a top-dressing or sweeteners. For the cleanest taste of fine
flue-cured tobaccos, you have to give Union Square a try.
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Here's a blend of a different stripe from Greg Pease. It's called
The Virginia Cream, and it's primarily Virginia with some
condimental leaf, but what makes this such a departure for the
venerable Mr. Pease is the addition of a light top-note. The
flavors he chose for this blend is a tried and true combination
that has been used in a number of blends - vanilla and Bourbon.
What's different here is that even though the flavor is applied
with a light hand, it makes its presence known in the aroma and
the taste, all the way to the bottom of the bowl. Try the latest
and greatest from a true master.
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GL Pease Westminster is a classic British-style Latakia blend
consisting of ripe red Virginias along with some golden
flue-cured, a fair amount of tangy Orientals along with a healthy
dose of Latakia. It shows excellent balance, creating a smooth
and harmonious experience. Westminster is tradition in a bowl.
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