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I've been working my tastebuds to the bone on the new Fog City Selection. As always when I get this close to releasing new things, I'm getting very excited about the blends. Working with only Virginias for a while has been very interesting, and selecting the right leaf for these blends has presented interesting challenges.

THE G. L. PEASE BLENDS
NEW! G.L. Pease Key Largo	Key Largo: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. Available in 2oz tin only
G.L. PEASE MALTESE FALCON	Maltese Falcon: Stylish, dark and alluring. Generous quantities of cyprian Latakia are blended with mature red Virginias, exotic orientals, and just a little bright flue cured leaf to offer a deep, full-bodied yet silky smoke with an intriguing sweetness, ehanced by a discreet and mysterious spice. Maltese Falcon possesses an exquisite balance-a wonderful all day English style mixture
G.L. Pease Westminster	Westminster: The very essence of the tradtional English mixture; rich, elegant, refined, and exquisitely balanced. New World red virginias are enhanced with a gentle caress of bright leaf, then lavishly seasoned with rich oriental tobaccos and generous measures of noble Cyprus mountain Latakia. Westminster is a satisfying blend, presenting layers of flavor to delight the senses and develop in the bowl. A perfect everyday English mixture. Full-bodied. NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
G.L. Pease Fog City Selection	Greg's words re. the Fog City Selection: I've been working my tastebuds to the bone on the new Fog City Selection. As always when I get this close to releasing new things, I'm getting very excited about the blends. Working with only Virginias for a while has been very interesting, and selecting the right leaf for these blends has presented interesting challenges.
NEW Embarcadero	Embarcadero: Rich, ripe red virginias are combined with top-grade Izmir leaf, pressed and aged in cakes, then sliced into flakesand tinned. The result is a wonderfully fragrant, natural blend with subdued sweetness, more brut than demi-sec, delightful toasty flavors, and hints of nuttiness and roasted coffee. Satisfying and refreshing; a comforting smoke, with enough complexity to keep it interesting.
Fillmore	`Fillmore:A thick-sliced broken flake in the Scottish tradition. Ripe red Virginia tobaccos are combined with a generous measure of fine Louisiana perique, and then pressed to marry the components and deepen the flavors. The cakes are sliced and gently broken before tinning. Fillmore presents an elegant sweetness and delightful piquancy, enhanced by a creamy richness that develops throughout the bowl. Sit back, and enjoy a lovely, leisurely smoke.`NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
Laurel Heights	Laurel Heights: Rich, ripe, red leaf forms the base of this wonderful Virginia blend. The flavours are deep and round, with a smooth, natural sweetness, and subtle notes of orange peel, roasted oats, leather and peat. The smoke develops richness as it progresses, delivering a long, clean finish that is never cloying or syrupy, with hints of malt and grapefruit. For lovers of darker, natural, unstoved Virginias.
Ashbury	Ashbury: An alluring assortment of exotic oriental tobaccos is generously blended with bright and red Virginia leaf. Finally, just enough Cyprus Latakia is added to provide an alluring smokiness, resulting in a tobacco that can best be described as a light-medium Balkan mixture. This is the blend for gentlemen with a Bohemian spirit and a sense of adventure.
Lombard	Lombard: Named for the famed winding, twisting street in San Francisco, Lombard starts with a base of red and bright Virginias. It is then enhanced with American “condimental” leaf, including an angel's share of perique. The twist in this Lombard? A delicate breath of Cyprus Latakia is added for a whisper of smokiness and a slightly deeper flavor. A gentle introduction to Latakia for the Virginia smoker, or just a delightful change of pace.
Montgomery	Montgomery: Virginias, Virginias, Virginias! Several grades of wonderful flue-cured leaf, from soft yellow to deep red, are combined with just a touch of dark-fired Kentucky for a little added richness. A special process, recovered from ancient archives, provides the finishing touch to this wonderful blend. Naturally sweet, and possessing subtle complexity, Montgomery presents delightful new dimensions for the lover of sophisticated Virginia blends. NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
Telegraph Hill	Telegraph Hill: A sturdy foundation of Virginia tobaccos, each chosen for its particular character, is enhanced with fine flakes of perique for a refined smoking experience. Telegraph Hill is rich and flavorful, with a satisfying, lingering finish. Each sip builds upon the last, creating a marvelous edifice of taste and aroma. You won't worry about earthquakes if your pipe is filled with this wonderful blend.
G.L. Pease Classic Collection	Greg's words re: the Classic Collection I'm excited about these blends. Each stands firmly on its own, yet helps to paint part of a larger picture. The blends range from a smooth, sweet Virginia, spiced with piquant perique, to a dusky, dark blend, rich with Latakia. They evoke images of some of the classic tobaccos that might have perfumed the London air in gentler times. Here, they are presented in order of decreasing fullness. One is bound to suit your mood at any given time of day or night.
Abingdon	Abingdon: A full Balkan style blend with a generous measure of Cyprian Latakia, seasoned with fine red and lemon yellow Virginia tobaccos, and enhanced with rich oriental leaf. Abingdon is bold and assertive, while retaining a stylish finesse.
Blackpoint	Blackpoint: (Luxurious English Mixture) - Blackpoint is a luxurious blend of red and lemon Virginia leaf, Cyprian Latakia, exotic oriental tobaccos, and a perfect measure of Louisisana perique for a lively, piquant finish.
Charing Cross	Charing Cross: (Classic Balkan Mixture) - Charing Cross is a traditional Balkan style blend of fine Virginia leaf, richly seasoned with smoky Cyprian Latakia, and spiced with the exquisite and exotic tobaccos of the orient.
Kensington	Kensington: (Balkan Mixture with Restraint) - Kensington is a Balkan style blend with restraint. Bright and red Virginia tobaccos are combined with richly flavoured leaf from the orient, and Cyprian Latakia in perfect measure for a wonderfully balanced smoke.
Piccadilly	Piccadilly: (English Breakfast Mixture) - Piccadilly is a provocative blend of several Virginia tobaccos, delicately spiced with Latakia, and finished with Louisiana perique. The alluring flavour is revealed in layers throughout the smoke.
Stratford	Stratford :An enticing blend of delicately sweet brights and rich, red Virginia tobaccos seasoned with just the right measure of fine Louisiana Perique.
G.L. Pease Original Mixtures	The blends that started it all and still some of the most popular premium pipe tobaccos on the market today!
Robusto	Robusto: A selection if fine, ripe Virginia tobaccos is enhanced with the perfect measure of maduro cigar leaf to provide an alluring spice, the suggestion of richness of a great cigar, and a creamy smoke. A little Cyprian Latakia adds roundness and smooths the edges, while fine oriental tobaccos fill in the gaps. Complex and full flavored, yet very gentle on the tongue. The perfect finish to a fine meal or as a stout and stalwart companion throughout the day.
Cairo	Cairo is a wonderfully complex mixture of red, orange and bright Virginia tobaccos, exotic oriental leaf, and just a whisper of perique. The flavor is naturally sweet, slightly nutty, delicately spicy and rich. Subtle citrus-like notes harmoniously support the more robust flavors of the darker Virginias. Cairo is a medium bodied but very satisfying tobacco with a delicate aroma that will be enjoyed by Virginia lovers and the connoisseur of oriental mixtures alike.
Haddo's Delight	Haddo's Delight is a stout blend of several Virginia tobaccos with a generous measure of long-cut perique. Unflavored Green River black Cavendish and a little air-cured white burley ribbon provide fullness, body, and a bit of extra strength. Finally, an exclusive process darkens and marries the mixture. The flavor is full on the palate, earthy, slightly sweet and intriguingly piquant, with overtones of figs and raisins. A wonderful blend for the perique lover. NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
Samarra	Samarra is a rich and complex mixture, without being heavy. Matured red Virginia provides the basic structure and a delicate sweetness. A generous portion of Cyprian Latakia is added for its smoky richness, and exotic, fragrant oriental leaf provides fullness to the flavor. Finally, just a hint of lemon Virginia adds bit of brightness to the smoke, and a touch of Perique adds its own unique piquancy.
Barbary Coast	Barbary Coast: The finest cube-cut Burley, chosen for its deep, nutty flavors, forms a robust foundation for this sophisticated blend. Rich, red Virginia tobaccos are added for their subtle sweetness and complexity, while the unique spice of perique provides added dimension. A delicate kiss of brandy polishes the blend to a perfect finish. Barbary Coast is delightfully satisfying, with hints of black walnut, dark chocolate, and dried fruits. The perfect "all-day" smoke! NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
Caravan	Caravan: A lovely spice up front mingles with delightfully exotic Oriental flavors. The smoke:leathery flavors of Cyprian Latakia weave their way through the smoke assertively, but never in an overbearing manner. A zesty, delicate sweetness punctuates the statements made by the rest of the tobaccos. The finish is lingering, but won't overstay its welcome.
Odyssey	Odyssey is huge — the biggest of the Pease blends. It's loaded with Latakia and harmonized by exotic Orientals. Wonderful red and jet-black stoved Virginias provide a perfect counterpoint.NOW AVAILABLE IN 1 LB. TIN! (1 LB TIN $59)
Cumberland	Cumberland: Robust and possessing a subdued sweetness, Cumberland is a delightfully orchestrated suite of American tobaccos. Featuring a rare and exquisite mahogany Kentucky aged in bales for 20 years. Red and matured Virginias establish a theme; the Kentucky and a pianissimo of Perique create the variations. Pure natural tobacco flavors are harmonized by delicate arpeggios and underscored by deep resonant tones. The coda is lovely and lingering — a perfect finish to a rich performance. Best savored slowly.