🪙 G. L. Pease – Sixpence (50g Tin)

Sixpence is a refined, old-world-style pipe tobacco from G. L. Pease’s “Old London Series.” It’s a complex Virginia/Perique (VaPer) blend with dark-fired leaf and a subtle fruit/brandy topping, offering both natural depth and a lightly aromatic elegance.

🟤 Product Overview

• Blender: G. L. Pease (Greg Pease, a highly regarded artisan blender)
• Series: Old London Series
• Packaging: 50 gram (1.76 oz) tin
• Style: VaPer with dark-fired tobacco and light topping

🍂 Blend Composition

Sixpence combines several high-quality leaf types:

• Red & Bright Virginias
  • Provide sweetness, hay-like brightness, and tangy depth
• Perique
  • Adds spice, dark fruit (plum/raisin), and body
• Dark-Fired Kentucky
  • Contributes smokiness, earth, and strength

Topping (Flavoring)

• A light brandy/stone fruit essence (often described as plum or dark fruit)
• Applied subtly—enhances rather than dominates

🍇 Flavor & Aroma Profile

Taste

• Initial notes:
  • Sweet, bready Virginias
  • Light fruitiness (plum/raisin-like)
• Mid-bowl:
  • Peppery spice from Perique
  • Smoky, earthy tones from Kentucky
• Finish:
  • Gently warming, slightly dry
  • Lingering dark fruit and fermented sweetness

Room Note

• Rich and slightly sweet
• More refined than typical aromatics
• Not overly perfumed—leans toward natural tobacco aroma

🔥 Strength & Performance

• Strength: Medium (nicotine is noticeable but balanced)
• Body: Medium to full
• Cut: Broken flake / coarse cut
• Burn:
  • Cool and slow when properly packed
  • Benefits from a little drying time

This is a blend that rewards a slow, contemplative smoking pace.

🎯 Ideal For

• Smokers who enjoy:
  • VaPer blends with added complexity
  • Subtle aromatics (not overly sweet or artificial)
  • Rich, layered, slightly stronger tobaccos
• Great for:
  • Evening or after-meal smoking
  • Cooler weather
  • Experienced smokers (though approachable with care)

📦 Tin Presentation

• Classic G. L. Pease tin design with vintage British-inspired artwork
• Sealed for aging potential—this blend ages exceptionally well, deepening in sweetness and smoothness over time

✅ Summary

Sixpence is a rich, nuanced VaPer blend enhanced by dark-fired Kentucky and a delicate fruit/brandy topping, delivering a layered smoking experience that balances natural tobacco character with subtle sweetness. It’s elegant, slightly robust, and ideal for those who appreciate complexity without heavy aromatic flavoring.