G. L. Pease - Fog City Selection Embarcadero 2 oz 56.7 gram
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🔹 Overview
Embarcadero is part of G. L. Pease’s Fog City Selection, a series inspired by San Francisco’s character and climate. This blend is a Virginia-forward mixture with Orientals, designed for smokers who appreciate nuanced, refined flavors rather than heavy Latakia presence. It’s elegant, complex, and perfect for contemplative smoking.
🌿 Composition & Cut
Tobaccos:
Virginias – provide natural sweetness, bready and citrusy notes.
Orientals/Turkish – add spice, floral hints, and a slightly sour edge.
Cut: Broken flake, offering a slow, cool burn and depth of flavor.
🍂 Flavor Profile
Tin Note: Sweet hay and bread from Virginias, with a tangy, slightly sour Oriental aroma and a whisper of spice.
Taste:
First Light: Bright Virginia sweetness with a touch of Oriental spice.
Mid-Bowl: Complex interplay of grassy, citrusy Virginias and fragrant, slightly sour Orientals.
Finish: Smooth, dry, and refined with lingering sweetness and spice.
Overall Character: A Virginia/Oriental blend that’s delicate yet flavorful—ideal for those who enjoy subtle complexity.
🧭 Strength & Room Note
Strength: Mild to medium (nicotine is gentle).
Flavor Intensity: Medium, nuanced and layered.
Room Note: Pleasant and light—traditional Virginia aroma with a hint of spice.
🔥 Smoking Experience
Burn Quality: Cool and slow; broken flake format encourages a relaxed pace.
Moisture: Usually ready to smoke; a short dry time can improve burn.
Technique: Best enjoyed with a slow cadence to appreciate its complexity.
🌟 Aging Potential
Ages exceptionally well—cellaring enhances sweetness and deepens Oriental complexity. Many enthusiasts recommend 3–5 years for peak flavor.
📦 Packaging
Tin Size: 2 oz (≈56.7 g), also available in 8 oz tins.
Presentation: Broken flake inside a round tin.
Embarcadero is perfect for smokers who love Virginia-forward blends with Oriental elegance, offering a refined, contemplative smoke without Latakia heaviness.