🔹 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.