🔹 Overview

Union Square is part of G. L. Pease’s Fog City Selection, a series inspired by San Francisco’s charm and complexity. This blend is a straight Virginia mixture, crafted for smokers who appreciate pure, natural tobacco flavor without added casings or toppings. It’s elegant, clean, and designed for aging.

🌿 Composition & Cut

• Tobacco:
  • 100% Virginias – bright and red varieties for sweetness, tang, and depth.
• Cut: Broken flake, offering a slow, cool burn and rich flavor development.

🍂 Flavor Profile

• Tin Note: Fresh hay, bread, and a subtle citrus tang from bright Virginias.
• Taste:
  • First Light: Crisp, natural sweetness with grassy and citrusy notes.
  • Mid-Bowl: Bready, slightly tangy flavors deepen; occasional hints of toast and mild spice.
  • Finish: Smooth, dry, and refined with lingering sweetness.
• Overall Character: A pure Virginia experience—bright, clean, and naturally sweet.

🧭 Strength & Room Note

• Strength: Mild to medium (nicotine is gentle but noticeable).
• Flavor Intensity: Medium, nuanced and elegant.
• Room Note: Pleasant and light—classic Virginia aroma.

🔥 Smoking Experience

• Burn Quality: Cool and steady when smoked slowly; can burn hot if puffed aggressively.
• Moisture: Usually ready to smoke; a short dry time can improve performance.
• Technique: Best enjoyed with a slow cadence to avoid bite and savor complexity.

🌟 Aging Potential

• Ages exceptionally well—cellaring enhances sweetness, deepens complexity, and adds a darker, richer character. Many enthusiasts recommend 3–10 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.

Union Square is ideal for smokers who love straight Virginia blends—pure, natural, and perfect for aging. It’s a refined, contemplative smoke for those who appreciate subtlety and elegance.