🔹 Overview

Union Square is a straight Virginia blend from G. L. Pease’s Fog City Selection, crafted for smokers who appreciate pure, natural tobacco flavor without added casings or toppings. It’s elegant, clean, and designed for aging—perfect for Virginia purists.

🌿 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: 8 oz (≈226.8 g), also available in 2 oz tins.
• Presentation: Broken flake inside a large round tin, ideal for long-term storage and aging.

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