🔹 Overview

Cumberland is a robust Virginia/Burley/Perique blend from G. L. Pease’s Original Mixtures line. It’s crafted for smokers who enjoy natural tobacco flavor with a spicy edge, offering a hearty, full-bodied experience without heavy casings or toppings.

🌿 Composition & Cut

• Tobaccos:
  • Virginias – provide natural sweetness and a bready foundation.
  • Dark-Fired Kentucky Burley – adds earthy, smoky depth and body.
  • Perique – contributes peppery spice and dark fruit complexity.
• Cut: Coarse ribbon, easy to pack and burns evenly.

🍂 Flavor Profile

• Tin Note: Rich and earthy with hints of cocoa, wood, and a subtle fruity tang from Perique.
• Taste:
  • First Light: Bold, earthy Burley with underlying sweetness from Virginias.
  • Mid-Bowl: Perique introduces pepper and fig-like notes; Kentucky adds smoky, meaty undertones.
  • Finish: Dry, robust, and satisfying—no artificial sweetness.
• Overall Character: Rustic, hearty, and complex—a blend for those who appreciate strength and natural leaf flavor.

🧭 Strength & Room Note

• Strength: Medium to strong (nicotine is noticeable).
• Flavor Intensity: Full-bodied and rich.
• Room Note: Traditional tobacco aroma—earthy and robust.

🔥 Smoking Experience

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

🌟 Aging Potential

• Ages beautifully—cellaring enhances sweetness and smooths the blend, making it more rounded over time.

📦 Packaging

• Tin Size: 2 oz (≈56.7 g), also available in 8 oz tins.
• Presentation: Loose ribbon cut inside a round tin.

Cumberland is ideal for smokers who enjoy bold, natural blends with a spicy kick and a touch of smokiness. Perfect for cool evenings or when you want a satisfying, full-flavored smoke.