Author Archives: Mike Castello

G. L. Pease Maltese Falcon

By Mike Castello | Published: December 22, 2008

Stylish, dark and alluring. Generous quantities of Cyprian Latakia are blended with matured red Virginias, exotic orientals, and just a little bright flue-cured leaf to offer a deep, full-bodied yet silky smoke with an intriguing sweetness, enhanced by a discreet and mysterious spice. Maltese Falcon possesses an exquisite balance – a wonderful all-day English style mixture.

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Orlik Golden Sliced

By Mike Castello | Published: November 18, 2008

This delightful blend is composed of golden and full body Virginia tobaccos with a touch of Burley. A fine natural sweetness in both taste and aroma characterizes Orlik Golden Sliced. The cut is traditional Navy Cut Flake i. e. pressed tobacco and cut into thin slices. Rub the tobacco slices gently before filling your pipe. Made in Denmark.

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Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader

By Mike Castello | Published: November 7, 2008

A classic English blend named in honor of the men who flew in the two World Wars. Bright and Dark Virginias are blended with Latakias and Turkish to offer a medium strength smoke with a subtle nutty flavor mixing with those of the Orient make this a cool smoke suited to casual puffing or an [...]

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G. L. Pease: Westminster

By Mike Castello | Published: November 4, 2008

There are many fine English blends around.  Westminster is relatively new, arriving less than one year ago.  It came with some fanfare since it was billed as Pease’s replacement for the highly esteemed Renaissance no longer available.  Orders for Westminster were brisk and the supply was short.  There was definatly the desire by many smokers to [...]

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