Pipe Tobacco Review: G. L. Pease "Fillmore"

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7 жыл бұрын

Searching for an Elizabethan Mixture replacement: G. L. Pease "Fillmore."
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From the Tin: "A thick-sliced broken flake in the Scottish tradition. Ripe red Virginia tobaccos are combined with a generous measure of fine Louisiana perique, and then pressed to marry the components and deepen the flavors. The cakes are sliced and gently broken before tinning. Fillmore presents an elegant sweetness and delightful piquancy, enhanced by a creamy richness that develops throughout the bowl. Sit back, and enjoy a lovely, leisurely smoke."

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@michaelspadaro6 7 жыл бұрын

According to this article written by Pease, there is indeed "a pinch of latakia" added to Fillmore. Sixth paragraph down. glpease.com/BriarAndLeaf/?p=40

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! That was the confirmation I was looking for. " ...there is a little of the smoky stuff in that one (Fillmore), too. Some, those very sensitive to its presence, will easily notice it; others would only notice its absence." Sounds like just a PINCH for seasoning.

@danhester4408 7 жыл бұрын

It's always super interesting to read Pease writing about his own blends.

@kds471 6 жыл бұрын

He reiterated that there is less than 3% Latakia in a June instagram post as well.

@lovinglight18 5 жыл бұрын

I'm such a Latakia lover I tasted it immediately. It's super super subtle. I smell it maybe a couple three times per bowl...same with taste. I love how Pease adds these delicious little touches to his blends.

@willkriegforkartoffeln4878 7 жыл бұрын

Huzzah! The next installment of "The Search for the New Elizabethan Mixture" is here! Will Bradley find the needle in the proverbial haystack he is looking for? Lets find out, in the new episode: "G. L. Lease "Fillmore"!

@tomsawyerpiper9412 7 жыл бұрын

KristophShmit You know how to find the needle? Burn the hay.

@willkriegforkartoffeln4878 7 жыл бұрын

Good one mate.

@johnburton33 7 жыл бұрын

New to the channel and a big fan. Pipes, notebooks, boots - this channel is like a summer home. At any rate, thank you for such great content and delivery.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@challengerdart3731 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent review Bradley. Thanks a lot.

@stephenandcas 7 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this review a your delivery. May your pipe be always full and your matches always dry

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@williamryangibson 7 жыл бұрын

Picked up a tin of Fillmore shortly after watching your review! Outstanding in the flavor department, but mechanically I find it much more of a PIA than Elizabethan. Looking forward to hearing how it continues to stand up to your go-to mixture!

@michaelforde4373 7 жыл бұрын

Another great review a swat team needs to be formed in search of the holy grail that is Elizabethan , I envy all the great tobaccos in the US

@woodandwirepiper3899 7 жыл бұрын

I've haven't smoked much of this blend but I did certainly on two occasions have a passing, fleeting moment where I tasted Latakia. if there is any in there it's almost like it was unintentional. I love this smoke. thanks for another great review video.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

See the pinned comment above!

@meandmysonfunraisinghim8630 7 жыл бұрын

awesome review i have been waiting for this one for a little bit now with your search

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@danhester4408 4 жыл бұрын

Having my first ever bowl of this stuff, and I think it's going to be pretty essential for me. Really excellent stuff, and a fine companion to its drier, Virgina-Oriental sibling, Embarcadero. I don't taste the pinch of Latakia, but I like Latakia, so maybe it would offend those who really can't stand it.

@smoknwoodchuckschipchucksm3262 7 жыл бұрын

....Left a my 😖 bad posted feedback on your Sunday Smoke. Great review Bradley. 😎🍺☕✔🌲

@vincentgalindo69 7 жыл бұрын

You really need to try Fire Storm from Russ O.... similar to Elizabethan to me. Great review as always.

@matthewbeddow3278 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you've found something that maybe will work for you. Cheers Brad

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thesmoovepiper4356 7 жыл бұрын

hey Bradley Excellent Tobacco review of GL pease Fillmore it sounds delightful I like red Virginias I like mc clellend Blackwood's Flake very much I'm interested in trying this Flake and you were saying it rubs out easy and the deep richness in flavor sound wonderful thanks so much for sharing Bradley I hope that this may be your replacement for Elizabethan mixture 👍👍👍👍👍👍☺☺☺☺☺☺ best regards Peter.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

You should definitely give it a try!

@DanSmith-qn9rs 7 жыл бұрын

Youeallyneed to give Sutliff's Elizabethan mixture match a try. I think it will be a bell ringer.

@manymuchmoosen7088 6 жыл бұрын

Bradley, I would be interested in seeing an update on the search for eliz replacement video. What are the runners you’ve found and what’s still on the to try list. How much have you complied of Elizabethan since it’s still in production?

@kevindeuschle3413 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Bradley. After having smoked a tin of Elizabethan just recently and come to the same conclusion about it I'm on this journey with you. I hope that you find a suitable replacement, as I may find one too. Till then, stockpiling Elizabethan and hoping for the best.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm planning for the worst, but hoping for the best as far as Elizabethan is concerned.

@brettkeeling8811 6 жыл бұрын

is there any more news on dunhill here in the uk nothing concrete my local tobacco shop seems to think it is not disapearing but they have heard the rumers

@TheH1ttm4n 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, what is your favorite blend to go back to often?

@matthewgabbard6415 7 жыл бұрын

You might try McClelland Beacon Extra, or plain old Beacon, for that matter. I just spent a week with the former and it is wonderful. It is a broken flake though.

@richnewman Жыл бұрын

Man, after picking up a tin of Fillmore and Embarcadero I am, most definitely, a GLP guy. I already loved Gaslight, Chelsea Morning, Quiet Nights, and Meridian, but this video made me grab the Fillmore. I have to say I like this more than Elizabethan. I pretty much had the same experience smoking Fillmore after Elizabethan as I had smoking Chelsea Morning after EMP and smoking Quiet Nights after Nightcap; I just like the G.L. Pease blends more than the Dunhill/Peterson. I suppose I will have to try Sixpence now, too, since that seems to be the only Old London that isn't in my top favorites.

@stuffandthingsyoutube Жыл бұрын

G. L. Pease is a great blender and very consistent.

@tomlupo3125 7 жыл бұрын

I do love the Pease blends for the most part. Glad you found a strong contender for a go to VaPer. I am surprised no McClelland has risen to the top in your search. They do top notch Reds IMO. But I know their cut is not your cup of tea.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

McClelland Virginias have been hit and miss for me, but I'm sure I'll be exploring their offerings more in the future.

@norbertstepien9185 5 жыл бұрын

from Pease website where he states there is a small amount of Latakia in Fillmore. Thought you might be interested. "Next, 2007 Fillmore in a Castello Old Antiquari #10, chosen because it’s seen its share of these weeds. Suprisingly, I found more similarities to than differences from the Escudos, but it is a different enough beast that comparisons are tricky. If I were to smoke them side-by-side, the differences would probably be more pronounced, but with a day or two between them, my palate seems to focus more on the similarities. The inclusion of a tiny percentage of latakia (less than 3%) does add another dimension to the smoke..."

@thesnobbypiper4834 5 жыл бұрын

It does have this undertone of Latakia but I really think its the aged fermented virginia combined with the perique that gives it that musty character. Do you think that this blend is similar to Haunted bookshop in regards to the red virginias?

@pipeheadOR 4 жыл бұрын

After trying Stratford and Fillmore I am surprised you didn’t go with Fillmore. At least flavor wise.

@donmak0427 7 жыл бұрын

Bradley: Awesome channel; fun, informative, love the standard format - thanks and 'well done!' Two questions fer ya: 1) You smoke indoors - doesn't that make your living space smell like stale tobacco, and if so, do visitors and guests find it disagreeable? And, 2) How do you gauge nicotine content? Do you taste it? Does it cause a discernible sensation in the tongue, mouth or throat? Thanks for any info on this you can impart.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

I DON'T smoke in my apartment because it isn't allowed, but even if I did, I don't find pipe smoke to have the same lingering stale smell that cigarette smoke does. I think it's actually quite pleasant. Nicotine is sometime hard to gauge, but a high nicotine blends can make your head spin along with several other symptoms. You would definitely notice it if you experienced it.

@donmak0427 7 жыл бұрын

Oh, interesting. The room background with the hanging guitars and the Beatles painting look like a living space, but now that I think about it more, it *does* seem a bit rougher than the interior of an actual living space. And about the nicotine; also interesting. In putting the question to other forums, I found that reactions to nicotine can range from "feeling relaxed," to sweating, dizziness, nausea and all the way to vomiting(!) Having never been much of a smoker, I have no experience with the drug and have never noticed *any* reaction to it. Being forewarned, I'll keep an eye out for these effects, and try to avoid the more unpleasant ones at the far end of the scale. Thanks!

@amyandmink5158 7 жыл бұрын

Watched my first tobacco review. I just had to find out if Bradley found a Elizabethan replacement.…yet he teases us . Ps nice music.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'm glad you decided to take a look.

@willsharber 7 жыл бұрын

Have you tried McClelland's Personal Reserve St James Woods? I just popped my first tin of it open. It's a broken flake, so I know it doesn't fit your criteria. But I usually just rub broken flakes out entirely before jarring it so it's all ready up front.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Not yet, but I certainly will eventually.

@jstbsims 6 жыл бұрын

Just opened the Tin and I gotta say.........I smell some Latakia ! Nice..............

@gabepettinicchio7454 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Bradley. Can you tell me the differences you find between red & dark VAs. I was told that they both lack the grassy, hay-like flavor found in bright VAs. Russ Quilette also told me that do to different processing, Mclelland's 5100 Red Cake is not a typical "'red VA." Thanks and it seems like your getting closer to that favorite of yours.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Usually when I refer to "dark" Virginias, I'm using the term dark to describe the taste of matured and red Virginias as opposed to the light grassy taste of the flu-cured and brights. I'm not usually referring to an actual "dark Virgina" variety, though that does exist. Yep, a bit confusing on my part I know.

@309ranjanghosh 7 жыл бұрын

Bradley pls do a review for McClelland Blackwoods Flake ...! According to many it sets a benchmark for Virginia.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

It's on my list.

@odysseusjak 7 жыл бұрын

Bradley, would you consider doing another review of Elizabethan Mixture? The last one was about 3 years ago and I was wondering if you could do the review in the new format. Also, I was wondering if your review would have changed. Cheers!

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

I will definitely keep that idea in mind.

@odysseusjak 7 жыл бұрын

Cool! On that note, have you checked out Sutliff's Elizabethan MATCH? You can get it from 4noggins: bit.ly/2sorPZU and PipesandCigars: bit.ly/2soZOS0

@johnuhl477 7 жыл бұрын

Bradley, it's Laurel Heights that has a dash of Latakia...barely discernible. LH is basically Telegraph Hill without Perique. I've never read that Fillmore contains Lat. I'd be shocked.

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

I've heard it mentioned several times. I agree with you though. I can't taste any in it at all.

@fishingjoe683 Жыл бұрын

I think people that are picking up that Latakia taste aren't quite used to the higher levels of perique.

@dcstiger 7 жыл бұрын

Bradley I know you don't go out of your way to age tins. However you may want to stow away some Fillmore for a couple of years. I think your sensitive palate will appreciate the nuanced flavors that develop over time.

@Giesela0815 7 жыл бұрын

If its so hard to find the flavor you enjoy, why not blend a perique mixture yourself? Especially since you love ribbon cuts and not flake or plug, it might be relatively easy to do. P.S. Do you mind releasing the song for your intro/outro?

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

Ah, but I don't think it IS that easy. I've fooled around with mixing component tobaccos myself, but there is a LOT more to blending than putting a few varieties of tobacco in a bowl and mixing them together. That's way we pay the pros the big bucks!

@Giesela0815 7 жыл бұрын

Have you tried mixing 50% Old Gowrie and 50% Navy Flake(Mac Baren)? That might scratch your itch, just came up with that mixture 2 days ago. Good luck :)

@chrisreid9562 4 жыл бұрын

Odd that you can’t smell the Latakia. I don’t care for Latakia I’m glad there isn’t much in it.

@luissangurima2339 4 жыл бұрын

I just smoked my first bowl of Fillmore or tried to. This stuff tasted like pure ash. I mean nothing but ash. So bad I couldn't get through the first third of the bowl before giving up on it. The aftertaste it left in my mouth was so bad I had to brush my teeth and take a breath mint.

@cenoviopereira8603 5 жыл бұрын

I think every blend needs some va in it imo

@EvansOmniTrainer 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched several of the G.L. Pease reviews of your videos... Can you tell the viewers of your channel the pipe tobaccos you actually like as it would be very helpful and time saving based on the amount of time it takes to watch all of you videos... thank you.

@ernestsheffield9976 7 жыл бұрын

Is there latakia? I doubt it, but it needs it badly. A healthy amount. My opinion of course

@stuffandthingsyoutube 7 жыл бұрын

See the pinned comment above!

@ernestsheffield9976 7 жыл бұрын

LOL. Needs way more then. I didn't get any smoky flavor when I tried it. I keep trying VaPer blends to see if there will be one I like, but I guess it is a fruitless search. I always think "Man this stuff could use some latakia."

@FTM5914 7 жыл бұрын

replacement for elizabethan??? arn't those glpease series going extinct as well?

@FTM5914 7 жыл бұрын

well all the blends introduced after 2007...

@FTM5914 7 жыл бұрын

checked again...fillmore might just be the last one of the fog city selection that was released before 2007... www.glpease.com/Tobacco/FogCity/index.html...