G. L. Pease: Cairo 8oz Pipe Tobacco

Product Number: 003-029-0022

Cairo is a wonderfully complex mixture of Red, Orange and bright Virginia tobaccos, exotic Oriental leaf, and just a whisper of Perique. The flavor is naturally sweet, slightly nutty, delicately spicy and rich. Subtle citrus-like notes harmoniously support the more robust flavors of the darker Virginias. A medium-bodied tobacco with a delicate aroma, Cairo will satisfy Virginia lovers and the connoisseur of Oriental mixtures alike.
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  • Components: Virginia, Perique, Orientals
  • Family: Virginia
  • Cut: Ribbon
Customer Reviews (27 Total)
Overall Rating:
4.13 out of 5 stars
Cairo in a bowl
November 11, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
This blend caught my interest purely by name, as it is named after the city I live in and G.L. said he was inspired by the city when creating this blend. So, I tried it and I think that Pease created a masterpiece here. On opening the tin, you are we... Read More
Fragrant
October 23, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
One of the best tin notes ever. It smells like a very good Oriental blend that was stored in a spice cabinet. Tastes good all the way through the bowl. Oriental heavy (not Latakia) with a solid Virginia (main flavor) base and a delicious after tas... Read More
Another Great Offering
November 17, 2018
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 8oz
G.L. Pease has managed to come up with yet another excellent mixture. Cairo is a complex blend of several quality Virginias of varying colors, rich, buttery Orientals that also offer a little zest and herbal quality to the blend, and a touch of peppe... Read More
It grew on me.
March 25, 2021
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
I am a fan of Mr. Pease's work, but at first Cairo was just a little bla. However, after letting it breathe for a day or two I found myself reaching for it more. The sweetness of the Virginia and the spicy floral of the Orientals is nice and the Peri... Read More
Cairo in a Cob
January 02, 2021
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
The Perique plays very well with the Virgina and Orientals (Izmir ?). It sweetens it up and takes the edge off the zest of the brighter Virginias. There's a nice spice to the Orientals. Great flavor profile. Its bready, nutty and sweet. The "wisper" ... Read More
A kind, exotic tobacco
April 13, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Very nice Virginia/Mediterranean Upon opening the tin, the smell of this tobacco reminded me of opening a fresh pack of cigarettes. Stop right there! Let me explain; I mean that in the best possible way. As if you were a kid again, and you smelled a ... Read More
Not For Me!
January 25, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Orientals are like Aromatics in that they are so vastly different that it's hard to earn a consistently high rating. I'm sure other people will love this blend but it's not to my palette. The specific choice of Virginias remind me of cigarettes t... Read More
Oriental lovers dream
July 19, 2019
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Fragrant and spicy. All the classic oriental flavors ranging from spicy to sour. Can burn hot if you are not careful. My only criticism is i wish it had a touch more sweetness. A pinch more red or dark virginia would make this an easy 5 star for me.... Read More
A great mixture,and a wonderful smoke
February 10, 2016
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 8oz
I bought this because I like his black point,and the blend has a wonderful mixture of Red, Orange and bright Virginia tobaccos, exotic Oriental leaf,I never had a Tobacco with Orange Virginia,so i thought I'd give it a try.I opened the can and smelle... Read More
very nice!
December 01, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Tin note of sour, Rasins and spices. Tobacco is a yellowish tan, brown and dark brown very thin ribbon. moisture content is on the dry side, no prep needed. Burns normal with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected... Read More
Solid Oriental
October 15, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
G.L. Pease has always had an adventurous spirit with their blends, and that same spirit is imbued in their Virginia and Oriental blend, "Cairo." Blending Virginias and Orientals together well can be a tricky business, but Cairo is a rather ... Read More
Quality blend that is wonderfully lively
April 02, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
NOTE: This is my second blend from GL Pease that i have had, the first being Quiet Nights. Where to begin, tobacco first off is really good quality, which accounts for the generally speaking higher price for US tobacco. I feel like this is as on ... Read More
Better love orientals
March 26, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
I don’t want to downgrade it for being oriental heavy but the Orientals were a bit strong for me. Not that it’s not a great tobacco, it is and I recognize that. But for those of you who are typically Virginia perique lovers or Burley or whatever and ... Read More
Newb review
March 03, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Dang, this is the perfect amount of perique for me! Ive been trying every high perique percentage va-per, and it got a bit mutch. But this is wonderfully balanced. Orientals are a mystery. This taste like fuller flavoured Elizabethan type blend. I wa... Read More
Underrate
October 15, 2021
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 8oz
Prep: Moisture is perfect Notes: Hints of cinnamon from the oriental, citrus from the Virginias as well some darker fruit notes. The Perique’s pepperiness isn’t always evident but the raisin character that Perique is known for, does keep around. Flav... Read More
Took Some Getting Used To
May 23, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
I’m normally a Quiet Nights or Abington fan, and this one took a while to enjoy. Nice flavor and no bite. When I’m looking for a break from Latakia this is a nice substitute.
A kind, exotic tobacco
April 13, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Very nice Virginia/Mediterranean Upon opening the tin, the smell of this tobacco reminded me of opening a fresh pack of cigarettes. Stop right there! Let me explain; I mean that in the best possible way. As if you were a kid again, and you smelled a ... Read More
Nice one
December 28, 2018
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
When you open the tin, you'll be greeted with the sweet virginias...I was nervous at first that Cairo would be too mild (I am a cigar smoker). The virginias add a nice soft oak-tannin flavor with a fair about of sweetness. The perique and orientals... Read More
high hopes dashed
December 05, 2018
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
We always have high hope on everything we try from such a well known blender but I must admit this was a bit of a disappointment for me. It is without question a blend of excellent tobaccos and I can see where it would be a hit for some but for some ... Read More
Great Alternative
November 21, 2018
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Once again Greg Pease has worked his magic with this great Virginia blend. If you have reached the point where all English blends have the same Latakia taste, try Cairo for a refreshing change of pace. You will definitely not be disappointed. Lip-sma... Read More
Worth a try
November 15, 2018
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
If you like orientals give it a try
pretty good
June 30, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Much better than Haddo's delight. Dunhills Elizabethan mixture is still my favorite vaper.
Delightful
June 14, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Sweet and spicy with plenty of body. Almost delicate. Rich and flavorful without being overbearing. My new morning favorite, replacing Dunhill London in the rotation.
Holy Smokes!
March 22, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
The best medium bodied blend I have ever had! Smell faintly like Haddos Delight, tastes similar but with sweetness! So exotic, enchanting, delicious, a truly great all day smoke! A new favorite found! Will definitely order more! Can't say enough abou... Read More
Excellent !
October 07, 2016
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
Love at first light. Superior blend,full flavor and richly satisfying. Thank you Mr.Pease
Exotic and enchanting
June 30, 2015
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
This is an incredible blend from the master, clean and rich tobacco taste, exotic and enchanting. A blend that needs to be sipped slowly. A real taste treat.
Subtly spicy
May 09, 2015
Product: G. L. Pease Cairo 2oz
I liked it. It's been a while since I've had a bowl, but it had nuance, for lack of a more concrete word. There was a touch of spice, not Cypriot or Syrian latakia style, more peppery. There was also some mild raciness to it, like a nice acidic dish-... Read More
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