Customer Reviews (27 Total)
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
lcome by a grassy, spicy aroma like an old spice market. It is yellow in colour like a bright sun and really fine cut to almost a shag. It packs stupendously easy and lights easier. It stays lit and burns cool though a little fast for my taste. The first puff is grassy, citrusy and spicy. Which was super annoying for me, as I prefer dark virginia with bread and yeast and I like more subtle perique that again is not available here. But the more I got into the bowl, the more I enjoyed it and the more it grew on me which put a smile on my face as this is basically my same opinion of Cairo, the city. It soon became a go-to blend for me, especially with morning coffee as it pairs well with it. It has a lovely, light room note and is perfectly fine to have all day long. And indeed it is such a spiritual inspiration of Cairo Read Less
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
te. Wasn't sure at first but I really appreciate this blend more and more each day. The room note isn't the greatest though. Read Less
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
ry Perique. The flavor profile has a toasty sweetness and an earthy richness to it, with a proper bit of spice. There are notes of sweet citrus and toasted Chestnuts that develop throughout the bowl that are accentuated by the condimental dose of Perique. A flavorful, medium-bodied smoke with a pleasantly mild aroma that is warm and comforting, perfect for the first smoke of the day. Just another great offering from Mr. Pease. Read Less
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
que adds depth and a little strength. Great all day smoke! Read Less
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
of Perique in Cairo is just right for me. It plays in every puff, easily noticeable and really adds a fantastic subtle fruit note, very enjoyable. Read Less
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
freshly opened pack of an older aunt or grandpa, and there is no association yet with the taste of cigarette smoke. Floral, nutty, a little musty and delightfully alien and exotic.
The tobacco is a thin ribbon cut, and the moisture from my tin was almost perfect right from the tin. Perhaps air dry for 5 minutes or so. The tobacco took to the flame very readily for me, and doesn’t require much re-lighting. The taste of the smoke brought more parallels with cigarettes, but again, in the best possible way. Have you ever tried to smoke a cigarette after recently smoking a good pipe, and it was a little gross and ‘thin’ tasting? Cairo tastes like the opposite of that. To me, it tastes like a really fancy cigarette without the acrid nasty of the paper and the strange taste-distancing of a cellulose filter.
It’s sweet like any high-quality Virginia, with more than a hint of pepper and spice market that comes with a good Izmir. In fact, it tastes like there’s quite a bit of Izmir or Samsun in the mix. The dash of perique gives the blend a certain twang to it, that sets off the Virginia and the Mediterranean. Had it not been on the label, I might not have realized there was perique in the mix at all. This is not a strong tobacco, in terms of nicotine. You will not get dizzy (probably). It has no bite, unless you try to freebase it or something. It smells very nice, like proper tobacco, but I wouldn’t smoke this inside; this isn’t Grandpa’s incense. It’s tobacco, and makes no attempt to disguise itself.
I really enjoy it, and find myself smoking it just about daily. Read Less
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
oo much and the mix of Orientals/Turkish leaves are not sufficient to cover that taste.
Shame. Read Less
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
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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
d it,and usually I do that with all my Tobacco,however I kept smelling it for over 5 minutes,i knew right then i had something special.This Tobacco did not disappoint me. It's not to wet and it burns very slow. I only had to lite my pipe once.So far i had 3 bowls of it and each one is great.However if your looking for strong Perique,this Tobacco may not be for you.ThisTobacco can be smoked all day.I like english blends but this Virginia blend is a nice break from Latakia Blends.The room notes is also great,so I'm told by my wife. Read Less
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
. Taste is medium and moderately consistent, with notes of wood, dry earthy, raisin, herbal spices, floral, spicy, mild smoky, musty grass, mild sour lemon, a sweet bread background note, and a moderately peppery retro. Oriental/Turkish is leading with Virginias supporting. Perique comes and goes as it wishes. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is good. Read Less
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
good attempt at such a union.
The tin notes hit the nostrils with peppery spice and grassy sweetness. The tobacco itself is a typical ribbon cut with appropriate levels of moisture. Packing this tobacco is simple, and I found myself not having to relight it too often, though it can burn slightly hot if pushed recklessly.
But this is no blend to enjoy recklessly. At first, this blend reminded me other VaPers in Pease's lineup, particularly their "Stratford" blend. Like that blend, there are lot of bright and red Virginias and touches of Perique. What sets it apart are, naturally enough, the Orientals. In addition to the traditional bright and slightly citrusy lemon flavors of the Virginias and the peppery notes of the Perique, the Orientals add additional smokiness and a more seasoned sweetness; the taste of cloves are omnipresent, but cinnamon and nuts also leave their imprint on the palate. When all things work in unison, and by and large they do, this proves to be a very enjoyable and zesty blend with some punch. The first two-thirds of the bowl in particular shine, but I find the last third tends to give way to a more ashy and sometimes overwhelmingly peppery profile. Not always, but often enough.
Despite the flaws, Cairo is a blend very much worth trying, especially those who relish a spicy VaPer and are looking for a unique twist to an old favorite. Read Less
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
par for UK tobacco with their purity laws. IT greets you with a wonderful tangy almost sour notes. Right behind it is bready, somewhat spiced notes and of course some smokiness that i gather from the Perique. this is just a fun lively blend that is satisfying and just a pleasure. not strong, feels like i can go all day with this blend. Very Solid and would recommend to everyone Read Less
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
don’t go for the tobaccos that are heavy on Orientals this would not be to your liking. Read Less
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
snt smacked in the face by anything that i could identify as orientals though. Read Less
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
orful yet light. Worth trying for the Virginia lover. It may be simply due to trying this blend in the Fall but it does come off as a “Fall” blend for me, possibly in light to the cinnamon notes.
Smokes wonderfully in a poker, like my Ashton 220. Has a lot of similarity to We Three Kings without the topping of that blend. And I think it speaks of the natural flavors of WTK. The Virginas and Orientals are well balanced. 8.8/10
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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
freshly opened pack of an older aunt or grandpa, and there is no association yet with the taste of cigarette smoke. Floral, nutty, a little musty and delightfully alien and exotic.
The tobacco is a thin ribbon cut, and the moisture from my tin was almost perfect right from the tin. Perhaps air dry for 5 minutes or so. The tobacco took to the flame very readily for me, and doesn’t require much re-lighting. The taste of the smoke brought more parallels with cigarettes, but again, in the best possible way. Have you ever tried to smoke a cigarette after recently smoking a good pipe, and it was a little gross and ‘thin’ tasting? Cairo tastes like the opposite of that. To me, it tastes like a really fancy cigarette without the acrid nasty of the paper and the strange taste-distancing of a cellulose filter.
It’s sweet like any high-quality Virginia, with more than a hint of pepper and spice market that comes with a good Izmir. In fact, it tastes like there’s quite a bit of Izmir or Samsun in the mix. The dash of perique gives the blend a certain twang to it, that sets off the Virginia and the Mediterranean. Had it not been on the label, I might not have realized there was perique in the mix at all. This is not a strong tobacco, in terms of nicotine. You will not get dizzy (probably). It has no bite, unless you try to freebase it or something. It smells very nice, like proper tobacco, but I wouldn’t smoke this inside; this isn’t Grandpa’s incense. It’s tobacco, and makes no attempt to disguise itself.
I really enjoy it, and find myself smoking it just about daily. Read Less
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
give it character and depth. Nice room notes. Read Less
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
reason the taste and the effect left me wanting more from the Virginias. The description said it was on the medium side which I agree with but for me it leaned more toward heavy, either the nic hit was heavy or a component gave me a bit of lightheadedness. I did however find that when I paired it with French Vanilla coffee it was a good match. I would call it more of an after dinner blend as opposed to an early morning or all day blend. Read Less
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
ckkin good. Read Less
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.
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
t it!
Sometimes tends to be a little uncomfortable, but not bad! Read Less
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
-something spiced lightly with a touch of lemon and a hint of pepper. It's good. Give it a try. It's not one of Greg Pease's more renowned efforts, but it's wholly unique. Of course, I've only smoked 40 tobaccos, give or take; so, take that for what it is worth. Read Less
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