Customer Reviews (21 Total)
Impressive!
July 14, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
Have I found an English blend that I like more than Samarra or Plantation Evening?! I think I very well may have. I'm smoking a bowl of this right now and am enjoying it immensely. I have to say, this is a bit of a sleeper hit for me. I have seen or ... Read More
read many reviews of Chelsea Morning and Quiet Nights on sites and on YouTube, but this blend is very neglected.
At initial the initial light, I'm hit with latakia and sour orientals. Once Meridian gets going, however, I can taste all components of this tobacco; the slightly sweet, but bready Virginias, the sweet, sour, and buttery orientals, and the smoky, pungent latakia in the rear. The constituents dance around in this mixture, but never meld so much that I can't tell what's in it. The latakia is always present, but never overwhelms and is supported by the orientals at all times. This is a sour blend, but it is well tempered by semi-sweetness and smokiness at all times. There is a hint of creosote/tar flavor from the oily latakia, but it's always pleasant. Is there a topping? It's very faint, but I think I might taste one.
Meridian is definitely a great all-day smoke and I have smoked three bowls almost back-to-back today. It's a welcome mid-range speaker that is a great change of pace from my usual woofers. I was a little reluctant to purchase it, due to it not getting much attention, but I am more than happy that I did. I swear fealty to the Dark Lord. I am ashamed of my doubt! Read Less
A favorite
September 03, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
Very nice English blend. Smokey, leathery, and a little spice/floral from the Orientals. Not overpowering with the latakia, but you'll definitely notice it's presence. Virginia gives it a hint of fruity/tangyness, but it's not an overly sweet blend (... Read More
more savory as the description says).
No bite. I did have to relight a bit more than average, probably due to not giving it enough dry time.
Highly recommended for any pipe smoker. Read Less
Gentleman English
December 27, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 8oz
Essential tobacco for lovers of English blend....
Spicy And Delicious
January 18, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
The tin note has a hint of dried fruits, barely sweet though, with a distinct green olive hint, smoke, leather, incense, perfume, old books.
The immediate taste has leathery hints, woody hints and this morphs into a combo of the two with a creamy ... Read More
sweetness and considerable spice on the tongue. The spice is like chili spice and cooking spices. It really reminds me of a tajin with the creamy combination of creamy sweetness and spice. Think cinnamon, clove, cayenne, raisin, etc. At some points there is some woody tanginess that is both refreshing and a nice variation. There are also hints of smoke and meat, and grain sweet bread which get their isolated fame throughout the smoke. A bowl of Meridian is a somewhat constant changing back-and-forth of these flavors.
The strength is mild to medium. The nicotine was unnoticeable. The taste is medium.
I would recommend this to people that like Orientals, as well as those that like Latakia and savory blends. This one is a winner for me, if I want that meaty and savory tobacco flavor Read Less
Simply delicious
June 18, 2020
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
Another excellent blend from G.L.Pease that keeps me coming back for more.
My First Love
March 29, 2019
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
I may be a little biased because this was the very first blend I ever tried. However everything works perfectly together to bring the smoker a lovely Latakia heavy English blend, perfect for everyday smoking.
Much better than Chelsea Morning
July 30, 2016
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
This is in a similar tumbled ribbon style to Chelsea Morning, but has slighty more Latakia and a hint of sour sweetness in the background. Easy to pack and light, and produces very nice volumes of enjoyable smoke.
Favorite Daily Balkan Style
January 21, 2023
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
My impressions as I smoke it. Very good flavor, touch of citrus, touch of smokeyness, touch of sweetness, and the flavors seem to enhance the overall flavor. I look for good balance between tobaccos and this doesn't favor one over the other. I really... Read More
enjoy this as the Latakia and orientals are very well blended with the Virginia. One reviewer noted this as a Gentleman's Balkan/English and I could not agree more. My new daily blend. Read Less
Goldilocks
January 08, 2023
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 8oz
My journey to find the perfect English shares the frustrations with Goldilocks, too sour, too strong w Latakia, not quite there, too orientally. Meridien is just right. from the first bowl, first toke even Meridien is an instant reorder--buying 8 o... Read More
z to put in rotation for a while. Read Less
good to go.
November 25, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 8oz
Tin note of mild smoke, mild tart fruit and dirt. Tobacco broken flakes are dark brown with a little tan. Tobacco is somewhat dry, rubbing out is easy. Burns slow with few relights. The strength is medium and nic is mild. No flavoring detected. Taste... Read More
is medium and consistent, with notes of dry earth, musty wood, herbal spices, hay, bread, lemon zest, spicy, mild tart dark fruit, mildly smoky, mild creamy-sweet background note, and a peppery retro. Orientals are leading with Virginias supporting. Latakia is lounging in the back. Room note is pleasant to tolerable, and aftertaste is good. Read Less
粗糙 开罐梅干菜的味道！
February 22, 2022
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
没错就是梅干菜味
Leaving for a revisit
January 17, 2021
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
wasn't impressed with this. That being said, I rather despise Virginias.
Reminds me of old Rattray's, maybe.
February 07, 2019
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
This is a virginia/oriental blend with a subtle but noticeable latakia presence.
Red virgina and orientals makes this a sweet and savoury blend reminiscent of Red Raparee, although a little easier on the palate. As I went through this tin, I tired... Read More
of the sour orientals. Read Less
Stuff's Good
June 23, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
The tin I opened was 7 years old. I can tell you with confidence that this has amazing cellaring potential. I'm sure a newer tin would be fantastic as well. Starts off sweet with a toasty spice and the latakia in the background. Towards the end the L... Read More
atakia comes out a bit pushing most sweetness aside and making it creamy. It's quite the experience and a perfectly blended English. Pease knows what he's doing. Read Less
Great English
May 16, 2017
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 8oz
The ready rub presentation makes for a slow smoke. Medium in strength. Good way to get into Latakia.
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
This is a very enjoyable smoke, no bite with good burn properties. Love the robust flavor and would recommend to anyone.
Great for Early morning or afternoon
November 30, 2015
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
Not a good evening smoke, as I prefer something like Piccadilly, or Westminster, definitely more mild to medium, but not bad at all, really balanced, a little on the savory side,not too sweet.
Delicious
October 13, 2015
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 8oz
This is a delicious smoke. Has deep virginia and a pinch of latakia. In addition there's a sweet/sour oriental in the middle that produces a very moreish combination. Packs and smokes easily, produces nice volumes of flavorsome smoke.
Bright Morning Tobacco
April 02, 2015
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
This bright and cherry tobacco has become my morning smoke. I really like the sweetness, which is not overpowering like some virginia tobaccos can be. I also like the subtle flavors and how they develop as i smoke. The Latakia gives it a nice backbon... Read More
e that helps to temper the Virginia's. Great with a morning cup of tea or coffee. Read Less
When You Can't Find Dunhill Medium
August 26, 2013
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
Cyprus Latakia, Virginia, small leaf orientals-GLP Meridian is my stand-in for Dunhill Medium!
The absolute best pipe ever: smooth, even burning, absolutely no harshness/bite! A complex mix of taste and olfactory sensations: salty sea breeze, some s... Read More
weetness, woody and hickory smoky with the salty-dry star anise Latakia weaving in and out of the diminishing bowl.
The tin is even superior to Dunhill Medium (which is one of my all-time favorites) exuding leather notes with a 10-year-old Talisker Scotch smokiness tinged with sweet flora that is absolutely perfect, quite stunning, particularly on a crisp, fall day.
Where's a singular pipe? The search is over: GLP Meridian. Read Less
Promising
August 02, 2013
Product: G. L. Pease Meridian 2oz
This was the first GLP blend I smoked, and I have to say I liked it very much. It was sweet and developed in complexity, but at the same time was a touch too mild for my taste. However, I could easily see myself buying another tin, so it may be that ... Read More
there is still something beguiling about Meridian, something unplumbed. I look forward to sampling it again after having tried other GLP blends. Read Less
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