G.L. Pease Sixpence is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique from G.L. Pease, partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.
Kentucky, Perique, Virginia make up the leaf. Dark-fired Kentucky brings a bold, smoky, savory depth. Perique, pressure-fermented in Louisiana, adds peppery spice and dark stewed-fruit depth. Virginia tobacco lends a natural grassy, hay-like sweetness and gentle citrus tang that deepens with age.
How it tastes
Based on its makeup, G.L. Pease Sixpence tends to smoke smoky, savory, earthy, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy. The blend is topped with alcohol, liquor, which adds a sweeter, more fragrant layer on top of the natural leaf. The community flavor profile above is drawn from real member reviews — the definitive picture of how it actually tastes.
Cut & smoking
It comes partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool. It remains in production and is generally available.
Manufacturer
G.L. Pease
Blend family
Virginia/Perique
Leaf / components
Kentucky, Perique, Virginia
Cut
Broken Flake
Casing / flavoring
Alcohol, Liquor
Availability
In production
FAQ
What does G.L. Pease Sixpence taste like?
G.L. Pease Sixpence generally smokes smoky, savory, earthy, peppery, spicy, stewed-fruit, sweet, grassy and tangy, with an added alcohol, liquor topping. Puffin’s community flavor profile shows the exact balance from member reviews.
What kind of blend is G.L. Pease Sixpence?
It is a Virginia/Perique (VaPer), pairing bright Virginias with peppery, fruity Perique, made with Kentucky, Perique, Virginia.
What cut is G.L. Pease Sixpence?
G.L. Pease Sixpence is partially rubbed-out flakes that pack easily while still burning slow and cool.
Is G.L. Pease Sixpence an aromatic?
Yes — it carries a alcohol, liquor topping, so it reads as an aromatic (or lightly cased) blend.
Is G.L. Pease Sixpence still available?
Yes, G.L. Pease Sixpence is currently in production.
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