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     Fred Guedes Member Username: Lfogs Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009 |
Like i've said before in a previous post i'm a pipe smoker starter so i ask you all (with several years of knowledge) to live your opinion about best tobacco blends for starters. For the moment i'm smoking Danish Black Vanilla  | ||
| Emmanuel Caruana Member Username: Emmacaru Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2009 |
Hello Fred, I am a starter as well. I have tried Alsho Vanilla, the one you are mentioning and also Mac Baren Vanilla. Mac Barren Vanilla cream is named to be one of the best aromatic vanilla tobacco. I have smoked Mac Baren 3 times so far and it ends up makes me a bit of like sick. The Danish Black Vanilla is one of my favorites. But I am still trying the Mac Baren. It could be because I am smoking a lot at one go. | ||
| Tightwad Member Username: Tightwad Post Number: 151 Registered: 12-2006 |
My 40+ years as a pipe smoker says one thing to me.......Forget all the brands ,or types, of aromatics and learn with simple burly tobacco's such as Carter Hall (mild) or Prince Albert(a little stronger). This will help you avoid all the waste and getting discouraged from all the confusion aromatics always cause a newbie. Once you've learned all the subtle features of correct pipe smoking then branch out ,one at a time, to try various aromatic's. One point to remember, pipe tobacco almost always taste different in the pipe than it smells in the room or in the can. Pipe smoking is about taste first & foremost with room note (smell) being it is what it is (A clean pipe will help a tobacco have a sweeter room note if the tobacco can produce one.) So smoke for the taste.....always! | ||
| burro Member Username: Burro Post Number: 62 Registered: 02-2008 |
agree with what tightwad suggested, start out with a simple blend which tastes like tobacco. both prince albert and carter hall are good starter tobaccos. other tips which a new smoker should follow: 1. pack your pipe looser than you think you should. 2. puff slower than you think you should. 3. dry (air) out your tobacco more than you think should. | ||
| Jack Corcoran Member Username: Jcork Post Number: 54 Registered: 02-2008 |
I also agree that Prince Albert is a great all day smoking burley. After trying many aromatics none have ever lived up to my first one, Captain Black White (Lanes 1Q doesn't seem like a suitable alternative to me but would love to continue to hear suggestions). I also used to save Penzance for my evening smoke due to strength, room scent to my wife and our (her) crumbsnatchers, and cost but now I mix it at the suggestion of another recent post here, 1 part Penzance, 3 parts Prince Albert for a wonderful all day flavor. I find experimenting enjoyable, but it tends to build containers of inventory and often times the yearning for your everyday 'go to' baccys. Happy hunting! -- jack | ||
| Vincent Booth Member Username: Vincentpbooth Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009 |
Hello Fred, Since you ask, first off I'd highly recommend discontinuing smoking any aromatics, ie flavored tobaccos. You can get much cleaner flavors from natural tobaccos and avoid much of the bite and burn of aromatics. I've been smoking for several years now and had the sage advice of my father to help me which very much facilitated my becoming a dedicated pipe smoker. I started off with Captain Black and Lane's 1Q but would not necessarily recommend it. Don't get me wron, they are both good, mild smokes but the burly tends to get strong in the bottom of the pipe and both contain Cavendish which can get hot if you're not careful. I can highly recommend McClelland's Virginia Woods or 5120 Fragrant Virginia Blend. McClelland's 5100 Red Cake is also a darn good smoke, but I find that i get tired of it quickly, so I smoke it only occasionally. I reccommend a visit to smokingpipes.com and try a fw samplers.( http://www.smokingpipes.com/tobacco/by-maker/mcclelland/bulk/index.cfm ) A word of warning: While Virginias are my favorite and provide a good clean very flavorful smoke, they can and will bit and burn if you don't take it easy. But hey, they point is to relax and enjoy yourself. Right? Remember, every pipe and every pipe smoker is unique, what is great to me in my pipe might not be so good for you in your pipe. And if you don't like a tobacco, try it in a different pipe and you might. And the converse is also true. If you're not enjoying a particular pipe, try a few different tobaccos in it. I have a beautiful Peterson Royal Irish that I got in a trade from my dad that I thought just wasn't going to work for me until I tried Frog Morton in it. Now that's all I smoke in it and it's great. And I agree with Tightwad's posted comments, except that I don't personally like burly. But I have to admit that it is a mild and mellow starter. Good luck finding just the right tobacco for you and happy smoking. Vincent. Pipe smoking is a hobby, not a habit. | ||
| Tsuge Miller Member Username: Tsuge Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2007 |
As a long time pipe smoker, I will also agree with the Tightwad. I'd just add that a starter who wants the "pipe smell" and taste should add just a bit of 1Q to the Carter Hall or Prince Albert. (Lane 1Q is the exact same thing as Capt Black.) Once the starter learns everything exactly the way that Burro listed it (especially puffing slowly), that starter might be able to branch out to all the other fantastic blends--while not being discouraged about re-lighting, tongue-biting, stem drying, and flake packing. | ||
| Harvey Click Member Username: Fafhrd Post Number: 1409 Registered: 03-2006 |
I agree with Tightwad. Prince Albert, Carter Hall, and Sir Walter Raleigh (regular, not the aromatic) are great starter tobaccos. They are simple, easy to load and smoke, and good even though they're not complex. I think too many new pipe smokers begin with aromatics, burn their tongues on all the sugary goop, and give up. | ||
| Jack Corcoran Member Username: Jcork Post Number: 56 Registered: 02-2008 |
I will say, after reading many times that Lanes 1Q is a cleaner substitute for Captain Back, that I found it quite different. On pure taste I found that it lacked any of the complexities of Captain Black White. For the beginner though 1Q is a smoother easier blend to smoke. I believe if we weren't discussing aromatics, more smokers would take umbrage at the comparison. 1Q is a one flavor or one flavored tobacco where CBW is combination of black cavendish and mellowed burleys as the label states. It is also made by Lane Limited. 1Q is enjoyable but lacks what I consider to be a more peppery taste. Maybe the comparison is in another Captain Black 'color'. -- jack 'The cause for pause' | ||
| Fred Guedes Member Username: Lfogs Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2009 |
One problem that I’ve notice in this forum it's the time the posts take to be approved. So when we receive and answer to a question or doubt most of the times we've already taken a position. Hehehe!!! In my case I’ve gone to a Tobacco house in my native country Portugal and bought "Erinmore Flake" and "Dunhill Early Morning Pipe". When I was choosing i had one pack of Captain Black in my hands, but i didn't buy it. Next time I will do so... Now I’m waiting for a new pipe a Peterson Cara Smooth Pipe 150 ebony black finish bought online at "mysmokingshop.co.uk", nice prices and a pleasant service. I want to thank you all because you really know how to make a pipe smoker newbie part of the great family of pipe smokers...  Peterson Cara Smooth Pipe 150 Ebony | ||
| Melvin S. Schwartz Board Administrator Username: Admin Post Number: 4260 Registered: 02-2002 |
Fred, I do this, the only moderator to approve posts, in my spare time. When you join this forum, you should be aware that posts have to be read and approved before getting on the board. The time it takes for posts to get approved can vary quite a bit. I should also point out for you and everyone else, questions regarding the operation of this forum should be sent to me via email and not submitted in messages for approval. | ||
| Dan Bryant Member Username: Bryantm3 Post Number: 9 Registered: 03-2009 |
in regards to a beginner pipe tobacco, when i first started, about two years ago, i started with borkum riff whiskey in a clay pipe from colonial williamsburg, and i thought it was just OK. then, over a whole year later, i bought a straight stemmed $20 briar and tried an ultra-unflavored grassy virginia blend called 'Buckhead's Best'. i didn't particularly like it, and my cheap pipe broke in half. finally, i got a peterson system briar (which isn't a great pipe, but better than a drugstore pipe) and tried Cornell and Diehl's Autumn Evening, which is a flavored virginia blend. i found it to be the favorite i had tried so far, and continued to smoke that for a while. eventually, i tired of the flavor and asked my tobacconist what he recommended, then i got into the world of unflavored pipe tobacco. the blends i enjoy most are either virginia, virginia and perique, or VaPer, and oriental based blends. i have found that i do not like latakia, although i liked it a lot at first. good luck! | ||
| Ted Saufley Member Username: Montag Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2009 |
Fred, I recently purchased a Peterson Cara sandblast, full bent which I'm very happy with. I hope you enjoy your Cara as much as I do mine! | ||
| Andrew W Member Username: Gannett167 Post Number: 1 Registered: 03-2009 |
I live in Canada where tobacco is quite expensive. I have a buddy who is coming from the US for a wedding and can bring me a bunch duty free. He can bring 7oz (200g) before the customs get charged. If I were going to request 4 50g tins to get started, what top 4 are recommended for a beginner? I have been looking at tobaccoreviews.com and there seem to be some consistent winners. But, many of the highly rated products are strong or the description says for an experienced smoker. I have been told go with something mild and easy going to start. I was thinking Captain Black White, Dunhill Early Morning Pipe, Pertesen Sherlock Holmes, Petersen Old Dublin, Dunhill Apertif? I realize some of these are getting stronger and more "experienced" in flavour, but if I'm going to get a selection it might be nice to have a little variety to compare. Thanks. | ||
| Fred Guedes Member Username: Lfogs Post Number: 3 Registered: 03-2009 |
Andrew, At the moment I only might speak for "Dunhill Early Morning Pipe". When you smell it then you will start to think that's a terrible strong tobacco but when you start smoking you realize that's tasty and soft. I like it more than “Danish Black Vanilla” or even “Erinmore Flake”. For what I’ve read from experienced pipe smokers “Captain Black White” it’s a easy going tobacco for a pipe smoker starter, try it… | ||
| Harvey Click Member Username: Fafhrd Post Number: 1412 Registered: 03-2006 |
The two Dunhill blends will be very hard to find, since they are no longer distributed in the US. Personally I would skip the Captain Black, which is a heavily flavored Cavendish. You would probably enjoy some of the lighter Samuel Gawith blends, such as Grousemoor (a pleasantly flavored Virginia), Full Virgina Flake (the best Virginia in the world, IMO), Squadron Leader (a rather light Latakia mix), or Skiff (an even lighter Latakia mix). | ||
| Wayne S Benge Member Username: Wsbenge Post Number: 441 Registered: 05-2005 |
The past six months I have been smoking a lot of Captain Black White. I don't know if it is different lately, or I just hadn't noticed it before. I like flake tobacco, but I don't always take the time to mail order it. Local stores seldom carry it. | ||
| Stanley Bessent Member Username: Stan41 Post Number: 5 Registered: 01-2009 |
If I were you I would request: Captain Black -White Carter Hall Samual Gawith - Squadron Leader Samuel Gawith - Full Virginia Flake These would cover nearly the whole spectrum of tobacco available and you would be better able to know which type you want to smoke in the future. To me pipe smoking is kind of like eating ice cream. Sometimes I like one kind and sometimes another. Stan41 | ||
| Garrett Selvheyt Member Username: Sinister_topiary Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2009 |
Hi Andrew. I'm in the same Canadian boat. If I were a new smoker I would tell my friend coming up from the states to bring me the following: Samuel Gawith: Squadron Leader Samuel Gawith: Full Virginia Flake McClelland: British Woods McClelland: either Frog Morton on the Town or Darkstar, depending on whether or not you'd prefer another english or another virginia flake. I didn't include any aromatics since that's not my specialty, though I do like Peterson's Connoisseur's Choice. | ||
| Andrew W Member Username: Gannett167 Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2009 |
Thanks a lot guys. I'll let you know how it goes. | ||
| Hitch Colas Member Username: Hitch Post Number: 7 Registered: 03-2009 |
It seemed to me that RPL-6 is closer to Captain Black than 1Q, although quite a bit less sugary. | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 45 Registered: 01-2009 |
Andrew W. E mail me at walanman@distributel.net for some advice about practical advice about importing. Since Captain Black is readily available in Canada do not have your buddy bring that. The same applies to Amphora, Sail, etc. Since you are smoking aromatics I would suggest 2 like: MacBaren's Plum Cake , Golden Ambrosia, Vanilla flake or Navy flake. And then pick two non-aromatics that you know you can't get any approximation of here such as: Gawaith"s Squadron Leader or Balkan Flake, or any of the McClelland blends Garrett S. recommended, or perhaps Penzance. What you can get may well depend upon where your friend is coming from. A lot of shops in the US don't carry a wide variety of pipe tobaccos, like here in Canada the in thing has been cigars recently. When I visit my nephew in Orlando there are a total of three shops that have some selection of pipe tobacco, and only one that is really worth the effort to visit. Your best place would probably if he was coming from Atlanta and could get out to JRs in Tucker Ga. or a major city like Chicago where there is Iwan Ries. Good luck, Al | ||
| Tom Mueller Member Username: Tommueller Post Number: 133 Registered: 04-2008 |
Mr. Lanman, Would you be so kind as to name the shops you suggest in Orlando? I live about an hour and a half from there, have relatives who live nearby and would like to visit one or more of the shops next time I drive down. Thanks, Tom | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 53 Registered: 01-2009 |
Tom I will email my nephew for the names & addresses, I don't remember them. Al Sail Regular (yellow) in a little Hardcastle Drawel | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 54 Registered: 01-2009 |
Tom Mueller: Just talking with my nephew (IMing, actually) and I quote: "only one in Orlando I can heartily recommend is Ol' Times Cigars on State Road 436 in Cassellberry. [http://www.oltimescigars.com/] There's a Tinderbox at the Ovideo Mall that is ok. A small selection of pipes and pipe tobacco. In Downtown Orlando there is the Pipe and Pouch on Orange Ave." Additionally I found a small shop outside St. Augustine which had a small selection of tinned tobaccos, but at competitive prices. I think the Dunhill Royal Yacht tins I got were on for $10.00, I only regret I didn't buy more. And they expressed a willingness to get whatever I wanted. I believe it was called "Pappy's". | ||
| Tom Mueller Member Username: Tommueller Post Number: 135 Registered: 04-2008 |
Mr. Lanman, Thank you! I'll visit them when I'm next in the area. | ||
| Bill George Member Username: Maestro767 Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2009 |
I've never smoked a pipe in my life, and so yesterday when I bought a pipe I was kind of without a clue about everything. A guy at my local tobacco shop helped me pick out a pipe and some tobacco. He recommended a kind called "Fireside," apparently one of their best sellers. It was alright, but I wasn't crazy about it. Later on in the evening I was in the area again and stopped in and stuck my nose in a few jars of pipe tobacco (they probably have 15-20 big glass jars) and found one called "Burley Without A Bite," which I have found to be really good. I smoked when I got home and again on my way into work this morning and really enjoyed it. Has anyone else ever tried these?? Any other rookie advice appreciated. | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 78 Registered: 01-2009 |
Bill, Welcome to the fraternity. The problem with bulk tobaccos sold through your local shop is they tend to give them their own names. I checked on Tobacco Reviews and there is no listing for "Fireside", but your "Burley Without A Bite" is probably Lane's BLWAB blend. You could always ask them who the supplier is and what the name is so you can look up reviews. Chances are that they get all the bulk tobacco from one source, but that gets more complex than it might sound, Lanes distributed a lot of other tobaccos in the US, and now they belong to RJR. Since you have a selection of bulks, ask for a Virginia, Virginia/Perique, an English blend, a light and a dark cavendish, and you already have a burley pegged. By contrasting these you will get an idea what you like without committing to any great expense. Keep in mind you may find you like one type to start the day, and another to put you to bed. Welcome to TAD [ Tobacco Acquisition Disorder] , which we all suffer from.;-) | ||
| Bill George Member Username: Maestro767 Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2009 |
Al - Thanks for the suggestions. When I get back over to the tobacco shop I'll have to try some others. I fear I might need to get another pipe since I have gotten into a rhythm of smoking twice a day. I haven't been able to find anything called "Fireside" on the web anywhere either. The other tobacco I purchased is indeed Burley Light Without A Bite. I really like it, but certainly admit as a new pipe smoker that I'm sure there's better stuff out there. A lot of the reviews describe it as "one dimensional," "very flat," "too wet" and "too mild." Several people indicated it has a cigar smoke flavor to it, which as someone who enjoys the occasional cigar, may be why I've liked it so far. Is smoking twice a day too much for one pipe? | ||
| Dan Bryant Member Username: Bryantm3 Post Number: 31 Registered: 03-2009 |
Bill, I'd ask if they have any tinned tobacco that won't break the bank that you can try. I wouldn't try anything flavored in a tin, such as Tinderbox's Reserve 1928, but something natural, like Samuel Gawith's Full Virginia Flake. That way you can experiment with other tobaccos outside the bulk tobacco world. Dan | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 80 Registered: 01-2009 |
Bill, In response to your question:"Is smoking twice a day too much for one pipe?" that in part depends on how you smoke, what you smoke, etc. Some people smoke multiple bowls and use one pipe all the time. The conventional wisdom is that your pipe needs to be allowed to "rest" between smokes. That it should be allowed to cool, then get at least a pipe cleaner run through it, and then allowed to dry before being loaded up again. You allow it to cool before the running the pipe cleaner through it, because that lessens the stress when you remove the stem, and lowers the likelihood of causing a split or crack where the mouthpiece meets the briar. The how you smoke part refers both to how hot you smoke your pipe and how wet. If you smoke wet, or if the tobacco does, you will certainly live to regret omitting the cleaning and drying part of the cycle. Happy puffin, Al McB's Navy Flake in a Brigham bent Bulldog | ||
| john Fordham Member Username: Pipe_dreamer Post Number: 18 Registered: 12-2008 |
so much good advice. I have been doing the pipe over 50 yrs and i like tight wad and burros approach. narrowing your experimenting knowing you will try burley light with no bite a lane tobacco,then butternut burley,pipe and cigars. then boswells sweet and mild and berry cobbler. with these you can see which way you might like to go.4 noggins has 3 blind mooseetc. all are different. later you might try gl. pease blends it is endless.YOU and only YOUcan tell what you like.I just tried a new blend today. thought i hated it when i lit it.wasinterested a minute later and was in love for the rest of the bowl.now im going to dedicate a pipe to it . damn, now i have to buy a pipe to go with the 5 lbs of tobacco,3 of which illput up.see its endless.WONDERFUL. | ||
| Gregory P Lloyd Member Username: El_cartero Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2009 |
What a fantastic thread! As a new pipe smoker I've learned some very valuable lessons already. I smoked cigs for 30 years and had to give them up for health reasons. Then I smoked cigars for 3 years, but gave them up for financial reasons. New I'm discovering the world of pipe smoking. I originally went to a local pipe shop, bought a couple cobs and an aromatic blend and wondered what the point was. The bite and taste were horrid. But after reading this thread, I went out and got some Captain Black white and a can of Prince Albert and I'm really enjoying them. So I picked up a couple quality estate pipes.. 2 Stanwells and a Savinelli, and ordered some of the tobaccos suggested here.. Frog Morton, some Maclellan blends, and others I can't remember right now. Thanks for steering me in the right direction! | ||
| Paul Jordan Member Username: Maniczombie Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2009 |
Hey Guys  I've been reading this forum for quite a while and I don't really know why it's taken me so long to chime in. I guess this thread just hit on something I really feel passionate about. When I initially decided to try pipe smoking, I went to my local tobacco shop to buy a pipe. The friendly pipe salesman (not a tobacconist, there is a very important difference) pointed me to the basket pipes, handed me a package of what turned out to be Lane's 1Q, patted me on the head and sent me on my way. No pipe cleaners, no tamper, not a word of advise. The tobacco was soggy, which I thought was great, and smelled wonderful. After much struggling, I finally realized that if I puffed hard enough I could keep it lit. Then I started trying to determine how molten lava had gotten into my pipe! I soon swore I would never put that godforsaken thing anywhere near my face again. By chance, I met a gentleman who was a long time pipe smoker and he was gracious enough to give me a few great pieces of advice. First and foremost: Buy a large can if Carter Hall and smoke nothing else until it's gone. He then strongly suggested a large can of Prince Albert. I heeded his advise and that is why the pipe is my treasured companion today. IMHO, smoking a pipe is much like playing a musical instrument. One can pick up a saxophone and immediately begin making lots of horrible sounds. Basic tobaccos like Carter Hall and Prince Albert (in addition to tasting really good) allow one to learn his instrument, playing fundamental scales and basic songs. After attaining this basic level of proficiency, the difference in quality between McClelland's Dark Star and A*****s' Almondine become obvious. By all means, start with a very straightforward tobacco like Carter Hall or Prince Albert. Learn the intricacies of packing a bowl, keeping the tobacco gently smoldering, when and how to tamp, when to dump ash, but most importantly, how to coax every subtle nuance of flavor from your tobacco. Then branch out, making sure to try to explore every wonderful nook and cranny of each new tobacco you try. Compare notes with those of some of the highly seasoned palates on tobaccoreviews.com (the only other resource on the web to rival this forum). I am certain that all of you beginning your journey with the briar will find it to be one of the great comforts of your life if you will simply take the time to master the basics. Oh and BTW, I believe that Lane's 1Q it the bulk version of Capt. Black Blue and RLP6 is the bulk version of Capt. Black White. I wish you all Blissful Smoking Paul | ||
| Gene Szymanski Member Username: Lt_taz Post Number: 48 Registered: 02-2005 |
Mr. Jordan Your analogy of the pipe being atune to a misical instrument was a stroke of brilliance. My only wish is that when I had taken up the pipe about 40+ years ago, I would have found a mentor such as the gentleman you had guide you. May you enjoy the "Bliss of the Briar" always. Respectfully, Gene | ||
| Fred Guedes Member Username: Lfogs Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2009 |
I have started this post and I'm very happy because there were lots of replies. But you are forgetting that not everyone lives in USA or Canada, so tobaccos like "Carter Hall" or "Prince Albert" where can I find them in Europe? (Portugal, Spain, Uk) Thanks | ||
| Tedd Barrett Member Username: Teddy Post Number: 38 Registered: 08-2005 |
Fire-cured Cavendish tobaccos discreetly flavored to produce an extremely mild, slow burning cool smoke THIS IS LANES BCA , I SMOKED THIS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS , GOOD STUFF I STILL TO THIS DAY KEEP SOME AROUND . | ||
| Paul Jordan Member Username: Maniczombie Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2009 |
Tedd I'll second that. Lane's BCA, a pretty widely available bulk tobacco, is black cavendish at its best. Not a bad choice at all for one of the introductory tobaccos. It has a wonderful, uncomplicated flavor which is very different from the burley blends. Fred You should be able to order these tobaccos, and many others, from some of the major online tobacco retailers like pipesandcigars.com and marscigars.com. I have no affiliation but have ordered from both. I'm pretty sure they have no problem shipping overseas. Paul | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 100 Registered: 01-2009 |
Fred I have had a number of people recommend 4 Noggins to me for their discretion in packaging orders, and their valuing of international customers. See: http://www.4noggins.com/index.aspx Good luck. | ||
| William Roy MacIntosh Member Username: Mac Post Number: 5 Registered: 05-2009 |
In my previous post I asked questions concering PA and CH. That was before Iread this post and many of concerns were answered. However I am still open to any suggestions like the best place to order from. I am canadian and sometimes it is difficult to find places to that offer a choice . I asked one place for PA and they never heard of it. | ||
| W. A. Lanman Member Username: Blenheimbard Post Number: 120 Registered: 01-2009 |
Mac email me what part of the country you are in I will see If I have a local b&m (bricks and mortar store near you on my list. buying tobacco in Canada can be a challenge even in the big cities. Al (in SW Ontario) walanman@distributel.net | ||
| burro Member Username: Burro Post Number: 74 Registered: 02-2008 |
william try here: http://www.lilbrown.com/index.php they now offer international shipping. | ||
| Timothy George Member Username: Raftergtex Post Number: 1 Registered: 05-2009 |
As a new pipe smoker only one month in, I thought I might add a note about my own experience, which boils down to the fact that I think that most newbies, like myself, may be taking the wrong road in starting out with aromatics. I did also, because they smell so good in the tin or the bin, but I still have yet to have a decent smoke with an aromatic which usually tastes about the same, i.e., not very good and nothing like the promising aroma prior to lighting. I think it could be the case that aromatics should be reserved for the experienced smoker, who may be able to coax the flavor out of them. A better approach may be, as I picked up from a post on here (thank you!), to try a tobacco from each of 4 or so groups (aromatic, English, Virginia, Burley). I did that, and find that I much prefer the satisfying and full smoke of the Virginias, so I am now exploring those in greater detail (Hamborger Veermaster the current favorite). By the way, I am now able to enjoy a full bowl of over an hour with no relights, thank to posts on here regarding "breath smoking", which finally showed me the proper pace and made me realize that cigar puffing habits do not serve you well. (Thank you for those posts as well!). I am slowly starting to see what the fuss is all about .... | ||
| Ellis Spear Member Username: Espear Post Number: 417 Registered: 12-2003 |
Dear Fred, I would recommend the Boswell's http://www.boswellpipes.com/tobaccoblends.html Pennsylvania Dutch Treat Spice and Nice Berry Cobbler Wonderfully blended, mild, flavorful and all natural. E. Spear |