I just wanted to give the folks at Bayou Tobacco their due credit. It's a small, Mom and Pop store owned by married couple Mike and Sarah. Both are very knowledgable and are more than willing to assist both old pros in the pipe and cigar business as well as newbies like me. Sarah helped me pick out my first pipe and tobacco, and Mike showed me how to smoke it. They welcome me in their store every time even if it's just to go and smoke a bowl and talk. If you're ever in BR, I highly suggest dropping in and seeing what they have to offer. They're open 9-7 Mon-Sat at 1152 South Acadian Thruway Baton Rouge, LA 700806.