I hope this isn't to long winded...But, some background...I have been smoking a pipe on and off, mostly off for 8-10 years. I used to smoke a few times a month and with whatever bag of tobacco I had lying around from my local tobacconists' blends. The last couple of months though I have really gotten into the hobby and been studying about tobaccos, blends, and pipes. Along with acquiring more of each, and smoking a lot more. I am much more educated on the mechanics of smoking as well as the products available. I am primarily enjoying both English blends and VaPers.
My question is: Some specific blends (say for example GL Pease Gaslight) taste not so great one time and bite, and then the next time I smoke the blend it is like nirvana...can this be due to a host of factors like moisture, the pipe itself, my packing, etc.? Does everything have to line up correctly for me to enjoy a blend consistently every time? I am currently smoking 5 or 6 bowls a day as I am wanting to try so many different things, and admittedly my tongue is a little sore...likely due to my increased smoking. Anyway, insight? I just want to have a consistent experience and know what I like but it has been a moving target.
My question is: Some specific blends (say for example GL Pease Gaslight) taste not so great one time and bite, and then the next time I smoke the blend it is like nirvana...can this be due to a host of factors like moisture, the pipe itself, my packing, etc.? Does everything have to line up correctly for me to enjoy a blend consistently every time? I am currently smoking 5 or 6 bowls a day as I am wanting to try so many different things, and admittedly my tongue is a little sore...likely due to my increased smoking. Anyway, insight? I just want to have a consistent experience and know what I like but it has been a moving target.