Hey all,
I am fairly new to the pipe world, but I know enough about myself to say a few things: I'm big on English blends (favorite go-to tobacco being Mississippi River) and I like to light with matches. I am having some problems/questions however:
1) I can't seem to get a full flavor out of my smoke. I'm not sure if it's how I'm packing or if the bowl shape is wrong or how I am smoking, but I would appreciate some advice on how to get the most flavor. I smoke primarily Mississippi River. Any thoughts? i.e. How I should be packing, lighting, tamping, etc.
2) I have read quite a bit about the moisture content of Mississippi River and letting it dry out. How dry should it be? How moist?
3) How slowly should I be puffing? It seems that my bowl gets pretty hot about halfway through my smoke, but when I try and slow it down, it just goes out. Any thoughts?
Thanks guys!
I am fairly new to the pipe world, but I know enough about myself to say a few things: I'm big on English blends (favorite go-to tobacco being Mississippi River) and I like to light with matches. I am having some problems/questions however:
1) I can't seem to get a full flavor out of my smoke. I'm not sure if it's how I'm packing or if the bowl shape is wrong or how I am smoking, but I would appreciate some advice on how to get the most flavor. I smoke primarily Mississippi River. Any thoughts? i.e. How I should be packing, lighting, tamping, etc.
2) I have read quite a bit about the moisture content of Mississippi River and letting it dry out. How dry should it be? How moist?
3) How slowly should I be puffing? It seems that my bowl gets pretty hot about halfway through my smoke, but when I try and slow it down, it just goes out. Any thoughts?
Thanks guys!