I have heard many discussions, and seen many topics discussing the evolution of a pipe smoker's taste. Although, I completely agree that the type of tobacco a pipe smoker prefers is personal, and therefore do what makes you happy, I have discovered on a personal level that the preference of pipe smoker can evolve. I began smoking stuff like 1Q when I first started pipe smoking about 5 years ago. It is exactly what I thought pipe tobacco should be, and I still keep a bit around to enjoy every once in a while.
Then I found Virginia flakes! Sweet, rich, tangy!!! I figured out just how to keep tobacco lit, and how sugar in a tobacco can give you one hell of a case of tongue bite. I ventured further into VA-PER blends, oriental blends; this experience adding the complexity that urged me to keep buying new tins. McClelland, C&D, Mac Baren, GL Pease!!!
Then... LATAKIA! At first opening a tin of latakia tobacco can be scary for the evolving tobacco enthusiast. Smoky, woodsy, sweet in the richest sense of the word. I feel like in the past year I have reached the pinnacle of what is the pipe smoking experience. This doesn't mean I am in a constant state of decent. No, it just means that now I am able to experience pipe tobacco in all of its wonderful forms, whether it be aromatics, VA blends, or latakia blends.
Sorry for rambling, but I just thought I would share my voyage through TAD!
Then I found Virginia flakes! Sweet, rich, tangy!!! I figured out just how to keep tobacco lit, and how sugar in a tobacco can give you one hell of a case of tongue bite. I ventured further into VA-PER blends, oriental blends; this experience adding the complexity that urged me to keep buying new tins. McClelland, C&D, Mac Baren, GL Pease!!!
Then... LATAKIA! At first opening a tin of latakia tobacco can be scary for the evolving tobacco enthusiast. Smoky, woodsy, sweet in the richest sense of the word. I feel like in the past year I have reached the pinnacle of what is the pipe smoking experience. This doesn't mean I am in a constant state of decent. No, it just means that now I am able to experience pipe tobacco in all of its wonderful forms, whether it be aromatics, VA blends, or latakia blends.
Sorry for rambling, but I just thought I would share my voyage through TAD!
