Recommend me some tobaccos (novice pipe smoker asking)

thewalrus21 · Nov 12, 2014

Hey so I have been a pipe smoker for about 6 months now, and I really want to try it all. My favorite is probably Petersons University Flake. I bought one perique blend but haven't dared to try it yet. Currently I have tried:

7 Seas Regular and Royal Blend,

Savinelli Black Cavendish,

Peterson University Flake, Sherlock Holmes and Nutty Cut,

Mac Baren Vanilla Cream,

Capstan Gold Navy Cut.

I do prefer Virginias over Aromatics, I haven't tried English yet but I am super exited to try it.
Could you recommend me some pipe tobacco, your favorites and the ones "you have to try"?

No house blends though, I live in europe and customs is a pain.
Thanks a lot,

TW

catyrpelius · Nov 12, 2014

Mac Baren Old Fark Fired is one of my favorites and I think everyone should try it. You can't go wrong with some Prince Albert or Carter Hall in my opinon.

melvinsunsmokedcastello · Nov 12, 2014

Frog Morton..any of them. It seems all new smokers like them.

hiplainsdrifter · Nov 12, 2014

If you are in Europe, I would say you must try some Sam Gawith flakes- Gawith St. James Flake is one of my favorite tobaccos. Full Virginia Flake is a famous blend from them too. You should definitely explore the Germain offerings too. I would say definitely try Penzance if you can find some. You will hear a lot of people on this forum poo-poo it but it really is an excellent English blend. If nothing else it will give you a good starting point to compare other English blends too.

beefeater33 · Nov 13, 2014

Escudo. Sets the bar for VA/PER blends IMO.

Dunhill 965. Yea, its not the same as the "old" blend, but a damn fine English that's forgiving, easy to smoke.

+1 Highplains-- Penzance if you dare....... you'll be hooked and the search will be on!! LOL!!

oldreddog · Nov 13, 2014

I'd recommend Dockworker by HU Tobacco, a German Blender and any of the Irish Plugs, Condor, Warrior and Mick McQuaid are all superb.

bulletsnbriars · Nov 20, 2014

Hey Walrus! This is @concerningthetravisty, weve been swapping likes on IG for a while now, welcome to the forums!
Seems like youre a fan of Peterson, since youre looking for an english, try Old Dublin by them, it is quite tasty and easy to find in europe. Also give Early Morning Pipe and Nightcap a try; they are classics of the genre.

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