Back to my pipes after a very long (25 year) hiatus. When I started out, long ago, I smoked mostly Captain Black (all of 'em). Then, I found a great shop and started smoking store blends that were heavy on the latakia. Moved, no tobacco shop around and the Captain didn't do it for me any more. Rather than try other OTC's, I mostly smoked cigars, off and on, for many years.
Recently, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, I've been back to my pipes. Over the past few months I've tried, and liked well enough to order again: Carter Hall (the first tobacco I tried when I re-started), Early Morning Pipe, C&D Good Morning, Walnut and C&D Autumn Evening. What I've also tried, and mostly liked, but not enough to re-order: Prince Albert, Sir Walter Raleigh (both are good, but I prefer CH if I'm going in this direction) and Squadron Leader.
So far, I've been fortunate and haven't had anything that I hated. The one that surprised me most was Autumn Evening. I didn't expect to like something aromatic, but thought I'd try it in the hope of having something less offensive when there is company on the porch. I actually like it and sometimes reach for it even when I'm by myself.
What I'm wondering is if anyone, given my odd list of "likes" so far, would venture forth and recommend something else for me to try. I know it is tough to gauge someone else's tastes, but I won't hold anyone personally responsible. I would like to expand my horizons, but there are a million things to try and only so much time - I'm not getting any younger.
Recently, thanks to Hurricane Sandy, I've been back to my pipes. Over the past few months I've tried, and liked well enough to order again: Carter Hall (the first tobacco I tried when I re-started), Early Morning Pipe, C&D Good Morning, Walnut and C&D Autumn Evening. What I've also tried, and mostly liked, but not enough to re-order: Prince Albert, Sir Walter Raleigh (both are good, but I prefer CH if I'm going in this direction) and Squadron Leader.
So far, I've been fortunate and haven't had anything that I hated. The one that surprised me most was Autumn Evening. I didn't expect to like something aromatic, but thought I'd try it in the hope of having something less offensive when there is company on the porch. I actually like it and sometimes reach for it even when I'm by myself.
What I'm wondering is if anyone, given my odd list of "likes" so far, would venture forth and recommend something else for me to try. I know it is tough to gauge someone else's tastes, but I won't hold anyone personally responsible. I would like to expand my horizons, but there are a million things to try and only so much time - I'm not getting any younger.
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