Taste Different in a Meerschaum

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

New Cigars




PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

Status
Not open for further replies.

msutton

Lurker
Jun 6, 2013
18
0
Memphis, TN
So far, my pipe collection has consisted of only briar pipes. I recently got a pipe with a meerschaum insert from my dad's collection. It had never been smoked. I had read never to try a new tobacco in a new pipe. So, I chose a tobacco that I had smoked many, many times before. And, immediately I noticed a completely different taste than what I get in any of my other pipes. I would describe it as an almost chemical taste. Is this normal and will it go away with time?

 

msutton

Lurker
Jun 6, 2013
18
0
Memphis, TN
Thanks for the information. I will give it a few more chances and see if it gets better.
Even though it had not been smoked before, I'm sure it had been stored for several years. Does the material in meerschaum perhaps absorb odors like baking soda does?

 

bentmike

Lifer
Jan 25, 2012
2,422
37
I only have two meers so I'm far from an expert but both my pipes had a peculiar taste for the first few bowls. I'd say keep smoking it and give it a chance. like any pipe a short break in period is to be expected. Also that is very cool to have a pipe from your dad's collection. Congrats.

 

meerqueen

Starting to Get Obsessed
Sep 9, 2012
221
0
as meerschaum is a natural filter, it absorbs the nicotine as it does the other odors.

that why we do not recommend to clean your meerschaum pipes with an alcohol.Because meerschaum absorbs this alcohol too so this affects your smoking experience.
Regards

B.B

 
Status
Not open for further replies.