Tobacco Recommendations?

Greetings, All,

I'm new to regular pipe smoking--I've tried pipe smoking in the past, but it's only recently where the "bug" has really hit. Just have a few pipes right now--a La Rocca Piccalo pocket pipe, a couple of the Peterson's "Dracula" series, and a Brebbia (the last being an awful pipe because of the Dublin bowl interior). However, a pipe is only as good as the tobacco you smoke. For awhile I used Captain Black Gold, then tried CAO's Bella Vanilla, which I liked a lot, but this type only comes in expensive 1.76 ounce tins, whereas the Black comes in 12 ounce cans. I'm expecting a delivery of another Vanilla-flavored tobacco (the exotic name escapes me for the moment) this Monday. But for general, "go to" smoking, what would a good, economic tobacco be? I like something mild and sweet. I tried Middleton's once and threw the little box out after a few puffs. Any suggestions for something that fits the bill that is easily available at smoke stores? Thanks for reading.

Thanks for your input, gentlemen. I believe I'm going to try Carter Hall next, since I've heard this tobacco mentioned many times in passing by the folks here. And I've scribbled down the other suggestions as well. Thanks again!

Postscript: Just bought my first box of Carter Hall, and it is excellent, a bit better than Captain Black. I believe this will remain my "go to" tobacco except when I want variety and have some of the many brands of tinned tobacco. Thanks again all!

The recommendation for Pipeworks sounds good, as well as the other suggestions. I will look into each over the next few weeks. For Monday I'm getting of tin of Mollo Dolce, of which I've seen many positive reviews. And you are right; spending a little more for bulk is worth the price. I do believe I will try the Pipeworks sampler pack. Thanks again very much, gentlemen; I've got a new Peterson and a DUNHILL coming in the mail in the next three days, so I'm looking forward to trying these arrays of quality tobaccos.