Hallo all. Brand spankin' new member who just sauntered into the maelstrom that is the world of pipes and pipe tobacco. I have never been much of a smoker (apart from some keen interest in cigars in college) Much like (I assume) everyone here, I have always loved the smell of pipe tobacco and, now that I am fully ensconced in my mid-life considerings, decided it was time to find out more about this wonderful experience.
As of right now, I am trying my hand at the following:
1. Learning what the right tamping weight should be when packing a bowl.
2. Trying to understand the different types of tobaccos and blends and which I might like.
3. How many pipes does one need before the family coordinates an intervention
4. How to be patient and stick to the plan of "Buy a little bit, test it out many times, then purchase in quantity"
I appreciate all of the knowledge that has been imparted already from this forum. I have learned a lot in a little time and look forward to learning more.
What am I smoking?
G.L. Pease Gaslight - Trying to figure this one out. I keep reading that this one is a beast, but I struggle to find the nuance and attributes that have been mentioned in other posts.
Mac Baren scotch blend - Currently my favorite. Mild, but tasty.
PS Lux Twist Flake - I enjoy this. Mild, but tasty. I can see this being a mainstay for when I don't really want to have to focus too much on the session
There have been others, but I am so new to this that I need to have repeated sessions to see what I really think. I only recently figured out how to draw the flame down gently through the bowl as opposed to full incineration.
What do I seek?
I love flavor and the experience of flavor. I love complexity. When I drink alcohol, I generally drink Islay scotches and american single malts. I tend to stick closer to the "got punched in the mouth" styles of alcohol (love me some Mezcal, too). So, with that, what do you recommend?
Takk skal du ha!
As of right now, I am trying my hand at the following:
1. Learning what the right tamping weight should be when packing a bowl.
2. Trying to understand the different types of tobaccos and blends and which I might like.
3. How many pipes does one need before the family coordinates an intervention
4. How to be patient and stick to the plan of "Buy a little bit, test it out many times, then purchase in quantity"
I appreciate all of the knowledge that has been imparted already from this forum. I have learned a lot in a little time and look forward to learning more.
What am I smoking?
G.L. Pease Gaslight - Trying to figure this one out. I keep reading that this one is a beast, but I struggle to find the nuance and attributes that have been mentioned in other posts.
Mac Baren scotch blend - Currently my favorite. Mild, but tasty.
PS Lux Twist Flake - I enjoy this. Mild, but tasty. I can see this being a mainstay for when I don't really want to have to focus too much on the session
There have been others, but I am so new to this that I need to have repeated sessions to see what I really think. I only recently figured out how to draw the flame down gently through the bowl as opposed to full incineration.
What do I seek?
I love flavor and the experience of flavor. I love complexity. When I drink alcohol, I generally drink Islay scotches and american single malts. I tend to stick closer to the "got punched in the mouth" styles of alcohol (love me some Mezcal, too). So, with that, what do you recommend?
Takk skal du ha!
