1st post, with some background. Smoked a pipe for the 1st time about 15 years ago. Smoked semi-weekly for about 10 years, then quit. Don't really why I walked away from it, always found it relaxing.
Was cleaning out some things in my home bar a couple months ago, and came across one of my old Ropp pipes. One thing lead to another and I bought a few tobaccos. I can't for the life of me, remember what I smoked back then or liked. Decided I would do a little reading, and bought a handful of tobaccos over the last 2 months. I then found this forum and decided, to offer what tobaccos I bought and what I liked and didn't. Thought the more experienced on here could maybe help direct a guy.
I realize, just like my tastes in whiskys, my tastes in tobacco will evolve. I am just looking for some direction. Thank you in advance!
My purchases;
CAO - Eileen's Dream. Very easy smoke. Great room smell. A touch sweet, but I dig it.
Charatan - First bowl. Another easy smoke. Mild room smell. Real light hint of like honey barbeque, with a touch of spice. Like it
Cornell & Diehl - Autumn Evening. It was ok. I like the smell out of the tin. Touch of maple, not sure what else. Smokes ok. There's a finish to it that is just ok. If I was rating it 1-5? I give it a 3, but it has the feel like, given time I might like it more. Just like some different Scotch's I have had over the years.
Hearth & Home - Fusilier's Ration. Pretty much like the last tobacco, maybe a touch better for me. I don't dislike it. I would give it a 3.25 - 3.5 out of 5. There's something about it that I feel I can't quite make out what it is, but like. I think I need more time with it. I have only had 3 bowls of it.
Cornell & Diehl - 2025 Wintertime reserve, "Professor". I got this for buying my 1st pipe in a decade. Bought a Peterson's "Dracula". This tobacco was free with a pipe purchase. I really like this one. The can says "aged Virginias and Cavandish with notes of vanilla and caramel." I have to admit, I don't get this at all! To me it's very citrous like with a hint of cranberries and a touch of cinnamon. Seems a touch wet in the tin so I let it sit for a bit. Over all, very enjoyable.
Borkum Riff - Bourbon Whiskey. Not going to go in to much detail. Worst smoke of the bunch. Better than average chance I won't finish smoking the pouch. This is the smoke that made me decide to post. I would rather not waste my time or money.
Like I said, if those of you with more experience could point me in a direction for future purchases, it would be appreciated.
Was cleaning out some things in my home bar a couple months ago, and came across one of my old Ropp pipes. One thing lead to another and I bought a few tobaccos. I can't for the life of me, remember what I smoked back then or liked. Decided I would do a little reading, and bought a handful of tobaccos over the last 2 months. I then found this forum and decided, to offer what tobaccos I bought and what I liked and didn't. Thought the more experienced on here could maybe help direct a guy.
I realize, just like my tastes in whiskys, my tastes in tobacco will evolve. I am just looking for some direction. Thank you in advance!
My purchases;
CAO - Eileen's Dream. Very easy smoke. Great room smell. A touch sweet, but I dig it.
Charatan - First bowl. Another easy smoke. Mild room smell. Real light hint of like honey barbeque, with a touch of spice. Like it
Cornell & Diehl - Autumn Evening. It was ok. I like the smell out of the tin. Touch of maple, not sure what else. Smokes ok. There's a finish to it that is just ok. If I was rating it 1-5? I give it a 3, but it has the feel like, given time I might like it more. Just like some different Scotch's I have had over the years.
Hearth & Home - Fusilier's Ration. Pretty much like the last tobacco, maybe a touch better for me. I don't dislike it. I would give it a 3.25 - 3.5 out of 5. There's something about it that I feel I can't quite make out what it is, but like. I think I need more time with it. I have only had 3 bowls of it.
Cornell & Diehl - 2025 Wintertime reserve, "Professor". I got this for buying my 1st pipe in a decade. Bought a Peterson's "Dracula". This tobacco was free with a pipe purchase. I really like this one. The can says "aged Virginias and Cavandish with notes of vanilla and caramel." I have to admit, I don't get this at all! To me it's very citrous like with a hint of cranberries and a touch of cinnamon. Seems a touch wet in the tin so I let it sit for a bit. Over all, very enjoyable.
Borkum Riff - Bourbon Whiskey. Not going to go in to much detail. Worst smoke of the bunch. Better than average chance I won't finish smoking the pouch. This is the smoke that made me decide to post. I would rather not waste my time or money.
Like I said, if those of you with more experience could point me in a direction for future purchases, it would be appreciated.
