Depends on the tobacco. Some burn great all the way down, but others get too wet. If I end up fighting with it to the point that I'm no longer enjoying the smoke, I'll let that last bit go unburned.
I prefer Peterson's with a P-Lip. I think of it like I do with cigars, whether you prefer a punch, or what type of cut you like, etc. It really just comes down to preference. I've never smoked one upside down, but I say if you like it, go for it!
I enjoyed latakia and perique right away. That may be effected by the fact that I smoked cigars before I got into pipes, or just my taste, I'm not really sure.
"I can watch some guy use a million dollars wotrh of machines to build a hundred dollar table"
Isn't that the truth, whatever happened to craftsmanship?
After reading that so many folks will tuck away some tobacco to age, I just started by own tobacco cellar! So far its a modest 3 blends, but I'm sure it will grow over time. All are C&D: Billy Budd, Haunted Bookshop, and Bayou Morning. I've just stuck them in my closest to hang out for...