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  1. Highlandpiper

    Time to Taste the Benefits of Cellaring?

    I have recently started cellaring tobacco tins for two reasons. 1. Prices are never likely to drop so I see it as an investing for my retirement when funds will be less available. 2. To experience what I read is a new depth in taste complexity of my favourite blends. I have read a number of...
  2. Highlandpiper

    Filters, Pros and Cons

    That touches on a question I have. My pipes are filter fitted, will I be doing them any harm to ditch the filter and smoke without?
  3. Highlandpiper

    The Story of my First Pipe...

    Sounds like a perfect evening.
  4. Highlandpiper

    Newbie Learns the Hard Way to Dry Tobacco.

    Very true as well, I just wanted to share what worked for me.
  5. Highlandpiper

    Newbie Learns the Hard Way to Dry Tobacco.

    Thought I would share this in case anyone else having the same issue. I got my first new pipe a month ago, a Savanelli straight, and started smoking. I tried both balsa and charcoal filters but found 3/4 through the bowl I was having to draw way to hard, like a thick milkshake, to the point I...
  6. Highlandpiper

    Reading and Smoking......[chooching?]

    I like a good non fiction history book, the chilled and calm mood that pipe smoking creates helps me to soak up the history and critically think about the subject at the same time.
  7. Highlandpiper

    Opinion about a YouTuber

    Love the bilbo quote.
  8. Highlandpiper

    Savanelli 6mm filter question.

    I removed the filter today, first smoke without one. Will not fit one again, experience changing, easy draw, pipe stayed lit and no tongue bite. I'm not saying they don't work but don't seem to suit my technique.
  9. Highlandpiper

    Savanelli 6mm filter question.

    Thanks guys, in general my pipe my way I guess. Thx
  10. Highlandpiper

    Savanelli 6mm filter question.

    I bought a new Savanelli arcobaleno yesterday and absolutely love it. However my question arises from the salesperson being very adamant that only the 6mm balsa filter should be used. I prefer charcoal filters and I am wondering are these interchangeable despite what the shop told me.
  11. Highlandpiper

    UK Pipe Smokers....or Lack Thereof

    Only recently joined the adventure but tend to smoke either outside at home or if weather permits I take it our for a walk in the countryside and enjoy my tobacco with nature, slows things down even more.
  12. Highlandpiper

    Outdoor smoking

    Thank you all for the help, going to give wind covers a go.
  13. Highlandpiper

    Pipe Smoking Tips

    Thanks for the help and passing on the wisdom.
  14. Highlandpiper

    Outdoor smoking

    What king of pipe is best for smoking outdoors I a windy climate?