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As far as I know, and is mentioned in pretty much every video with Jeremy Reeves, all the different brands C&D blend for use the same leaf across the board.
Embarcadero, Penny Farthing, Jacknife, Key Largo, Robusto. To name a few.
Pease makes good shit. Some of his blends really shine with a couple of years of age on them.
The word favorite doesn't really enter into my thought process when it comes to tobacco.
I have three levels I judge tobacco by:
1. I really like it and will purchase more.
2. I'll smoke through it, but won't buy again unless I'm craving it.
3. I don't like it.
I think the largest bowl is the Hyperbole or the chimney stack. I have the hyperbole and a bowl of Briar Fox lasts about an hour with measured puffing.
There may be some pipe makers out there that would be willing to make a custom bowl.
I don't dislike any codger blends, but my favorites are LLRR and Carter Hall. It's unfortunate that Lane discontinued the Ready Rub.
Half and Half/SWRA when I want something different.
They're definitely 2 of the core pillars. I would include wrestling and kick boxing/muay thai.
I'm a huge mma fan, so I figured I'd actually see what's up. Been doing bjj for 5 years now, it's a great full body workout.