I have 3 Peterson Meers that smoke OK. It costs high dollar (pound) but worth it. In my humble opinion, all Turkish-made pipes are rubbish.
Still, even these pipes do not get enough love from me. Quality briar pipe is much better.
Thank all for useful tips.
Rothnh, no disrespect for other channels here. I'm more or less familiar with eBay while even do not know about existence of BriarBid.
I want to sell some of my Savinelli pipes on EBay. What price should I ask relatively to the price of a new? Let's assume I've bought it for $100, what can I hope to get after a year?
One more "English mixture". I do not like nuts aluminium can but that's the way it is. Smokes light and easy. What distinguish it is that strange "Basma" taste. You can like it or not (I'm indifferent). The main problem of this mixture is the total absence of nicotine. I'll add "Ten Russians" to...
Cellar a good quantity of Dunhill Flake tins and open it after a year or more. If you like it fresh you'll be blown away then.
And try Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls - the best Va/Per money can buy.
Best stuff for Latakia maniacs. I wanted to try it because I speak Russian and love Latakia.
It looks like a black brick which slivers easily. I’ve tried it in small filtered Savinelli. Very sweet and rich taste, mostly Latakia but some Orientals and Virginia inside. Is it strong? You bet it...
It's not proper cake you'll get but ash sticked to honey. One upon a time it will fall down piece by piece.
I personally always break in a new pipe with some Oriental/Latakia mixture, never by pure Virginia and especially not by folded and stuffed Virginia flake. It burns too hot for a new...