2012 PM Meerschaum Break-In Blend

[baronsamedi]

Well now that we have all ordered our official 2012 Pipes Magazine Meerschaums from Storient, a new question arises. As they trckle in and we start getting our hot little hands on them, what blend should we choose to break them in as we start our journey toward a beautiful patina?
For me, it seems obvious that I should enjow a big bowl of Miskatonic University Blend, but I've also thought of 1-Q as a top choice, H&H Louisiana Red, Halfling's Leaf and of course you know my favorite Balkan.
Decisions, Decisions. :puffpipe:

 

[tbradsim1]

La Red Baron. The old cajun

 

[baronsamedi]

Yeah that stuff's been calling me lately.

 

[jameral]

For me it's gonna be either Penzance or Black House. It really depends on if I bring back any BH from my vacation. 8)

 

[photoman13]

miskatonic was good in a meer.

 

[hobie1dog]

I would not be able to show my face in public if I were to put anything in that virgin bowl other than the sacred blend of Penzance.

 

[tokerpipes]

I think that Penz would be a good cherry popping bowl to start with. I have enough for maybe 2 bowls left, I just hope I can sit on it long enough to light them in my PM2012 Meer.

 

[mrdoody]

while i'm a big penzance slut myself, i'm gonna christen mine with GLP's Sextant.

 

[irishsmoker]

If I could get one I'd start with some Irish flake.

 

[baronsamedi]

All good choices, and yes, Miskatonic is great in a Meer!

 

[baronsamedi]

Hmm. Yeah. Miskatonic. It's a brand new Meer, why not go my own way? Tough though because Black House and a Meer is like heaven to me.

 

[tbradsim1]

I"m gonna break mine in with Stonehaven. The old cajun

 

[irishsmoker]

@Tbradsim that sounds great! I've never smoked a meer so let me know how the white goddess is lads!

 

[photoman13]

Who makes black house?

 

[baronsamedi]

8O

 

[baronsamedi]

Our good friend and Master Blender Russ Ouellette at P&C. They have it in bulk now, too!

 

[photoman13]

I have a list on my computer for tobaccos to try. I'll add it and put it at the top.

 

[philip]

Who makes black house?

@photoman13

Whenever I want to know about an unfamiliar blend, Luxury Tobacco Reviews is my first place to look.
It's a very helpful site.

 

[photoman13]

Thanks for the link Philip. I've been to other review sites but haven't come across this one yet.

 

[photoman13]

ha ha the first review on that site is by baron!