I've had a couple blow your mind smokes with a pipe. But to me, some of the fondest, most perfect smokes where when I'd light a Marlboro red as I was getting my second pint of Guinness handed to me on a Friday night. I know that's very specific, but that truly is my favorite smoke of all time. I'm off the reds now and you can't smoke indoors (for the most part) but that was a transcendental smoke. Every time.
About those Nirvana/Ultimate smokes…
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Thank you all for your replies.
This thread gave me some insight I was seeking. I wasn’t aware that there are folks out there that have quite the transcendental enjoyment that I experience with pipe smoking from cigars, snus, chew, or what have you…
That was actually my question, because I never have.
(Those experiences are are also infrequent to me but happen enough to keep me chooching for them)
As mentioned, I very much love the cigars in my humidors, in addition to our favorite leaf in other varieties.
But from this thread, cigars appear to be the only other form of leaf which numerous other folk enjoy quite *AS* much, and to me personally, I find them to be a more social form of tobacco. Cigar at golf, after dinner with a drink, weddings, fishing, etc.
Certainly not to say that I haven’t had enjoyed smoked from my sticks, but my pipe just always feels more special, and in those rare moments, even ceremonial.
Maybe it’s the combination of flavors from briar and leaf. Nah, because my meerschaums, cobs, and clays all provide that experience…
Or that there exist far more flavors in the realms of pipe tobacco. That’s facts.
Or that there is an instrument/tool involved , which also stays behind after the smoke (unlike a stogie/cig).
Or that yep, there is a learning curve for most of us. And perhaps we learn that skill all alone, or in the company of others, but once we have it, it’s ours to keep.
I’m not sure.
In any case, I am grateful to all those who replied!
This thread gave me some insight I was seeking. I wasn’t aware that there are folks out there that have quite the transcendental enjoyment that I experience with pipe smoking from cigars, snus, chew, or what have you…
That was actually my question, because I never have.
(Those experiences are are also infrequent to me but happen enough to keep me chooching for them)
As mentioned, I very much love the cigars in my humidors, in addition to our favorite leaf in other varieties.
But from this thread, cigars appear to be the only other form of leaf which numerous other folk enjoy quite *AS* much, and to me personally, I find them to be a more social form of tobacco. Cigar at golf, after dinner with a drink, weddings, fishing, etc.
Certainly not to say that I haven’t had enjoyed smoked from my sticks, but my pipe just always feels more special, and in those rare moments, even ceremonial.
Maybe it’s the combination of flavors from briar and leaf. Nah, because my meerschaums, cobs, and clays all provide that experience…
Or that there exist far more flavors in the realms of pipe tobacco. That’s facts.
Or that there is an instrument/tool involved , which also stays behind after the smoke (unlike a stogie/cig).
Or that yep, there is a learning curve for most of us. And perhaps we learn that skill all alone, or in the company of others, but once we have it, it’s ours to keep.
I’m not sure.
In any case, I am grateful to all those who replied!
Here's my take: If you chase it, you ain't gonna catch it. When you absentmindedly smoke, you'll just find yourself at the end of a perfect smoke. I get some great bowls just watching the local wildlife in the backyard, reading the forum or just letting my mind wander. If I think about the pipe I'm currently smoking, it usually messes something up. But what do I know? I've only been at this for about a month. I really wish I'd taken it up sooner though. I enjoy my pipes much more than I ever did cigarettes or dip.
There are times when the flavor is outstanding. Location and setting aside, these happen far too infrequently. Try as I may to replicate the conditions, a pipe will always be hit or miss.
Some interesting comments. Yes, cigars are more social and pipes a solitary pursuit. I would agree.
Some interesting comments. Yes, cigars are more social and pipes a solitary pursuit. I would agree.
I can't smoke a pipe unless I'm sat down for 90% of the time. Sit back, light-up & enjoy.
As for the Nirvana moment, well yes, it does happen now and again.
So true!
I have a couple of cigarettes in the morning and a few throughout the day, just for the nic hit.
Very seldom do I get the opportunity to smoke a pipe at work, unless I have to travel onto the mainland, which is a good 40 minutes or so, etc.,
Taste & relaxation are the key elements after a pipe.
I've never had it when I've been ambulating.
So perhaps it's something to do with the right state of relaxation and meditative breathing.
So perhaps it's something to do with the right state of relaxation and meditative breathing.
You could be on to something there. It seems that I’m always sitting and cogitating when it happens.
I like both stogies and pipes.
But I'd go broke smoking the cigars that I like the best.
20 bucks a stick at minimum.
And I find the pipe smoking world more interesting
Limitless blends.
For very reasonable prices.
But I'd go broke smoking the cigars that I like the best.
20 bucks a stick at minimum.
And I find the pipe smoking world more interesting
Limitless blends.
For very reasonable prices.
Nirvana smokes for me happen with the last tobacco bowl from a tin, I have no explanation for it.
It’s funny: Because of how you format all of your posts, I always expect them to rhyme! So far…I’m still waiting.
A great cigar, especially after a steak dinner, is a unique and wonderful experience. But I get almost no opportunity to smoke cigars, whereas I can smoke pipes daily. Something you do daily has less probability of producing that nirvana experience, by definition I think. On the occasion I do have a nirvana pipe it's entirely serendipitous. Usually the rest of that day, while not quite reaching the same heights, is still pretty good. Some days nothing tastes great. This applies to pipes and cigars.