Between First and Second Pipes

[hairvise]

Thanks to the knowledge gained through members of this forum, my pipe smoking abilities have improved tremendously. Whereas previously, I couldn't "taste" VaPers, I have been really enjoying them, but packing lighter, drying the tobacco more, and sipping while slowing down my cadence. So, here's my issue:

Yesterday, I really enjoyed a bowl of Watch City's Old Dominion--crumbled up, let dry for 30 minutes or so, it was delicious--sweet, smoky, everything I'd want in a VaPer.

So much so, that when I finished the bowl, I felt that I needed something else. I switched pipes, and loaded up GL Pease's Stratford, which I have also enjoyed previously. And yet, I can't say that I got the depth of flavor out of it that I normally do. It just tasted kind of ashy, and I'm sure it was due to user error.

I wanted to ask the brethren here what they do in between pipes--do you cleanse your palate in some way in between bowls? Do you stay with the same tobacco, or do you plan your smokes in order, from more delicate to stronger flavors?

Thanks for your suggestions and wisdom!

 

[BROBS]

Yes usually go from lightest to strongest or stay with the same type/strength all day

 

[mso489]

No order. Sometimes I want a stronger, sometimes a lighter strength. A beverage, a snack, or a meal usually provides the intermission.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I usually go from one thing to something completely different, so “cleansing the palate” is not an issue. If I only smoked one type of blend, it would probably be a different story.

 

[stogie37]

Like @BROBS I order my smoking day by strength of flavor - or at least genre and rarely experience carryover unless I’ve fatigued my palate by smoking too fast or starting with a really strong blend.

 

[jpmcwjr]

No routine on that. I usually wait a few minutes before the next bowl anyway.

 

[didimauw]

If I have the time to smoke more, I'm packing the same bowl while it's still warm. No breaks. Not even to come up for air.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I mostly smoke in ascending strength of flavor. I'll also eat a few chips, nuts or whatever is handy to cleanse the palate.

 

[kcghost]

I usually go by strength, but I only smoke two bowls a day.

 

[saltedplug]

The palate is a mystery, from the tastebuds through the output of semantic memory.

 

[hauntedmyst]

Get a mouthful of Coke and quickly pop in a handful of Mentos. Your palette is now cleansed.

 

[JLD66]

I usually smoke one bowl after another all day and almost always a different tobacco each time. I do however either have coffee or tea to drink while I smoke. Works for me.