I recently purchased a most unusual Meerschaum pipe generously commissioned by a supporter of the Chicago Pipe Show, who donated it for the auction. I know his name, but am not sure if he'd want me to share it. I'm sure that some of you who it is. He's a huge fan of Sadik Yanik and has commissioned dozens of his pipes. This pipe is essentially about a pound of raw, unshaped Meerschaum with a CPCC logo on one side and a portion of a bowl at the top. It isn't completely white, with natural mineral deposits of greenish blue and rusty brown in places. Seeing it, it's clear how it came to be named the German word meaning sea foam. It's a conversation piece. Few would describe it a beautiful or handsome, but it has its charms. Many club members were surprised to see me load the bowl with HH Acadian Perique and light it up, due to its enormity. Well...
It's an amazing smoke. The mass of cool absorbent Meerschaum delivers fantastically cool and flavorful smoke. It would be virtually impossible to burn your tongue smoking this pipe, as the smoke feels like room temperature. I taste flavors from Virginia tobaccos that I've not noticed before. Fruity flavors are especially noticeable. It's remarkable.
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It's an amazing smoke. The mass of cool absorbent Meerschaum delivers fantastically cool and flavorful smoke. It would be virtually impossible to burn your tongue smoking this pipe, as the smoke feels like room temperature. I taste flavors from Virginia tobaccos that I've not noticed before. Fruity flavors are especially noticeable. It's remarkable.
Edited by jvnshr: Title capitalization (please check Rule #9)