Definitely get a corncob pipe or two (Missouri Meerschaum of course), and not just for sampling.
They set off any tobacco. Remember that MM cobs come in both filtered and unfiltered, so be
sure you are getting the one you want. I recently sampled my first cherry aromatic, Altadis
Wild Cherry. I have been smoking on and off for decades, and the idea was not appealing, sort
of keyed my gag reflex. But Altadis Wild Cherry seems mostly Cavendish with the cherry in the
fragrance only, so no gagging from me. It is a good experience, and I won't give my sample away.
Maybe blend it a little too.