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Welcome dragonslayer. I was also a big cigar guy who came back to my pipes and have been enjoying them much more than I did before. This place has a lot to do with that. Some great info to be had here and of course the enabling is great fun.
Thanks all! Seems like a great forum with everyone kicked back typing away enjoying a great bowl.
I spent the night browsing the forum and of course smoking, taking in all the information I could find. With my 20 years of cigar smoking, easily trying 150+ brands from all over the world. People always ask me what is my favorite, and the answer is always the same.
“I’ve smoked a $1.50 stick and a $30.00 stick but it all comes down to what you like balanced out against price. As you go through and try them you’ll find a wrapper, filler and binder combination that you like. For me it’s Cameroon wrapper with Dominican F/B, and between the Rocky Patel 6-10 year and the Arturo Fuente Hemingway. I have to go with the Hemingway Signature as best in price and flavor.”
That all being said, you can tell I’m a bit long winded at times an occupational habit. I promise to keep further posts shorter, or at least try. I’d like some suggestions on what is out there worth trying. Here is a list so far:
McClelland’s 221b Arcadia.
Sutliff Tabac Noir
Stanwell Melange
Sutliff Moulin Rouge
McClelland Frog/Town
Dunhill Night Cap
Peter Stokkebye PS47 Dansk Black
Peter Stokkebye PS27 Pistachio
Peter Stokkebye PS306 English Oriental Supreme
I always start with Frog on the Town, and then bounce around the bulks during the day with one of the more expensive tins as a treat, and then of course Nightcap for the finish.
Reading through last night, these seemed to be favorites. So of course I ordered them
8oz Bulk - McClelland 2015 St James flake
2oz Bulk - Lane 1-Q
2oz Bulk - Samuel Gawith Best Brown flake
So I’m up for suggestions on the “You’ve got to try this…”
I spent the night browsing the forum and of course smoking, taking in all the information I could find. With my 20 years of cigar smoking, easily trying 150+ brands from all over the world. People always ask me what is my favorite, and the answer is always the same.
“I’ve smoked a $1.50 stick and a $30.00 stick but it all comes down to what you like balanced out against price. As you go through and try them you’ll find a wrapper, filler and binder combination that you like. For me it’s Cameroon wrapper with Dominican F/B, and between the Rocky Patel 6-10 year and the Arturo Fuente Hemingway. I have to go with the Hemingway Signature as best in price and flavor.”
That all being said, you can tell I’m a bit long winded at times an occupational habit. I promise to keep further posts shorter, or at least try. I’d like some suggestions on what is out there worth trying. Here is a list so far:
McClelland’s 221b Arcadia.
Sutliff Tabac Noir
Stanwell Melange
Sutliff Moulin Rouge
McClelland Frog/Town
Dunhill Night Cap
Peter Stokkebye PS47 Dansk Black
Peter Stokkebye PS27 Pistachio
Peter Stokkebye PS306 English Oriental Supreme
I always start with Frog on the Town, and then bounce around the bulks during the day with one of the more expensive tins as a treat, and then of course Nightcap for the finish.
Reading through last night, these seemed to be favorites. So of course I ordered them
8oz Bulk - McClelland 2015 St James flake
2oz Bulk - Lane 1-Q
2oz Bulk - Samuel Gawith Best Brown flake
So I’m up for suggestions on the “You’ve got to try this…”
Welcome dragonslayer. That's a good start I'd say. I am currently enjoying 1792 flake, which packs a big nic kick, so I usually temper it with an aro. My fav aro to mix so far is Wilke's rumcake. This is a great forum and a great help for pipe smokers, old and new.
It's been about 15 years sinceI quitesmoking anything;and more like 30 since my last pipe. A young friend of mine who is interested in trying it out got me interested again. I have some fond memories of relaxing with a good smelling and a good tasting smoke. I think I will just stick with it this time.
You all sound like the kind of people I can identify with and talk things over with when it comes to this hobby. Pick another forum and I can talk about other things as well.
It's good you let me in where it's warm and friendly.
Thanks
You all sound like the kind of people I can identify with and talk things over with when it comes to this hobby. Pick another forum and I can talk about other things as well.
It's good you let me in where it's warm and friendly.
Thanks
dragon, one must have for me is Escudo, it is a Virginia/Perique flake that really got me into the pipe back when I started and it is still a favorite today. One of my new favorites is Mac Baren HH Old Dark Fired, it is another flake that has a very unique taste.
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