Hello from Upstate NY

[OwlTellYa]

My wife gave me a pipe as a gift (I had been talking about taking it up...), and so I've been smoking for just about a month now. The pipe she gave me was a part of a beginner kit she found, and she gave me some bulk tobacco from a local cigar shop. I've since picked up a corn cob pipe as well and tried out the MM Great Dane blend. I have enjoyed everything about this so far (well... except for the tongue bite I got on a first light—I'm learning).

I'm curious if you all could recommend a good "go to" tobacco for a beginner. I've read lots of reviews so far, and I'd like to try lots of things, but I want to start with a good standard bearer.

 

[crashthegrey]

Welcome from Cobleskill, NY. Escudo is pretty standard bearer worthy.

 

[WVOldFart]

Hello and welcome from West Virginia. I recommend that you order some 1 oz. samplers from on-line. Get a selection of different type tobaccos-Codger, aromatic, non-aromatic, English, American English etc. so you can decide what you like. After you find the type of tobaccos you like then you are really ready to enjoy. Welcome aboard.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

Welcome from NC!

 

[warren99]

Welcome from California.

 

[Lucashly]

Another welcome from California.

 

[kcghost]

Welcome from KC!!

 

[Kobold]

Welcome from Maryland!

 

[RobNYC]

Welcome from New York City!

 

[Butter Side Down]

Welcome from Chicago!

 

[OverMountain]

Boswells aromatics are hard to beat, but for a good and classic beginner blend, try sir Walter Raleigh, or the SWR aromatic blend. Classics that have survived the rest of time for a reason. Welcome, and congrats on an awesome and thoughtful wife.

 

[PaulRVA]

Greetings from Richmond VA.

 

[AcesAndEights]

Welcome from Colorado!

 

[FurCoat]

Welcome from North Carolina

 

[STP]

Welcome

 

[Doctor Chopper]

I asked the same question last year in a different way. Many others have done the same. Review the forums and get some good advice.

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[RustiePyles CPG]

Carter Hall is probably the Codger Standard Bearer, and a good starting point.

 

[jpberg]

Where upstate?

 

[Jbyrd]

Welcome from Missouri

 

[MattRVA]

Welcome from Virginia…
I wish I had a good recommendation for you but I’m at a loss. I started with drug store blends for the most part but remember really enjoying Orlik Golden Sliced the first time I tried it.