Help me choose

[fitzy]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? I don't drink

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Li Shan Oolong from Harney & Sons

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) I don't drink but when I did IPA

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Lavender and Sandalwood

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Veal Marsala, Veal Parm and Chicken Cordon Bleu (Can't pick just one)

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Chips

7. General geographic location where you live? New York

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Nissan Skyline

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? AR-15

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Couch playing xbox

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Frog Morton Cellar, Yenidje Highlander and Penzance

 

[fishfly]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Martini. Cheap gin, but good vermouth.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? At home, Red Diamond coffee. Out, espresso.

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner). Lagers.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Hardwood sawdust.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Anything I haven't eaten before, preferably ethnic.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Sunflower kernels (can't do whole seeds any more).

7. General geographic location where you live? NE Iowa.

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Toyota Tundra.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? A friend's no name 16 Gauge side by side.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Basement Study.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. PS Luxury Bull's eye flake, Lancer's Slices, Balkan Sasieni.

 

[jcsoldit]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Scotch - Dalwhinnie 15yr

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? - Black Coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) - Stout - Guinness

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? - The Desert after a rain. (I grew up in Arizona)

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? - Mexican this is another Arizona thing.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Nuts Cashews, almonds, etc.

7. General geographic location where you live? Wisconsin

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Benelli M2 semiauto shotgun

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Summer my yard, Winter my shop.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Rattray's Marlin Flake, Just for Him's Longbottom Leaf, and Park-Lane's Red Paramour

 

[bluegrassbrian]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Bourbon, specifically 2004 Stagg.
2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Mexican Coca-Cola.
3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Bottle conditioned Belgians.
4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Gasoline.
5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Scallops, lobster, crab, clams, mussels.
6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Sweet AND salty.
7. General geographic location where you live? River City.
8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Jaguar F-Type.
9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Glock.
10. Favorite pipe smoking location? My front porch.
11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos.

Sixpence, McClelland Blackwoods, Royal Yacht.

 

[jpmcwjr]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Martini

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Cappuccino

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Lager

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Pine

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Veal Scallopini

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Dark Chocolate

7. General geographic location where you live? N. CA

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? 1931 Duesenberg

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Browning Sweet 16

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Living Room

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Smyrna, Balkan Sasieni, Quiet Nights

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Nowhere in the questionnaire was there anything about jean's preference. So the entire exercise was utterly pointless.

Damn, was I supposed to have put my preference for jeans on there too? I was thinking that music was missing. I don't actually like any of those things on the list, I was just saying whatever would get me a date. ha ha!!

 

[cabinfever]

Looks like this thread has slowed down, so it's time to make my choices. Feel free to join in after this, because I am sure there are more choices in my future.
First, this is who I am;

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Bourbon Manhatten

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? French roast coffee. If I'm at a coffee shop, I'll order it with a Depth Charge

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)I don't drink much beer, but when i do it's an India Pale Ale

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Fallen poplar leaves while hunting ruffed grouse

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Prime rib - medium rare

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Not much of a snacker, but i do enjoy my wife's fresh garden salsa

7. General geographic location where you live? Northern Minnesota

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? WW2 DUKW

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Browning Ma Deuce (I have one on my M38A1)

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Front or back porch
BTW, I wear Carhartt jeans.
As you may be able to tell, my tastes aren't identical to anyone's who have responded to this thread. Some are close. Thanks for participating.
Based on your recommendations, my first three tobaccos will be Black Frigate, Triple Play, and Carter Hall.
Thanks for humoring his 63yo pipe smoking newbie!

 

[jerwynn]

Oh please, can I come in late??? I couldnt get to this til now!!!
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Lately it's been small batch bourbons or single malt scotches compliments of my sons!

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Daily morning coffee... 100% Colombian whole bean.

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Oktoberfest style German beers.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Larchtree bark in the fire at northern tier PA camp grounds.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Pappardelle Pescatore.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Yes.

7. General geographic location where you live? NCPA

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? 1956 Chevy Bel Air convertible.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? S&W 686 .357 with 6" barrel and Hogue grips... or other BigAss Revolvers! Or lever action 30-30 rifles! Or Pennsylvania Long Rifles.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? The Porch!

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Right Now: just 3 huh??? URG!!!! Ok... GLP Quiet Nights, GLP Cairo, and Iwan Ries 3 Star Blue... and Black Frigate...and Old Dark Fired... and ... oh wait stop... sorry.
60 year old re-discoverer of the pleasures of pipes and bakkies the last 5 or 6 years.

 

[averagegent]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Scotch whisky

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Tea (white)

3. Favorite beer style? There're so many styles, but anything Belgian

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent? Many things...

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Pheasant or salmon

6. Favorite snack type? Generally savoury

7. General geographic location where you live? Europe

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? A nice GT, or a restored MGB

9. Favorite firearm? Walther PPK .22

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? My summer home's garden

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos? Peterson Gold Blend, Dunhill Early Morning Pipe, a personal Turkish blend

 

[krizzose]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Beer

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Coke Zero

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Czech style pils (redundant, I know)

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Chicken stock being cooked

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Tagliatelle Bolognese

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Savory

7. General geographic location where you live? Detroit burbs

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Pick up truck (I currently have a Ram 1500)

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Beretta 3901 12 gauge

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? The porch at my parents' cottage

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. At the moment all McClelland blends: Navy Cavendish, Classic Samsun, Xmas Cheer 2014

 

[wyfbane]

I think this guy works for one of those "at home survey companies". You all just got suckered and he got paid. Well played, OP. Well played!
And since I am no less a sucker, here goes:
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Laphroig

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Chai

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)Lambic

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? My wife's hair.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Prime Rib

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Jerkey

7. General geographic location where you live? PNW

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Ford F250 Diesel

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? AR-10

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Smokey Joes, Fife, WA

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. SPC Plum Pudding, MacB Navy Flake, Dan Devil's Holiday

 

[dithreabhach]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Teeling 1991

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Pumphreys Guatemala Huehuetenang Coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) IPA

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Leather

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Pulled Pork

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Jerky

7. General geographic location where you live? Lindisfarne

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? Ariel Square 4

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Purdy

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Balcony friends apartment Paris

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Peterson Sherlock -

Old Dublin - Dunhill EMP

 

[fitzy]

Based on your recommendations, my first three tobaccos will be Black Frigate, Triple Play, and Carter Hall.

I'm curious to find out if Cabin tried those 3 and what he thought of them. Also curious if he tried any of the other favorites listed on here.
I think in the two months since my posting I've shifted a bit back more towards Magnum Opus, Blackhouse and Annie Kake.

 

[cabinfever]

I'm curious to find out if Cabin tried those 3 and what he thought of them. Also curious if he tried any of the other favorites listed on here.

I have tried all three. The Black Frigate and Triple Play must be an acquired taste. They were a bit strong for this beginner. I enjoyed the Carter Hall.

 

[cynicismandsugar]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Scotch/Bourbon

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Espresso/Cappuccino

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner)? Stout/porter

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Fresh ground coffee beans/Kentucky burley/black tea

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Something duck or beef based.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Typically savory.

7. General geographic location where you live? The buckle of the midwest.

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? I don't know. Something reliable to haul my camera gear around in, I guess.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? N/A

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? A frigid night downtown, or local park, perhaps.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Irish Flake, Stonehaven, HH Old Dark FIred

 

[fitzy]

Thanks for the update Cabin.

 

[tslex]

OK, why not?
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Lagavulin 16

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Coffee

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Guinness

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? My wife's neck

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Perfect steak, cooked Pittsburgh

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Toll House cookie

7. General geographic location where you live? Miami

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? The 2014 F150 I currently drive

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? The 1911 I carry

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Many, including my den.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Old Dog, Penzance, SL (But that's this week. Generally, full English with lots of Latakia)

 

[ophiuchus]

Fair's fair.
1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Single malt or Shochu.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Black coffee. Any.

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Pale lager.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Fresh cut grass. Two-stroke outboard motor exhaust.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Surf and turf. (I'm also a sucker for fresh oysters. :mrgreen: )

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Peanut M&Ms or wasabi peas.

7. General geographic location where you live? Northern Illinois.

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? GMC Yukon XL Denali.

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? CC: Colt Defender .45 ACP. OC: Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Mag. Ruger SP101 .357 Mag backup.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? On foot.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Carter Hall, Escudo Navy De Luxe, Dunhill Flake. (These rotate with others ... )

 

[wyfbane]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Lagavulin 16

That is my 2nd Favorite, with Ardbeg rounding out the top 3.

 

[mawnansmiff]

1. Favorite alcoholic drink? Calvados.

2. Favorite caffeinated drink? Strong Colombian coffee.

3. Favorite beer style (eg, stout, porter,IPA, pilsner) Anything well hopped.

4. Favorite aromatherapy scent (e.g., WD-40, Hoppes #9, spent gunpowder)? Orange blossom.

5. Favorite meal at a nice restaurant? Lamb korma.

6. Favorite snack type (sweet or savory)? Cashew nuts.

7. General geographic location where you live? Cornwall, UK.

8. If money were no object, what vehicle would you own? XJS Jag (4wheels) Brough Superior SS100 (2 wheels)

9. Favorite firearm (not necessarily one you own)? Crossbow.

10. Favorite pipe smoking location? Sat on my sofa.

11. Your top 3 favorite pipe tobaccos. Condor, Erinmore and St. James (all plug versions).
Regards,
Jay.