I Did It

[Old_Newby]

I finally manned up and smoked my first Latakia / Oriental blend this morning. Early Morning Pipe.

I know it’s a mild blend but I loved it, loved it. Got me another one in my rotation. That’s 4.

Having a blast and just ordered me some more samples.

 

[mortonbriar]

There is a whole rabbit trail of blends to try now you have decided you like latakia! I suggest getting samples of different latakia % blends. Edward G Robinson blend only has 1% latakia, yet it still adds to the blend.

 

[WVOldFart]

I'm glad you are enjoying the journey.

 

[Latakia Dave]

I finally manned up and smoked my first Latakia / Oriental blend this morning. Early Morning Pipe.

I know it’s a mild blend but I loved it, loved it. Got me another one in my rotation. That’s 4.

Having a blast and just ordered me some more samples.

Enjoy sir! That EMP. is what got me started on my Love for Latakia around 30 years ago...

 

[anotherbob]

I finally manned up and smoked my first Latakia / Oriental blend this morning. Early Morning Pipe.

I know it’s a mild blend but I loved it, loved it. Got me another one in my rotation. That’s 4.

Having a blast and just ordered me some more samples.

Oh no! What do you like finding rabbit holes to get lost in? Just wait till you find out how many great blends actually are out there with just enough difference to justify their existence.

 

[kcghost]

Oh, man, wait until you get to Nightcap!!

 

[Jacob74]

They taste spectacular, but warning: smoking latakia blends may affect your popularity with the people who share your living space.

 

[Old_Newby]

Oh, man, wait until you get to Nightcap!!

It’s on my list.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

 

[jvnshr]

When I started smoking pipes, EMP was one of my favorite blends, it probably still is, just haven't smoked a bowl of it in a while. I don't know whether there is Latakia in it or not, that's why I love it, simple yet well-balanced. And it is crazy how prices went up in a short amount of time, in 2015 a tin would cost $6, now it is $12.

 

[Old_Newby]

I have Presbyterian to try next.

I just ordered these:

Match My Mixture 965
Match London Mix
Match Holiday Mix
Sutliff Voodoo Queen

 

[Bengel]

I have Presbyterian to try next.

I just ordered these:

Match My Mixture 965
Match London Mix
Match Holiday Mix
Sutliff Voodoo Queen

I’ve never had the match 965, but like the original.

My Mixture 965 50g - Peterson Pipe Tobacco | Smokingpipes

One of Dunhill's most popular English blends, My Mixtrue 965 is here offered by Peterson, featuring the same combination of smoky Latakia and earthy Orientals.

www.smokingpipes.com

 

[Fralphog]

It’s getting interesting now! Looks like you’ve picked a few good blends to try. Enjoy what each one has to offer!
I would suggest looking at a few GLP blends.

 

[cigrmaster]

You should check out tobaccoreviews.com. Find someone whose tastes seem similar to yours and try a few of his favorite blends. I got a lot of my favorites back in the day using that system Also go slow, take your time, ask for recommendations on this site. You might want to check out Virginia/Perique and Virginia/Burley/Kentucky blends.
Peterson Navy Rolls, Peterson Irish Flake, Peterson Flake. You will need to learn how to smoke flake tobacco but that is part of the journey.

I used to smoke Latakia blends but lost my taste for them over a decade ago. One of my favorite Latakia blends was Two Friends Deacons Downfall .

 

[RobertLeslie75]

Nice!! There are times I wish I could go back and experience the first time on many blends. Enjoy it my friend

 

[Grangerous]

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

I like C&D Engine 99, plus you can get it in bulk!

 

[FLDRD]

I have Presbyterian to try next.

I just ordered these:

Match My Mixture 965
Match London Mix
Match Holiday Mix
Sutliff Voodoo Queen

I haven't had luck with the "matches", I prefer the originals. I tried the "match" for EMP and quickly gave it away to an aromatic lover - it tasted contrived.

I'm fairly newer to the game but I'd recommend originals.
My Mixture 965 & Old Dublin are 2 of my newest favorites.
Crumble Kake English #1 is awesome too.

But I've got many, many other blends in the family to try, I'm working my way through.

Just opened Davidoff English and I'll be giving that a whirl.

Cheers.

 

[weezell]

I finally manned up and smoked my first Latakia / Oriental blend this morning. Early Morning Pipe.

I know it’s a mild blend but I loved it, loved it. Got me another one in my rotation. That’s 4.

Having a blast and just ordered me some more samples.

Yes, you're screwed now. It's all a downward spiral from here... ? ? ?

 

[leonardbill1]

Highly recommend that you give Plum Pudding Special Reserve a try.