| I started smoking from last 1 years i never focused on the tobacco and its quality. So i like to your suggestion for the best tobacco for the starters . Thanks in Advance, Jozef Behr |
Jozef Behr : Best Tobacco for starters ?
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What tobaccos have you tried so far and what about any of them did you like, or just which tobacco did you like even if you can't put your finger on why?
The question is so general that some more information may help, otherwise it's a complete shot in the dark as to what you may like vs. someone else.
The question is so general that some more information may help, otherwise it's a complete shot in the dark as to what you may like vs. someone else.
I'm with @HawkeyeLinus on this we need more information, perhaps a member from the UK will chime in as I'm not familiar with what blends are readily available in the UK.
If you start with Mixture 79... everything after that has got to taste better. 
As I started pipe smoking, I got a tin of sweet aro another some pure Virginias. Both burned my tongue more or less, while puffing like a choo-choo train. As I bought the Peterson mixture 965 it was a game changer. No tongue bite, cool smoke and a full taste I considered as an idea of what pipe tobacco could be.
So I would recommend those Latakias, English or Irish blends, for a newbie as a start instead of any aromatics or most of the Virginias.
So I would recommend those Latakias, English or Irish blends, for a newbie as a start instead of any aromatics or most of the Virginias.
And just me of course, but I also didn’t “get” most aromatics a couple of years ago - lighter English and burley components were the easiest to “get” and Virginias took some time to appreciate. Now I’m mostly Virginias and aromatics but find that I can appreciate differences more than I could starting out. Still like English influences but I’ve become a little more picky about them.
Maybe try a good burley blend. They tend to be easy on the tongue.
I discovered burley just recently, you’re right.
I think the idea regarding beginner tobacco is being charged at least for few people. Given that majority of beginners can't taste shit, and usually run into some tongue bite, Latakia blends are being suggested more.
Latakia is easily recognized and can be picked up by the newbies. And Latakia usually burns much cooler. It gives them some idea as to what pipe smoking is to start with. From there, codger blends which are mild and easy smoking can be used. Once some technique gets developed, move on to other blends.
Or just say fuck it and start with whatever fits the mood.
Latakia is easily recognized and can be picked up by the newbies. And Latakia usually burns much cooler. It gives them some idea as to what pipe smoking is to start with. From there, codger blends which are mild and easy smoking can be used. Once some technique gets developed, move on to other blends.
Or just say fuck it and start with whatever fits the mood.
Codger blends and light English blends helped me "get it". Opened up the pipe world I only previously hoped was there. I was capable of moving onward from there.
Keep it simple. Buy a pouch of Sir Walter Raleigh and see what you think.
I bought 2 ounces of pretty much every type. Then slowly went through them to get an idea of what I liked.
For me it was learning technique. Now I like a broad variety but lean to VaPers
My opinion is more that it doesn't matter. Try a few things but take your time with them. Smoke through one tin. I feel like you'll learn more if you open a tin/pouch or other package and smoke that one until it's gone. Unless it's just horrible or unenjoyable, like it bites or just tastes terrible (then put it in a jar and try the next one).
Domestic OTC blends such as CH, PA and from imported ones I'd chose Amphora Original Brown
Will try it...Keep it simple. Buy a pouch of Sir Walter Raleigh and see what you think.
Is there any kind of proper pipe/tobacco shop you can visit? One that has variety of bulk blends in jars you can smell is a great way to start. If it is all remote/online ordering, then go to any of the UK online retailers that will ship to your location, and call their customer service to ask for suggestions for 'starter samples.' Cavendish aromatics are always easy starts.. if you do that, see if they can suggest one that is very mild with the flavoring (and they are generally easy on the nicotine). Mac Baren Scottish Mixture is world famous and high quality and at least in the US, is widely available as bulk in as small as ~25g packets. If you want something sweeter, ask about a mild vanilla tobacco...
Let us know what you end up getting!
Let us know what you end up getting!
When I started smoking a pipe decades ago, I didn't take recommendations from anyone. Went about ten years smoking almost nothing but Mac Baren's Golden Extra. Everything else seemed to suck by comparison. Do I recommend it? Hell no--that's not my point. 