List of Tobaccos to Try

[domgregs]

Can anyone give me a list of must try tobaccos? I'm new to pipe smoking but I'm not afraid to try something complex. I want to try a variety of everything to get an idea of what I enjoy. I have already purchased frog Morton, captain black cherry, 1q, Hal o the wynd, and peterson's old Dublin. Thanks for the help

 

[pstlpkr]

Welcome aboard Domgregs!
I think you'll have a list that'll take about... Oh 2 years to try by the time this thread falls off the Forum Main Page. :D
Here are a few links to reviews of some of my favorites:
G.L. Pease Haddo's Delight

Samuel Gawith Grousemoor

Peterson Irish Oak

Mac Baren Plumcake Navy Blend

Park-Lane Turkish Mystery

Mac Baren Vanilla Cream Flake

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[rmason]

+1 on the Irish Oak, if your an aro smoker I would add Ashton's Rainy Day, other than that welcome.

~Ron

 

[barleynbaccy]

Welcome. Plumbcake and Irish Oak are nice. Many people are goign to tell you to grab and ounce or 2 of Lanes 1Q. I'm going to disagree with Lawrence about Vanilla Flake though. It is a very good tobacco, but it is a very unforgiving tobacco to learn on. At least with my experience.

 

[05venturer]

I see you listed Frog Morton, make sure you try "Frog Morton Cellar". Cellar is my fave of the Froggies so far.

Lanes HGL is very good IMO.

I would also suggest to pick up a couple of "codger" OTC blends such as Carter Hall, Walnut & Prince Albert if you have not already. They are good no nonsense everyday smokes that have been around forever for a reason.

 

[numbersix]

Welcome domgregs.

make sure you try "Frog Morton Cellar"

+1 on cellar - it's considered a "cross-over". It's an aromatic, but not an aro at the same time. Personally I wouldn't classify it as an aro at all, but some may disagree.
For a superb aro, look no further than Pipeworks & Wilke's Rumcake.

 

[judcole]

You've got HotW and OD, two winners right there.

Sam Gawith Best Brown Flake and Dunhill Flake are two winners when you decide to try flakes.

Happy exploring!

 

[jfox520]

I would add Sam Gawith Balkan Flake.

 

[cortezattic]

The sheer number of blends is a bewilderment to us all! Clearly this calls for a strategy, lest you waste a lot of money by random sampling.

My advice is go to LuxuryTobaccoReviews' home page. In the left column you'll find most popular tobaccos organized by category, or genre.

Start picking highly rated or interesting blends, and return to the categories that you like the best. If you hit on a dud, just save it in a Mason jar. Chances are your tastes will change with time. Oh yes, welcome to the forums! :clap:

 

[nachman]

I would try tobaccos that are representative of their particular genre.

Dunhill London Mixture for a balkan

SG Squadron Leader for standard English

Escudo for Vaper

SG Full Virginia Flake for a Virginia Flake

Hal O The Wynd is good for a sweet Virginia

Carter Hall or Prince Albert for a burley OTC

Aged Burley Flake for a premium burley

1Q for an aero

Stonehaven for a Vabur

etc.

 

[sfsteves]

Cortez wrote: "The sheer number of blends is a bewilderment to us all! Clearly this calls for a strategy, lest you waste a lot of money by random sampling. My advice is go to LuxuryTobaccoReviews' home page."

I've found those reviews to be extremely helpful in navigating the sea of possibilities that exists out there ... it's by far the best suggestion that's been made, no disrespect to those making other suggestions ... if 40 guys gave 3 recommendations each, you'd have 10 dozen different tobaccos to consider ... and that is a conservative estimate ... were you to purchase a small tin of each, you'd be in for at least a grand and be unable to sort through that many alternatives in a meaningful way ...
A huge part of what I see as a problem is that we're talking about variations in personal taste ... if your taste and mine coincide to some extent, my recommendations might be somewhat useful ... if our tastes don't coincide much, any suggestions I might make will serve only to make you think I'm an idiot or that my taste buds are located somewhere other than in the normal location ...
The reviews are a great beginning point ... be somewhat methodical in your investigations and KEEP NOTES, both of what you like AND what you don't ... that'll be a big help in refining your search and as you begin to find some direction, the opinions of others here will be far more relevant since they'll be focused in the direction of your tastes ... sort of a rifle shot rather than a shotgun approach ...

 

[plateauguy]

Welcome domgregs!

For an aro, try Trout Stream - you can get it at Pipe&Cigars or 4noggins in the bulk area. Lane 1Q is also a "go to" aro tobacco.

Good luck, and enjoy the journey!

 

[mso489]

domgregs, I suggest you take it slow. You'll read about many more tobaccos and blends on Forums than you'll

be able to try in years. To start out, you need to find your own preferences. Some of the quality aromatics, like

Q-1, will give you a feel for that -- and Peter Stokkebye Nougat, for a second example, both available in bulk to

save money while you are trying different things. Start out with 2 oz or whatever the minimum is, until you find

leaf you like. Carter Hall and Prince Albert are good over-the-counter examples, but buy them in a pouch not

a big can, at first. Some people don't like them. Your Frog Morton is a good first step into English blends, as

a crossover blend. Pipe shows and some pipe shops offer opportunities to sample more challenging blends, like

English with a strong dose of Latakia, by the pipe bowl full, as a sample. Then you'd know if that is for you.

Slow and leisurely is the way to go, I think, at least for many people.

 

[lestrout]

dom - if you are near any pipe clubs, join up and that way you can sample different genres live and hear the comments from other pipers.
hp

les

 

[domgregs]

thanks for all the help guys. I can't find a tobacconist that knows his stuff when it comes to pipes. Everyone just smokes cigars up my way. I'm only 19 and have a long road ahead of me with trying a little bit of everything. I'll just take my time and try my best to find what I like because that's what pipe smoking is all about, taking your time and trying new things

 

[tarak]

Mac Baren Old Dark Fired is a solid smoke- like a good steak in a pipe!
I'm a huge fan of McClelland Blackwoods Flake for something pickier and more subtle, but sweet and delicious.

 

[salewis]

Gawith Squadron Leader for a tasty light English

Dan Tobacco Hamborger Veermaster for a great tasty Virginia Flake with a tad of Burley

McClelland St. James Flake for a very good Virginia and perique tobacco

McCranie Red Flake for a light introduction to Virginia tobacco

 

[swampmouth]

It seems to me many manufacturers run common flavor schemes. One tin will have similar qualities in another. For example, McClelland, MacBaren, Esoterica. Sometimes by the country they're made in, English, Germany, Denmark. My advice? Try them all, buy small tins at first, repeat the ones that work for you, but most of all, get online. It's all online somewhere. Enjoy. PS I've never had a bad McClelland TIN.

 

[craig94yj]

I am a total rookie here also and I don't feel qualified to say anything, but I randomly stumbled upon "4th Generation 1897 Blend". Not bad flavor for a beginner and easy on the tongue bite. I also like Mac Baren "Mixture Modern". These are like the sweet tooth of a child and as I mature in my pipe experience I'm sure I will be looking for a good steak. Sutliff "Fox and Hound" is cheap enough and I find to have an almost buttery and savory flavor note.

 

[pipeherman]

+1 on the Squadron Leader

+1 on the Macbarens Cream flake
One that I like but hasn't been mentioned is Peterson's Sherlock Holmes, i'm smoking Peterson Hyde Park at the moment. Don't like it as much as the Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes has this great orange tangy taste which I just love. Either way I'm sure you will find something
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