Hey, all.
Almost 30 years ago, some college friends and I decided to learn to smoke the pipe. We failed miserably, but have tried on and off for years. This time I've stuck it out, and am getting to where I can smoke without tongue bite. Hearing of my success (though still VERY early) all my buddies are interested again. We are getting together for a week in July, and I've agreed to provide the tobacco.
I smoke (like most newbies) mostly aromatics, and will certainly bring some Lane 1Q and probably some Sutliff Vanilla Custard. Both these are fairly inoffensive and easy to smoke, but I also want to bring some "real" tobaccos.
Not dissing Aromatics, but I want to explore the classic styles. I want to be able to say "This is a classic American Blend, this is an English, this is a... whatever." Does that make sense?
I don't really even know what styles ought to be represented.
So my question is: What are considered the "Classic" styles of pipe tobacco, and what would you all consider the most traditional example of that style?
Thanks in advance...
Almost 30 years ago, some college friends and I decided to learn to smoke the pipe. We failed miserably, but have tried on and off for years. This time I've stuck it out, and am getting to where I can smoke without tongue bite. Hearing of my success (though still VERY early) all my buddies are interested again. We are getting together for a week in July, and I've agreed to provide the tobacco.
I smoke (like most newbies) mostly aromatics, and will certainly bring some Lane 1Q and probably some Sutliff Vanilla Custard. Both these are fairly inoffensive and easy to smoke, but I also want to bring some "real" tobaccos.
Not dissing Aromatics, but I want to explore the classic styles. I want to be able to say "This is a classic American Blend, this is an English, this is a... whatever." Does that make sense?
I don't really even know what styles ought to be represented.
So my question is: What are considered the "Classic" styles of pipe tobacco, and what would you all consider the most traditional example of that style?
Thanks in advance...