Soon to be a pipe smoker
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Excellent- also late find of this thread.
Mr. derfargin, those look like small mylar bags- are they? If so, where did you get them?
And congratulations for raising the bar on newbie gifts!
Mr. derfargin, those look like small mylar bags- are they? If so, where did you get them?
And congratulations for raising the bar on newbie gifts!
I had some tobacco given to me too and if it wasn't for our fellow member then I would not have tried some real tobacco, it is hard when you are beginning this wonderful hobby, for it is rare to find someone you know who loves to smoke a pipe who lives in your area.
Hey guys, long time since I've posted. I just wanted to pop in and say that I've enjoyed smoking the tobacco that Marc sent. I still have a bit left over. I just need to sit down and smoke a blow of each tobacco to get a sense of the taste again, and then i can do a small review. But i can say that haft of the tobacco smells like BBQ, and some gives off a nutty flavor, Especially, Mac Baren old dark fired. And without a doubt, Dunhill Nightcap is wonderful, i forget the taste but it was great.
So, i will see y'all later.
So, i will see y'all later.
Welcome to the world of pipe smoking. Cops are always a good choice for a first time pipe smoker. They're hearty little beasts that are hard to ruin, but if you do then you're out less than $20USD. Same thing if you find you don't like it.
I recommend starting with an old school OTC like Granger, Carter Hall, Sir Walter Raleigh, or Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic. These are classic blends, they've been around since Moby Dick was a guppy, and they're relatively inexpensive. They're also user friendly, so they're great tobaccos to learn on. Finally, they have pleasant (or at least non-offensive) room notes so you won't evoke the wrath of those around you.
After that, learn your tobaccos. I suggest starting with basic Virginia-Burley blends and expand. As far as particular blending houses, I recommend moving on to either Dunhill or Mac B. I think that they are solid blends, and personify the best of traditional pipe tobacco blending. Dunhill is for class, and Mac B is for pure enjoyment. Dunhill blends really do exemplify the motto that "Less is More" because none of their blends are particularly exotic - just solid and tastefully done blends. MacB blends, well, they can bite if you're not careful. The trick to avoiding the "MacBite" is to pack them a bit on the loose side, and then sip on them quite slowly. Your payoff will be learning good pipe smoking cadence and enjoying some really savory smoking experiences.
I recommend starting with an old school OTC like Granger, Carter Hall, Sir Walter Raleigh, or Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic. These are classic blends, they've been around since Moby Dick was a guppy, and they're relatively inexpensive. They're also user friendly, so they're great tobaccos to learn on. Finally, they have pleasant (or at least non-offensive) room notes so you won't evoke the wrath of those around you.
After that, learn your tobaccos. I suggest starting with basic Virginia-Burley blends and expand. As far as particular blending houses, I recommend moving on to either Dunhill or Mac B. I think that they are solid blends, and personify the best of traditional pipe tobacco blending. Dunhill is for class, and Mac B is for pure enjoyment. Dunhill blends really do exemplify the motto that "Less is More" because none of their blends are particularly exotic - just solid and tastefully done blends. MacB blends, well, they can bite if you're not careful. The trick to avoiding the "MacBite" is to pack them a bit on the loose side, and then sip on them quite slowly. Your payoff will be learning good pipe smoking cadence and enjoying some really savory smoking experiences.
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