Starter Tobacco

[anotherbob]

Sail yellow would be a good starting place. Pretty easy going.

 

[ADKPiper]

I'm pretty new to pipes.
I smoked cigars and changed to a pipe.
I started out looking for cigar like blends.
Which actually is a mistake if it limits a new smoker's experience. I actually think some of the light aromatics like Lane 1-Q or Sutliff 1-M are very good choices. I guess as a new pipe smoker who is guaranteed to continue my choices present at least one success.
Most Virginia, Black Cav., Burley blends work.
Orientals are OK. For me I enjoy Pirique and Latika but for a brand new smoker I suspect it would be off putting. The biggest potential deal breaker for a new smoker would be nicotine sickness. One bout of that and it could be game over.

I've liked 1-q, 1-m,Mark Twain, Newminster blackberry brandy, Founding Fathers, Newminster Oriental Pipe Cut, GLP Penny Farthing and Jack knife plug and CD pirate kake.
And the list will expand from there.

 

[Swampdragon69]

I think that many codger blends are forgiving, both in mechanics and taste. Carter Hall practically smokes itself. Amphora and some others are a broken flake, so you just gravity fill it loosely, no worrying about “packing methods” or whatever Frank does.

Also codger blends in pouches and tubs are generally well-made to be smoked as you buy them. No worrying about humidity or drying them.

I’d advise something like Carter Hall in a cob, or Amphora Burley to start. As for the suggestion of a light English, I liked those early in my pipe smoking too. Lots of flavour for an untrained palate to chew on. I had the most luck with Presbyterian early on.

Then just keep trying new ones as funds allow. If they don’t work, jar them and come back in a few months. You’ll be amazed how fast your palate changes early on.

Let us know what you choose and how it works out!

My big problem is that I came back to pipes after more than 20 years. I have no time for something that does not grab me off the bat. Bold is good. Some burleys give me problems so I stay away from them.

 

[pantsBoots]

If it were me, I'd grab a couple different blends, chiefly an affordable Burley (Amphora is fantastic), a light English (Presbyterian?) and something Virginia-based, whether you go for the throat with Samuel Gawith's Full Virginia Flake or a VaPer, VaOr, VaBur blend. Between the 3, you'll see which (if any or all) are enjoyable. Plus, then you don't have to mess with any putrid aromatics