The change of seasons and tobacco

[mrhooker93]

I have noticed in the recent change from cold weather to warm weather, my taste has changed in tobacco. In the winter, I became accustomed to English Blends; and now that it is Spring, I have become accustomed to Virginia/Perique blends. English Blends don't seem to have the fulfillment to meet my current tobacco taste. Is this a natural thing among pipe smokers or just my personal preference?

 

[pstlpkr]

It is not unusual for your tastes to change with the seasons.

You mentioned English for the cool months, for me it's sweeter & richer Aros.

In the warmer months... like you, I gravitate towards VaPers.

 

[lazydog]

What are some of your fave VaPers. I agree the english taste subsides for warmer weather. I love the VaPers, and have just discovered Frenchys Sunzabitches, and this blend seems to go well with hotter days ( its already in the 90 degree range down in Arizona,) PS prairie wind is all time fave VAPer. Its a dry heat.

 

[pstlpkr]

Two of my absolute favorites are:

G.L. Pease Haddo's Delight

and,

Rattray's Hal O' the Wynd

 

[pstlpkr]

Two of my absolute favorites are:

G.L. Pease Haddo's Delight

and,

Rattray's Hal O' the Wynd

 

[markw4mms]

For a good VA/Per, you should also try C&C Bayou Morning Flake, and PS Luxury Navy Flake.

 

[cortezattic]

Greg Pease made the same observations in an article he wrote for PipesMagazine.com back in September: The Power Of Suggestion
Here's an old thread that has lots of VaPer recommendations.

 

[judcole]

I tend to smoke more light burleys in the summer - the American Classics,or Burley London. I like lat all year 'round, though.

 

[jvandy77]

Personally, I lean more towards heavier latakia and VaPer blends in the winter/fall months, while primarily puffing on aromatics as it starts to warm up during the spring/summer months.
-Jim

 

[docwatson]

One of the nice things about new England is the extreme change of seasons and I personally do change tobaccos with the weather. Cold weather brings the craving for Latakia or VaPer blends, in the warmer months I really enjoy burley blends or Scottish blends. Change is good.

 

[stogie37]

I used to switch to cigars exclusively once the heat set in. Don't think that will be the case this year, but I will certainly supplement my mid-day & evening pipes with cigars. Still plan to start with a pipe in the morning. I usually smoke high VA content English blends in the AM (Picadilly, Lombard, Daybreak, Namaste etc.) and they can bear the heat.

 

[jwp159]

My taste always change as the seasons on of my fav. summer blends is burly with cigar leaf, I also enjoy VaPer blends

 

[ocpsdan]

They used to for me, but don't enjoy englishes as much as I used to, so now it's mainly VA's year round.

 

[mrhooker93]

Thanks Everybody. I find that Orlik Golden Slice, Mississippi River, and Peter Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake satisfy my VaPer fix. For my burley blends I like Carter Hall, Prince Al, MacBaren Navy Flake, and MacBaren Mixture Scottish Blend. My favorite English belnd is G.L. Pease Westminster. It is the best!!

 

[baronsamedi]

Escudo!