Hello, Wayne. A belated welcome to the forum.
I love those two blends. When my brain returns, I'll try to recommend a few other blends along those lines.
Many of the blends danimalia mentioned are worth exploring.
If you are new to the pipe, try filling the pipe a bit more. I find often that the blend gets much better the further down the bowl you go. If you pack a short bowl, you may just be missing the best part.
Well I have tried some of the suggestions, and I have discovered two gems so far:
Mac Baren - Old Dark FiredCornell & Diehl - PegasusBoth have a nice nicotine strength and taste great.
I love those two blends. When my brain returns, I'll try to recommend a few other blends along those lines.
Many of the blends danimalia mentioned are worth exploring.
I usually only pack about 1/4 of a bowl.
If you are new to the pipe, try filling the pipe a bit more. I find often that the blend gets much better the further down the bowl you go. If you pack a short bowl, you may just be missing the best part.