Well Now I've Done It...

[ollie]

I recently gave pipes another try after really enjoying cigars for a number of years. Went to the local B&M and talked with the guys and decided on a straight shanked briar and some bulk baccy. Also picked up some Cpt Black. Was so excited to get home and fire up a bowl. After 2-3 bowls i felt like i was missing something... So.... I sourced out some Pete Irish flake and S&G 1792... these two tins of baccy have officially made a piper out of me. I absolutely love EVERYTHING about them. From the smell when i open up a tin, to the flavours, to the way it burn, even to how the pipe smells after a god bowl.
To any other relatively new pipers coming from full bodied cigars etc... do not be put off by some of the reviews of these 2. Unfortunately I think I will have a hard time going back to a more "basic" baccy for regular everyday enjoyment.

 

[hawk60ce]

I have some Irish Flake in a mason jar right now. I come from cigars like rocky patel decades and rocky patel the edge. I wish i had started with more of a VA forward non-aromatic blend. glad to hear your enjoying it though. its something new everyday.

 

[weezell]

Enjoy and Welcome...

 

[mp31guitar]

Welcome to the forum and back to the world of pipe smoking.

 

[slownumbers39]

So.... I sourced out some Pete Irish flake and S&G 1792...
Welcome to the forum and I think you made some great choices in tobacco with the above choices.

 

[hfearly]

Welcome to the briar!
If you come across some, give Mac Baren Golden Extra a test run. It always reminds me of the taste of a medium bodied Maduro.

 

[gwtwdbss]

Welcome aboard!

 

[topd]

Welcome! You picked some winners. You had some good advice or were just dang lucky!

 

[flmason]

Welcome to the forum. You will find this an interesting place to interact with many fine people. Also on Thursday nights their is a radio show podcast that is informative. Brian Levine is the host and he talks about different topics. He also interviews people in the pipe industry (i.e. artisans,tobacco blenders,etc.)
Doug

 

[ollie]

thanks everyone, Those two choices came after doin a lot of reading on this forum actually! Now I have to pick up another pipe to get a good rotation going. I'm lucky enough to have 3 B&M's with in a short distance from me that, between all of them have a very good selection. I'l give the Mac Baren a shot too, they have it at one of the 3.

 

[flmason]

I do not know in what state you live but in Columbus, OH there is a store Smokers Haven.
They also have a website www.smokershaven.com
There is a sale going on till 11:59 PM EST on all pipes both new and estate. The discount on most pipes is 20%. Some pipes previously on sale now have an even greater discount.
I hope you find this information helpful when adding to your rotation.
The sale ends on 11/25/12 at the time mentioned above.