What’s Your Favorite “Stress Relief” Smoke?

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

When I'm stressed out I absolutley reach for a cigarette. For me pipe tobacco will not do for acute stress. Although, I do find that I try to stay more collected so I can smoke my pipe without a need for cigarettes.

 

[Magpiety]

Irish Flake. It knocks me on my butt and I just stay there for awhile.

 

[mortonbriar]

The closest.

 

[PipesRock]

Balkan Supreme because I like it and if I'm stressed or pissed I don't want to "waste" a smoke of something over $50 a pound.

 

[ray47]

Pall Malls.

 

[virginialover]

I never smoke or drink alcohol when I' m stressed, that would defeat the purpose of enjoying it.

 

[Duke of Erinmore]

My favourite stress relief smoke is HU Daddy Gefftl. Whatever has happened, this blend helps me get my feet back on the ground.

 

[troyniss]

Anything will do really. Mood dependent really and taste varies. Lately it's been Solani ABF. About to smoke some Haunted Bookshop. I wouldn't say I'm stressed out, but just seems that the busy work never ends. Wait, is that stress?

 

[rushx9]

Medical grade cannabis. But ET And So To Bed or Royal Yacht are my go-to "stress relief" tobacco blends.

 

[Jaylotw]

For stress relief, I find I usually reach for a long lasting flake, or plug. I like Gaslight for a long lasting, mind-decluttering experience.
When I AM stressed, not looking to unwind, it’s usually a high test blend, 5Bros, OJK, or Bold Kentucky.

 

[jpmcwjr]

The tobacco makes no diff to me; it's the setting and mind set during the smoke.

 

[stogie37]

Just knowing I have 45mins+ with my pipe, rocking quietly on my porch is the real stress medication. That said, some Pease Ashbury, War Horse Bar or Black Frigate are particularly good wind down smokes.

 

[aguineapig]

C&D Pegasus is a nice one. Adequate nicotine but not so much as to make you sick, comforting simple flavor profile.

 

[Admiral Byrd]

Wilke - Crystal Palace: I think this is my go-to "Stress Reducer". It has so many textures throughout the bowl that I seem to slow down and practice the art of smoking. And, when the session is done, it seems to leave a pleasant aftertaste. Not a big nic hit. Just enough to add to the experience. Can't stress when your mind and body is interacting with this smoke

 

[karam]

Anything really strong, however since tying Toscano cigars it will be that, cut in half for a 40 minute smoke and instant nic hit. I find that stress doesn't do for appreciating pipe tobacco, I may load and pack wrongly and have a mediocre smoke which just adds more frustration while you can't really mess up a cigar.

 

[tatter]

when I have one of those "i really need a pipe" moments, i dip into my McClellands #24 stash. It always does the trick. A little whisky might help as well

 

[magicpiper]

For me what works best is to claim 3-4 hours on a weekend night and smoke something strong with beer and whiskey on the side.
ATM my preferred strong smokes are 1792 Flake and Royal Yacht, the beer is a local strong lager and the whiskey is Jameson.
Actually I would prefer some Glendronach or Glenkinchie, or maybe even a good cognac, but there is some pleasure to be found also in keeping things simple and less expensive.

Glendronach never ceases to amaze me with how delicious it is but the secondary market is pricing me out of the game.

 

[tobefrank]

For me it's not so much about smoking to de-stress, but more about treating myself to something good. Sort of like running a warm bath and relaxing for a bit. I have always considered Irish Oak/Cask as a good wind down smoke.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Pall Malls.

That’s what my great grandfather used to smoke. He always had a pack in his shirt pocket.

 

[Old School 3319]

If I'm real stressed its usually BS 759 and a glass of sour mash