Lane 1-Q is a great aromatic tobacco.
Newminster 400 Navy Flake is also a great tobacco.
My Barontini 1/2 spigot bent billiard is a very good hand made pipe from Lovorno (Tuscany) Italy.
A Parfait of Newminster 400 on top of Lane 1-Q is a very enjoyable smoke.
But, if the Lane 1-Q is too moist and you pack the tobacco to tight. The draw is restricted, it burns very hot, the pipe becomes hot. The entire experience is terrible and no amount of using the pick to loosen the tobacco will help improve the experience.
It happens occasionally. It happened today in carelessness. The only solution is dumping the mess and starting over. Proper packing is as important as great tobacco, a great pipe and proper cadence. Today was a reminder of that fact. Live and learn and try not to forget in a rush. C'est la Vie.