Having some Semois (Reserve du Patron) in my burley pipe right now.
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I feel like this would be a good tobacco for newbies, in many ways. The purchase price of $28 seems steep, but it’s a decent value because you’re not paying for any water. Because it’s so dry, it’s very tolerant of the newbie’s tendency to pack tightly (indeed, it helps), and it lights and stays lit really well. There is enough flavor that one doesn’t need to hunt for it, but it doesn’t bite if one smokes it too hard, either.