Just cracked open trying for the first time State of Virginia in a Radice Clear Bent Dublin with Baldo Baldi briar aged over 20 years.
I mixed the three together to start, and I’ve only got 4-5 puffs in, and starting out very mild and slightly sweet, so far, off to a nice start.
I’m probably only on my 8-10th bowl in this new pipe, no where near broke in, but everything I’ve thrown at it, has been outer world.
I’d have to say, if you don’t own a pipe carved from some pretty old briar, I think it’s certainly something to put on your radar, for any pipe enthusiast.
Be well everyone!