What Do I Like?

[JMcQ]

So I'm about a month in to my pipe smoking journey and am having a good time and learning a lot. I have learned that I am a fan of the fruity aromatics, not so much the mapley, chocolatey ones. My issue is the non-aromatics. I thought Black Frigate was a bit too much like a cigarette or cigar, plum pudding was better but seemed to lack anything that wowed me. I just tried Bengal Slices and really liked it. It has a spicy quality and a tickle on the tongue that's nice. All of these are blends, so I don't know what parts of the taste that I am liking.

Can anyone guide me where to go next?

I hope my tobacco critique made sense. I'm new at this and my palette is still maturing.

 

[shanez]

Well, there's fruity and then there's tangy and then there's sweet and then there's sour and then there's...

Which aromatics are you liking?

 

[hobie1dog]

Try Samuel Gawith "Exotic Passion"

 

[JMcQ]

I think I just like strong flavors. As far as aromatics, I have tried C&D chocolate, Cult BRM, Captain Black cherry and grape and some no name caramelly type. Embarrassingly enough, I keep going back to the Captain Black cherry and grape.

 

[Spinkle]

Maybe it’s the Latakia that’s not really agreeing with you? Id recommend you try a pouch of the Amphora Kentucky Blend, or maybe Capstan Blue. I get a really nice savory Flavour from both of those blends and you might find it a nice change.

 

[Casual]

You’re still early. So many styles and blends to try. You might want to get a sample of burley blends, Oriental, Virginias, VaPers, etc. A good list of blend types to peruse is in the advanced search page on tobaccoreviews.com.

In fact, here’s a fun link to browse, just to see the very tip of the iceberg of what you might want to consider:

Current production blends rated “highly recommended” over more than 100 reviews.

And that misses an absolute ton of good new ones that don’t yet have 100 reviews.

 

[sandollars]

Try Samuel Gawith "Exotic Passion"

Isn't that Rattray's? And yes, It's really good!

 

[ray47]

Boswell Pipes makes some great blends that fit into your description. Here take a look: https://boswellpipes.com/product-category/boswell-tobacco/

 

[JMcQ]

Boswell Pipes makes some great blends that fit into your description. Here take a look: https://boswellpipes.com/product-category/boswell-tobacco/

Boswell looks interesting. I've never heard of them, but I'll give them a try.

 

[YellowIronPiper87]

I would strongly recommend Boswell Aromatic blends as well. My favorite is Bear Blend which is a caramel cherry flavor.

 

[hobie1dog]

Isn't that Rattray's? And yes, It's really good!

You are correct, just another senior moment of mine.