Thinking about getting myself a pipe. I see the Missouri Meerschaums were recommend for a starter pipe. What is a good tobacco to start with?
pipe tobacco is a lot like beer: everyone has their own personal taste. I like pretty much anything. a good aromatic to start with (all IMO) would be Lane's 1-Q. my all day tobaccos have been Prince Albert and Chatham Manor. Briar Fox is a nice Virginia crumble cake. fairly mild smoke with a slightly stronger and nice room note. most anything I've had with Lakatia has been from "mild campfire" to intense if that's your sort of thing. check out http://www.pipesandcigars.com/ and search through the top selling tobaccos.
Thinking about getting myself a pipe. I see the Missouri Meerschaums were recommend for a starter pipe. What is a good tobacco to start with?
Was smoking a bowl of lane 1Q tonight and it occured to me,
toasted marshmallow.
Very light of course, but that is what comes to mind.
Thinking about getting myself a pipe. I see the Missouri Meerschaums were recommend for a starter pipe. What is a good tobacco to start with?
I roll cigars and have a particular blend that has a very distinct cocoa/toasted marshmallow flavor. No toppings/casing, I only prepare my leaf to working condition with distilled water. I guess next time I place an order I best get some of the 1Q because that sounds damn good. Can't believe I have been piping this long and still haven't tried that.
Was smoking a bowl of lane 1Q tonight and it occured to me,
toasted marshmallow.
Very light of course, but that is what comes to mind.
Had a pipe of the Seville blend when I got home from work last night and am starting to enjoy it more and more. Then later in the evening, I had a small pack of the Aged Whiskey blend again. I might just throw that out. I really don't like it. Nothing about it is pleasant or relaxing. Going to hit the shop tomorrow after work before my weekly beer run and pick up the Tsuge Gunjin... I think that is what BK suggested. I doubt they have it there, but if they've got the Lane 1Q or something I hear you guys mention a lot, I'll get one of those as well.
Don't throw it out. Keep it and let it age. A year from now you might pick it up again, try it, and find it's delightful. Or, blend it with the little bits you'll have left over from other samples. Over time it grows into more than you'd expect.
I just really hate it. Wish I could describe why I don't like it, so maybe someone could help me figure out a reason for it. The best I could say is that it almost tastes bitter or chemical-ly. It's just harsh. I'll throw what's left in the empty tin I have and hang on to it for a while.
Much respect to corn cobs
I love that box. I have a bout a dozen used corks I need to do something with.:rockin:
Nice thread. Funny I stumbled on it. Been tossing around the idea of getting into pipe smoking. Not a lost art, soon all the hipsters will catch on I bet.
It's a very enjoyable hobby. Honestly I hope hipsters pick it up lol that would mean more local pipe tobacco shops. Hipsters can be annoying but they definitely have a habit of breathing new life into things like this.
lol that's a good call. I make that statement in light of my own hipster tendencies. my hipsterness. we all got a lil hipster in us lol.
Anyone hear about a Lane 1-Q shortage?
Some shmuck out in AR bought it all up or something?
Seriously? Who needs that much 1Q? Lol
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I'd buy it by the pound but I am not ready to confess to myself that I smoke that much.
Anyone hear about a Lane 1-Q shortage?
Some shmuck out in AR bought it all up or something?
Seriously? Who needs that much 1Q? Lol
We've got a newage shop not too far away that carry some hand-made pipes a local fellow crafts. Funky, really long, wizardy looking pipes. Kinda like Gandolf's. He actually takes the time to burn all the way down the stem with a hot wire/rod.
So, just starting out I just made these purchases:
Pipe:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/70787/
Tobacco:
http://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/85456/
My question is... should I buy a better pipe first? Lol. I also purchased a tool and some cleaners. If anyone can recommend a reasonable priced pipe that will last me quite some time, that would be great!
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