Can someone suggest a good pipe Tobacco?

[crpearson]

I just rediscovered this old Peterson silver mounted army that I bought half a lifetime ago but never used. Can someone suggest a nice tobacco to buy. I’m not worried about price, but I’m not really a smoker so I’m guessing something very mellow would be best. I’ll leave it to you. I could even purchase a variety if you think that would be a good idea.

Thanks guys!!!

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[crpearson]

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[simon1]

Ugh... Autocorrect. I proof read the post, but not the title. If a mod sees this can you please fix the mistake in the post title? Thanks.

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Have you tried any premium tobacco? Escudo is a nice Va/Per. For over the counter I like Carter Hall. Nice flavor and burns easy. I don't know how much experience you have smoking a pipe. 1792 flake would not be a good starter one.

 

[crpearson]

Let’s assume zero experience smoking a pipe. I never really did get the hang of it.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will check those out. I have never tried premium tobaccos.


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[Kilroy6644]

I'll second Carter Hall. Prince Albert is another good one, by the same company. Just as easy to find, or easier, depending on your location (my local gas station carries PA, but not CH). Of the two, I prefer Carter Hall, but that's a personal preference. Prince Albert is perfectly delicious.

 

[crpearson]

I had planned on ordering online. Premium tobacco would be of interest. Price is not really a concern. I will grab some PA. Thanks guys.


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[crpearson]

I will also pick up some Crater Hall.


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[simon1]

I'm getting ready to fire up a bowl of Bow-Legged Bear, but it can be a bit stout in the nicotine department.

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On tobacco reviews go to the Search page then hit "Show more search fields" and you can search by strength, blend type, and other things. It's really not that intimidating...just play with it. I get most of my tobacco from Smokingpipes.

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Looks like your choice of Carter Hall and Prince Albert are good ones to start with. They burn well.

 

[crpearson]

Thank you guys. This gives me some good info to get started. I really appreciate the suggestions. I have ordered some PA. Still looking for CH. I will try them both.


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[serikloo]

Aloha,

Starting out with a mellow aromatic such as Mac Baren Original would be a good start.

Mahalo

 

[crpearson]

Copy that. Mac Barren Original added to cart. Thanks serikioo!

 

[crpearson]

OK guys, thanks. I've ordered four tobaccos. I will try the out and let you know how it goes. Thank you again for all the help.

 

[crpearson]

I added a new pipe to my order too.

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[boo909]

Have a look at the bulk tobaccos at 4noggins and crossreference with tobaccoreviews then just grab a few ounces of stuff that takes your fancy. The bulks are really cheap (especially the 4noggins branded stuff that they blend themselves) so you won't lose out much by experimenting and every one I've tried so far has been extremely high quality.

The Balkan Mix and Beck's Old Limey Bastard are my favorites out of the bulks I've purchased so far but I have discovered a love for latakia which isn't everyone's cup of tea.

I asked a similar question a while ago and got loads of excellent recommendations, it might be worth reading through the thread.

Branching out with my tobacco tastes, could I get a little help

 

[KWilliams40]

4noggins Bald Headed Teacher.

 

[KellyG]

Might I suggest Deluxe Crumb Cut from Watch City Cigar? This is a well balanced burley/black cavendish blend with some cocoa and vanilla top notes. I don't think of this as an aromatic even though some might see it that way looking at the list of tobaccos and topping. The tobacco is front and center. It is a very pleasant smoke. The blender, Ernie, at WC does a wonderful job with all their shop blends. I also like their Flake 558, for a easy smoking Virginia with a smidge of Perique.

 

[boo909]

4noggins Bald Headed Teacher.

Not the OP but that sounds like my sort of thing too, thanks, I'll grab some in my next order.

 

[crpearson]

My order came in today. Thanks for the suggestions guys!

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[ChefJohnBoy-ardee]

My order came in today. Thanks for the suggestions guys!

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You are off to a nice start.

Mac Baren's Mixture Scottish is a fun occasional smoke for me. H&H Burley Kake is a wonderful chocolate cake pleasure and I'm a relative purist that doesn't like many aromatics. I prefer Va/Per and English. Luxury Bullseye Flake is nice as is Luxury Navy Flake. Proper English hits a lot of notes as it is lat heavy but balanced with oriental and virginias. Englishes with Perique tend to favor my palate more but I like complex tasting things and all the different levels.

 

[crpearson]

Thanks for the further suggestions. I just smoked some CH and found it very easy to keep lit using the breath method. It smells chocolate to me when not lit but I didn’t detect too much in the way of flavor while smoking it. Perhaps I need to try something higher on the flavor scale.

Right now I am simply trying to manage heat while keeping the cherry going. I am not using my new pipe yet, but still smoking my old nickel mounted Peterson. I will move to the new Savinelli and silver mounted Peterson once I feel I have developed sufficient proficiency. Luckily I’ve managed several smokes of VA with no tongue bite so I feel like that’s a good thing.

You guys are awesome. Thank you so much for all the help and support!


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