Does pipe tobacco need similar rest?

[AlanS]

I find most of my family and friends enjoy pipe smoke but don't care for cigar's smoke. In your weather predicament a pipe is just the ticket! Enjoy

[bluenoser]

The main reason I'm getting a pipe is as a kid I remember my grandfather smoking one and I loved the smell. Any time I smell a pipe it brings me back to spending summers with him. He's been fighting a loosing battle with dementia/Alzheimer and it just seems like something to keep me connected to the him I remember as a kid. And the cold weather smoking is a bonus to it.

[spyder]

Here is a good primer on loading and lighting your pipe:
https://www.smokingpipes.com/informa...to/packing.cfm

Enjoy!

[Haebar]

The main reason I'm getting a pipe is as a kid I remember my grandfather smoking one and I loved the smell. Any time I smell a pipe it brings me back to spending summers with him. He's been fighting a loosing battle with dementia/Alzheimer and it just seems like something to keep me connected to the him I remember as a kid. And the cold weather smoking is a bonus to it.

Must be tough on you to watch him decline. What kind of tobacco did he smoke?

[bluenoser]

Must be tough on you to watch him decline. What kind of tobacco did he smoke?

I'm not sure he gave it up years ago. I'm going to see if my grandmother can remember. I'm hoping they still have his old pipe somewhere too. Not sure I'd use it but a nice sentimental piece. I've spent the last 3 years living about 3000 miles from home so other than 1 visit and the odd time he's visiting my parents to Skype I haven't seen much, just heard stories from family about how he's declining. I wish I was there but in a way it's kind of nice not seeing it because in my mind he'll always be the man I remember.

[bluenoser]

good read, thanks

[bluenoser]

I'll keep that in mind. does it affect flavor?

[Griz]

I'll keep that in mind. does it affect flavor?

Not that I've noticed. It was a light aromatic to begin with.

[MrMotoyoshi]

As explained above, aging pipe tobacco is very advantageous. If you don't care for a blend at first, throw it in a mason jar and revisit it in a couple of months. I've had some blends that need to breath a little out of the tin before they were enjoyable. I found this to be the case with Dunhill Nightcap and EMP.

[Griz]

As explained above, aging pipe tobacco is very advantageous. If you don't care for a blend at first, throw it in a mason jar and revisit it in a couple of months. I've had some blends that need to breath a little out of the tin before they were enjoyable. I found this to be the case with Dunhill Nightcap and EMP.

Forgot where I've read, maybe in the Aging FAQ. Their goal was to never smoke a tobacco that was less than 5 years old. Been trying for the last couple years to make it a go. Problem is I keep finding more tins I like, and then need to lay up a couple to see what it's like with some age. I don't think my palate is that developed, but as with any hobby, it's about the fun in trying.