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Brian - unforch for our discussion here, "bite" doesn't always affect everyone the same. Also, technique has something to do with it - smoking slowly (cooly) usually helps. Also, it helps to dry the tobacco out, moreso than you might think necessary. & in general, the non-aros usually bite me less than the goopy aros. & another thing - as you smoke a pipe more, your tongue and hard palate get less sensitive.
I've found that the best way to get bitten like a rattlesnake is to try an smoke the wet dregs in the bottom of your pipe. Best to dump and try again if you get wetness in the heel.
Back to that learning curve!
I'll just have to see as I figure it out. But thankful for the knowledge/experience that you guys are sharing.
Now I know why I stick around this place. ;)
VERY good point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruck
Definitely try as many different kinds and blends of tobacco as you can.
When I first started, there were so many burley blends that sounded exactly like what I was looking for. But Virginias and Vapers ended up being what worked and tasted best to me.
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The Virginia's & VaPers "sound" like they are going to be in my wheelhouse, but I'm definitely going to take your exclaimed suggestion and try them all!Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
@Brimy , What have you tried so far? Anything you already like?
Pete Stokkebye Luxury Flake is really the only one I can say that I liked.Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
Otherwise I've tried some Captain Black so I really have nothing to compare. When I mention tha Virginians & VaPers may be in my wheelhouse, I'm going off reading that they most "resemble" a cigar smoking experience.
I just ordered some SG Chocolate Flake, GH Sweet Rum Twist & Dunhill Aperitif.
PS Luxury Flake is quite nice!
When I first started piping in earnest a few years ago, I tried a number of different things, mostly aros, & nothing really moved me until I had a VA flake (sorry, can't remember which brand it was). But what really rang my bell was the English blends. The first one I tried was Cornell & Diehl Pirate Kake, & it's still one of my all-time favorites. Another good one is Esoterica Penzance which unfortunately is nigh impossible to find, but (don't tell the other guys here :)) I have a ton of it - if you PM me your address I'll send you some.
@Cool Breeze
Thanks for the sampling!
Between you & @BryGuySC I have to go get some Mason jars for all this tobacco and what's to come!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4d427290f3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9375c5221c.jpg
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