Specific Recommendations

[Bruck]

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.

[BryGuySC]

"bite" doesn't always affect everyone the same.

VERY good point.
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.

[Brimy]

VERY good point.
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.

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!