pipe and cigar smoking

[mcroom]

I am, and for the last 3 years been a daily cigar smoker. I smoked a pipe 25-30 years ago and stopped but remember when I first started how it burned my tongue. How is this going to effect my palate if I pick back up a pipe? (wife bought me one for Christmas)

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Just take it slow and easy to start. Choose your tobacco's carefully and stay away from "flavored" blends and aromatics until you are back into the swing of it.

 

[Savi1090]

Larry is right, as long as you take it slow and don't fly into 5 or 6 bowls a day you should be fine. Theoretically, your palate will likely smooth out and allow you to taste a little better because pipe smoke is a lot smoother compared to cigars and easier on the nose IMO.

 

[mcroom]

Thanks guys, Once I get the time to get everything set up I will try to do a review of the experience and the blend.

 

[CWL]

From my experience as a new pipe smoker (longtime cigar smoker), stay away from the really sweet aromatics as these are the ones that have given me the worst tongue bite. I think the fruit flavorings are worse than nutty or creamy aromatics.

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

It's all in the packing.......Check out some of the other posts about pipes. Look for the "Frank" method.....You'll do fine.....