Obligatory warning/ apology: brand new to pipes, brand new forum member. I tried searching, and came up dry, if this has been covered already let me know and I will delete. (I feel like I should have said "I need an adult")
I used to smoke cigars quite a bit, but stopped a while ago. I recently started pipe smoking and LOVE it. Its everything I liked about cigars, and then some. The problem I'm having is that I really don't know what I'm doing or like quite yet. This brings me to the two questions that I can't seem to figure out.
1. I am coming dangerously close to finishing my first tin (7 seas regular blend) and was planning on picking up a different variety or style to try from a local brick and mortar. I really enjoyed this tin, but I want to see what else is out there and start to close in on what I like. Hunting season starts Sept. 1 and I was really hoping to be able to have some tobacco to smoke while I chase some bushy tails. Any recommendations would be very appreciated.
2. When I started cigar smoking, I was able to buy grab bags or samplers pretty easily from places like Cigars International, and that really helped me to figure things out. I have searched on some online tobacco sites and have not been able to find a comparable thing for pipe tobacco. I'm looking for a package type thing that might have an ounce or so of aromatic, Virginia, English,... If anyone knows of an outfit online that sells such an animal, I would be extremely appreciative of that info as well.
I have absolutely no idea if this will help with suggestions, but I loved Maduro's and absolutely despised any cigar that was peppery (can't think of the proper term, I haven't burnt a stick in a while). Thanks in advance, I really appreciate the help!
Andy
I used to smoke cigars quite a bit, but stopped a while ago. I recently started pipe smoking and LOVE it. Its everything I liked about cigars, and then some. The problem I'm having is that I really don't know what I'm doing or like quite yet. This brings me to the two questions that I can't seem to figure out.
1. I am coming dangerously close to finishing my first tin (7 seas regular blend) and was planning on picking up a different variety or style to try from a local brick and mortar. I really enjoyed this tin, but I want to see what else is out there and start to close in on what I like. Hunting season starts Sept. 1 and I was really hoping to be able to have some tobacco to smoke while I chase some bushy tails. Any recommendations would be very appreciated.
2. When I started cigar smoking, I was able to buy grab bags or samplers pretty easily from places like Cigars International, and that really helped me to figure things out. I have searched on some online tobacco sites and have not been able to find a comparable thing for pipe tobacco. I'm looking for a package type thing that might have an ounce or so of aromatic, Virginia, English,... If anyone knows of an outfit online that sells such an animal, I would be extremely appreciative of that info as well.
I have absolutely no idea if this will help with suggestions, but I loved Maduro's and absolutely despised any cigar that was peppery (can't think of the proper term, I haven't burnt a stick in a while). Thanks in advance, I really appreciate the help!
Andy
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