What Blends should I start with? HELP!

Subject: Re: What Blends should I start with? HELP! Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:08 pm

WOW! Guys, I'm amazed at the hospitality of the people on this forum! Thank you for your advice and offers of samplers!

I appreciate all the help I can get!

Truly, THANK YOU! cheers

Lucky
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Subject: Re: What Blends should I start with? HELP! Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:28 pm

It shows you just how nice these people can be and how they care cyclops

Age : 41 Joined : 29 Dec 2007 Posts : 16 Location : UK

My 0.02 worth...

English/Balkan: Westminster, Abingdon, Blackpoint - all by GLPease; Star of the East by C&D

Aromatics: Alsbo Black and Holger Danske Black and Bourbon

Virginia: Not really a fan to be honest but at a push, Old Gowrie by Rattray

I spent 15 years smoking aromatics primarily, and wouldn't discount them as satisfying, enjoyable and tasty, but have moved on in recent years to latakia blends. Aaah, latakia cheers

Subject: Re: What Blends should I start with? HELP! Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:43 pm

My opinion for a new pipe smoker-

Virginia - Rattray Hal o the Wynd. It is a full bodied Virginia and smokes great when let to dry out a little.

English - Two Friends Deacons Downfall is a nice middle of the road English not too heavy in Latakia.

In my opinion, I would stay away from aromatics. I still stay away from them.

I also would wait for any heavy Virginia/Perique blend until you try some other tobaccos. Then Pease Haddos Delight or McClelland 2015 would be very nice.

All nothing but my opinions. But certainly enjoy your "journey."