SMOKE WITH ME | How To Choose The Best Pipe Blends For You!
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Жыл бұрынEver feel overwhelmed at all the pipe blend choices out there? Let’s discuss ways to find your favorites without breaking the bank!
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@thorzad Жыл бұрын
Great channel! Always feel like we're just having a conversation.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you feel that way! Thank you for this encouragement, and thank you for supporting my efforts in this way! -Kevin 🙏
@Dustyphoto915 11 ай бұрын
“Hard in the paint” I love it. Definitely well used slang and applies to my early pipe smoking days. Great vid.
@hobbitonpiper 11 ай бұрын
Haha yes! :) Mine too
@chrisschmitt2895 2 ай бұрын
That’s my issue right now. I just realized it. My time would be better spent buying 20 1oz test bags of tobacco instead of 5 tins I might hate. Getting into a new hobby is always brutal on the wallet 😂
@madberry 4 ай бұрын
I totally agree. I am a new pipe smoker also a new subscriber to the channel. I can already share an experience with one pipe tobacco. I bought a pouch of Friesche Heeren-baai 40gr the first half of the pouch was great but I had a lot of trouble finishing the second half of the pouch. And ended up deciding not to buy it again for a while. I’m in The Netherlands so for us buying the average of 50gr of pipe tobacco costs € 21.60. So if you just buy locally you can really spend a lot of money quick. I like trying new stuff so to make sure it’s not going to cost me a lot I’ve decided to make a trip over the border to Germany where pipe tobaccos are still affordable. I’ll be making this trip every couple of months and I’ll pick up what I’d like to try. I certainly agree you need to finish a tin to make sure you like something. But I also just want to try a lot of different things. I love the ritual of pipe smoking rubbing out the tobacco if I need to packing a pipe lighting it and trying to smoke it as slow as I can. Great channel I look forward to watching more videos.
@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you have a very good plan!
@rozalinenelhams8307 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Smoking my usual tobacco and love the smoke with me videos because I don't have anyone I can smoke a pipe with.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that you and others find relaxation and enjoyment from this series. It’s a nice way to unwind and let the stresses of life float away with the smoke :)
@aiarch Жыл бұрын
Bro you have all of us ytpc in your company.
@wlsims85 Жыл бұрын
I gave up tobacco in 2008 due to my employer going tobacco free and penalizing use with a health insurance add on. When I retired at the end of 2021, I immediately ordered some pipe tobacco (Cult Profile). At the time I owned two pipes, a meerschaum and a cheap briar. I went to visit my sister and my brother-in-law gifted me with 2 Luigi Vipratis and ameerschaum. I’m back! Recently I discovered KZfaq pipers and love your content! Thanks for what you do. Yesterday I tried Plum Pudding for the first time, what a treat!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
That’s a good blend! Here are my full thoughts on the Plum Pudding series if you missed it!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK5_ia97spqpn6s.html
@NickKlonizos-dq7ks 3 ай бұрын
So right! It takes years to become a really good and knowledgeable in this hobby.😊
@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын
You never stop learning :)
@str8shooter159 11 ай бұрын
Im glad to find the channel as i am now wanting to start smoking a pipe as it seems to be relaxing. I can remember my grandfather and my uncle smoked a pipe and the aroma of the tobaco would be really soothing to me. Now that im in my mid 40s i think i would enjoy a good pipe with good smoke.
@hobbitonpiper 11 ай бұрын
There’s a learning curve as with most things, but once you get the basic mechanics down, yes, it’s very relaxing!
@MrCauphy Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
😃👍
@spaceman51974 3 ай бұрын
I keep a pipe journal where I write down the experience after each smoke session. It has helped me greatly remembering each tin and making a decision whether to pursue it further or move on.
@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын
Very good!
@donaldhutchinson5090 2 ай бұрын
Love your channel. I've been done the same road most traveled trying different tobaccos and pipes for 40 years. Some of my favorite pipes are handed down from my best departed friends lucky me. Arrrr SAILING and PIPES and RETIREMENT im a gifted man. SEA YEA SOON.
@gipper759 Жыл бұрын
As a new pipe smoker I think you are spot on. Pipe smoking takes time. But that is what makes it fun. Thanks for helping new pipe smokers.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! It’s fun, relaxing, and patience is rewarded :)
@ernieulibarri4796 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely great advice! You nailed it! I can’t tell you how many times I thought I loved a blend just to find out later I don’t care for it! Others I couldn’t stand at first, put them away for awhile, came back to find I absolutely love them! Time with a blend and patience is definitely key! Fantastic video my friend!!👍👍🙌🙌
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ernie!
@russhenry8112 8 ай бұрын
Kevin thank you for your honesty and not being preaching.
@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! :)
@cwpiperman3373 Жыл бұрын
Glad to continue to contribute to such a wonderful channel. Hope spring comes soon!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your generous support of my efforts in this way, and for all of your encouragement! 🙏-Kevin
@donne9768 Жыл бұрын
Love your channel! We retired 2 years ago to River Valley AR. After being a cigar smoker for over 40 years, I found I was reluctant to dedicate 1-2 hours for a smoke. I tired of fussing with my humidor to keep from spoiling hundreds of dollars worth of high-end sticks. I liked the idea that pipe was somewhat less abrasive than a double maduro churchill to the people around me. I've been a piper know for a few weeks and have found a lot of good info on youtube. I sat down to a morning bowl today and pulled up youtube on my mancave TV as usual. I picked this video and learned more just watching you smoke and tend your bowl while talking than any other 3 videos out there. At this point I have a cheap corn cob, a Chinese amazon churchwarden that I mainly bought for the included accessories, and a Dr. Grabo grand duke that I was lucky enough to find in our local small-town tobacco store. I have a couple of aromatic blends I bought at a shop in Russellville, but saw a video on ghosting which caused me to smoke only Sir Walter Raleigh in my Dr. Grabo until I get a good char cake. Thanks for your informative videos, and kick back teaching cadence. I'm subscribed. DonnE in River Valley
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
So happy to have you with us! I’m glad you found this video helpful. Be sure to see the Playlists tab: lots of relaxing, informative videos to enjoy! :)
@robertashcroft1439 Жыл бұрын
I am a retired counselor. Many times I have stressed to my clients...slow down...take in the moment....enjoy the lesson being offered....Today I am smoking some Mirkwood in a "the Pipe".....a 60's vintage pipe that for me gives an incredible smoking experience. I am enjoying a bit of early spring Idaho weather as I ponder, smoke and enjoy the lesson that today is offering.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
That’s so wonderful. That pipe sounds great!!
@rutgerongering40 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, Today I'm smoking Peterson The Royal yacht, in my Savinelli Siena 606,
@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын
Ooh the Siena, nice!
@Brett235 5 ай бұрын
I have seen those squat jars at Ace hardware in the past. Thank you for the advice. My grandfather would keep his tobacco in a leather pouch. I don't know what kind of tobacco he used but I remember it being in a silver bag when he would fill his pouch with it. It smelled like cherry and burning oak. It was very relaxing even as a child.
@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын
Great memories!!
@Cherokie89 10 ай бұрын
Love it. Great format
@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed! Be sure to see the Playlists tab, lots more to enjoy! :)
@kathleentetreault8094 2 ай бұрын
Good solid advice. Ron
@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Ron, I’m glad you think so!
@signalmantonyfromr.i.3709 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Have a good weekend.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You too! :)
@MarkJLarsonOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing buddy! Very peceful!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! :)
@aaronball9815 8 ай бұрын
Your channel is so chill and wholesome. God bless you!! Happy piping!!
@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, blessings to you as well!
@geoffryfeinberg1349 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much, Kevin.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome!! :)
@chrissmith3992 7 ай бұрын
Black and mild backer and my old man handmade pipe
@hobbitonpiper 7 ай бұрын
Enjoy! :)
@CarnivoreChris89 3 ай бұрын
Today I was smoking Mac Baren, original choice. It's the first tobacco I've tried. Smoking it in my Missouri Meerschaum corn cob pipe, got a couple of those to rotate. I am a beginner piper, and looking to buy my next pipe real soon. Also, a new blend. Great episode, thank you.
@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын
You’re welcome, I hope it was helpful! :)
@Mark-zh7eo Жыл бұрын
solid advice.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@irishfirefly12 Ай бұрын
When I first got started, I bought several bulk blends at the local b&m. One in particular that I didn't like was called English Luxus. I thought it smelled like burning tires and tasted like burning wires. Now, many years later, I bought another two ounces, as it was the only non-aromatic they had. It's so good that I went back a couple of days later and bought 4 more ounces. Don't know if my tastes changed that much or if it was just a bad batch that first time around. I'm glad I gave it another chance.
@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын
Revisiting blends is such an important part of the journey! Your tastes may indeed change, blends themselves will change over time (often for the better) when stored properly, and you may have simply judged a blend way too soon after an initial bowl or two. More thoughts here!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtmDfttjktO7n58.htmlsi=2IHinblekriKKnca
@littletenzo3494 2 ай бұрын
as a new but semi experienced pipe smoker i recommend chelsea morning. i like several blends from my local store to the country squire, and i will just say chelsea morning was on top the moment i tried it and still is today.
@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын
It’s a good one!
@TBerger53 Жыл бұрын
I’m a new pipe smoker who really appreciates your KZfaq channel. Getting blends I enjoy is the most difficult and confusing part of this wonderful hobby.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
It’ll take time but that’s part of the fun!
@russellpickett2689 Жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you Russell! Hopefully it will be helpful to people who watch it :)
@DHRStreetSpeed Жыл бұрын
Great channel - keep it up please! Dave
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this generous support today Dave! 🙏-Kevin
@ernieulibarri4796 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to let you know that your video’s are not only fantastic but they put me in a really good mood! They help me to reflect on the good things in life and what’s really important! For that, I thank you Kevin! Keep up the great work and amazing videos!🙌🙌👍👍
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this feedback, it makes me very happy to hear this!
@RedDongleGames Ай бұрын
At first I only bought aromatics. But after trying some C&D and some Peter Heinrichs and other aromatic blends I came to the conclusion that I like latakia blends or English. I still have a few tins that I need to try but as you said "only buy tins" is the best thing to do. Sometimes a blend tastes better then other times but I know what taste of blend I would like to smoke before filling up the pipe. With Quiet Nights I came to the conclusion that I really like it and bought a few tins to cellar or atleast have some in storage.
@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын
Sounds like you’re on a good path!
@Chadh9322 Жыл бұрын
i guess im old fashioned... ive had other pipes, but iv used the same one for going on 15 years now and im not really interested in another. The one i got is perfect. And ive been smoking the same smoke for about 5 years now. I like what works and stopped caring about whats new.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
If that’s how you get maximum enjoyment from your pipe smoking then that’s perfect!
@brandongray1117 Жыл бұрын
Gotta say very laid back person I was hesitant on reaching out but very helpful person definitely knowledgeable
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy to help with information and advice! :)
@sunset3052 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin for sharing! As a new pipe smoker, I learn a lot from your video.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I’m glad! Happy to help with information and advice as I can :)
@adrianflowers4560 Жыл бұрын
Great videos. I like your laid back conversational style. I’ve smoked a pipe since I was 18 and it’s only in the last 5 yrs I realised just how good the You tube pipe community is. All the best from the U.K. Thanks for sharing.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this feedback Adrian!
@siriuszenith4512 9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын
Thanks again for supporting my efforts! 🙏-Kevin
@JackieRipper_AKA_Legs Жыл бұрын
As a new pipe smoker who not only likes smoking but loves the collectability of the tins and pipes, I hope to have an amazing lifelong journey with this and to have something amazing to pass along when the time comes. Thanks for the tips Piper!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
For those who enjoy collecting, there’s many options: pipes, tins, pouches, tampers, lighters, pipe stands…on and on it goes :)
@The_Voyager. Жыл бұрын
Great Video as always Hobbiton! As a complete novice in expirience, thanks to you and channels like you I feel I have a lot of "Book" knowledge for when I am able to explore tobacco and pipes more freely. Thankyou Sir.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! :)
@AmenMoto Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin Very informative
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@samturner9562 Жыл бұрын
Peterson Poker 701, perfect for when you don't have just a ton of time to spend smoking. Smoking Shiloh (Edward G Robinson mixed with Half and Half) very inexpensive, tastes great and I never get tired of it.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great tobacco combination! Cool pipe choice too :)
@mcfats7652 Жыл бұрын
Great video on a complex issue that I think everyone experiences at least to some extent. I didn't rack up a huge bunch of debt, but I learned the hard way spending more than I should on pipes and tins/bulk. I don't regret anything!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
No regrets, I love hearing that! :) Thank you so much for your support of my efforts in this generous way! 🙏-Kevin
@floyd4335 7 ай бұрын
I admit to being a "codger" pipe smoker. Being that I am in my mid 70's and having smoked a pipe since I was about 18, I have pretty much settled in to Missouri Meerscham and Dr. Grabow pipes and Captain Black tobacco ( both original and royal) for my smoking needs. This was a very well done video! Thank you!
@hobbitonpiper 6 ай бұрын
Sounds like you are all set then! Enjoy! :)
@jaimepaullamb1187 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos, Kevin. I'm about 6 months into the hobby and they've been very helpful (along with Muttn's, Pipe Cast's and our good friend Bradley's). I started with codger aros, quickly moved to Englishes, and now I'm preferring VaPers. So far, C&D's Byzantium (a nice Balkan that no one seems to talk about but i really love), Pete's Elizabethan Mixture and OGS are my top three. I keep trying new blends and I wouldn't care if this process of discovery went on forever. I'm enjoying it!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
It’s so much fun! The addictive part of pipe smoking is not the nicotine… :)
@skippyb.coyote895 9 ай бұрын
Tonight I'm smoking a Peterson Junior Rusticated Billiard with some Mac Baren Vanilla Flake, and I gotta say this Vanilla Flake is the absolute best teaching tool I've ever had for teaching me to relax, slow down, and not be in a hurry when it comes to any part of my pipe smoking. It's got the most wonderful natural vanilla flavor I've ever tasted from a pipe tobacco, but only when you keep the heat low and sip the pipe verrrry slowly. If you light too much of the tobacco and it starts burning hot that vanilla flavor quickly disappears and leaves you with just a burnt ashy taste from the smoke, and the same thing happens if you start puffing it too fast. Thankfully that wonderful vanilla flavor comes right back if you set the pipe down, let it go out, then once it's cooled off just relight a little of the tobacco and sip it slowly; so it was a great teaching tool for showing me how to relax, slow down, and sip my pipe without being in a hurry about anything. Go too fast and the flavor goes away, but slow on down and you're rewarded kindly. =)
@hobbitonpiper 9 ай бұрын
This 👆. That’s the secret.
@thegreybeardpiper Жыл бұрын
Great video, Kevin.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@derekvedenoff1021 Жыл бұрын
Probably some of the best advice I have seen about pipe tobacco as of yet! Newer pipe smokers pay attention! I have bought extra tins/bulk tobacco thinking it was the best but then my pallet changed and realized maybes not so much.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this endorsement! I hoped it would help people :)
@leonine9463 Жыл бұрын
A 22 minutes smoke with me video is exactly what I needed. I really like the 320, as the matter of fact I'm smoking one right now but I wish I had some burly sliced as well. maybe next time. Thanks for your great content.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! People were asking for longer videos so I’m glad you noticed and enjoyed! :)
@Strick58 Жыл бұрын
Great advice Kevin I myself love trying different tobacco blends. That's exactly what I did ( am doing buying small amounts at a time)always enjoy your videos hope you have a great day
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, you have a great day as well!
@amanrelaxes Жыл бұрын
Artisan’s Blend out of my Peterson B11. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for the insight.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Artisans Blend is great :)
@garymcmahan777 Ай бұрын
I’m enjoying some Sqires Shepherds Pie in my new Bing pipe
@hobbitonpiper Ай бұрын
Very nice!!
@siriuszenith4512 Жыл бұрын
Hello Kevin, nice to see you again. I agree with your approach, I have a few blends in my modest tobacco library. Always nice to see a new review of the blend I enjoyed before, and then smoke it with a reviewer all over again. Interesting to hear different impressions, and perhaps even hear a person`s story from the past that blend evoked. So, you never have too many different blends in your tobacco arsenal 😀.... Happy Sunday
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Variety is fun! Lots to choose from :)
@_greyskol 4 ай бұрын
Great advice HP !
@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын
I hope so, I think it should help people
@_greyskol 2 ай бұрын
@@hobbitonpiper so I went to my first pipe show and it was so much fun! Met so many KZfaqrs. Had a blast. Bought a couple pipes and quite a bit of tobacco, including a couple tins of Frog Morton Cellar. Yummy. Good times. Ready for the next one
@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын
That’s great that you scored some FMC!
@josephmcdaniel-pool4193 Жыл бұрын
im smoking a missouri meerschaum emerald, with ps24 nougat loaded up in it.. in flint, michigan. thanks for the awesome videos, kevin.. youve really helped me in my journey through this great hobby! keep up the good work, sir.. you are appreciated.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this encouragement, Joseph, your kind words mean a lot!
@rickymiller76 10 ай бұрын
Sound advice. I love your channel. Wish you made this in 2017 when I began my pipe journey. Not naming names but back then I listened to way too many presenters and bought into their preferences instead of my own. Then, in 2018, the McNeils closed up shop with McClelland. And the crap hit the fan and everyone panicked. “Pack your cellars now!” The FDA regulations were another threat. “Pipe tobacco will never be more available and cheaper than it is now, so cellar deep.” And some of that was very true. Regardless, I was more concerned with the favorite blends of presenters than what was for me (after all, I was new to the game). The end result was a lot of money spent on blends that I could easily live without and regrets that I wish I spent on blends that I truly love. Take heed, new pipe smokers! Don’t obsess about what lots of popular YTPC presenters think. They aren’t paying your bills and managing your money. You do you.
@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын
Absolutely, choose the best blends for YOU! :)
@Nighttrainpiper Жыл бұрын
Glad to see the bird feeders back
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I miss my birds! :)
@aldodioverti8467 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, I found and subscribed to you channel tonight. Had a couple of bowls listening to some of your videos. The setting and your calmed approach is greatly appreciated. All I can say is thank you, and also encourage you, selfishly, to continue creating this amazing content……Cheers! Regards from Arizona from a new South American fan!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Be sure to see the Playlists tab and enjoy! I’ll be making more videos and am very happy with the catalogue of content we’ve created here for you :)
@TheNewMediaoftheDawn Жыл бұрын
I went out of town yesterday to harvest a few bottles of spring water and enjoy the countryside…. While there I picked up a Starbucks dark roast with cream and sugar, and enjoyed some Mac Baren vanilla flake in my newish Neerup, lovely. Your scene looks serene, enjoy…
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great day! :)
@rb343 Жыл бұрын
Kevin you were absolutely right in a previous video about getting focused on the handful of brands that you really don't want to go without. With the possibility of a change in your disposable income or the sudden disappearance of one of your favorites with no notice. You have a very well organized approach to pipe smoking. I'm right now using your number of 10 to stock up on Old Dark Fired flake, Samuel Gawith Black XX Kendall Twist & Sillem's Linea Epoque Antique.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I think you’ll be glad you did. Prices will never be cheaper than they are today…
@68sawgunner Жыл бұрын
Enjoying some Lane RLP6 in my meerschaum bent billiard. Awesome video great advice given
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Thank you, hopefully it will be helpful to some in our community! :)
@TadeuElizardo Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your smoke with me videos because you always give us a lot to think! Since the regulations on tobacco are so heavy (specially here in Brazil) I try to buy every month one or two of my favorites to cellar and another one or two of new blends to try. Smoking some Plum Pudding, out of my Rigoletto straight billiard with green tea.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I think that’s a great plan!
@FuzyBndloDistruction 5 ай бұрын
Good morning! Today in smoking 100 Earthen Dreams by Country Squire in my Savinelli 320 ks. A nice combo on an unusually warm January day
@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын
It’s going to be unusually warm here today too! But then next week is gonna be a freeze fest :)
@chuckmccullough5382 Жыл бұрын
Foot of snow on the ground with 8” predicted overnight. I will not be lounging near the shore
@chuckmccullough5382 Жыл бұрын
Sound advice to sample a variety of blends. I’m still doing that after 25 years of irregular pipe smoking
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
The sampling never ends for me either! :)
@larrywilliamson2384 Жыл бұрын
Enjoy the Chanel..smokeing MacBaren Scottish blend in my 1950 Brigam acorn...nice smoke...thanks for sharing
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, Larry! :)
@KacyKelly 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for asking. I find myself watching this video in curiosity after discovering a great tasting Turkish, vaped through the DynaVap woodwind with the armored cap. It was Life changingly nice!
@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@52dislikes 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Good advice. Newbie's note: 9mm filters cut the bite! Most reviewers are nicotine tolerant; you may not be yet! Nicotine headache? Eat a chocolate bar!
@hobbitonpiper 11 ай бұрын
All good tips! :)
@thundervalleycbshop6362 10 ай бұрын
Lol that happened to me with Maltese falcon.. muttinchop piper said he loved it so I bought some and didn't like it but now it's grown on me and I smoke it all the time lol. Thank you again for the great video.
@hobbitonpiper 10 ай бұрын
Yes that happens a lot! More thoughts here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZtmDfttjktO7n58.htmlsi=wTkf4f9crR2r7kGl
@bryanheald6569 Жыл бұрын
Your awesome. I haven’t smoking a pipe for years, and just got back into it. Pulled out the old cobs and briars and feeling good. Enjoying some 5 year old quiet night mixed with a gentle aerobatic. It wasn’t this good back then.
@bryanheald6569 Жыл бұрын
Also well said on how your taste changes. 😮
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Welcome back! Glad to have you back on the journey :)
@garymcmahan777 2 ай бұрын
So just so you know, Haunted Bookshop pairs very nicely with Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon. Just saying, Gary in Victoria Texas
@hobbitonpiper 2 ай бұрын
I know that bourbon well! :)
@TheTraumaFactor Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin! I actually found a place with the 8oz. squat jars and bought.......wait for it......35 boxes of them... if you need any more, lemme know!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Email me a pic when they come in :) Cool
@Stillypapabear Жыл бұрын
Afternoon. I’m smoking MB Scottish Blend in a Savinelli Phoenix 106. I’m trying pipe smoking again ( for the 3rd time). Your advice is spot on. I have a large list of blends I tried once and put away. I was trying to find that perfect blend in just a couple of bowls. Now, I’ve started a journal. A page for each pipe and a page for each blend. I write on the pipe page what I smoked and how it smoked. I write on the blend page what pipe I smoked it in and the pros / cons of the the blend. A big aha moment was when I realized a certain pipe got hot regardless of the blend I smoked in it. I thought it was the blend (not thinking it could be the pipe), and never tried it in another pipe. I’ve learned more in the last three months than I have in the last three years by keeping a journal.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I find Scottish Blend to be fascinating, a lot going on with it!
@toferyo7473 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying my first bowl of Holidy Cringle Flake 2022 in my Missouri meerschaum hardwood pipe. Amazing tobacco, really surprised. 20 year old leaf is super mellow!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Ah, yes some of those Cringle Flake releases are excellent, Chris!
@said50122 Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Iran. What a brilliant channel! I really enjoy watching your videos Kevin, and I'm learning a lot. Thank you very much!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Im so glad you’re finding it enjoyable and informative! Be sure to see the Playlists tab! :)
@said50122 Жыл бұрын
@@hobbitonpiper Sure, thanks!
@HotMesssExpress Жыл бұрын
This video was perfect timing, I'm celebrating my first year as a pipe smoker. The past 12 months I've bought one tin of tobacco at a time, since I didn't want to commit. I've bought some really expensive tobaccos and hated it. The two favorites are autumn evening (C&D) and Mississippi River (Seattle Pipe Cub). Couldn't agree with your advice more!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
I’m glad we are on the same page! :)
@albertd8870 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Kevin. Even after years of trying different blends I still love trying new tobacco's. I have my favorites but wish I had bought more Creeper of the Corn. I've been piping since about 1975, and love trying recommendations and just love your reviews. Sometimes going back to a blend I haven't had in a while is like visiting an old friend, lol. So, after almost 50 years my journey continues Al
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Hi Al, hopefully Creeper comes back around, I never tried it!
@tomdercole8665 Жыл бұрын
Kevin, I've been watching you for about 6 months now And do enjoy your videos. I ordered myself Four tins of orange slice After smoking it? I thought I was gonna mail it off to you. Because I didn't know what to do withbut my pipestore told me to mix it with some Cavendish and that's what made it palable to me. I know you like it. But unfortunately, it's not my cup of tea. Keep up the good videos and I'll keep watching. I do enjoy your demeanor. You seem like a happy man, and that comes through your videos. Keep up the good work.
@blzbub8898 24 күн бұрын
Such good words of wisdom here. There are so many blends out there that yes, it can be overwhelming yet also exciting. So far I have tried a black cherry blend from my local tobacconist (Casablanca) as well as a vanilla cream, one of my favorite to date and great for daytime and mid day smoking. A cherry from Captain black that I really enjoy for the flavor and how well it burns. It did give me a bit of tongue bite at first but I think I was smoking it to quick. I recently picked up a black and gold blend titled the Casablenda, Casablancas house blend. It is good but I think it needs some time and revisiting to grow on me. Currently I’ve really just been enjoying the aromatic blends with flavors like the vanilla cream and the cherries I like to smoke at night. In any event I look forward to trying more things as time goes on and continuing this journey of new things.
@hobbitonpiper 23 күн бұрын
It’s so fun! Enjoy! And remember to always relax :)
@user-mo8df6eb2z 4 ай бұрын
My favourite blend is Peterson’s Sunset Breeze in my Hardcastle Supergrain 101 9mm filter apple pipe - Sunset Breeze has a lovely strong amaretto room note which soon fades, not smokey and is a perfect blend to use when non-pipe smokers are in the room. Easily an all day smoke.
@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын
I smoked Sunset Breeze quite a bit on my trip to Ireland, along with this blend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8h1m9uW0r2xkoE.htmlsi=Cb1cYcCoqSMMRzT5
@jerzpiper Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin! I'm on the tail end of the discovery phase...I think. 🤔
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
It never truly ends for most…but perhaps it’s time to start honing in on some favorites :)
@ComradeRops Жыл бұрын
I love your advice on actually finishing a tin and living with it for awhile before moving on. I just finished my first year on my pipe tobacco journey and I can't tell you how many 1oz-2oz bulks or single tins I've bought only to have a couple bowls and then move onto the next shiny thing or new blend to sample. I've only recently started to slow down and spend time honing in on what I like and get myself out of the "try everything" phase. I have so much guilt for all the tins or tiny bags of tobacco just waiting around not being used. Like you said, this should be about slowing down. I was in such a rush to try it all I'm not sure I even processed what I did or didn't like. But we're getting there. It's all about growth and learning. At least I know with all these samples I won't need to order anything for awhile! EDIT: I will say though, I keep going back to my tin of Haunted Bookshop for a bowl every few months, but man, I cannot find the joy in that one. I keep reading how it's one that needs to sit to grow on you, but that might be the one desert island blend that eludes me.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You certainly won’t connect with all blends, not at all. Haunted Bookshop is very burley forward and the musty way in which it’s blended is not everyone’s “cup of tea”. This was a great, insightful comment, thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
@Zigmeister67 8 ай бұрын
Just found your channel. I'm chilling out and smoking Sutliff z50 Black Cordial in my MM Corn Cob. I bought 1oz just to try it out Nice and relaxing. Great vid.
@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad you found us! Enjoy! Lots to explore, especially on the playlists tab :)
@jrgberrocal24122412 Жыл бұрын
Qué delicia escuchar tantos sabios y respetables opiniones. Coincido contigo en todos tus argumentos. Veo tus propuestas con gran interés. Fumo en pipa desde 1991 y todos los días experimento gratos momentos. Gracias gracias
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you found this interesting and helpful :)
@spaceman51974 3 ай бұрын
University Flake, in a Peterson 306 System Spigot.
@hobbitonpiper 3 ай бұрын
Ooh a perfect pairing!
@nchips9012 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sound advice Kevin! It's much appreciated from us newbies. Today I'm smoking some 'Erinmore' Flake in an estate Peterson 314. It's seems very nice......for now at least 😂
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Haha, that’s good! Keep exploring it, it might just become a favorite :)
@thomasdrudi9945 Жыл бұрын
Great advice for newbie's and seasoned smokers, Thanks. P.S. It's nice to see bare ground! I've got about three feet of snow on the ground with a Nor'Easter on my doorstep! Enjoy your pipes my friend.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
We got a nice snow earlier this winter but things are nicely thawed out now here thankfully! :)
@cwpiperman3373 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin! Great vid as usual, and very relaxing after a relatively crazy day. To go with the crazy, I'm now smoking 2 pipes at the same time, with 2 vastly different blends....working on tasting the differences and also just enjoying 2 different flavors. One is an IMP Meer filled with Newminster 400 Superior Navy Flake, and the other is a Castello Shape 55 Sea Rock briar filled with C&D Folklore. Two very different blends. Slow, contemplative sips from one or the other. Probably won't finish either today, but pipes to keep....the theory of delayed gratification is strong with pipes which, unlike cigars, can wait for another time. As usual, your advice is excellent........slowing down, contemplating, finding what you like and relighting as necessary!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Two pipes at the same time…double the fun! :)
@BigPawTivald Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin. After 10 years of pipes I finally tried Presbyterian, delicious!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
That’s a good one! :)
@robertpierce6027 Жыл бұрын
I love the advice. I actually have done exactly how you described, starting with blends. I buy small samplers or a tin of different blends. The great thing about it is that there are so many out there to try. I also have learned the effect of the different blends, strength-wise. I have come to the conclusion as well that I steer away from high nic ones. I can't tolerate it, so that's been part of my learning as well. Awesome video and advice Kevin. Thank you for helping me on my journey.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. Yeah it’s no fun to be sick from nicotine, and it’s so unnecessary. Find what works best for you! :)
@airadaimagery692 Жыл бұрын
What are some of the blends that you will not buy again due to their high nic content?
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
@@airadaimagery692 well, you can control any blend , regardless of nic content. You do have to be careful, however, with Mac Baren Old Dark Fired, and Mac Baren Rustica
@airadaimagery692 Жыл бұрын
@@hobbitonpiper Thank you for the heads up on those blends. I’ve only been puffing on a pipe for about 3 months now, so I’m not ready to start smoking without a filter, and I’m still working on a slow, sipping, breath method. I think I’m pretty good with it considering the short amount of time it’s been and the lack of experience, but I’m just not interested in anything that might have a higher amount of nicotine than any of the milder/mildest of blends.
@manhattan7055 Жыл бұрын
I recently picked up my first "Savinelli Seconds", 8207 Notte, straight apple. Smokes like a Caddy rides, I didnt realize a short pipe could stand up to my Missouri M. churchwarden/demi wardens. Broke it in with Velvet, fantastic experience.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Shorter, small bowl pipes have led to some of my very best smokes!
@ren1205 5 ай бұрын
Molto Dolce out of a Savinelli Bing’s favorite bud! ✌🏾
@hobbitonpiper 5 ай бұрын
Ooh very nice!!
@russhenry8112 8 ай бұрын
Friends have told me , I didn’t know people still smoke pipes. I know it seems like it is a dieting art. IMOHO I think it is because everyone is in a hurry. I’m 71 retired lineman for Niagara Mohawk power. 1970 & 80s everyone was on the pipe. Let’s all just relax a little more and not be in such a hurry to go nowhere fast, love your cadence.
@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын
I think you may be right! That plus the fact that folks are unfortunately grouping pipe smoking with the dangers of cigarette/vape inhalation, and that’s just not appropriate at all
@Steve-jg5dp Жыл бұрын
Got a pipe full of Blood Red Moon, but I'm awaiting your return friend.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Im here, another video soon :)
@_greyskol 4 ай бұрын
Loving these videos so glad I found you. I missed the Arkansas river too. We live in Colorado but we’re from Kansas City Missouri.
@hobbitonpiper 4 ай бұрын
Colorado is beautiful country!
@_greyskol 4 ай бұрын
@@hobbitonpiper it is. We miss Missouri though. Mostly our community there. Thanks for responding. I’ll be watching all your videos buddy. I’m obsessed! 😂
@brianpriest3638 Жыл бұрын
Having some nightcap in a Viggo Nielsen freehand
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Nightcap sounds great right now !
@ladnar2a182 Жыл бұрын
New to the hobby, capn black white
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Welcome! :)
@dale2557 Жыл бұрын
Today I'm smoking a new Boswell's pipe and in it I'm smoking Old Toby from the Country Squire. Im very glad to have found your channel, I have no one to smoke with or learn from where I live and you have given me some great information. Thank you Kevin
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome, Dale! A new Boswell pipe with Old Toby sounds great! :)
@dale2557 Жыл бұрын
I have a question, im fairly new to pipe smoking and I can never get a answer. Does your pallet change or become more defined the more you smoke. I have tried a few aromatics that other KZfaq influencers have talked about. But I can't pull any real flavors our and its kinda discouraging. Thanks again for what you do
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
@@dale2557 I just today answered this question for another viewer, so you are not alone. Tasting abilities vary from person to person just like sense of smell, hearing or sight. Some are blessed with a more refined palate than others. There are things you can do, however, to maximize your personal tasting experience while pipe smoking….let me ponder that and perhaps I’ll make a video on the subject down the road. For now, latch on to the blends that do taste good to you, and remember never to smoke too fast, and don’t smoke tobacco that’s too dry. And yes, your tasting abilities can absolute improve over time with proper techniques and experience.
@dale2557 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and im sure ill have more questions down the road if thats ok.
@AirsoftSniper0915 Жыл бұрын
Boswells bear blend in a cob! Have a great week, Kevin!
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Awesome, you have a great week too!
@SmokingCardboard Жыл бұрын
Looks nice out there. Great advice. I think the other thing is that tastes change. Keep those blends you didn’t like because you might like it later. Good stuff! Happy smokes Kevin
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Jar it up and revisit it down the road! :)
@vinceanderson5349 8 ай бұрын
Today it's cult Blood Red Moon (my first time with this tobacco) in my Vauen Basic Smooth Billiard (1500) (9mm), my only straight pipe. I keep 12 tobacco's on hand, I buy no more than 2 ounces of each and I keep reviews of everything, so far the "keepers" are Sutliff Black Cordial and Vanilla Custard and Whisky Cavendish from my local B&M.
@hobbitonpiper 8 ай бұрын
Enjoy the journey! :)
@nufumanchu Жыл бұрын
Smoking "Country Squire - Old Toby" in a MM Country Gentleman. Total newb here, but with the help of pipers like you, Muttonchop, and Pipe Cottage, I'm learning quickly. I've purchased a dozen or so tins of assorted blends. Both aromatic and non. Being a Tolkien fan like yourself, I have gravitated towards that theme. Thanks.
@hobbitonpiper Жыл бұрын
It’s a wonderful theme to latch on to, and I’m proud to say that Tolkien is who led me to really stick with pipe smoking
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