Pipes, cigars, relaxing smoke

[OKSooner]

Hello all,

I see less activity in this corner and would like to liven it up a bit.

If you are smoking a pipe or cigars, what are your current faves? I'm into English blends for the pipe and Arturo Fuente with cigars. I can't smoke too often, (and my physician knows), but I'm always interested to see what tastes people have, and how they change over time.

[Father Bill]

I'm a very VERY occasional pipe smoker, and cigars... once in a blue moon. I don't smoke the pipe indoors, so I'm limited to better weather and seasons, and even then perhaps three or four times a week.

What I can get here that I like fairly well is Amphora Supreme, and David's Royal Viking. I sometimes buy one of each in the spring and mix together. Springtime, so I can use it up before the season ends and it goes stale. I do have a half-size humidor that I use for that, and in a ziplock bag, I do not badly on keeping it over time.

Cigars? Archetype Strange Passage are nice.

[MurrayInGA]

I'll be following this thread. I enjoy a cigar every couple of months but with small kids (and similar outdoor constraints to Father Bill) I rarely find the opportunity to enjoy a full session. Generally I just stick to R&J 1875s. I'm planning on getting a pipe in the next few months and while ive done some research, I'd be very interested in opinions on tobacco selection. Cheers.

[Father Bill]

I'll be following this thread. I enjoy a cigar every couple of months but with small kids (and similar outdoor constraints to Father Bill) I rarely find the opportunity to enjoy a full session. Generally I just stick to R&J 1875s. I'm planning on getting a pipe in the next few months and while ive done some research, I'd be very interested in opinions on tobacco selection. Cheers.

For pipes, consider a Peterson lip (check on Amazon). They have the hole on the top of the mouthpiece so you don't burn your tongue so much. Also look hard at a meerschaum. Royal Meerschaum https://www.royalmeerschaumpipes.com/ has some really nice ones at reasonable prices, and while they require a gentler standard of care, they smoke very smoothly and pleasurably. You could get one of each and rotate for a really great and gentle experience.

[FossilHunter]

When I have the time, I currently smoke Olive Serie V Melanio in the petite corona size. A very good Nicaraguan cigar.

[Hauge]

Sorry to say, no smoking here anymore. This due to astma.
But i loved McConnell Scottish Blend, and a good Havanna cigar like a Cohiba, once or twice a Year.

Now, all my 24 pipes, are in their boxes. Stanwell, Orlik, BBB, Savinelli, Dunhill, and a couple of hand made ones.
Oh and of course a Calabash...

You surely make me miss them quiet hours! - Do one for me, wont you?

[Richrail]

I've been buying Estate pipes off ebay, and cleaning and sanitizing them. I'm an aromatic smoker, my favorite is Sutliff Vanilla Custard. I also enjoy the cherry blends like Blood Red Moon. I also have a number of blends from Cult tobacco. I think I've only purchased 3 new pipes of the 15 I have.

Here's a few.

[imbrius]

I used to smoke a pipe fairly regularly but I'm down to a few times a year now. I used to love McClelland's. My current go-tos are Uhle's "Black Stoker" or "Hunt Club Blend". I have a Peterson 003, which I LOVE for Black Stoker. I smoke the Hunt Club Blend in a Bjarne curchwarden billiard. So satisfying!

[Father Bill]

My collection as of this date:





The churchwarden's pipe is applewood - an interesting smoke. The large wooden pipe is a Harcourt, and like the meerschaum was a gift from my wonderful wife. The others are mostly Peterson with the Peterson lip and one Brigham that I rather liked.

I enjoy having a texture in my hand when I'm handling my pipes.

[Richrail]

My collection is made up mostly of vintage Kaywoodies and Dr.Garbows.