It's got a bit of everything. But best enjoyed slowly, the nicotine content is much stouter than any of my other blends.

Get yourself a Missouri Meerschaum corncob pipe. They're cheap and they smoke well. If you decide you like pipe smoking, you can upgrade to anice brier pipe later.

For your first blend, I usually suggest beginners avoid aromatics as they can be a bit moist and straight Virginia blends as they burn a little hot. Choose something like a mild English blend from a reputable tobacconist. That's a good, middle of the road, place to start with pipe blends.

Tonight I have chosen C & D From Beyond in a Cristiano bent Dublin.



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Excellent cookbook.

I've been privileged to be a guest in Ethan Becker's kitchen and around his campfire. He's a master cook in both places and always willing to share his knowledge with the people he's cooking for.