Just getting started with pipes

[Black Plague]

Originally Posted by tedski

I've found that with pipe smoking, in general, there is no magic procedure that you can just read and absorb. You need to learn by doing.

In this case, you're probably not doing anything terribly wrong ... Virginia tobacco does burn hotter than the others. You just have to develop a slower smoking technique. Also remember to let the tobacco dry out a little and don't pack the bowl too tightly.

Try the English blend next.

I'm thinking about it right now!

I've heard a lot of good things about this McClelland blendf you gifted me!