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Patrick:
We have a thread for us to be beer snobs, why not a thread where we can be tobacco snobs? I just got some pipe tobacco today! Local stuff from Mission Pipe in Dublin, CA today as a Christmas gift from my friend, and the thread idea came to mind.

Lines:
I miss tobacco. (Camel No.9's and Djarum's, how I miss thee...)

Boro_Bandito:
Okay, I'm not a huge smoker (I've switched to legal by the way, 6 months now) but I now smoke cigarettes, in the form of Marlboro Lights. Not the cheapest things on the market, not the most expensive, but they taste better than damn Newports. I've also thought about taking up pipe smoking, but I would think if I were to buy a pipe I'd want to go ahead and get a nice one (otherwise what's the point? You can get tobbacco in so many other forms) and I just don't think I can justify the cost for it right now. I need to buy a larger aquarium for my ball python and that set up is gonna be like 150 bucks. (we're talking waterfall here)

I also smoke the occasional cigar and I smoke Hookah regularly with my friends. As hard as I can try it, I can't really discern the difference in tastes for a lot of cigars. It would be really helpful if I could get any pointers on those from more experienced smokers on both selection and how to smoke it for maximum enjoyment.

 Hookah I've been sticking to the really basic stuff that all but the flavor is written in Punjabi. The woman whose store I buy the stuff from has recently told me that she's got some more expensive shisha that she keeps behind the counter called Starbuzz for another customer who orders it, but she says she'd sell some to me too if I was interested (I've been been buying all cigarettes and hookah equipment from her shop for like a year). This stuff is like 30 bucks a container, and from the smell its really strong and obviously better quality than the stuff I buy for like $7.50, but I'm not sure if its worth it. Anyone else who happens to smoke Hookah could possibly reccomend this?

a pack of wolves:
I don't know Starbuzz but if you're smoking regularly then it's probably worth at least trying some better quality stuff, and if you've found a good tobacconist then going on their recommendation isn't a bad idea. Of course they could be trying to burn you in your inexperience and it's actually a load of overpriced guff but if I was you I'd take a shot at it.

As for cigars they just might not be to your taste. I enjoy smoking and used to kick about with a guy who really knew his cigars, he had a humidor with a grand's worth in it of some of the best. Despite his efforts to get me into them they just weren't for me, I too couldn't tell the difference between a cigar that cost £12 and one that went for £75 and I eventually convinced him to stop wasting them on my defiantly uncultured tastebuds.

If you really enjoy smoking Marlboro shites then steer clear of pipes. They can give you a nice smoke, sure, but they're fuckers to keep going even if you have the knack. Go for some nicer pre-rolled (like anything) or some tasty rolling tobacco instead, a cheaper and more convenient proposition.

Patrick:
Idunno, pipe tobacco can be really nice, as I learned last night. Had some of the Vintage Cherry to start off, and then my second bowl was the Old Briar, and between the two, the Old Briar flavour was a lot better. Maybe it was just because I wasn't used to pipe smoking and it was my first bowl ever, but the Vintage Cherry had a much more sour taste than the Old Briar. I'll give it another run when I get back home.

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