I've smoked ciggies on and off for years preferring roll up to tailor mades. Never been a heavy smoker and can take it or leave it to be honest but recently I've been toying with the idea of a pipe. Anyway the other say I got hold of :

A viking waxed classic 21 pipe and 25g each of rough shag kendal mixed cherry and vanilla along with some black cherry. All from uktobacco.com

Now I know it takes some practice but so far I've been pretty underwhelmed. The tobacco has quite a harsh taste to it and I'm not smelling or tasting any of the aromatics apart from off my beard for a few hours after I've smoked.

Is anyone else here a pipe smoker and does anyone have any tips for getting the best out of the tobacco? Also what's a good aromatic tobacco that's mild on nicotine.

Thanks


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