SMOKE WITH ME | How To Detect & Taste More Flavors In Pipe Blends

So many have asked me how I am able to detect flavor nuances in pipe blends. New pipe smokers (and some with significant experience) will say “all I taste is hot air” or “all I taste is an ash tray”, while others can taste basic flavors but still struggle with detecting a blend’s nuances. This is a discussion of what you need to understand and practice to make progress in your blend tasting. Much thanks to Russ Hicks for his input on this very important subject as we discussed and developed the content to share in this video.
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[@NickKlonizos-dq7ks]

After over 35 years of smoking a pipe I thought I knew what I was doing. I definitely smoke too fast. Just now I’m sipping and it’s a HUGE difference. Thank you for these videos so informative. Love it!

[@hobbitonpiper]

I really appreciate you for taking the time to write this, and I respect all of your vast experience! Thank you so much for giving this video a chance and for listening to my thoughts. I’m so glad it was helpful to you.

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Northwest Arkansas native here, I really appreciate how down to earth and straightforward you are. You’re a good communicator and you command a listening ear. Thanks for the work you put into your content creation. I just started pipe smoking and you’re no doubt saving me years and $$$$ of trial/error.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@MrMann-gt1eh I truly hope so! Thank you. WPS Go Hogs! :)

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

@ WPS!

[@Boarax]

You took me back to 1969 sometime near Thanksgiving. I was at my Grandfather's for dinner. My Grandmother and my Great Aunt had been in the kitchen all day, I was, of course, being a nuisance. At dinner, my Grandfather over-ruled my Mom and let me have a half glass of wine - Manoshevitz wine. Then he and I went out to the back yard. I sat in a chair next to him and we had a chat about family history, why families are important, why a man should have a family, and that I should always listen to my Grandmother, Mother, and future wife. You know the old happy wife, happy life chestnut. I don't know what brand he was puffing, but the smell has stayed with me for all of these years. I'm 68 now and crying my eyes out. Thank you.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Wow, this is a wonderful story, thank you for sharing! Blessings to you

[@roadkingrider6532]

What an amazing story. Reminds me of my Grandpa as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@rickymiller76]

I have a handful of “favorite” presenters in the YTPC, but you’re at the top of the list. Wonderful substance/content and a brilliant personality. Thank you, Kevin, for all you do. Blessings!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you so much for this encouragement!

[@1ofmanymikes]

Hey Kevin, I just wanted to say thank you for all the content about pipe smoking. It’s been invaluable to me! When I get discouraged with how things are progressing, I rewatch one of your videos and always leave more encouraged. Thank you again!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@1ofmanymikes I’m so glad to hear my content is encouraging and helpful to you!

[@dawsonhallonquist7007]

This will probably be the ultimate pipe tobacco taste video many thousands will keep coming back to. I have a feeling. Great video, great advice, much appreciated by myself, a new pipe collector, maker, and smoker.

[@hobbitonpiper]

That would be cool! Thank you for this encouragement. If it helps people over time then I’m happy :)

[@DougAnderson-br4gh]

You have joined the ranks of Muttinchop!

[@marcuscabrera4079]

Man those sausages look good. One more day and then it's the Easter season. And then... meat is back on the menu boys! 😂

[@hobbitonpiper]

Well now I want to watch The Two Towers again! :)

[@patrickfobian7796]

My wife and I love watching your videos before bed with some nighttime bowls! Tonight I enjoyed Peter Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake. And my wife had Mac Baren's Scottish Blend with a dab of Latakia mixed in 🤠

[@hobbitonpiper]

It’s so cool when couples both enjoy pipe smoking, I’m jealous of that! :)

[@jrgberrocal24122412]

Más de 30 años fumando la pipa y contigo sigo aprendiendo en cada video. Es maravilloso escuchar tus descripciones, experiencias y además con esa sencillez, fluidez y humildad. Gracias, gracias!!!!!😊

[@hobbitonpiper]

You are very welcome! We can all continue to learn no matter how long we have been smoking a pipe :)

[@cheesychoke]

I first smoked a pipe 6 years ago and I'm getting back into it now. I'm enjoying your videos so far, you are good at presenting information. I have a bad habit of inhaling sometimes though, I'm used to vaping so I kind of crave that throat hit. I'd like to get to the point where I can just enjoy pipes the way they should be enjoyed, so I can just relax and not be addicted to it. Keep on doing what you're doing man, I dig the corduroy jacket btw.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yeah try to avoid inhaling man, that’s not good for you :). I can sit the pipe down for weeks and never have a single withdrawal tick or issue. You can get there!

[@dualsportPNW]

@@hobbitonpiperas a new pipe smoker I loved this video. It is so helpful so don’t take this the wrong way. I’m genuinely curious on this topic, but you if you are getting nicotine through the mouth how do you stay not addicted? I also feel like just being around the smoke so intimately that we’re all inhaling it do a degree are we not? I’m not trying to say your experience is wrong, just inquiring for my own reasons as I also enjoy inhaling a small portion infrequently. Subscribed!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@dualsportPNW full thoughts on all of that here!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2LPZ2d7rcmhZ6Msi=RJlOmbCjSEh0AJMO

[@dualsportPNW]

@@hobbitonpiper great video, I watched till the end while enjoying pipe with coffee. Thank you for replying and sharing your thoughts. You’ve helped make pipe smoking much more enjoyable. The break to take out the trash was epic. I felt that.

[@jimgraham6407]

Enjoying the new Seattle Pipe Club Gentlemens Rum Vanilla in a cob. Happy Easter to you!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Ooh nice , how is that blend?

[@BullmoosePiper]

Excellent video, Kevin. Thank you for making it. Even as a twenty year pipe smoker, I learned several new insights. As a new presenter on the YTPC, recently I had someone saying this exact thing to me in my comments: "All I taste is ash and hot air." From now on, I am going to refer people to this video. Superbly done my friend, and Happy Easter to you and your family. Cheers, Justin

[@hobbitonpiper]

That means a lot, Justin, I do appreciate it!!

[@aiarch]

it's been 24 years and I stopped looking for the nuances a long time ago. now my decision is simple. Either I like it as a whole or I don't 🙂

[@hobbitonpiper]

That works too! Relaxation and enjoyment is paramount :)

[@joeyoungs8426]

I’m in your camp friend. Same with Islay Scotch. You can slap all the labels on it you want but me? I just simply love it.

[@LukeEdwards-x8c]

We can finally get Orlik Golden Sliced in the UK hurray!!! Happened in the last two weeks 😊 we still can’t get capstan flake blue or gold in the UK 😢 going to Germany soon so will buy some there

[@hobbitonpiper]

I’m glad OGS is back for you!

[@danielsellers8707]

Sounds like it would suit my clay!

[@AR-yp8pq]

I smoked my first ever pipe this morning. I got a Shire Cobbit pipe and tried cult blood red moon. As I sipped my coffee in between puffs, the flavor from the tobacco seemed to pop with the coffee. Chery chocolate coffee is certainly welcome in my world. Just being out and watching the mallards fight and posture at one another and listening to the song birds calling was a joy. I dont think pipes will be a regular thing for me, but your advice to slow down and enjoy an experience, I agree with whole-heartedly and I think many people need to make that a regular habit weather thats with a pipe, cup of coffee, or however they want. I think for me I might enjoy keeping pipes a special occasion thing, maybe around holidays. I enjoyed the blood red moon, and I have some plum pudding to try. Thanks for the content, and happy Easter!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yes, whatever we can do to stop and relax is a good thing!

[@josefernandez4255]

Literally the video I was looking for. You never disappoint hobbiton!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Awesome, I hope it’s helpful! :)

[@jeremylee8844]

Fairly new to the pipe life but just wanted to thank you. Your just an all around nice guy and tho knowledgeable easy to listen to.

[@hobbitonpiper]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! :)

[@kayakkevin]

Very stressful time for me and this video was very relaxing ❤

[@hobbitonpiper]

I'm so glad! That’s the goal :)

[@Tonybronx74]

Puffing on some bayou morning flake in a Lorenzetti pipe. Thanks for the company my brother. ✌️

[@hobbitonpiper]

Any time! :)

[@snaponjohn100]

Kevin. This was one of your most useful videos for me. I’m still having trouble tasting different things in the tobacco. Have a great Resurrection Sunday. God bless you. John.

[@hobbitonpiper]

You too John, I’m so glad this was helpful to you!

[@barkleyb4350]

Great video! Slow is the way to go. It took me a long time to realize this. I used to puff like a freight train, lol. Pipe smoking can be an art.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yes, I believe it can :)

[@paulrouleau1972]

A must view video for novice and veteran pipe smokers. It's likely the best ever done on the subject. Many thanks and blessings to you and yours!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you so much for this encouragement!

[@zackbochicchio]

a great point you made about tasting wine, whiskey, coffee etc... I'm sure most, if not, all of us remember tasting these things for the first time and having wine taste like "wine" and coffee tasting like "coffee" and surely, pipe tobacco tasting like "ash." but it seems like you eventually have an aha moment, where you're able to break through and start to "get it." I come from the wine industry and certainly remember being in college and having a Beaujolais for the first time and being like oh my god, this isn't just wine. I can taste a banana note! clear as day! (thanks to carbonic maceration that many of those wines undergo!) and i also very clearly remember the first bowl i had where i got it. Orlik golden sliced in my bing's favorite pipe and it just exploded with nuances. Right at the point when i was ready to give up on pipe smoking. But that little moment saved me and from then on i was able to develop my tobacco palate. (Much in part thanks to many of your earlier videos too!) Cheers Kevin.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Cheers! Yes, OGS was an aha moment for me too!!

[@siriuszenith4512]

I remember when I asked you a year or so ago if you would dedicate a video on tasting pipe tobacco. Well, now it is here. It is a wonderful video with great information. Thank you so much Kevin. Many blessings to you and your loved ones.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you for being patient with me! Always listening :)

[@manufacturedbagel6424]

Sitting out here with no wind blowing, the suns down and that warm weather is here! with a Dr grabow smoking some nightcap, always happy to see you upload a new video! I know it’ll be a chill smoke everytime

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yes I hope so! :) Sounds like a perfect evening for tasting

[@chrisb_71]

Another good vid Kevin. You are the man!! So glad I found your channel.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@chrisb_71 me too! :)

[@the1khronohs40]

Thank you! This was exactly the video/topic I needed right now. Have just picked up smoking again after a good decade of nothing. Just the pipe this time though, and no yucky cigarettes… I’m way to stressed out these days, and I really missed my pipe, sitting down alone in peace and just relax. Chill out. Cool down. Not really think, at least not about daily stuff. And I think you just told me that when I do this, I actually don’t, yet. Relax I mean. I definitely try to, but I probably don’t. ‘Cause most I just taste ash, and I definitely get close to tongue bite. I’m guessing my stress levels push my cadence up too fast. Thank you! I will try focusing on this through my next bowl. And try to remember the meditative breathing techniques that I learned in my previous job as a social worker at a youth center. Those were good times. Happy piping!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Best of luck, you are on the right track!! :)

[@johnwayne524]

As a semi experienced pipe and cigar smoker, I thought I knew it all. This was a fantastic explanation!! Learned a ton! Thank you

[@hobbitonpiper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skippyb.coyote895]

If your lemons are on fire then you've got bigger problems to worry about than what your pipe tastes like! In all seriousness though, wonderful guide to improving your tasting abilities! I found the scientific explanation of why we want to keep the temperature of the smoke less than the temperature of our mouth so we can detect the volatiles to be especially helpful, and keeping that in mind has helped me learn to smoke slower and pull more flavors from the blends I smoke. Speaking of which, tonight I'm smoking Mac Baren Vanilla Flake in a Country Gentleman cob (with a C-type Forever Stem). 😊

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@skippyb.coyote895 yes, slowing down for a cool smoke is the key!

[@juanmontenegro9533]

Thnks for all the tips I really enjoy my pipe and you are my favorite piper

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@juanmontenegro9533 this is great to hear, you’re very welcome! :)

[@Zigmeister67]

Smoking some Royal Yacht in a Ukrainian pear wood. Great video. Happy Easter.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Happy Easter! :)

[@samfletcher1617]

Apparently i somehow missed this one when it came out! Great content Kevin, great suggestions.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@samfletcher1617 make sure you are still subscribed with notifications on! Some have told me the system had auto-unsubscribed them :/

[@OldUncleMike]

I’ve seen newer pipers buy the individual components like burley/latakia/perique/virginia/etc. to know what each one is like. I think that’s a very good idea. I don’t taste much & smell nothing when I smoke. That’s why I quit long ago but when I retired I found the ytpc & learned more. Nothing’s changed with taste or smell. I don’t smoke to relax, mostly to give me something to do, keeps me away from the kitchen. My wife hates it, hates the smell. I’m having doubts as to whether or not I’ll keep piping, but I’m bored, it gives me something to do. It’d be different if i could get the flavors. I smoke too fast, too hot. Maybe with time…. I guess I’m becoming more of a collector now. Not good. Cool little pamphlet. That should come with the purchase of every new/first pipe.

[@hobbitonpiper]

However you choose to enjoy pipe smoking is great! Continue to do what makes you happy :)

[@philipbortfield9364]

Peterson night cap in a corn cob .. New piper here in Lancashire England really enjoying your videos Kevin they are informative and relaxing and really helping my journey Best wishes Phil

[@hobbitonpiper]

I’m so glad Phil!! Nightcap is great! Enjoy! :)

[@amanrelaxes]

I was thrilled to hear you on the recent Pipes Magazine Podcast and had to smoke with you once again. I just finished filming my own 5 blends for spring video and am enjoying some EMP out of my Peterson B11 smooth fishtail. Thanks for another great video.

[@hobbitonpiper]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the podcast! :)

[@eriklarson823]

This is the ultimate Pipe/Tobacco guide. [sic]

[@hobbitonpiper]

Wow, thank you! I hope so! :)

[@eriklarson823]

@@hobbitonpiper it is! Thanks mate for all the great content, kind regards from Europe and Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! Cheers

[@alapone9996]

New piper here, thank you for the tips. Two years ago I got the dreaded covid and only in the last couple of months have I 90% of my taste and smell back. I thought pipe smoking would kick start them back to 100. In some way it has, today I tried some Virginia and honey blend, I slowed the smoke and could pick out the honey and nutty flavour, very nice. Cheers. Happy Easter 😀

[@hobbitonpiper]

This is great to hear! Sounds like you are back on track :)

[@masongalbraith]

I’m currently enjoying some Cornell and Diehl house reserve fall edition so far my favorite Virginia blend!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@masongalbraith very nice!!

[@tacpowers]

Kevin, again, you put together one of the BEST instructional videos ever! I feel like I just went through a college pipe-smoking 101 class! Amazing! This is definitely one video that I will have to replay a couple of times to really get all the details down (before the final exam! Ha ha!). Truly, this was a wonderfully helpful video. Before I started watching, I was outside smoking my Savinelli churchwarden (601) with a blend from my local tobacco shop called Santa's Secret. It is truly one blend that I can actually taste something...it has a strong minty flavor which is actually really good and I found it really goes good with some coffee. I definitely would like to pick up even more of the flavors in it and taking it slow is really what I have to learn to do the most. The smells of tobacco are what really brought me to take up smoking a pipe and I really do feel like I can pick up on the smells a lot...oddly though, it seems like I smell everything a little less when I'm actually smoking. But, when I'm done I can really pick up on the smoke on my fingertips and clothing even more so than when I was actually smoking. But, knowing that, seems like a good start to knowing more about everything in general and starting to pick up on other things along the way! Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a wonderful video and happy piping to you! Happy Easter to you and your family as well!

[@hobbitonpiper]

You’re very welcome. Try the baby retrohales I mentioned during your smoke next time…

[@tacpowers]

@@hobbitonpiper I have found I actually have done that a few times already...it does kind of sting the nose if your not ready for it...not too bad though...but, again, I find I need to do more breathing and slow down to really pick up on the smells and tastes...it probably doesn't help that I probably only smoke once or twice a week...but, practice, practice, practice...I'm definitely hoping for more nice weather... thanks again!

[@MrLouloute934]

Man this video is a game changer. I’ve been piping for almost a year now and i am discovering some nuances that i’ve never felt thanks to you. Thanks again and much love from France! Lorris

[@hobbitonpiper]

This comment makes my day, Lorris, I’m so glad! I’ve had the opportunity to visit your country a few times and loved every trip! Thank you for being here with us :)

[@erwand.6039]

Nice selection of irish and scottish whiskies!

[@hobbitonpiper]

I use to have many more but I’ve been enjoying them too much to keep them in stock! Haha :)

[@spaceman51974]

Excellent video. Watching this while smoking Holger Dansk Mango and Vanilla in a Peterson Irish Harp Canadian with a clean nose.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Ah, with a clean nose, yes!! Super important :)

[@ThisOldPipe]

I love the smoke with me series. It gives me something I don’t have to really watch but just listen to which is great for me. It give me time to just enjoy my smoke. Great video !

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@ThisOldPipe I’m so glad you enjoy these! Thank you!

[@Dencoan]

When I first started getting into whiskey one trick I was taught was to take a sip and roll it around your mouth which just tased like alcohol then after that sip it seemed to avoid the alcohol burn. My buddy would do something similar with cheap vodka then start drinking whiskey. Pipes are still new to me and I have yet to venture past half and half but tomorrow I have some autumns evening and quiet nights arriving so excited to start slowly branching out.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Ah, nice! Lots to explore and enjoy

[@catdadpiper3745]

Curse you, allergies! My nose is RARELY clear!😂😔 Great video, friend. Good to see you again, my friend. Happy Easter! 🐰

[@hobbitonpiper]

Haha, those dang allergies! :)

[@JeremyAndersonCreative]

You are the Bob Ross of pipes! Love relaxing to your videos.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@JeremyAndersonCreative that is a wonderful compliment, thank you!

[@thatsamoore4007]

I can say without a doubt that slowing down is a very important tip for beginner pipe smokers. Pipe smoking as a concept almost demands that you slow down both with your smoking and in your mind. When I got my first pipe, I was about 20 years old and went to a local cigar & pipe shop and got a corn cob pipe and a house blend that I don't remember much about. I was fresh off a heart break (I asked a girl out and she rejected me, big stuff for someone so young lol) and wanted to try something new to cheer myself up. I later got a tin of Frogmorton on the Bayou (a blend I miss dearly) and smoked it infrequently over the next couple years before not touching my pipe until January of this year. I got several house blends and a new churchwarden from The Country Squire in Jackson, MS. Here we are nearly 6 months later and I'm attempting to get over the loss of a years long relationship that hit me quite hard at first. Pipe smoking the last two weeks has allowed me to slow down at the end of my days and contemplate everything I'm going through. I can see where I went wrong and where my former partner went wrong as well. It's helped me make peace with the situation and begin the healing process. Today, I went on my back porch and smoked a bowl of the "whatever" from The Country Squire out of my old corn cob while reading a book. I felt truly at peace. I had to relight my pipe several times because I would light it, puff for a few seconds, then set it down while I read more in the book. The entire process was very relaxing and helped to bring me peace when I need it most. I've seen some people online imply that to be a "good" pipe smoker you have to be able to light a pipe and smoke it all the way to the bottom without relighting. I can tell you from experience that I have never enjoyed my pipe more than when I just took my time and relit it whenever it happened to need it. Slowing down and just enjoying the moment has not only improved my enjoyment of pipe smoking, but my enjoyment of life as a whole as well. Anyway, I've rambled on quite enough. Thank you for this video my friend and keep up the great work! TLDR: Just slow down. It'll help you enjoy both pipe smoking and your life as a whole.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yes yes yes! I love this comment! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us!

[@dhdaniel1]

Enjoying your video as I enjoy the first bowl Of Palmetto Balkan v2. Very lovely blend Dave

[@hobbitonpiper]

Very cool, Dave!

[@Put-that-down]

Just got my palmetto. Can’t wait to try it.

[@Jerexify88]

Years into the hobby of pipe smoking and I still have to consciously slow myself down. Although, I have learned that a characteristic of my favorite blends is being able to puff like a dragon in them to get huge clouds of smoke and still enjoy the flavor. 😊 Great, informative video sir! And that pamphlet is fantastic! Lol

[@hobbitonpiper]

You watched till the end!! Thank you, very cool :)

[@holdintheaces7468]

The thing about the temperature of your tongue FINALLY answered a question I have been unable to answer for the past month of trying to get into pipe smoking. No one really truly explained just how cool you have to be. Now to figure out my packing to be able to actually smoke that slow and cool....I've gotten actually cool extremely flavorful smoke once for a couple of minutes. Since then, I've been trying to figure out if that period is what I should be looking for all the time.

[@hobbitonpiper]

It is :)

[@enasdad]

Awesome video. This is super helpful for new pipe smokers as well as seasoned. I know I learned a ton.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Good deal, I was hoping this might be helpful! Thanks again, Robert :)

[@orientbythesea]

I dont even smoke pipes (YET), but I'm the type that will do all my due diligence before embarking on a new hobby. Your videos are extremely calming and packed with knowledge. They not only teach me, but help me fall asleep. I love your vibes. When you were talking about living with a very sensitive sense of smell, it really hit home for me. I've spent my whole life catching scents nobody else seems to be aware of! You were speaking my language! I appreciate how much you love your pipes and baccy - its contagious. Keep up the fine work! PS: Side note: I love the ambient sounds of your videos, especially the nature. The birds singing clear as crystal really is...*chefs kiss*

[@hobbitonpiper]

I’m so glad you find the videos relaxing and natural. I do love my birds :)

[@toddshamblin2553]

It's great to have a new video!!

[@hobbitonpiper]

I hope you enjoy it! :)

[@northyorkshirefieldsports]

Ardbeg… the best. Loving the channel and the flat cap - from the home of the cap, North Yorkshire. My dad smoked Capstan. The world is a smaller place these days!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@northyorkshirefieldsports yes it is!!

[@northyorkshirefieldsports]

Have you ever tried Lagavulin 16? If not you need to… 👌

[@ericzipay9271]

smoking some nightcap right before bed in a cheap crown cour 1005 but it’s doing the job.. such a beautiful blend.. great before bed!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@ericzipay9271 yes it is!

[@SmilesWinter]

New piper here. As an audio engineer, hearing you compare the clay pipe to the mixing experience was a great suprise! I find myself thinking often that "it'd be really nice to smoke a bowl with Hobbiton Piper!". Smoking Buttered Rum in a Dr. Grabow Golden Duke. Can't wait to drive down to my local tobacconist to grab some more blends.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Awesome, I’m so glad you connected with that analogy!

[@jeremysanderson9673]

As a very new pipe smoker I enjoyed this, thank you for sharing some enlightenment. There are lots of videos on what sort of pipes there are, and what blends of tobacco, but very few on how to actually enjoy the experience to the best extent. It’s a pleasure listening to you. You have a kind way of teaching.

[@hobbitonpiper]

I’m so glad this was helpful to you!

[@stefanmay4297]

Fantastic video of this topic. While smoking one of my favourites, the Mac Baren Navy Flake I switched from a Talisker Port Ruighe to an ice cold Tanqueray Gin Tonic and my smoke really improved. ☺️ I will definitely get some clay pipes (as they are are made still here in Germany). They seem to be the neutral studio monitor compared to hifi speakers - the briar pipe. 😉 Btw. It's 10 PM here and while sitting on my porch an thunderstorm takes place and lightning flashes interrupt your your video. Really atmospheric!

[@hobbitonpiper]

I love this comment!! And yes, clay pipes still have a purpose… :)

[@stefanmay4297]

Oh, and I am not sure about the dryness of the tobacco, because I like it dry. If tobaccos is too wet you have to drag too much and your smoke will get hot. But in the end every smoke depend to your taste. And your taste only will matter in the end. And one additional tip in the end: take three deep breathes in between sometimes. This will clear up your nose and open it up for new impressions. Happy smoking!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@stefanmay4297 there is once again a happy medium. Too wet = too much steam. Too dry = burning too hot and fast and loss of flavor. Good luck!

[@kyuss89]

Smoking some lovely Red Rapparee by Rattray's. In a legend cob!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Very nice!

[@NoBullReview]

I see those special edition Tolkien books in the back! My wife bought me the same set for Christmas!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@NoBullReview so good aren’t they! :) Cool

[@NoBullReview]

@@hobbitonpiper I love the maps that they came with!

[@christopherfletcher5366]

Have recently discovered your videos and immediately subscribed! Really enjoy watching your content! Have been a pipe smoker on and off for many years. Since watching your videos, I have come to learn how to really enjoy the smoke..taking the time too and just being able to relax and focus on the flavors of the different blends rather than just the action itself. And it's refreshing to find a community of like minds coming together to just enjoy simplicity. Thank you ! And hope to see more

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@christopherfletcher5366 good deal, more to come! :)

[@christopherfletcher5366]

@@hobbitonpiper so stoked!

[@zacharybond23]

I am smoking some Elizabethan Mixture in my recently acquired Peterson 2016 St. Patrick's Day briar. My father with me is also smoking Elizabethan Mixture, though in a Missouri Meerschaum corncob.

[@hobbitonpiper]

That’s so cool, is he watching along with you?

[@zacharybond23]

@@hobbitonpiper He was indeed! We are very new pipe smokers with maybe a month's worth of experience at most and we found your channel at around that time. Your video was easy to follow, informative, and helpful to us. I must ask; We enjoy Va/Per blends without flavors added. Would you be willing to recommend some blends that have Virginia and Perique in them? Preferably no Latakia since my father does not enjoy its scent.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@zacharybond23 I’d try Escudo and this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o52aZWqLqNmpiK8si=BuwxHBOvAYbK-DNF

[@zacharybond23]

@@hobbitonpiper Thank you for your recommendations. I saw Escudo online and noticed that it fits the flavor profile we are looking for and saw that is has many favorable reviews. I will be sure to take a look at Escudo and Salty Dogs!

[@zacharybond23]

@@hobbitonpiper I finally got my hands on Escudo and found it to be very mild, perhaps too mild. How can I maximize flavor from coin style tobacco?

[@benjaminshirley]

I actually don't have too much trouble catching the small changes in flavors throughout my smoke. That being said this was a fantastic video! Keep up the good work!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Will do!

[@adn8099]

Mac baren dark twist for me today. Fantastic video

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you!

[@wesmeisberger5736]

I really appreciate your time and effort into the vids you produce….keep up the good work Kevin!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thanks, will do!

[@markadams7984]

What is the name of the brats your had on grill? Thank you ! Enjoy your videos very much.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Knowing me it was probably the Johnsonville brand

[@markadams7984]

Thank you so much for the info. Learning a lot watching your videos.

[@BrokieStax]

Watched the whole thing while sipping on capstan gold which is my "ketchup" blend 😂 from my luletasi pipe. Coming to pipe smoking as a bitcoiner is easier to remember that patience is key. Great video which I watched multiple times it seems. 🖖

[@hobbitonpiper]

Good deal! I love Capstan Gold. Be sure to do the same with Blue, it’s highly nuanced for those with patience :)

[@BrokieStax]

@@hobbitonpiper I wrote in a comment on some other video of yours that I have a special plan for a clip dedicated to you for a capstan blue first tasting

[@thebookdetect1ve]

Hello. I'm from EU and I'm really interested in the pipe model at 10:09. How is it called or where can I buy it?.. if it's possible in EU. If it's custom made, I can understand but I wanted to be sure if I can purchase it from Savinelli or another known brand, or not. Great videos btw!❤ Thanks

[@hobbitonpiper]

Here are all of the details that I know: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmqafHxuaceNhZIsi=jybah80VS3myiboZ

[@smithcityproductreviews1689]

I’ve started my pipe journey now. I smoked my first bought pipe (Molina Pippino) the other day and reviewed Sherlock Holmes. I have now found a little groove of how to pack and smoke a pipe. Especially with a breathing technique I saw from someone else on KZbin. I’m enjoying it a lot better than I was previously. Definitely picking up on the notes I smelt in the tin now.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Good deal!

[@Gipper0075]

Hi Kevin. Smoking Pegasus in a Chacom 186 billiard. Love your vids. keep em coming. Btw Your review of Pegasus persuaded me to try it out. It became an everyday smoke ever since. C&D should pay you royalty.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@Gipper0075 I wish they did! :)

[@Bwilliams_2717]

Smoking Chelsea Morning, really enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Will do! :)

[@eddmtz4028]

I am smoking Peterson royal yacht while watching this video and honestly I feel like having a conversation with a childhood friend with this guy

[@hobbitonpiper]

That makes me happy! So glad you enjoyed!

[@LittleRaceCars]

Im smoking a Triple Maduro Comacho Cigar and drinking Raspberry Nectar Herbal tea.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Ooh that all sounds really nice!!

[@conservativejoe4025]

This is a great, well-thought-out video! Your paced, easy going presentation is as helpful as the actual tips you offer.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you for this feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@ctech24]

Hello from Arkansas River in Colorado

[@hobbitonpiper]

Very cool!! :)

[@StandswithafistPiper]

Very helpful Kevin , thx . Also loved the birds singing in the background

[@hobbitonpiper]

I love the birds! :)

[@BaffiCatenaCanotta]

You deserve your own tv show. Excellent production! Congrats!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Wow, thank you!

[@BaffiCatenaCanotta]

@@hobbitonpiper Are you a teacher?

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@BaffiCatenaCanotta no, both of my parents were tho (my mother a school teacher and my father a preacher) :)

[@BaffiCatenaCanotta]

@@hobbitonpiper As a veteran teacher myself, it is evident that you definitely have inherited the skill set! You know how to break down the information in an engaging and easy to digest way for the public. As a beginner pipe smoker, this is extremely beneficial. Thank you!

[@_greyskol]

One thing that’s helped me is to periodically smell the open tin/jar/bag of the tobacco, as I’m smoking to get that more assertive smell

[@hobbitonpiper]

Often times blends taste much differently than the tin note, but sometimes they do correlate quite well!

[@johngamble9234]

Really enjoying this series! While listening I smoke some Lane 1-Q in the MM Charles Towne Cobbler!

[@hobbitonpiper]

A perfect combination! :)

[@ryanbailey112]

Well thank you Kevin. What a great video. I smoked Petersons Connoisseurs Choice on my Savinelli 673 Oceano with a coffee at 4:45 am in Kentucky at a hotel listening to planes pass by and watched your video. The palate has a lot to do with it and slowing down. Happy piping friend.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@ryanbailey112 thank you!

[@AKJPiperman]

I’m so happy to see that you have a new video! So glad to see you back!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Yay! Thank you!

[@rovey887]

Excellent video, really appreciate the time you spent on this video. Have a great day Brother.

[@hobbitonpiper]

It feels nice for this to be appreciated, thank you!

[@adamcook5940]

Hi! I'm smoking Peterson 965 in a Peterson 307, and it's delicious! Thanks for the videos and greeting from Wales!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@adamcook5940 greetings!

[@hunterbunn1404]

This was VERY helpful

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@hunterbunn1404 im so glad !

[@johndunbar2393]

Man, such an informative video. I'm only started pipes last June, and I definitely was smoking too fast, and taking too big of puffs, instead of "sipping" my pipes. Not keeping the tobacco cool, burning off all the flavors, is probably why I get that "hot air" feeling so much, on blends that others can detect tons of flavors. Thank you for explaining the "why", that probably happens. I appreciate you taking the time to teach us newbies, and help us learn, so we can improve our piping experience. God bless you, Kevin. I hope you and your family have a blessed and happy Easter. Take care, Sir! Edit: That pamphlet is awesome! Has a 50's vibe to it. I like it! PS. I'm smoking Cult Blood Red Moon, out of a Missouri Meershaum BWC #10.

[@hobbitonpiper]

You’re very welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed this!

[@JohnAmidon-c6r]

Boswells Premium Burley, in a Cobbit Shire...because it smokes smoother in a cob! I also have to take tiny sips to avoid tongue irritation. So, this blend is teaching me how to slow down & manage the bowl! 👍👍

[@hobbitonpiper]

That’s great!! Yeah, slowing down allows the magic to begin :)

[@xxExtol]

Smoking: Early Morning Pipe Out of: Missouri Meerschaum Legend Rob Roy At first I was sort of intimidated by blends with Latakia in them. Because I saw where a lot of people mentioned a flavor of "campfire smoke". Doesn't sound that great to me. But as time went on, I was just curious. So I researched what the best "starter" Latakia blend was. I landed on EMP. I was blown away by the tin note. What is this sorcery?! It's like smelling smoked meat. The flavor when smoking is indeed a bit smoky, but in the smoked meat sort of savory way. With some sort of sour note. I love it. When I went to The Briary in Birmingham, AL I smelled all of their "house" blends and the ones that were English with Latakia, all gave me the same vibe. Sweet, sour, smoky meat! I think I am going to start ordering straight pure blends so I can understand each tobacco on its own as you suggested in this video. So far the only tobacco I am not keen on seemingly is Burley. I got Half and Half - don't like it. I got some blend called Buttered Rum (I think it's Super Value) don't like it! You are right about the retrohale though... when I retrohale Orlik Golden Sliced it burnnnnsssss. Is it the Perique?!

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@xxExtol it is not, as OGS no longer has perique in it, regardless of its description. But something about that blend still gives me that slight pepper in the retrohale too!

[@xxExtol]

@@hobbitonpiper so strange. I wonder if it's the way in which the Virginia is prepared

[@flavadog17]

Learning how to taste and pick out flavor notes changed everything for me. Once it hit me, I understood immediately why others enjoyed pipe smoking. I’m having some classic Lane 1 Q in kind of a squat Rhodesian. Great video buddy as always! I don’t comment super often but know that I enjoy your videos my friend. Best Regards, - Chris

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Chris, so glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@Eijor_Pip]

Thank You for great instruction and the reassurance of taking it slow.

[@hobbitonpiper]

You are welcome!

[@Biblestudyyt-e7l]

100 percent right ❤❤❤

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you!

[@frankgallik2653]

Good afternoon Kevin. First off those are some excellent looking brats. Smoking G & H Brown Flake Aromatic in MM General cob. It was very interesting when my niece, who enjoys wine tasting, smoked a pipe with her husband, my brother and myself. She was picking out all of the various flavors she was getting. Now you are giving me something to practice with "slow cooking". Excellent excellent video. I enjoyed and learned something from this. Load the brats on a bun and que the happy music.

[@hobbitonpiper]

The beer brats were great! Yeah man, slow cook that leaf :)

[@chuckmoss7414]

Excellent video: Incredible effort in making it, no doubt.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you!!

[@underoathpiper]

You get me every time I see the grill section of the video!!!! You do a great job at making it look good sir! Thank you for the video!

[@hobbitonpiper]

It always seems to taste good too! :)

[@tclandry4647]

I just found this video. I am so appreciative of your help, as the sole reason i began this journey was to enjoy the flavors and relax with good tobacco. Learning the process and experiencing the flavors is the best part of this journey. Thank you again.

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@tclandry4647 you’re very welcome! I hope this helps you and serves as a good reference to assist in the process!

[@themadderhatterteareview7074]

Hello fellow drummer! Thank you for sharing your time and smoke! Smoking the C&D 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Reserve. Despite it being a “rare” blend, I love the strong hazelnut and vanilla flavors.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Awesome, enjoy! :)

[@themadderhatterteareview7074]

@@hobbitonpiperPS. Sipping the pipe has really changed the whole experience for me. I would start with a really good session and then overheat the bowl, etc. I noticed the pipe would have a strong burnt aroma lingering for a day or so. I’m assuming that was the issue….I was trying get an hour session in 30 minutes. So, I changed the time I smoke, to when I have time to smoke…Anyway, thank you again for the education!

[@crisgagt]

Aragorn ring for the win!! Thanks for the video!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Ah, yes! Good eye :)

[@bugmouthready529]

Maybe you could describe the flavour nuances of those delicious looking sausages. Your tobacco videos are a pleasure and an education. Thank you

[@hobbitonpiper]

Haha I should have! :) Thank you, I’m glad the content has been enjoyable to you!

[@malcolmanderson9678]

This was so enjoyable, educational, and encouraging all at the same time! Thanks!

[@hobbitonpiper]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@614Piper]

Great video. Smoking Lane 1Q in my Peterson Sherlock Holmes Baskerville while watching

[@hobbitonpiper]

Thank you, I need to smoke another bowl of Lane 1Q very soon …

[@614Piper]

@@hobbitonpiper I think this is a great series and I enjoy smoking while watching. Would you ever consider doing a video on your current pipe collection?

[@hobbitonpiper]

@@614Piperplease see the Pipe Stories playlist, you’ll find most of them there! Along with my Top 5 Factory Briar Pipes video and Top 5 Corn Cob Pipes video

[@614Piper]

@@hobbitonpiper Perfect! I did not know about the playlist. Thank you.

[@marcelinomartinez3701]

I thought I knew it all! Thanks for that informative insight.

[@hobbitonpiper]

Glad it was helpful!