I was a pipe smoker for 4 years in college but gave it up for 25 years before returning to it in early 2015.

I prefer Latakia blends of the Balkan variety, but am also always on the look out for a decent aromatic or cross-over blend.

I am a bit of a tough grader, and will probably give out far more 2 & 3 star reviews than 4 star ones (which I would most likely reserve for the top 10% of all tobaccos).