Edward's Good Companion

This was my first purchase in a bricks and mortar pipe shop. The number of pipe tobaccos I've smoked can be counted on one hand so this is written from that limited perspective which could also be an advantage. Was specifically shopping for cigars but didn't want to pass up on the chance to pick up some of the store brand tobacco and asked for a recommendation. Without hesitation the proprietor suggested "Good Companion" which aroused the heartless skeptic in me wondering if this was an excess inventory issue; however went along with the suggestion since it was likely made in good faith. The tobacco itself is too tame for my tastes, so it is in this sense a non-disagreeable "doesn't make waves" type of good companion not a challenging loves to debate type of good companion. Just not enough flavor, complexity, jazz or nicotine. More of an elevator music of tobaccos than a John Coltrane of tobaccos. This may be a smart choice for a new pipe smoker who is also a rookie to smoking in general, but not for one who is in the store also shopping for cigars. This is a good companion for those seeking a mild tobacco flavor that burns well.

Vendor: Edward's in Atlanta; Time between purchase and opening: 1 month; Storage: glass jar; Pipe: Dr. Plumb bent brandy with Vauen 9mm filter; Smoking environment: tropical