I'm a relative newbie to smoking (~5 years). Nonetheless, I enjoy a good bowl and whisk(e)y (or two) at the end of the day. English is my passion, but I have a few aromatics that I am really in love with. I'm a historian by profession and my mother always said she envisioned me as a pipe smoker. Anyway, I'm just happy to help someone trying to decide, mainly because I always consult here before buying.