Churchwarden Tobacco Suggestions

[blueview]

Hi all, I have a 7.5" Golden Gate Churchwarden pipe. It has a small bowl. Does anyone have suggestions as to what tobaccos would pair nicely with this petite pipe?

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[Bob]

I don't care for Churchwardens but small bowls make for good flake smokers. FVF is always good in my smaller bowled pipes.

[nsfisher]

Penzance or Stonehaven would be winners. Also 1792 flake

[blueview]

Funny that you both recommend flake. I've recently smoked both FVF and McC Boston 1776 and I had my best results. Even though these Virginias are known for burning hot, they were quite tame in this pipe and I had my best smoke with this churchwarden with the 1776. I form it into a little ball that didn't touch the bottom and then sprinkled some of the loose flakes on to the top and lightly tamped. The result was a cool, tranquil smoke that lasted about 40 minutes. Thanks for your input. You have confirmed what my experience has shown. Flake for the churchwarden. I was beginning to think that I made a grave mistake purchasing this pipe. It is a handsome little devil and I am so glad that I now can enjoy it with good flake tobaccos.

[Etph3030]

Try some of C&D's VA's. I love "Opening Night" and "Manhattan Afternoon" in my CW.

Also, McClelland has some choice VA's. Blakeney's Best (through McC) "Tawny Flake" and "Bayou Slice" are excellent. I highly recommend "Epitome" also.

[T-Bear]

I would highly recommend Paladin Cherry Blend and Mixture 79.....