To be honest I had tried pipes several times mostly OTC blends, Captain Black, Borkumriff, that sort of tobacco.It wasn't until I got in here (CigarBum) and started learning the tricks and tips that I truely started enjoying my pipes.First I learned how to pack it right,and believe me ,that was a Big deal.I had never considered the Boutique blend or the fancy tins and stuff.The way you guys talk em up got me interested in trying some but afraid to invest alot of money in a bunch of samples that I may or may not like and then be stuck with.So with being welcomed into the newbe trade I hooked up with a sizable load from @Haebar for the simple cost a small tin and time,BTW Thanks again @Haebar .So that being said my list of Favorites is small but growing :

Sutliff Highlander
Old Joe Krantz
C&D Odessa
@BryGuySC was kind enough to then bomb me with a few burley blends that I'm STILL working on (seriously Thankyou Bryan ) so from those I have to add

Southern Comfort "Carmello"

And lest I forget @NeverBend recently included a tin of Germain's Plumcake.I have been obstinatly refusing to try anything with fruit of any kind in the name,but Pete,this stuff is a true AHA,OMG moment for me.Wendy wants me to slice it and serve it toasted with a bit of butter.( I'm tempted !)Thanks Pete for opening my eyes to some blends that I would otherwise have missed.

Matthew