This kind of seems like Dejavu from another thread you had

Joking aside, I can tell the difference in leaf quality in pipe tobacco. For example, the Gawith's Virginia offerings are top top notch. They use a lot of exotic Virginia's, and the flavor profiles are excellent. Much better than your run of the mill Virginia blends. I guess I would consider Samuel Gawith and Gawith, Hoggarth & Co. to be the Davidoff and Padron of the pipe tobacco world.

Also, just like cigars, you will have to refine your palate. I doubt you could pick out much of the Orientals, Turkish, or Va notes in a heavy Balkan blend vs. a stout English yet...it is going to take time. As a matter of fact, if you smoked a highly Oriental blend right now, you may find that it is too zingy or sour.

But going back to what your older thread was all about: When it comes to pipe tobacco, you will find that there are certain profiles you don't like; but overall, the tobacco itself is all pretty good.