Just curious - how many pipe smokers out there still smoke cigars, and how many stopped cigars all together in favor of pipes? If you gave up cigars after discovering pipes, why?
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Just curious - how many pipe smokers out there still smoke cigars, and how many stopped cigars all together in favor of pipes? If you gave up cigars after discovering pipes, why?
Smoke em both and cigarettes too.In fact I took a Cohiba Red Dot to a buddy today.He almost hugged me but I run faster than him.
I started on cigars and transitioned to pipes. I smoke my pipes way more than cigars, but I'm still a cigar smoker. While I would never call cigars one dimensional, there is a definite flavor profile almost all cigar tobacco has. Cigars taste like cigars. Pipe tobacco offers a very wide range of flavors. Some there is no comparison to be had between them. That and the pipes themselves just struck a cord with me.
I generally smoke something nice in a CC when I've abstained a few days like I just did. Also have a cigar and coffee to start the weekend. Lately I catch myself thinking about when the first pipe is going to hit. I'd say I'm transitioning. This is a fascinating hobby.
I started with cigars and picked up a pipe after a year or two.
I still smoke cigars, but smoke pipes more, probably at least 5/1.
It's a time thing mostly. I rarely have an hour and a half to dedicate to a smoke.
I do enjoy cigars very much still, just once a week or so. I usually find time for a bowl every evening.
Like many, I started with cigars and tried the pipe due to time. Found that I really like the nuances present in the pipe, and now I have a medium size tupperdore full of cigars and a house full of pipey goodness. Still enjoy a cigar, but the pipe is my number one.
I smoke pipes and cigars. they are definitely very different.
I tend to prefer pipes, but I still get a jonesing for a good cigar some days.
There is something about a good pipe tobacco that I just don't get from a cigar.
I was a pipe smoker first, so I guess it's no surprise that a cigar is just an occasional thing for me. Cigars are a treat; pipes are part of my life.
Interesting replies.... I'm so new to pipes I can't really answer my own question yet, but I do find myself a lot more interested in them lately. I also find myself seeking out pipe tobacco-like cigars. But I can't imagine pipes taking over completely, and I doubt any baccy could satisfy my urge for a really cedary creamy cigar, like an Ashton or Davidoff or Fuente. I guess I'm just gradually narrowing down my preferences. The weird thing is that with cigars my tastes run more medium-mild, but with pipes I prefer stronger flavors like blends with latakia.
Hey, I'm a pipe smoker. But when the craving hits for an 8-5-8 Maduro, I'm not wasting any time digging in the tobacco cabinet! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by c.ortiz108