Happy IPSD 2016 to all my pipe loving friends!! I usually only smoke one pipe and one tobacco each day, but, in honor of International Pipe Smoking Day, I'm going to go through a bit of the rotation and keep posting them as I go! Pipe number one is my Grandfather's bent Italian briar with a bowlful of Philosopher from The Tinder Box. I really enjoy this blend and need to get some more as I'm running low!
The La Gloria Cubana Serie N Oscuro I picked up on my way home from Winston-Salem. It was a delicious smoke with flavors that reminded me of dark chocolate, coffee and a bit of leather. Unfortunately, I must not have chosen well, this cigar had one of the worst runners I've ever experienced and when the ash made it to the monogram the entire wrapper began to come off. I'd recommend it anyway, great taste and a good smoke, but choose your stick wisely!