Real Name | Jim Germata |
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Joined | 2010-05 |
Last Visited | 2017-02 |
Location | Unknown |
Been a pipe smoker since I was 15 and have enjoyed the trip. My first latakia blend that I smoked was 3 Star Royal. I knew it tasted different but had no idea why. I started working at a Tinder Box when I was 18 and the adventure's began. Learning about the different types of tobacco's and the tastes that were out there to enjoy. The 1st quality pipe I smoked was a Castello 4 K, that I now own 15 yrs after smoking that pipe for the 1st time. I met some great people along the way. Some of my hobbies include smoking pipes, riding Harley's, working out and shooting hand guns. I have a conceal permit., and am a NRA member. Most of my pipes are Italian and English briars with about a dozen Meershaums.Some of my favorite makers are Castello, pre 80's Caminetto's and pre 90's Ascorti's and Savinelli's. I do have some Dunhill's (which I personally have been disappointed with for the money) and Charatan's (Lane era and back).
Venerator | Has rated at least half of their reviews with 4 stars. |
Connoisseur | Has reviewed at least 50 tobaccos from at least 10 brands. |
Celebrant | Has reviewed at least 15 tobaccos from a single brand with a rating of 3 or 4. |
74 reviews 233 helpful votes |
4 star: 42 Strongly Recommended 3 star: 27 Recommended 2 star: 3 Somewhat Recommended 1 star: 2 Not Recommended |
Preferences: Virginia 3.6, Perique 3.6, Oriental/Turkish 3.6, Latakia 3.6, Cavendish 3.6, Black Cavendish 3.5, Burley 3.4