Despite my extreme satisfaction with C&D's Exhausted Rooster it was time to move on to something new. I ordered a few tins of Exhausted Rooster so that I can return to it shortly, and while I was at it I ordered a few ounces of Louisiana Red, that lovely Hearth&Home blend from
pipesandcigars.com Meanwhile, while awaiting their arrival, I cracked open G.L. Pease's Montgomery. It is advertised as a blend of Virginia! Virginia! Virginia! with a little dark-fired Kentucky for richness. I was really taken aback by it. It is remarkably cool for a Virginia blend; almost bland at first puff, but after a minute or two it quietly comes to life. Still mild, sweet but not hot, and remarkably addictive. Definitely will be a part of my emerging regular rotation. As it stands that rotation consists of:
1. Exhausted Rooster/Louisiana Red as the main stay. (Since I can only get the latter by mail it is more cumbersome. The ER I can order by mail or pick up at my local B&M.
2.Montgomery as my switch-off so as not to get bored
3. Maltese Falcon for special occasions, after heavy meals etc.
This Week's Favorite Pipes
This week's standout pipes were my two Barbi's.These two pipes carved by the renowned German pipemaker Rainer Barbi have long been favorites. this week I chose both of them to use fairly heavily and they both performed superbly. Check out Barbi's web page
for a look at his work. 
