I agree. That many blends improve with age doesn't mean the maker is putting out shoddy products. I liked Sixpence out of the blocks, and my next order will include a jar to age.
Well then I guess that all we have are poor blenders and irresponsible manufacturers, because just about everything benefits from a couple of years of shelf time.Thanks for the review Andy, that was insightful. I'm starting to come to the conclusion that releasing immature tobaccos is a sign of a poor blender and/or an irresponsible manufacturer.
From what I've read, manufacturers of an earlier generation or two, aged the tins for a bit before releasing them, but it's not how the game is played anymore.
Blenders would say that the tobacco is ready for consumption when released and is not immature whatsoever. They're correct. But it does improve in the container with a bit of time to let everything marry.
To paraphrase Mr. Germain, it's ready for consumption upon release. Quit fapping about with the product.
G.L. Pease is an artist in my humble opinion. Frog Morton On the Town, to me is a G.L. Pease Chelsea Morning, only less refined and not as complex. Chelsea Morning is deeper, richer, bolder with a special something that On the Town is just missing. I love On the Town, but Chelsea Morning just provides a richness and texture that is an adventure. A fabulous blend. I recommend staring there if moving from Frog Morton.I keep hearing such good things about GL Pease and I am thinking of venturing forthwith thereunto. I have been a bit afraid of purchasing, however, because I hear some of the blends are quite heavy. I'll be coming from the Frog Morton ACP side of the isle so I'm not sure which Pease to try first. Thoughts?
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anyone think Sixpence is similar to Orlik's Dark Strong Kentucky?