Warning: Dumb Question, Maybe - Tinned vs Bulk

[brass]

The only difference I've noticed between tin and bulk is the moisture content. But realistically, the moisture can be different in two tins of the same brand. So, no help.
Pax

 

[weezell]

String Theory?

The theory is that it is real cheese, which is a lie... :puffpipe:

 

[cosmicbobo]

Ouch!

 

[deathmetal]

I cant see how they could be identical with such a difference in air-exposure.

This sounds right to me. Same stuff, but one comes off the line and plunk! goes into a tin. Another goes into a bag, and those are gas-permeable.

I also may resort (not that it's a bad idea) to mixing some heavy aros with some tobies like CH or SW

Not a terrible idea. A heavy aro can be diluted with an easy Burley mix like Cube Cut Burley and still retain its flavor, just less intense.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

^ I said you'd say that.

 

[deathmetal]

I am nothing if not utterly predictable.
In fact, by rumor, I am an experiment in computer language generation. Beep!

 

[mawnansmiff]

Glassjapan, your observations on FVF are exactly what I find. My reckoning is that the tins sit on the shelves for some time while the bulk boxes fly out of the door as soon as they arrive.
This would also explain why their bulk is a lot more moist than the tinned. I have often seen crystals on the flakes out of a tin but have never seen them on flakes from a bulk box.
Regards,
Jay.

 

[brass]

While there may be little difference between tinned and bulked blends, there is almost always a difference between ready rubbed, flakes and plugs. I invariably prefer the Kakes and flakes. It helps that I enjoy the ritual of slicing and/or rubbing them out.
Pax

 

[cshubhra]

I like tins because they create memories - maybe in a couple of years, will buy bulks as they are economical.

 

[jefff]

The bulks I buy are just not available in a tin. 5100 and the like. Otherwise, I like tins for storage.

 

[woodsroad]

Save your tins, refill them with bulk.

 

[paddypiper]

Cosmicbobo: Its probably a Canadian thing.

 

[cosmicbobo]

I knew it was a Canadian Conspiracy. Then I should smoke my Canadian pipes more. Read some Sir Gilbert Parker (Canadian MP in days of yore).

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Mmmm.. Golden Days of Yore is a good blend.

 

[torque]

At one time bulk SPC Plum Pudding was produced by Russ O, while the tinned version was produced by Sutliff. I think Sutliff is now the sole producer, but it was one of those really rare occasions where bulk and tinned were produced by separate facilities. I was gifted a partial tin first and then ordered a half pound of the bulk. I definitely felt there were differences, I liked the bulk version better and that was before I even knew they were made by two different parties. I'll admit the difference was pretty slight though.

 

[cosmicbobo]

Tom. Yore has a great tin note, but lacked, I felt, in flavor.

 

[brass]

Save your tins, refill them with bulk.

Great tip.

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Tom. Yore has a great tin note, but lacked, I felt, in flavor.

It is certainly a mild aromatic. The tobacco flavor is excellent though with just hints of what went in to the sauce. It's my preferred style of aromatic, but I could see that if one was expecting a full-on Christmas desert experience they might be disappointed.

 

[hillbillyjosh]

Them tins are cumbersome. But nice for cellar.

 

[deathmetal]

Golden Days of Yore is a good blend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbWMOoFFgLU