Chewing Tobacco Question

npod · Aug 28, 2018

In the pipe and cigar world we talk at length about tobacco blends, including the specific leaf used and toppings and flavorings. We even make videos about the topic and argue over minutiae both in print and on YouTube. This I understand, this I’m comfortable with.
But I can’t find any quality information about what tobaccos and ingredients are used in the production of chewing tobacco. It would also be nice to see a video on the processing methods. Since I chewed Kodiak for nearly 30 years before giving up the habit, I am curious what tobacco I was actually tasting. But I can’t find any information online. Does anyone have knowledge on this? Any links?

chilllucky · Aug 28, 2018

Earlier this summer, I learned that Edgerton, WI was the center of a large chewing tobacco empire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They grew a varietal called Wisconsin Leaf, which you can still buy seeds of. It was cured by hanging whole plants,leaves still on the stalks, in brick warehouses which were heated by boiler/radiator systems to cure. I don't know the steps between cured plants and chewing tobacco. If the restored advertisements painted on the sides of buildings there are to be believed, one of the biggest products from that area was "mail pouch" brand chewing tobacco.
You can read old editions of the Edgerton Reporter on line, if you're curious.

warren · Aug 28, 2018

There is a reason you won't find any discussion of such. Please read Al's latest update of the rules. Or, reread if necessary.

npod · Aug 28, 2018

Fair enough Warren. I am simply curious what type of tobacco leaves are used.
I forgot about the rule of not discussing other forms of tobacco. Mods, you can close this post.

cosmicfolklore · Aug 28, 2018

I sent you a PM npod.

Chasing Embers · Aug 29, 2018

It's only because Jim doesn't chew. :wink:

armonts · Aug 29, 2018

I knew an old man who smoked in his clay pipe, French brown tobacco very tight rolled like chocolate, he cut small bits.

(It was mostly the sailors who may be ticking because they were not allowed to smoke on some boats.)

jvnshr · Aug 29, 2018

Mods, you can close this post.

Done.

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