I traded some Frogs for some 3 yr old Doblone D'oro. I opened one of the tins and found this mashup. I expected coins. Is this how each tin comes?
Savinelli Doblone D'oro Question
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Look at it like a puzzle. Dump the tin out and try to piece the coins back together.
Horrible tobacco.
Horrible tobacco.
One of those unusual tobaccos that actually get worse with age. A tin just a few years older than that (I think the ones I have are 2013) will have almost zero intact coins. Imagine what will happen in a few more years. Dust bunnies?
The only reason I have kmore than 1 tin is that Cup o Jies had a sale on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago, and I simply wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. The tins that came a month or so ago from Iwan Ries must have been a mistake on their part.
That is my story and I'm sticking to it.
The only reason I have kmore than 1 tin is that Cup o Jies had a sale on Super Bowl Sunday a few years ago, and I simply wasn't paying attention to what I was doing. The tins that came a month or so ago from Iwan Ries must have been a mistake on their part.
That is my story and I'm sticking to it.
Well, I am amazed by the generous folks willing to take this tobacco off my hands. Your thoughts are appreciated. But, last night I risked smoking a bowl and I have to say it was sublime. I had a snoot full of Pompadour nasal snuff and the 2 work rather well, sending me into a nice nicotine zone. Thanks for the advice and for your concern.
I have recently converted Frog stew to Escudo and Dunhill Navy Rolls and expected similar coins. In any case, they are all three worthy smokes.
I have recently converted Frog stew to Escudo and Dunhill Navy Rolls and expected similar coins. In any case, they are all three worthy smokes.
@aquadoc, seriously it does seem that the coins kind of disintegrate with time. Every time I am within $20 or so of getting free shipping, I toss a tin in the cart if it is in stock. Too often, it isn't.
I just ordered some Brunello to try out, based on a description of the flavor from a source I trust. If the flavor is as described it's going to be a great replacement for the recently gone and much loved...
Oh, hell, I'm not telling any of you until I've smoked it, verified it is what it is, and have cellared a pile of it.
Oh, hell, I'm not telling any of you until I've smoked it, verified it is what it is, and have cellared a pile of it.
What is the consensus on long-term storage of Doblone d'Oro? Any experience on how the moisture will hold up over "years" in the cellar?
I started cellaring this about a year ago. Last night I opened one of those tins and the moisture was Goldilocks straight out of tin, no drying time needed (that is common for the blend anyway). But I'm worried in 10 years it will become too dry. I would love to avoid jarring up my stash, thats a lot of glass. Yet, I'm leaning heavily toward jarring it all up now.
Thoughts? Discussion?
I started cellaring this about a year ago. Last night I opened one of those tins and the moisture was Goldilocks straight out of tin, no drying time needed (that is common for the blend anyway). But I'm worried in 10 years it will become too dry. I would love to avoid jarring up my stash, thats a lot of glass. Yet, I'm leaning heavily toward jarring it all up now.
Thoughts? Discussion?
Tobacco is an organic substance that degrades, the effects of which we call aging but could call fermentation. Fermentation stops without moisture, but how little brings it down or eliminates it, I don't know. The tobacco comes dry but not bone-dry. Were I to age it I would bring the moisture level up a few notches and then jar.
Mayhap there is sufficient moisture just as it comes to sustain fermentation. Pease might know the answer.
Mayhap there is sufficient moisture just as it comes to sustain fermentation. Pease might know the answer.
Flat friction seal tins aren't a guaranteed method for long term storage. Some may hold their seal and some may not. They're not intended for long term storage, just "long enough". You can seal your tins in heat sealed food storage bags, but I'm not sure how long those hold up. Since Doblone D'Oro is packed in round friction tins, you may have better luck. Glass is still your best bet.
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