What's the Difference Between Casings & Toppings?

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4dotsasieni

Part of the Furniture Now
Jan 6, 2013
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Thanks for re-posting this -- good info & very interesting. This explains a lot about how the flavors get into our tobaccos.

 

undermidnight

Starting to Get Obsessed
Nov 26, 2012
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Thanks for posting this Kevin. Yes, it does get a tad confusing sometimes and Russ' blog article cleared it up for me.
Jason

 

sparroa

Lifer
Dec 8, 2010
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Good analogy.
Sometimes, though, it is still hard to tell the difference when it comes down to discussing particular blends...

 

captainbob

Part of the Furniture Now
Oct 5, 2010
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Russ's article describes in elegant detail the process and I applaud him for such a wonderful contribution. The whole "casing vs topping" debate should finally end with this article. The only point I will add is for the believers that their tobacco is "untreated" with any flavoring. To them, I suggest that they fill their bowl with raw tobacco. But, first, tie your pant legs shut and have a bowl of ice cubes at hand for thy tonque. As Craig Tarler put it, "I don't look forward to tonque-bite Thursdays". He was referring to the regular testing of newly arrived Virginia tobacco pallets to test the consistency of the harvest. So, as I have often said, in general terms, aromatic vs non-aromatic is simply a matter of "degree". Choose your "degree" and enjoy your smoke!

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