Yeah it’s expensive and the shipping is a killer. I’m waiting for the next 10% off sale and hopefully a little more economic security before pulling the trigger on another order.
This is my favorite one. It’s very similar if not identical to Synjeco Bad Nun which I consider my favorite tobacco. I smoked them both back to back and I couldn’t pick up a difference but there might be a small variation I didn’t pick up on.
There’s very little overlap. I think yeah the BBF flakes are similar. #2 has a touch of burley. Dark Flake and LD are different enough to want both. I love both brands.
Some people remove tobacco from the plastic baggie and put it in Mylar then back in the box for some like the 250g SG boxes, that’s a good way to do it.
Unfortunately I’ve seen too many old Sutliff tins with bad outcomes also SG boxes similar. The best way to do it is to open the tins and Mylar or jar. At least this way you’ll get to try the blends as well when you put them away.
The Seattle Pipe Club blends have cardboard tins. It’s not a good idea to leave them in the tin. I have not taken my own advice though I have two 8 oz tins I haven’t opened.
Anything not in tins or Mylar bags are not set for the long term. Rule of thumb is, for other packaging, Mylar or jar them. Don’t wait, obviously 1 month will be ok but don’t wait.
I didn’t know so many people liked No 27. I haven’t had it yet. I haven’t had a large variety of their virginias. 40th is probably my favorite. I like 2010 a lot. Blackwoods is awesome too.
Please check out their bold Kentucky before you decide on Old Dark Fired. Since you like 1792 you’ll likely enjoy Bold Kentucky much more than ODF like I did.
Greenodd Rope from Synjeco also has that smell after jarred for a while. Other than McClelland it is the most clear presentation of that smell I’ve experienced.