965 question

[ithelouniverse]

I recently grabbed a tin to make the minimum purchase for a free shipping offer. I have really enjoyed it!

Yesterday my B&M told me they started carrying it in bulk at a great price! So my question is

Is anything different in bulk? I figure dunhill is dunhill but I just want to make sure...
Thanks gents!

-Lou

 

[msandoval858]

The bulk should be the same. I haven't tried the bulk since it was reintroduced here in the US, but several years ago I bought a few ounces and found it just as enjoyable as the tinned version.

 

[mrjerke]

Maybe I'm crazy but I never feel that bulk is the same quality. Plus I love to pop tins.

 

[frost]

I just got in an order of 965 in bulk and am enjoying a pipeful in my Hardcastle billiard, (with some sweet tea on the side). I'm happy to say it tastes like the same blend I know and love!

 

[ssjones]

I have both and I can never tell the difference.

 

[topd]

I've had good and bad experiences buying tobacco that usually comes by the tin in bulk. Mostly good,

but I suspect the two times I was disappointed came from a jar marked as a well known that was maybe close,

but no cigar (pun intended). Both times was at a small B&M. I wont say where because it was years ago

and may be under different management now. (It was no large town/city anyway). Seldom have I lived near a

brick and mortar store, and it's no different now. I was lured by an advertizement not long ago about a new

pipe and tobacco store in Shreveport, and after driving down there it turned out to be a bong and crap shop!

All they had was glass pipes and rolling papers, although they did have a few cobs. I didn't give them any

business though.

I order all my tobacco and supplies on-line and have been satisfied....

 

[papipeguy]

Russ O. had some thoughts about tin vs. bulk but I don't know how to find it. It was something to the effect that tinned blends mature differently because of the sealed tins. I wish I could be more helpful but it is worth searching for.

 

[judcole]

Back in the Murray days,bulk Dunhills sold in the US were blended by Lane,IIRC. That may account for some difference back then.

 

[frost]

A little off topic but I smoked a bit of 965 outside at lunch and the girl with an office next to mine walked in a bit ago and said, "it smells like campfire in here, like someone is making smores," =)