Are The Big Cans Always Better?

[Old School 3319]

So I bought a package of Half &Half and enjoyed it very much. I bought the big can and opened it today. To me it was even better. My question is are all the OTC's better out of the can

 

[sablebrush52]

Yes and no.

 

[donjgiles]

 

[Old School 3319]

I broke the can down into jars but this is better than the pouch was I know I am in the minority with the OTC's and maybe I just don't have a good palette but I enjoy the cheaper brands

 

[philobeddoe]

Smoke what you like, no shame in that.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I broke the can down into jars but this is better than the pouch was I know I am in the minority with the OTC's and maybe I just don't have a good palette but I enjoy the cheaper brands

Not a thing wrong with that. When I found out Middleton's Apple got discontinued, I went to every cigarette store in a fifty mile radius and bought them out.

 

[mso489]

As some knowledgeable members have pointed out, the pouch and tub tobacco of any one blend come out of the same bin. It would not be cost effective to blend superior and inferior versions. Over shelf life, the tubs/cans keep a blend more fresh, but usually either packaging will provide as good a version. For sampling a blend I don't know, I go with the smaller amount. If I know a blend and like it, a tub is usually a better deal.

 

[Old School 3319]

As some knowledgeable members have pointed out, the pouch and tub tobacco of any one blend come out of the same bin. It would not be cost effective to blend superior and inferior versions. Over shelf life, the tubs/cans keep a blend more fresh, but usually either packaging will provide as good a version. For sampling a blend I don't know, I go with the smaller amount. If I know a blend and like it, a tub is usually a better deal.

I definitely try the pouch first

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

If they're really big, theres almost always obesity involved. I consider that a drawback, but as a general rule the bigger the cans the better. As long as they fit into the right ratio.

 

[didimauw]

Carter hall is 100% better in the can.

 

[tmcg81]

Possible related question... when you pop open a tub, do you need to transfer the tobacco to jars or will it keep in a tub for a significant amount of time?

 

[Old School 3319]

I transferred mine

 

[ray47]

I've always found the tub version of OTC blends to not only smoke better, but they taste better.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I've always found the tub version of OTC blends to not only smoke better, but they taste better.

Do you have any idea why this might be?

 

[ray47]

Do you have any idea why this might be?

Only a guess mind you, but maybe the toppings used are more concentrated in the tub because the tub is sealed better then the pouch.

 

[kcghost]

I prefer the tubs but if you like pouches that's fine too.

 

[tradition]

If a pouch isn't hermetically sealed, it's shelf life in a store is limited before it starts to deteriorate.

This isn't an issue with a tub.

 

[Old School 3319]

Well i tried a buying a bunch of aromatic in pouches. I am glad I didnt buy the big cans, I have figured out i like the codger brands Half&Half and PA and even Carter Hall