Bulk Verses Tin

[kcghost]

There isn't any real difference in tinned versus bulk tobacco. The only difference I can detect is that the bulk suffers some loss in the flavor area with its exposure to the air.

 

[anotherbob]

oh and it can differ from brand to brand and blend to blend as well. Most are basically just in a different package some are presented differently. Especially with things like flakes the cut can be different.

 

[edger]

For me, tinned tobacco is too moist(shelf life). Once I’ve dried it properly, it’s no different than bulk. I don’t cellar long term at my age, so bulk is perfect.
Derringer
Three Friars
Bayou Morning
St Bruno
All Mason jarred and hidden in a remote bunker to frustrate the ATF goons!

 

[leonidas]

....i just like the 'square' tins without those horrid warning messages......

 

[Jimmy_Jack]

I don’t think there is any difference.

Thank god almighty that GLP Quiet Nights and Escudo are not sold in bulk. I’d be living in a van by the river.

 

[Donb1972]

Tinned and bulk Mixture 79, for example, are different...probably because the bulk is necessarily exposed to the air far more frequently and is thus dryer.

 

[cigrmaster]

I am a tin guy first and foremost. I hate bulks as they take up too much room. I did test tins to see if I liked something and if I did I would go balls to the walls buying tins. The only bulks I bought in quantity were Samuel Gawith Best Brown, Full Virginia Flake and St James Flake. I also loaded up on Esoterica Stonehaven and that consists of most of my bulks. Luckily may favorites came in tins only.

 

[Old_Newby]

I am a tin guy first and foremost. I hate bulks as they take up too much room. I did test tins to see if I liked something and if I did I would go balls to the walls buying tins. The only bulks I bought in quantity were Samuel Gawith Best Brown, Full Virginia Flake and St James Flake. I also loaded up on Esoterica Stonehaven and that consists of most of my bulks. Luckily may favorites came in tins only.

Where are you getting bulks of FVF, SJF, ESH? I did not know they came in bulk?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

A few years ago, Brian Levine, on the radioshow talked about bulk v tins, and a few blends were different in the bulk versions. The only one I remember mentioned by name were the Dunhill blends, so I imagine since only the name has changed that the bulk versions of those are still a tad less quality than the tins.

 

[clynch]

That's a bingo.

There are many psychological factors at play here but you see this across a lot of hobbies (and reviews in general)... People will find *ANY* reason to try and justify (to themselves) spending more money on something. Also, think about who's writing reviews, often there's an aspect of "showing off" how refined and distinctionary (is that a word) your palette is.

"Oh you can't taste the difference between the tinned and bulk blends? You must be a newb with a caveman's palette"

If you've studied the chemistry of smell and taste, you'll understand that it is largely dependent on suggestions and how your brain "thinks" about the taste or smell.

Thats me. Not really a noob but I do have a caveman palate. My entire life ive been taking allergy meds and my sense of smell is bad. Remember there is taste and smell. They complement each other. You really need BOTH for full tobacco evaluation and enjoyment. Nice Post!

 

[cosmicfolklore]

Also, think about who's writing reviews, often there's an aspect of "showing off" how refined and distinctionary (is that a word) your palette is.

Hmmmm…. for me, 90% of this hobby is tasting. I enjoy reading and verifying flavors in blends. I thought that this was the majority reason why we have a forum in the first place. I think that we are genuinely lucky to have jiminks and others who can not only taste but verbalize taste in a way that is useful for other members. And, we do try to help others to better taste tobaccos and also verbalize.

I and other members here also have joined wine clubs and gone to coffee tastings to better understand our own palates. I wouldn’t disparage anyone for exploring taste.

There is still plenty of reason to be here if tasting isn’t your thing. But, I think that this forum would be vastly lacking without these members.