Seeing some posts related to mold in some current C&D blends. Anyone experiencing an issue with their tobaccos? Looks like my Steamhouse may be infected with mold. Seems too young to be crystals.
This is what I always thought. Their blends are closer to being natural and may be why theyre known for being a little rugged sometimes. Mold proof blends must have some chemicals applied to them that prevents mold, but by the same token it probably prevents the blend from aging properly due to it being sterilized.Personally, I think C&D gets that fractional % more, because they don't case the taste out of their blends, so they are all closer to natural. Although, I don't remember ever getting mold in one of my C&D blends, but then mold doesn't make me freak out. I just toss it and select another tin.
I have not experienced anything to suggest that the presence of mold inhibitors also inhibits aging. None. Some toppings, like booze, will have that effect.This is what I always thought. Their blends are closer to being natural and may be why theyre known for being a little rugged sometimes. Mold proof blends must have some chemicals applied to them that prevents mold, but by the same token it probably prevents the blend from aging properly due to it being sterilized.
Where did you buy the tins and what were the serials?I picked up 10 tins of Steamhou.. err Steamworks, and popped two tins. One went into a jar and sat a week or two and developed mold. The second tin had mold right from the tin pop.
I will echo the sentiment of boston, C&D/Smoking Pipes/Laudisi (am I missing a branding?) will make it right if you do indeed have an issue. I figured 2 out of 10 tins with mold right off the bat was enough for me to call the game and sent the additional 8 tins back for refund. Pictures were sent to SP and they refunded the first two moldy tins without the need for further correspondence. They get a majority of my business because they have treated me extremely well over the years.
Ouch ! looks like a small dead headless bird.Bought straight from SP.
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Bummer, as I thought I was really going to enjoy this one.
From the jar:
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From the tin:
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I hope not, as I did happen to find a piece of feather in one of my GLP tins more recently (Navigator, perhaps?).Ouch ! looks like a small dead headless bird.
Still have a tin bought in 2020 that I'm excited to open sometime in the future.It's Bijou-vu all over again.
You may want to check on that.Still have a tin bought in 2020 that I'm excited to open sometime in the future.
The coin flip of curiosity somehow quells my urge to panic and the waiting game seems more intriguing.You may want to check on that.