So I took the plunge and bought a tin of Ennerdale flake (and a new corncob to dedicate to it). Boy, am I glad I did. I find it to be absolutely wonderful. Yes, this is definitely a floral tobacco but I don't find it soapy (or urinal cakey) at all. However, I do have a few questions.
It's called a "flake" tobacco, but my tin wasn't what I was expecting from that description. When I opened the package I had a big squarish hunk of tobacco that fell apart into large clumps of tobacco as opposed to the even thin sheet I was expecting. Is this normal? Is there a special way to best handle or treat this tobacco? I've been grabbing chunks and rubbing it out.
Also, has anybody aged this stuff? ON one hand it has virginias in it so it should age pretty well. On the other hand, it is flavored/scented and (while I've heard its not the same as an aromatic) I worry that will prevent any meaningful aging.
It's called a "flake" tobacco, but my tin wasn't what I was expecting from that description. When I opened the package I had a big squarish hunk of tobacco that fell apart into large clumps of tobacco as opposed to the even thin sheet I was expecting. Is this normal? Is there a special way to best handle or treat this tobacco? I've been grabbing chunks and rubbing it out.
Also, has anybody aged this stuff? ON one hand it has virginias in it so it should age pretty well. On the other hand, it is flavored/scented and (while I've heard its not the same as an aromatic) I worry that will prevent any meaningful aging.