HoTW Tin vs Bulk (all Rattray's ok)

[bigpond]

Thought about buying a few lb's of Hal and OG but stumbled across a negative review of both in bulk that has given me pause. What say you? Any pipe time with tin or bulk of the same blend?

 

[codecreatively]

I'd go for the tins. I also heard that the bulk isn't as nice.

 

[pagan]

+1 heard the same in reviews

 

[ashdigger]

IMHO,Tins are great for storage and now, but bulk after 2 years is fantastic.
bTW, long time listener, first time caller.

 

[andrew]

I received a sample of bulk OG, I was so impressed I ordered a half pound. Rattray's bulk is expensive though, I think you get an extra 100 grams for the price of 4 100 gram tins, or 500 grams in bulk

 

[bigpond]

Thank you Andy for sharing your first hand experience.

 

[ashdigger]

After my comment I looked in my cellar and found a jar of two year old OG (okay I was putting more in my cellar) so I popped it and a tin of roughly the same age. They both have benefitted from the 2 years. I even "sacrificed" a new tin to make sure.
I would keep buying bulk but my spending spree is over and my cellar is essentially stocked.

 

[bigpond]

Awesome! I'm sure the tobacco gods are well pleased with your sacrifice and will lavish upon you manifold gifts. It's great to have some real data points. I suspect several posters read the exact same bulk review as I on spc.

 

[ashdigger]

The blend to benefit the most was Marlin Flake. I just had some some fresh Marlin flake and some with 4 years. The 4 year old was almost black .......buttery smooth with just a nice light peppery taste. Very good. Fresh Marlin was good but the Va's were tangy. Very good either way but the aged was delicious.
For science.