Mississippi River - bulk or tin?

[andya27]

I'll be placing an order and want to try this one. I'm typically don't like Perique all that much, but the reviews have convinced me to give it a try.
Question - is there a difference between the tobaccos in the tin or bulk? Or are they the exact same?

 

[griffonwing]

I have heard that the tins are ready to be popped open and smoked, although you might want to let it air-dry for a few minutes first. And that the bulk products are 'designed' to be cellared for a bit. The bulk can be smoked, naturally, but that that are not as aged as the tins.
Just the information that I have gathered.

 

[phil67]

I've found the Perique to be quite negligible.

Great baccy by the way.

 

[edgreen]

I buy the bulk and love the stuff. I can't imagine the flavor being that different. The bulk does need rubbing out and drying as do a few other blends. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

 

[texmexpipe]

I buy bulk and love it, never had it tinned.

 

[derfargin]

I've had both, and haven't seen much difference in them.

 

[andya27]

Think I'll go with bulk as there seems to be little to no difference. Certainly cocarde less. Thanks!

 

[newbroom]

Slightly? off topic, but similar in intention, You are comparing tinned to bulk of a particular blend.

How about comparing MATCH tobacco blends to their model? Nightcap, for instance? You save about $8.00 an lb if you think the MATCH blend is close enough. Is it?

 

[hakchuma]

Where can you buy Mississippi river in Bulk? I've only seen it available in tins.

 

[freakiefrog]

hakchuma I believe Pipesandcigars.com has it available check it out here

 

[phred]

How about comparing MATCH tobacco blends to their model?

I've got 8oz. of Sugar Barrel match on its way - I'll be doing a taste-test once it arrives... Not that it will help that much, as Sugar Barrel is no longer available, but at least I'll know whether to stash a couple of jars for future reference.

 

[4noggins]

4noggins and smokingpipes both sell it in bulk.
Rich

4noggins.com