Need Help Fast Re SG1792

[papipeguy]

I just got this tin of SG1792 from a friend in Arizona. its a few years old and was unopened when I got it. I just popped the lid and noticed a brownis/grey powder on the flakes. Aging effect from being in Arizona or mold? I've smoked many tins of 1792 but have never encountered this. Advice will be appreciated.

 

[sixmp]

WOW that looks like it has been to see Tony Montana haha

looks kinda mouldy to me.

 

[lazydog]

if it doesn't kill ya itll make you stronger. Toss it.

 

[gnatjulio]

Did the tin hiss when you cracked it?

 

[judcole]

Sugar crystals from the baccy aging? If the tin was still sealed,shouldn't be any problems.

 

[papipeguy]

Yes, it was airtight. I've seen mold on tobacco before and this looks different but I'm not an expert on what, or how many, types there may be. I really want a bowl but being cautious.

 

[sixmp]

Is it raised off the surface?... Mold grows away from the surface iirc.

 

[papipeguy]

It's powdery on the surface.

 

[sixmp]

I found this snippit
It is pretty easy to tell the difference between mold and bloom once you know what you're looking for: bloom is always white or light grey, should rub off very easily, leave no stain, have crystals, and should have no odor. Mold, on the other hand, can be different colors, including yellow, will not contain crystals, will often be hairy, and will probably smell.
Looks like congrats are in order :D

 

[garyovich]

If you rub your finger across the surface does the "powder" rub off or stay put?

 

[papipeguy]

The powder rubs off and feels slightly granular which is leading me to think its bloom.

 

[mrgunnar177]

I'd say it's smokable. Just my 2 cents

 

[papipeguy]

OK, I'm going to load a bowl and see what happens. If things turn bad I'll ask my wife to send an update and info on funeral arrangements.

 

[philobeddoe]

It'll either be the best bowl of 1792 you ever had, or your last!

 

[lazydog]

This is a very exciting real time thread. Good luck////.....

 

[mrenglish]

That looks like bloom. You should be in for a tasty smoke. If its mold, it will smell worse than 1792 normally does.

 

[garyovich]

I got a new 1792 tin not long ago that had similar growth on it though nowhere near as developed as your picture. Smoked fine.

 

[martiniman]

OK, I'm going to load a bowl and see what happens. If things turn bad I'll ask my wife to send an update and info on funeral arrangements.

Can I have your pipes?..... :lol:

 

[mrgunnar177]

damn martiniman beat me to it :D. keep us informed! ( it is exciting to be real time)

 

[cigrmaster]

That is bloom. It appears on aged tobacco. I recently bought a few pounds of SG St James Flake and FVF that had bloom all over it. I was shocked because of the high demand on both those blends and never thought I would get aged stuff. It must have been sitting for a long time at this tobacconists shop. He has little on line presence and is old school b/m. You should be very happy with the results of your first bowl.