Opening A Tin? Show Us!

[Auxsender]

 

[Roach1]

I think your right. Didn't put two and two together. I would still be interested in who blends it. Thanks.

 

[Auxsender]

I think your right. Didn't put two and two together. I would still be interested in who blends it. Thanks.

I’d bet that if you call the shop they’d tell you.

 

[jaingorenard]

Opening a tin like this is always special. Late 70s Dobies Four Square Curlies.
Stored ideally, cool and dry, for nearly 50 years.
Practically no rust or oxidation inside the tin, and tiny coins that remain lightly moist and full of British air of yesteryear.

Sweet, mellow tobaccos.. rich in flavor.. divine. Each bowl of it that is smoked becomes one to remember. It really is that good!

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Wow, bet that's fantastic!

 

[krizzose]

2018 Marlin Flake.

It was only after opening it that I realized I had an older MF tin, from 2017. Oh well, I’ll get to it eventually.

 

[Brad H]

View attachment 3888562018 Marlin Flake.

It was only after opening it that I realized I had an older MF tin, from 2017. Oh well, I’ll get to it eventually.

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It’s ok. It was still a win win situation!!

 

[Aylesbury Pike]

HU Tuarekh. From the charring light I knew this was a winner. Thanks to @Sigmund for his recommendations on this one. I will need to partake in more than the small taster bowl I had to begin pulling out all the nuances but I can say this one was actually much gentler and smoother than I expected but by no means lacking in flavour. Very complex. I will be looking forward to my next sit down with this blend and will certainly be acquiring more.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Trying HU for the first time, grabbed a couple 100g tins of Dark Moor.
Dark Va’s, Ky, and Perique-should be right up my alley.

 

[Dottleganger]

Opening a tin like this is always special. Late 70s Dobies Four Square Curlies.
Stored ideally, cool and dry, for nearly 50 years.
Practically no rust or oxidation inside the tin, and tiny coins that remain lightly moist and full of British air of yesteryear.

Sweet, mellow tobaccos.. rich in flavor.. divine. Each bowl of it that is smoked becomes one to remember. It really is that good!

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Impressive, thanx!

 

[ulsterman]

Opening a tin of Gawith Squadron Leader I've had for about a year.

 

[BingBong]

Alas, I finished scarfing up my tin of HOTW this morning, but joy, the excuse to pop a tin of this brother. Tin note of tobacconists of yore, that sweet scent, took me back to 1973.

Tasty perique in the lead, yummy.

 

[Dottleganger]

@jbfrady ready for the celebration of life for GoA! Best guess is 1985ish Elephant & Castle New World will be available for all those in attendance.

When I gently opened this tin, it gave a wonderful HISS releasing its 40 year old vacuum seal! It still has a bit of moisture to the touch and screaming to be smoked!

No doubt, I will be pulling from the jar on rare occasions. It will probably last another 20 years unless I can find a replacement.

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Criminies I miss McConnell!

 

[Auxsender]

 

[BenMN]

This Chenet’s Cake turned 9 a couple of weeks ago



All as it should be.
Tin was quite bulged

 

[Aylesbury Pike]

Ashton Artisan's blend. I'm glad I didn't pass this one up as a Nightcap clone. The tin note was identical to Nightcap to me but the flavour is rather different. Smoother, less intense and with some licks of sweetness that Nightcap doesn't have. I certainly prefer this and will be cellaring.

 

[ashdigger]

I’m opening an ancient tin tomorrow morning. Yes, this is a tease. It’s a cutter top.

 

[ashdigger]

Here’s an old cutter top. No clue of its age, but my guess is it’s from the 30’s. It’s Two Flakes and it’s from Ireland. It smells pretty good and this is all I’ll smoke until it’s gone. Air will destroy the contents within a day or two. But it’ll be gone by then and fire will have beaten air to destruction.

 

[Briarcutter]

Here’s an old cutter top. No clue of its age, but my guess is it’s from the 30’s. It’s Two Flakes and it’s from Ireland. It smells pretty good and this is all I’ll smoke until it’s gone. Air will destroy the contents within a day or two. But it’ll be gone by then and fire will have beaten air to destruction.

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So, how is it? The cutter tops are true treasures, I've never had one that I didn't like. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ashdigger]

So, how is it? The cutter tops are true treasures, I've never had one that I didn't like. Thanks for sharing.

Oh it’s fantastic. Very smooth. You can tell it’s lost a step, but the moisture content was absolutely perfect.

 

[ashdigger]

So, how is it? The cutter tops are true treasures, I've never had one that I didn't like. Thanks for sharing.

Oh it’s fantastic. Very smooth. You can tell it’s lost a step, but the moisture content was absolutely perfect.