Pouches for Sampling

[mso489]

I recently scratched my itch of curiosity to try some pouch tobacco from PC and bought Erin Go Braugh, John Bull Royal English, and Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic. I wasn't disappointed with any of them. A nice array of relatively mild but flavorful blends, without overcommitting to any of them. You might get lucky too, but in any case, it is a fun way to try some variety. I may do the same with some of the old house/pouch blends from Iwan Ries. On a whim, I might even try Captain Black Grape, although that might be a reach. Ever do a pouch sampling order?

 

[pipesmokingtom]

Ya know - I wish pouches were a bit cheaper. I've been interested in making a run on all the available pouch styles, but ounce for ounce, I end up ordering a bunch of 2oz. samples of bulks. I just FEEL like they should be more affordable.

 

[catyrpelius]

I hate to admit this but the Captain Black Grape isn't as bad as you might think. I don't think I'll order more when I've finished this pouch, but its not even close to being the worst aromatic I've smoked.

 

[saintpeter]

On a whim, I might even try Captain Black Grape

 

[deathmetal]

I tend to do a lot of orders for 1-2oz samples, which is similar. Not many of the blends I seek are available in pouch form.

 

[lazar]

Some people got a 3-for-$1 promo email for those pouches. Not me, though.

 

[mso489]

It's true, for quality blends at a good price, bulk is always my default purchase. However, many of the pouch brands don't come in bulk, and I became curious about some of them. I've been pleased with this trio (see original post) and I suspect that some of the Iwan Ries pouch blends are distinctive and worth trying. Now Iwan Ries offers many of their brands in tins for the added cost of a tin, which is an alternative if you have tried something and found it good. Just another way of sampling ... but not the most cost effective, it is true.

 

[deathmetal]

However, many of the pouch brands don't come in bulk, and I became curious about some of them.

That's an impediment. However, on the plus side, the pouches look really cool for park bench smoking.

 

[mso489]

Pouches are portable, a little flatter than a bulk baggy, and most have that broad area that folds out and acts as a tobacco catcher for loading your pipe without scattering leaf. It's pretty convenient indoors or out. The three I bought for this sampling are all pretty nifty in terms of art/design, so they would look good in public.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I think that all blends should at least have a pouch option. They'd be handy to carry and light weight. I mean, I wouldn't personally ever carry them, but I like knowing that other people would have that option... if they were so inclined.

 

[mso489]

Good for car and other travel, fit nicely in a jeans jacket or sports jacket inside pocket. They lie flat in a drawer. On these three, the adhesive tab that hold the new pouch closed re-closes it nicely too. Not bad at all.

 

[deathmetal]

Personally, I am fond of setting off for a long lunt with a pouch of Prince Albert in a pocket.

 

[mso489]

Here's a new PC deal on 5 pouches:
https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/BYOCP/2000003/

 

[mso489]

What's that, five bucks per 1.5 ounces in a portable package? Not bad, and a good selection.