Quality Issues With That Unicorn

[shanelktown]

Alright I honestly am a huge fan of penzance def one of my favorite blends. I smoked a lot of this stuff over the years. Anyways I just recently opened two 8oz bags I have had for a year now and jarred them leaving some to be consumed. I don't trust those bags. Anyways to the point I smoked some of the Zance and needless to say it just was not as good as previous tins and bags have been. I got paranoid maybe something got into the jar looking for mold but the tobacco smells great and the plume on this stuff is just everywhere. So I decided to bust open one of my many 2 oz tins and smoking it as we speak. The same issue it doesn't taste as good as batches I have had in the past.

 

[jefff]

It could be you. There are just too many variables when it comes to the taste of tobacco. I'd wait a few weeks and try it again.

 

[shanelktown]

Yeah it's possible maybe a cold coming on.

 

[willc]

It could be a batch variation or different crop or maybe how it was stored before it got to you.

Anything is possible.

 

[pagan]

Anything is possible.

Baccy in bags is not good for long time storage, gota jar that stuff

 

[skraps]

Baccy in bags is not good for long time storage, gota jar that stuff

Depends on the bags. I use 3 mil Mylar that gets heat sealed. Same bags that "preppers" use to store food long term.
I have always been surprised about peoples concern with the Esoterica bags. While they are not as heavy duty as the stuff I use, I find them to be of sufficient weight to keep the stuff fresh. As long as the seals are good and no holes in the bag, it will last forever.

 

[dottiewarden]

It could be you. There are just too many variables when it comes to the taste of tobacco. I'd wait a few weeks and try it again.

+1
Don't jump to conclusions or do anything rash. Just simply leave it jarred and come back to it later, even if it's a year later.

 

[ericusrex]

Aged vs. fresh?

 

[seagullplayer]

If its not something you smoke very regular it could be that your memory of the flavor has been exaggerated over time. Or your taste has changed all together?

 

[shanelktown]

Nope smoke the stuff regularly and it was the factory sealed bags. I also opened a tin. All tobacco I store in mason jars.