Question(s) on OTCs

[olkofri]

[..] as high quality as the leaf used in the premium blends

There's another thought: define premium blend. Should I judge by price? Brand?

 

[cosmicfolklore]

So we can't bash on all aromatics, nor OTCs. Dammit, we have to bash on something; otherwise, how will we know that we are superior.

Paladin and Borkum Riff, it's ok to hate these... And, Mixture 79... if anyone wants to defend these as being quality pipe tobacco, then... go ahead,.. but I'll laugh at you.
Smoke what you like; like what you smoke.

 

[didimauw]

Yeah cosmic, watch your tongue with the "Good tobacco" comments. I still haven't stopped moping around since your last one... :crying:

 

[seagullplayer]

All of them are premium and use quality leaf, just read the package. lol
PA even comes in a "luxury pouch". Wish they would make a tin run again for old time sake.
Don't let the hip get ya, try a little of everything.
Just look at the reviews, its all subjective. How else can you have people giving five stars and others one or below. Not everybody likes pork & beans, but somebody must, they sure make a lot of them...

 

[mso489]

A while back, I ordered three pouches of what I would think of as OTC's. They were Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic, Erin Go Braugh, and John Bull English. I was pleased with all of them and have kept them in rotation. I also regularly smoke Chestnut tub tobacco from PC, a Russ O. blend. Other OTC's, or revivals of them, have proved fine smokes.

 

[seagullplayer]

I bought a pouch of PA this weekend. Why? Cause I ran out...

 

[bosmer]

Every morning I start my day off with with either Carter Hall or Sir Walter Raleigh Aromatic while driving to work. They are no fuss, load-and-go OTC blends that are just fine for an early morning smoke. once lunchtime or dinner rolls around though, I go for higher quality blends.

 

[samugeki123]

I personally don't care for thr taste of Carter hall, but I enjoy Prince Albert, but in time that could easily change. As it has been said in many of the forums on here, your tastes will change with time.

 

[echambers]

So if OTC is "over the counter" what is considered not "OTC"?

 

[deathmetal]

Anything you have to get at a specialized tobacconist (versus a regular drug store, convenience store, grocery store or cigarette shop) or online via mail order.

 

[echambers]

Thanks @deathmetal!