Right or Wrong? "Pipe Tobacco in the 18th Century"

[flipflopsandshades]

Came across this video regarding pipe tobacco in the 18th Century. I like this guy's YouTube channel because he normally discusses food from the 18th century but he answered a question regarding pipe tobacco. Skip to 10:45 for the brief discussion.
Is he right or wrong?
Video

 

[pitchfork]

He's right as far as twists or ropes being most common. And yes, apparently the ropes themselves were oftentimes pressed.

 

[pitchfork]

These threads might be of interest:
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/the-oldest-available-pipe-tobacco-blend
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/right-or-wrong-piper-tobacco-in-the-18th-century

 

[condorlover1]

It would have been twist sold in the form of a beehive with a wooden spill through the top

 

[prairiedruid]

Twist held up better for some of the rugged travel of the time period especially for those in rural areas. Twist or plug could be put in a pocket or pouch and wouldn't be ground up to dust like a ribbon cut tobacco would.
I subscribe to this youtube channel because it has a lot of information on the lifestyles and cooking from 1720-1800.