sopping wet tobacco

[Arthur Frayn]

I recently ordered a couple of lbs of tobacco from a certain online blender. When it arrived, I noticed that every one of the tobaccos were very damp. Wet cat damp. Beyond anything that I have seen before. Even after 36 hours out on my tray it was still quite soggy. Bear in mind, I live in a low humidity area. I also ordered from another shop at the same time and all their blends were fine. Im hoping that its merely water, but I have a creeping suspicion that there is other junk in there to keep the tobacco from molding, etc.

The two obvious reasons for this excessive moisture seem to me are:
1. To prevent a mixture from drying out.
2. The blender does his work in a high humidity area.
3. Water is cheaper than tobacco.

Although the tobacco is fragrant and as otherwise advertised, its not an experience that I wish to often repeat- as there are plenty of other blenders that I can order from. I wont be emailing the shop about my concerns- because they have been in business for decades and know their business. Their many other customers must be ok with that level of moisture, as the shop enjoys a popular reputation.

In the mean time, I have jarred it and cellared it with a notion that I can dry it, smoke it and enjoy life- as I go.

 

[TheIronMonkey]

How do these sopping wet blends smoke? Are they tasty? That should be the most important thing.

It seems it’s better that it arrive moist rather than bone dry—this gives you many more options.

 

[AJL67]

So were you looking for experience, or help drying it or was just a gripe, not sure the point, sorry I'm a bit dense.

 

[beefeater33]

The two obvious reasons for this excessive moisture seem to me are:
1. To prevent a mixture from drying out.
2. The blender does his work in a high humidity area.
3. Water is cheaper than tobacco.

Which of the 3 are the 2 obvious ones?............. I'm confused by this post............

 

[AJL67]

Let's all just assume they are aros which would explain the moisture levels. And not go with they wet down the tobacco to weigh it down and rip people off ... fer'christs'sakes.

 

[Deano]

Let's all just assume they are aros which would explain the moisture levels. And not go with they wet down the tobacco to weigh it down and rip people off ... fer'christs'sakes.

Agreed. Ive had an open tin of Molto Dolce thats been open close to probably 2 years and its still not close to dry.

 

[bullet08]

I'm not sure why I never thought of this. Take out amount to smoke, and wring it out.

 

[Arthur Frayn]

Which of the 3 are the 2 obvious ones?............. I'm confused by this post............

typo

 

[Arthur Frayn]

Let's all just assume they are aros which would explain the moisture levels. And not go with they wet down the tobacco to weigh it down and rip people off ... fer'christs'sakes.

I agree.

 

[didimauw]

When I have the time, I pre dry excess tobacco, so it's ready to smoke when I'm ready. Sometimes a couple of bowls, sometimes many ounces. I have probably 8 ounces of Carter Hall in an amber glass humidor, with a bad seal. Slowly drying as we go. I don't mess with wet tobacco.

 

[Arthur Frayn]

So were you looking for experience, or help drying it or was just a gripe, not sure the point, sorry I'm a bit dense.

Out of those choices, I'd have to say: just to gripe.

 

[Arthur Frayn]

Let's all just assume they are aros which would explain the moisture levels. And not go with they wet down the tobacco to weigh it down and rip people off ... fer'christs'sakes.

I love you guys but you are a grumpy lot.

 

[HawkeyeLinus]

I’ve gotten some rum topped that was plenty juicy, but just a matter of drying to the right level before using. Wasn’t worried about it.

Now he just sends me a free bottle of fine Jamaican rum with a 16 oz order and the tobacco nice and dry - then I can combine them in whatever way I see fit.

 

[gervais]

I love you guys but you are a grumpy lot.

If the tobacco isn't drying after that much time, I'd go on to assume that is propylene glycol, not water. I'd try putting it under a lightbulb or something that gives off a little heat. Maybe run a fan on it and check every 15 min to see if its drying out any.

 

[Deano]

I love you guys but you are a grumpy lot.

Many of are old and grumpy to start with, because we are old.

 

[Steddy]

I think we need a gripe thread. Rants, bitching and moaning, complaining, all would be welcome. Who else can we go to with our gripes? My wife isn’t interested nor are my friends or coworkers. We need a place to get the poison out.

 

[Steddy]

I particularly enjoy people griping about people griping.

 

[Arthur Frayn]

Love the forum and the guys here.

 

[Arthur Frayn]

I particularly enjoy people griping about people griping.

That's some Inception level sh!t, right there.

 

[kcghost]

I would think this was an odd thing to happen. I've never seen such a thing. I've gotten tobaccos from many online vendors and never had a moisture level that high. At that level of moisture the pipe would be damn near impossible to light,