There are knowledgable ones among us who say that the flavor is in the veins and stems.
The Quality of Tinned V Bulk tobacco.
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As the astutely written missive from "woods", I also buy to smoke not to look at. As opposed to a fine dinner, presentation means little to me when it comes to blends. So, bulk is favored where available.
I have ordered my favorite C&D blend in bulk from 2 different sellers. I also have many cans of the same blend. The bulk has been aging for a year or 2 and the tin dates are approximately the same age (but being that my preferred blend is burly based – I don’t think age is much of a factor anyway).
Both bulk orders are harsher tasting, almost to the point of being unpleasant. And I have tried smoking all 3 types back to back.
IMHO bulk blends far more subject to mishandling by sellers. Just today I ordered a dozen more TINS.
Both bulk orders are harsher tasting, almost to the point of being unpleasant. And I have tried smoking all 3 types back to back.
IMHO bulk blends far more subject to mishandling by sellers. Just today I ordered a dozen more TINS.
I believe blenders put the same stuff in bags or tins — but you are likely to find differences between blends over time regardless of packaging.
A good many years ago I loved Lane’s Crown Achievement. To me, it was second in flavor and quality only to Bengal Slices. Time passed and I focused on other blends. After many years I stumbled across CA and hastily bought a couple of tins.
When it arrived, the aroma was much as I remembered, but the tobacco looked remarkably different. Once, opening a tin was an exquisite visual experience. Now it seems to be tobacco leaves mixed with twigs, stems and grasshopper feet.
It smokes ok, but nothing like I remembered.
A good many years ago I loved Lane’s Crown Achievement. To me, it was second in flavor and quality only to Bengal Slices. Time passed and I focused on other blends. After many years I stumbled across CA and hastily bought a couple of tins.
When it arrived, the aroma was much as I remembered, but the tobacco looked remarkably different. Once, opening a tin was an exquisite visual experience. Now it seems to be tobacco leaves mixed with twigs, stems and grasshopper feet.
It smokes ok, but nothing like I remembered.
If there is a bulk available for same blend I smoke from tin, why would I buy tin? So far bulk has been pretty good to me. Just put in a jar and it will keep.
Actually, there’s no “must“ about this. You’re just choosing not to include them in your smoke.
There’s no law that says you must remove these before smoking; break them up, if you must, for proper packing, but there’s no reason they cannot or should not be smoked.
Not sure why you think this, it happens with lots of products. Many, if not most people, want a smaller quantity and they'll pay extra for a fancy package.
If offered in both bulk or tins, I purchase bulk due to price. If price was equal, I'd purchase tins. Fortunately, the selection of bulk is vast and some quality products exist.
I strongly recommend waiting until a 20% off sale and buying an ounce or two of numerous bulk blends to test. You'll likely be able to get nearly 20 samples with free shipping. Hard to do the same with tins on an economy budget and you can branch out later.
I strongly recommend waiting until a 20% off sale and buying an ounce or two of numerous bulk blends to test. You'll likely be able to get nearly 20 samples with free shipping. Hard to do the same with tins on an economy budget and you can branch out later.
