TIN or BULK … That’s the question [eh].

[kcghost]

I prefer tinned tobacco that is non-aromatic. I think the stuff ages very well as a rule.

 

[cshubhra]

I have never smoked the same tobacco in both bulk forms. (Only exception is a 8+ old Penzance tin vs fresh Penzance bulk)

I do think they would be the same. For example Gawith Hoggarth & Co bulks come from larger 500g bags.

At least the SG and GH flakes in bulk are very large and cannot fit a tin. People who are very analytical might find a difference.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Both is the answer to the orignal post.

Coming off the same line at the same time, tins and bulk could be stored differently. Ordering both from the same supplier, you still might get different batches, even different years. As already mentioned, bulk may "breathe" more during shipping and sitting on a shelf or in a warehouse.

 

[craig61a]

Bulks cellared over time kind of even out in moisture and flavor. I buy both tins and bulk to cellar, usually based on what’s available.

In the long run I haven’t noticed any difference between the two.

I guess I don’t get what all the fuss is about. Buy whatever suits you, and smoke it.

Some days a particular tobacco I like seems a bit off to me. Just my body chemistry, alignment of the planets, whatever...

I don’t feel the need to over rationalize...

 

[dcon]

I have smoked a lot of VA #1 and, now, buy it exclusively by the pound. I have not noticed a difference between the tins and the bulk. I have, also, never encountered a vanilla smell or taste. VA #1 is reported, though “natural”, to have a slight honey casing. That I believe.

 

[chopper]

Hello fellow piperssss ...
Hope y'all are staying safe, and god bless you all ... here is my newbie question.

It is true that tinned tobacco is better, taste better and aged better that bulk bagged tobacco?
If I buy the same tobacco ... in bulk [Virginia No1] and let’s say, also buy a tin of the same Virginia No1.
Will the tin tobacco have more flavor... will be sweeter, better overall? Or is just a myth/BS.

I am not a dedicated smoker, just getting to know some of my limitations with tobacco … preferring the mild aromatic … as stronger tobacco make me dizzy [newbie syndrome of nicotine tolerance … but getting there]. But if tinned tobacco is better, then I am ordering the wrong kind … Lets me know your more experienced wisdom in this area. As always, you guys will know better … and I will appreciate your responses. [Diablo out]

Just a comment on nicotine; if you enjoy the buzz then go for it and enjoy.

Here's my story for a different perspective; For over 35 years I was addicted to cigarettes. Before I switched to a pipe I was smoking 40 cigs a day.
Every 30 minutes I would start to crave.

Ten years ago I switched to a pipe. At first the blends that I smoked had mild to medium nicotine levels but once I found on-line tobacconists I intentionally ordered blends with mild Vit N levels.

Now I can go many hours without a smoke and not even notice when otherwise occupied.
Since I don't like to clench a pipe I rarely light up when driving trucks. When I smoked cigarettes and a craving struck, I'd want one now.
Since taking up the pipe I'm content to wait until I get to my destination or until I hit a freeway.

By avoiding nicotine I've become a bit of a lightweight in that regard [I inhale]
Although there's more than a few blends that I'd love to try but are excluded due to high nicotine, there's so many other blends that suit my requirements.

Before ordering a blend I made sure to check out @jiminks reviews at www.tobaccoreviews.com ; Jim gives a very accurate assessment of nicotine levels that have not ever led me astray.

 

[bullet08]

Most what I smoke comes in tins. But if they come in bulk, why not get the bulk? Cheaper and they will all get smoked anyway. BTW, if worms had machine guns, they better have big fingers and opposable thumbs.