Vacuum packing tins

[WerewolfOfLondon]

Makes me wonder why these companies don't just sell their tobaccos in mini mylar pouches. It would surely be a lot cheaper for them, and a whole lot better for the consumer.

 

[Brad H]

Makes me wonder why these companies don't just sell their tobaccos in mini mylar pouches. It would surely be a lot cheaper for them, and a whole lot better for the consumer.

The newer packaging for Wessex Gold Brick is in small Mylar pouch.
The longevity of the plug in that Mylar is to be determined though.
It seems ok enough to store it for a short while in them, for the long run I am not so sure. I will risk it with a few to see how long the Mylar will hold up.

 

[blametony]

It happens. Perhaps that’s why Greg Pease reversed his stance on cellaring tobacco in the original tin a few years ago and recommended transferring to jars or Mylar as soon as possible. He cited finding “disappointments” in his own cellar.

It also depends on who’s tins are being used.

I collect wine and there are definitely differences between corks and bottling practices.

 

[blametony]

Makes me wonder why these companies don't just sell their tobaccos in mini mylar pouches. It would surely be a lot cheaper for them, and a whole lot better for the consumer.

Same reason wineries still use cork. Synthetic corks or metal screw caps are literally air tight and would preserve wine far longer than cork, but there’s a romanticism and history with cork. It’s to appease consumers.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Whereas here arcoss the pond its a very rare event to hear somebody's sealing already sealed tins ,be it round or restancular ones

 

[Searock Fan]

Speaking of little poofs, how you dewin?

I'm sure your response is something clever, but I'll be damned if I can figure it out.

 

[The_Non_Compliant_One]

round tins fail, manufacturing defects. so do the sqaure tins.

However I get more satisfaction from a square or rectangular tin. Would really like to get nearly mint condition or better ORLIK golden slice tin for myself.

A lot of bulk blends come in real heavy duty plastic backs when you buy them a such. in 1 pound increments.

 

[Mike N]

I've seen many of the round (Peterson-style) tins in cellar sales that simply have metallized HVAC tape (or parafilm) wrapped around the edge. Parafilm seems to be the gold standard, as it's used in labs as a moisture and oxygen barrier, and it's not terribly expensive for a roll that will seal dozens of tins.

I just ordered a roll of Parafilm for my cellared tins. Thanks for the tip.