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Post by That Falls Guy on Jan 9, 2018 14:53:28 GMT -5
For those tobaccos that are available either packaged in Tin or Pouch, or available by the ounce, do you have a preference? Many smokers note significant differences among the bulk and packaged product. Do you notice any difference between them? Is the difference of such significance as to justify the higher costs of the packaged product?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 15:09:03 GMT -5
My favorite example would be tinned BCA and 1-Q. How much better could they be? Granted I have not directly compared them and at $2.50 ounce bulk versus $8.00 a tin, I'm not likely to.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 9, 2018 15:16:10 GMT -5
Don't quote me, but I believe that Brian Levine said that quite often the best gets tinned for presentation sake over that same blend that goes out in bulk...he has certainly been on a lot more production floors than I will ever see, so I will take his word for it.
Lord only knows if the smokeability differs or not...I imagine that Lestrout and Jiminks will have an opinion...they are the leading experts on their own opinions mind you.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 15:20:06 GMT -5
Don't quote me, but I believe that Brian Levine said that quite often the best gets tinned for presentation sake over that same blend that goes out in bulk...he has certainly been on a lot more production floors than I will ever see, so I will take his word for it. Lord only knows if the smokeability differs or not...I imagine that Lestrout and Jiminks will have an opinion...they are the leading experts on their own opinions mind you. Makes sense. I read a post by Russ somewhere that his Match BSOSM is basically the same as White Knight, only using inferior tobaccos. Granted he didn't give them the same name, but it's telling that he reserves the premium leaf for the tinned version. |
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Post by Darin on Jan 9, 2018 15:24:41 GMT -5
My method has been to buy in bulk whenever possible and to jar it myself.
IMHO, any difference between the two will diminish over time with aging.
I'd take a bulk that was jarred and dated 5 years ago over a tin packed today.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 9, 2018 15:39:24 GMT -5
One thing I do like about tins has nothing to do with quality between bulk vs tins, but with traveling for a week or two...
I like to toss different genres of tobacco’s so that if the mood strikes me, I can somewhat have the variety that I do at home if the mood strikes me. I have better luck keeping the tobacco at proper moisture levels in tins while on the go, and if I don’t open them... back to the cellar.
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Post by TwelveAMnTX on Jan 10, 2018 1:20:41 GMT -5
I have only had a couple of tobaccos sold in bulk & tin, but didn't notice a lot of difference in smoking them.
The bulks did have a lot more smaller bits compared to the tins with longer ribbons.
One tin was a little fresher compared to the bulk I received, but that could've been the seller.
Overall, I go for the savings value with bulk versus what I get in a tin.
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Post by haebar on Jan 10, 2018 6:30:44 GMT -5
Don't quote me, but I believe that Brian Levine said that quite often the best gets tinned for presentation sake over that same blend that goes out in bulk...he has certainly been on a lot more production floors than I will ever see, so I will take his word for it. Lord only knows if the smokeability differs or not...I imagine that Lestrout and Jiminks will have an opinion...they are the leading experts on their own opinions mind you. Makes sense. I read a post by Russ somewhere that his Match BSOSM is basically the same as White Knight, only using inferior tobaccos. Granted he didn't give them the same name, but it's telling that he reserves the premium leaf for the tinned version. What is BSOSM? |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Jan 10, 2018 6:39:58 GMT -5
...bulk whenever possible...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 7:12:20 GMT -5
I'd take a bulk that was jarred and dated 5 years ago over a tin packed today. +1. |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 10, 2018 8:06:19 GMT -5
Balkan Sobranie Original Smoking Mixture
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Post by serenity on Jan 10, 2018 8:40:14 GMT -5
I much prefer my Tobacco bought by the pound rather than by the gram.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 11:27:51 GMT -5
In defense of tins, bulk is great for smoking and trading with buddies; however, tinned will be more marketable down the road.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:02:32 GMT -5
Bulk and Pouch. Tins only if 7 oz or better
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Post by zambini on Jan 10, 2018 17:20:00 GMT -5
Bulk and Pouch. Tins only if 7 oz or better 7 oz or better? You're that committed to the Distinguished Gentleman tin art? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 18:39:33 GMT -5
Bulk and Pouch. Tins only if 7 oz or better 7 oz or better? You're that committed to the Distinguished Gentleman tin art? Three Star, which has no art at all is in 7 oz. I used that as a base that could have easily been 8 oz, but many tobaccos come in 200 grams, so roughly 7 oz. Now, as to Distinguished Gentleman. You're kidding, right? True I love the art, but were it not a favorite tobacco I would not have roughly 3 pounds of it here. I simply don't care for 1-2 ounce tins and don't think a whole lot better of 100 gram tins. Looking at my most likely life span, I doubt I will run out of it before I croak. Therefore, whether E. Hoffman makes another tin is of no importance. That no one seems to care to try it is their loss. Now let's discuss why I have so many bags of Smoker's Pride and Super Value. Couldn't be for the non-existent art, could it? Hell, even the name is a turn off to someone who grew up with generics in the Seventies. It just might be that the Black and Gold and Natural Cavendish are more to my liking after months of being disappointed by aros. |
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Post by That Falls Guy on Jan 10, 2018 23:06:11 GMT -5
Lane Ready Rubbed (Edgeworth)is $2.50 per oz. at P&C.
But the price of the packages.....WOW!
14 ounce can $9999.99
1.5 ounce pouch $8299.99
In this particular case, I think that I'd go Bulk!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 23:13:02 GMT -5
Lane Ready Rubbed (Edgeworth)is $2.50 per oz. at P&C. But the price of the packages.....WOW! 14 ounce can $9999.99 1.5 ounce pouch $8299.99 In this particular case, I think that I'd go Bulk! things seemed to smooth out for them for a couple of weeks there, but Snafu's like this seem to be a semi-regular occurrence. |
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