At least 40 % of the negative reviews and complaints posted @ tobacco reviews are, IMHO, direct outcomes of poor packing and inappropriate smoking tempo -- problems unintentionally created by the reviewer, but attributed to the tobacco.
Complex tobacco blends can be chameleons, their flavor and characteristics changing according to the way they're smoked. So an impression logged early on can differ noticeably from that of a re-visit several years later. And tin age has so much to do with the flavor of any good tobacco it's almost beyond belief. Add in that a verdict of "good" early on has to be re-evaluated in light of subsequent benchmark experiences. "Good" compared to what ?
(How high is "up" ?)
We're all chasing our tails, really. The play factor involved is enormous. That's why we're here.
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