Advice from pipe aficionados please....

nutcracker · 01-04-2015, 12:12 PM

OK - so here's the scoop. We are planning an "old smoke" event, showcasing the effect of ageing on scotch and tobacco. I hope to serve up Laphroiag 10yr old vs a 25 year old. That's the easy part.

See exhibit 1 below: a circa 1985 MacBaren dark twist and and 2014 version. Both sealed.

I have no idea of the condition of the tobacco inside. I would love to open it at the event, but what if it's too moist or spoiled?

Should I open these tines and roll a quantity out so that it's ready for Friday, or leave them shut to share the experience of opening with others....

01-04-2015, 12:12 PM	#1
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Advice from pipe aficionados please.... OK - so here's the scoop. We are planning an "old smoke" event, showcasing the effect of ageing on scotch and tobacco. I hope to serve up Laphroiag 10yr old vs a 25 year old. That's the easy part. See exhibit 1 below: a circa 1985 MacBaren dark twist and and 2014 version. Both sealed. I have no idea of the condition of the tobacco inside. I would love to open it at the event, but what if it's too moist or spoiled? Should I open these tines and roll a quantity out so that it's ready for Friday, or leave them shut to share the experience of opening with others.... __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)