Bruck
06-09-2015, 07:20 PM
I recently got a bug in my shorts to get some old tobacco tins, so I did some prowling around ebay and etsy to see what was out there. Quite a lot, actually, and the prices aren't too bad depending on age and condition. I saw this one, which came with the original contents, so I snapped it up. I also ordered a plaid Kentucky Club tin but it hasn't arrived yet.
http://i.imgur.com/9RYnGav.jpg
It's actually not that old it turns out, but a cool tin nonetheless, and in very good condition - just a little rust on the hinge and ever so slight deformation. I did some extensive web research and determined it it's probably from the mid-80's, but possibly as new as the mid-90's. So far I haven't been able to find any solid info on when Velvet switched from tins to pouches - if anyone here knows, do please share.
I took it to work to show off to a BOTL co-worker, who was mildly aghast that I opened it and ruined the antique value, but I assured him that it really wasn't that old and I mainly just wanted the tin. & I gave him a sample. I'm pretty sure I was the first to open it, however, as the lid still felt like it was sealed somewhat, and the inner liner appeared not to have ever been unfolded.
Here are the contents in the inner liner, which is mildly dessicated waxed paper:
http://i.imgur.com/3JqTUM1.jpg
Inside the liner is the number 93, which may be the year of manufacture, or may just be the number 93.
http://i.imgur.com/ilKaHa0.jpg
And here's the actual product. It held together in a semi-stiff block until I transferred it to an 8 oz Ball jar.
http://i.imgur.com/XXMYmml.jpg
And finally, my first bowl of it in a Nordling something or other (you'll have to take my word for it :))
http://i.imgur.com/3Uhb5By.jpg
Having never smoked Velvet, I can't say if the age makes any difference, but it is a very nice smoke! Burley with some VA and maybe some oriental, slightly sweet, kind of a plum/raisin/anise theme. It wants to burn a little hot, so I have to be disciplined, but there's no tongue bite. A little roof-of-mouth bite (?!), with some "spice," kind of like from a strong cigar, but not real strong in the vitamin N department.
Anyway, just thought I share the experience with y'all!
http://i.imgur.com/9RYnGav.jpg
It's actually not that old it turns out, but a cool tin nonetheless, and in very good condition - just a little rust on the hinge and ever so slight deformation. I did some extensive web research and determined it it's probably from the mid-80's, but possibly as new as the mid-90's. So far I haven't been able to find any solid info on when Velvet switched from tins to pouches - if anyone here knows, do please share.
I took it to work to show off to a BOTL co-worker, who was mildly aghast that I opened it and ruined the antique value, but I assured him that it really wasn't that old and I mainly just wanted the tin. & I gave him a sample. I'm pretty sure I was the first to open it, however, as the lid still felt like it was sealed somewhat, and the inner liner appeared not to have ever been unfolded.
Here are the contents in the inner liner, which is mildly dessicated waxed paper:
http://i.imgur.com/3JqTUM1.jpg
Inside the liner is the number 93, which may be the year of manufacture, or may just be the number 93.
http://i.imgur.com/ilKaHa0.jpg
And here's the actual product. It held together in a semi-stiff block until I transferred it to an 8 oz Ball jar.
http://i.imgur.com/XXMYmml.jpg
And finally, my first bowl of it in a Nordling something or other (you'll have to take my word for it :))
http://i.imgur.com/3Uhb5By.jpg
Having never smoked Velvet, I can't say if the age makes any difference, but it is a very nice smoke! Burley with some VA and maybe some oriental, slightly sweet, kind of a plum/raisin/anise theme. It wants to burn a little hot, so I have to be disciplined, but there's no tongue bite. A little roof-of-mouth bite (?!), with some "spice," kind of like from a strong cigar, but not real strong in the vitamin N department.
Anyway, just thought I share the experience with y'all!