This focus on vending machines was a bit odd since a 1992 article in the journal Tobacco Control reported that minors obtained 71 percent of their tobacco from over-the-counter sales, 19 percent from friends, 7 percent from parents, and just 3 percent from vending machines
In England, as Steadman had warned me, Hunter is like a whale in a fish tank
and then we ranked them according to the following criteria: Construction: the quality of the roll, draw, and burn consistency Flavor: how enjoyable the flavor profile is overall* Presentation: the overall aesthetic appeal of the packaging, band, and branding Value: the ratio of overall quality to price * In the case of equal scores, the Flavor ranking acted as tie-breaker
The best tobacco for RYO is a finely cut loose tobacco kept at a consistent moisture level - not too dry to crumble, not so wet that it will not light properly