Reading through years of posts and articles on the web, about aging tobaccos, the consciences is “Don't waste time aging aromatics or Cavendish tobacco's beyond 1 year.” Sure I see a few posts about unexpected good results from aged aromatics but I see little to nothing about planned aging of an aromatic blend. I wonder if some of you more savvy pipe smokers are keeping a secret from us not so seasoned tobacco hobbyist.
I understand how a lesser quality, heavy flavored Cavendish would not fair well or have no added benefits from additional fermentation or aging. I do question the possibilities of a quality Virginia Cavendish having the potential of releasing additional flavors because of aging.
I am not a aromatic smoker so I do not follow many blends but an example which comes to mind is H&H Trout Stream. It is a highly praised aromatic. They use a quality Cavendish – Virginia blend. I would think a Cavendish blend like this has the possibilities to age very well. Not just the 1 to 2 year window but the Cavendish and Virginia’s would continue to sweeten many years later. What are your experiences and thoughts?
I understand how a lesser quality, heavy flavored Cavendish would not fair well or have no added benefits from additional fermentation or aging. I do question the possibilities of a quality Virginia Cavendish having the potential of releasing additional flavors because of aging.
I am not a aromatic smoker so I do not follow many blends but an example which comes to mind is H&H Trout Stream. It is a highly praised aromatic. They use a quality Cavendish – Virginia blend. I would think a Cavendish blend like this has the possibilities to age very well. Not just the 1 to 2 year window but the Cavendish and Virginia’s would continue to sweeten many years later. What are your experiences and thoughts?
