Question on Cellaring Aromatics

missionpipe · Jun 16, 2018

After smoking and enjoying Lane Limited HGL for just over a year, I've decided to bulk up and cellar some the next time I find a deal. I plan on buying in bulk, then storing in Mason jars tightly compressed to force out as much air as possible.
My question is twofold: How well will aromatics keep when cellared, and is this a viable method?
I have been smoking pipe for about 4 years now and have cellared several of my favorites, but this is mainly in sealed tins.
I appreciate any information and help more experienced members may provide.
Thanks.

Chasing Embers · Jun 16, 2018

I have some Sutliff Chocolate Truffle from 2010, then Altadis, in Mason Jars and still smells and tastes like new.

jpmcwjr · Jun 16, 2018

Should be no problem at all, though I've not heard of anyone cellaring aros to get the aging=better factor. But cellaring has other purposes as it would seem in your case.

npod · Jun 16, 2018

Just do it.
And I’m being honest and sincere. You’ll be fine. And you are doing it right packing it tight in the jars.

ukbob · Jun 17, 2018

Just go ahead and continue with the way your doing it .

disinformatique · Jun 17, 2018

Shouldnt have any issues, go ahead and store.

judcole · Jun 17, 2018

From all I have read, aromatics are not going to change with aging like good Virginia blends do. Jarring is the way to go with bulks.

ben88 · Jun 17, 2018

next time I find a deal

Looks like P&C still advertising Lane @ $1.25 per oz

greeneyes · Jun 17, 2018

I know the consensus is that time isn't going to do much to a properly-jarred aromatic. I'm sort of curious about pushing the envelope experimentally speaking, and seeing what things like heat and/or drying/rehumidification would do to the leaf. I had an ancient aromatic that had probably dried out maybe 30 years ago. When I rehumidified it, it was amazing.

pepesdad1 · Jun 17, 2018

I've had Lanes 1-Q stored in jars for over 5 years with no ill effects...didn't get better with aging but wasn't harmed either.

lordofthepiperings · Jun 17, 2018

Brian and Shane did an episode on cellaring tobaccos. When it came to aromatics they mentioned that they don't really improve much with age. For aromatics it's better to buy them in bulk and cram as much of them as you can into a mason jar. Packing it so tightly reduces the air inside and as Brian put it "puts it in suspended animation".

scrumpyjack · Jun 17, 2018

I very much enjoy HGL too. I have several pounds that have been in jars for several years. I have never had a problem with it.

sablebrush52 · Jun 17, 2018

Pack tight in mason jars. You can also vacuum jar it:
http://www.glpease.com/Articles/vacuum.html
And that will help avoid any oxidation and aging.

pipebeast · Jun 17, 2018

They still seem to be the same to me years later...

bnichols23 · Jun 17, 2018

Thanks large for the link, Jesse! Filed away in my bookmarks for when I eventually need it!

missionpipe · Jun 18, 2018

Thank you for all your replies and advice. As correctly noted, I am interested in preservation, vice aging, and think I will go with Mason jars and well compressed content.
I have seen the rotating banner advertising the Lane Limited bulk sale, as captured above. Unfortunately, the link does not connect to said sale.

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