What is the best way to age Dunhill Flake?

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dude

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Aug 21, 2015
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I am planning to order a few tins of Dunhill Flake to age for some years. I have been reading about tobacco aging, aerobic and anaerobic, and I don't think I understand what is best.
Would you recommend leaving the tins sealed or jarring them to introduce oxygen?
Thanks.

 

cortezattic

Lifer
Nov 19, 2009
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Leave it in the tins. Store it at a reasonably stable 70°F, and in a dry environment to avoid rust.

The single greatest noticeable improvement with occur at about 6 months. Other aging milestones are

roughly at: 1yr., 2yrs., 5yrs., 10yrs., etc.; but these longer periods don't have the same impact as

that first 6 months.
If you're really interested in the biological processes, check out this post which cites kashmir's observations.

 
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It's not like they sealed them with Argon or anything, the conditions at the time the tin was sealed will be roughly the same as if you stick it in a jar.
The primary issue is the quality of the container.

 

andrew

Lifer
Feb 13, 2013
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The best way to age is with patience. No point in taking it out of the tin.

 

gogosamgo

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Mar 5, 2015
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I'm still fairly new to the pipe world, but I have read from multiple members on here that square tins dont seal as well as round tins, and that there have been multiple cases of rust with square tins. Might be something to consider since I know Dunhill flake is In square tins, but someone with more knowledge and experience may have better insight in this.

 

sablebrush52

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Jun 15, 2013
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Square tins don't hold up as well as round. The pressure around the perimeter isn't going to be equal, as with a round screw top tin. Last month, at a meeting of the Los Angeles Pipe Club, we had an impromptu Bengal Slices throw down between the new STP release and the original. A member brought in two unopened rectangular tins of Bengal Slices from his cellar. The tins were in beautiful shape, looking like they had just come off the shelf. We popped the top and found the contents had dried out. Of course, the Lat had faded, but it was made worse by the dehydration.

 

northernneil

Lifer
Jun 1, 2013
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I have a ton of Dunhill Flake and various other blends in square tins. I do not think you need to seriously worry unless you are talking 30 plus years. If you are going to lay it down for 5 years or so, square tins will be more than fine.
Make sure, as stated above, to keep them in a dark, dry place with very constant temperature. This should avoid any problems with you aging tobacco. And if your are really worried, just check your seals by gently pulling on the lid. If she pops, put it in a mason jar.

 

ericusrex

Lifer
Feb 27, 2015
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To further Northenneil's suggestion, be sure to check the vacuum seals on all the tins as soon as you open the package. Invariably, I lose one or two vacuum seals (especially on those square tins) do to shipping with every large order.

 

deathmetal

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Jul 21, 2015
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I lose one or two vacuum seals (especially on those square tins) do to shipping with every large order.
Excellent point. Unless wrapped in paper, square tins tend to become little projectiles during shipping.

 

cortezattic

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I think temperature changes during storage may contribute to the failure of the seal on square tins (any tins, really).

In any event, if you're really worried about it, why not run a bead of wax around the lip of the cover? Can't hurt, IMO.

 
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