I am a newbie here, but I didn't post this in the newbie section because I thought this question might be of general interest. I have cellared just three pounds of English style tobacco -- One pound each of Stockkebye'e Proper English, Optimum, and English Luxury.
I use half pint canning jars after I wash and dry them thoroughly. I pack them with tobacco, heat in the microwave for 40 seconds, seal them tightly with lids, wait five minutes and give the caning rings one more good twist before storing them in a dark dry closet in my basement. The heating in the microwave BTW creates a vacuum seal when the jars cool.
I would like to use the same technique to commit at least 2 pounds of a Virginia based bulk blend. Any suggestions regarding tobacco choice would be deeply appreciated.
I use half pint canning jars after I wash and dry them thoroughly. I pack them with tobacco, heat in the microwave for 40 seconds, seal them tightly with lids, wait five minutes and give the caning rings one more good twist before storing them in a dark dry closet in my basement. The heating in the microwave BTW creates a vacuum seal when the jars cool.
I would like to use the same technique to commit at least 2 pounds of a Virginia based bulk blend. Any suggestions regarding tobacco choice would be deeply appreciated.