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Tobacco Aging
I used a countertop vacuum sealing apparatus with an attachment for Ball jars, not wanting to heat the tobacco. Regarding the plastic: I sealed the unopened, 8-oz metalized bags that bulk Esoterica came in (maybe it still does; I've not bought it in forever) inside of two heavy-duty bags each...- cstanion
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Tobacco Aging
I did an experiment years ago, using Ball jars to store McClelland 5100 and 2015 with and without vacuum seals. After six years I tried them and could not distinguish a difference. Both had aged nicely, but any difference between them was lost on me. YMMV. We don't get a true vacuum with vacuum...- cstanion
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Am I Being Unreasonable?
One new wrinkle--just found that we can't send just tobacco, because a free tin has to be shipped with another product, as a value-added thing. The red tape and legal issues will drive you nuts. But next time you order something, we'll be happy to include that tin. We'll get it to you one way or...- cstanion
- Post #23
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Am I Being Unreasonable?
My name is Chuck and I work for Smokingpipes as the managing editor, so I'm responsible for the poor wording of that promotional material. A previous draft included the specification of a new Savinelli but it somehow got lost in the revision process. My mistake. Not the first or last I'll make...- cstanion
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion