C&D Derringer: Cellaring Concerns

[edger]

I just bought 4 lbs of Derringer this week and I have some questions re cellaring. Most C&D blends come quite dry and, for me, are ready to smoke. Is there any advantage to adding a small amount of moisture to the aging process? Do virginias improve over time left dry? Any ideas or thought would be appreciated as I am trying to build a a modest cellar of the blends I like.
I also will probably stockpile some Sutliff Edgeworth match. I understand that burley doesn't necessarily improve with age but I fear it might go away in future.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Chasing Embers]

They'll age fine as they are. Adding moisture may encourage mold growth.

 

[sablebrush52]

They'll age fine as they are. Adding moisture may encourage mold growth.

+1

 

[BrokenRecord]

They'll age fine as they are. Adding moisture may encourage mold growth.

Yeah, I have never had success in adding moisture to a blend and then cellaring it. The result is always mold. If I need to add moisture, I do it to a small amount enough for a few bowls.

 

[Worknman]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[Chasing Embers]

If I need to add moisture, I do it to a small amount enough for a few bowls.

I just fill the chamber and blow through the pipe until I feel warmth rising from the tobacco.

 

[mso489]

I've been a fan of C&D blends for some years and find they keep well and have never needed added moisture. In general, I'd say burley keeps well. Virginia is praised for improving a lot with aging. Though it is not a consensus opinion, I think burley mellows nicely and melds and harmonizes with other tobaccos in a blend over time.

 

[weezell]

Just jar it and forget it...

 

[FurCoat]

They'll age fine as they are. Adding moisture may encourage mold growth.

+2

 

[edger]

Thanks,all. It is unanimous. I will jar it as is!