Cellaring Bulk Tobacco?

[Humblepipe]

Lady and Gentlemen,

I fancy the idea of buying some bulk tobacco and jarring (is that a word?) it myself for cellaring purposes. Like maybe a whole bunch of Virginia, as an example, in several 8 oz jars. That way I can open a jar every so often and mix with other tobaccos I've stored in a similar manner without disturbing the entire batch I purchased initially. To sum, buy bulk now and split it up in a number of jars to pull out whenever it makes sense. Will this work?

 

[lawdogspipes]

Has worked for me over the last several decades.

 

[Humblepipe]

Has worked for me over the last several decades.

Excellent!

 

[Elric]

In addition to tins, that's pretty much my cellaring strategy. This has become especially true lately as tobacco manufacturers attempt to save a buck resulting in packaging ill suited for long-term storage (I'm looking at you Solani).

 

[seanv]

That's what I do. I use 2 oz jars and 1oz jars. That way I can sample regularly along the way. Make sure you track the dates of the jarring as well

 

[Humblepipe]

That's what I do. I use 2 oz jars and 1oz jars. That way I can sample regularly along the way. Make sure you track the dates of the jarring as well

Good call on tracking the dates...

 

[mityahicks]

Works great. I use a bunch of different sizes jars because of the way I smoke (lots of different blends, and maybe 15 bowls a week or less).

 

[sandollars]

It's a great plan. I use quart jars to store in You can get 8 ounces in a quart, 4 in a pint, etc..

Might I suggest some Sutliff Matured Red 515 RC as part of your cellar. Darn good stuff, that...

There are plenty others too but this stuff is pretty special IMO..

 

[mityahicks]

I'm really impressed with Watch City Cigars bulk varieties as well.

 

[Humblepipe]

I'm really impressed with Watch City Cigars bulk varieties as well.

Checking them out now.

 

[MattRVA]

Checking them out now.

Check out “Simply Red”

 

[mso489]

Sounds just right. A quality Virginia or burley makes a good half or full pound purchase, since you can smoke it by itself and use it for blending. The jars with start dates are an excellent idea. Good plan.

 

[logs]

What baffles me is how you got to preferred member status without learning the answer to your very basic question. Have you never read a single post here on cellaring?

 

[Humblepipe]

Check out “Simply Red”

Holding back the tears... great song! Sorry, I had to...

 

[Humblepipe]

What baffles me is how you got to preferred member status without learning the answer to this very basic question. Have you never read a single post here on cellaring?

I am new to the pipe. I have been upfront about that on nearly every post. However, my new found passion for it has led me to post often. That’s probably why I got the designation. I agree, I’m not worthy of it and I’m sorry you pointed that out publicly.

 

[logs]

There's no shame in being new. But if this question is any indication of your posts, you need to read more. The answers you seek are already easily available here.

 

[mikefu]

Jars are the way to go, in both 8 and 16oz, IMO. And don’t worry, although there is such a thing as a stupid question, yours isn’t. Here’s a few of my jars:

 

[Humblepipe]

Jars are the way to go, in both 8 and 16oz, IMO. And don’t worry, although there is such a thing as a stupid question, yours isn’t. Here’s a few of my jars:View attachment 11300

I have something to shoot for now. I like that set up.

 

[Bengel]

Try a variety of jar sizes as well, then if the blend goes out of favor with your pallet you have it open in smaller portions

 

[mikefu]

I have something to shoot for now. I like that set up.

It’s in the basement, against a foundation wall, so the temp stays pretty consistent and obviously it’s dark with the doors closed. I have some more in stacks on the floor against the same wall, next to the wine racks. I’m satisfied with it. My only mistake was not initially inventorying them and noting what was where; I had to root through them all a couple years ago and organize the inventory so I can find what I’m looking for. I use an excel spreadsheet to keep track.