Do You Need To Dry Out Sun Bear?

[Jeremiah Johnson]

About to open this tin of 2021 Sun Bear Black Locust. It’s aged a few years, the tin is bulging a bit, and I’m hoping for a sweet smoke! But I’m wondering if I need to jar this right away, or if maybe there’s no rush if it needs to dry out a little anyway. What’s your experience with Sun Bear as far as dryness after aging a few years. I don’t think Sun Bear is necessarily the best tobacco to age, but it happened, so…

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I don't think it will take much drying but it will benefit by letting it breathe for a week or so.

 

[Jeremiah Johnson]

Tinned three years ago yesterday! Smoking this right out of the tin now. It’s tasty, but is burning a little hot.

 

[Fuelman]

I bought some of the Tupolo Sun Bear when it came out, and smoked a bowl right away. I don’t remember how it was since it was so long ago. Now you have me wanting to try some more. I’ll have to dig around in my cellar to find it.

 

[Kobold]

I let it air out for 15 minutes before I smoke it.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I've not found it necessary.

 

[FurCoat]

I've not had to and I will agree with @hoosierpipeguy that some time in a jar greatly benefits this blend and most blends for that matter.