old smoke? Question for the Pros

[jship079]

Hey guys I have been away for a good while. I have not been enjoying my old pipes. I have several jars of smoke with baccy in it some very small amounts some a lot others plastic bags with smoke how do I know whats good and whats not?
Also can I just pick up my old pipes and smoke or should I clean them first. its been around a year at least several months.

 

[spartan]

Welcome back.
Bob has said everything you need to know. Smoke on. ::

 

[jship079]

What does mold look like is it the same as grows on cigars? Does it have a smell?

 

[lordnoble]

Hey, jship! Long time, no see! You can pretty much tell if your tobacco has mold it'll smell awful. Like a nasty rancid smell. Some flakes or blends that contain leaf with high sugar concentrations may "bloom" with the sugar crystalizing on it. If there is no unpleasant smell, you're good to go. Welcome back!
-Jason

 

[markw4mms]

Welcome back! I can't think of much else to add to what has already been recommended.