Question About Aging

[chefbrian]

Hello all,
I have a C&D flake that I really didn't like, I am hoping maybe a little age in the tin will take out the bite and perhaps bring a little flavor to the tobacco.

My question is, the tin is open. Is it possible to still age a tobacco in an open tin? Or does it have to be factory sealed for it to age properly?

 

[brdavidson]

Welcome to the forums ChefBrian, no it doesn't have to be factory sealed to age. However you do need to put it in an airtight container to ensure it ages and doesn't mould. Most people here use Ball mason jars, just put the tobacco in there, screw the cap tight and you're good to go for an almost indefinite period of time. Make sure the jar hasn't been used for food before hand and it will be fine.

 

[thesmokindragon]

If you opened the tin, the bacci should now be put into a Mason jar for long-term storage/continued age'in
What C&D blend is it? Aro blends don' really age well and will lose their flavor...Virginia flake benefits greatly from age'in, English will round-out a bit (1-2 years, and perhaps take that rough-edge off)
Now bite may be a number of things; bacci moisture levels, smoking speeds, packing, etc.

 

[chefbrian]

Its Manhattan Afternoon.

 

[thesmokindragon]

ok, I have not tried this one yet myself, but from what I get from all the reviews on it...very mixed 4-star or 1/2 star...so I would assume a love or hate blend here brother. Since it is a Virginia flake, I would jar it up and come back in 12-24 months...there are plenty of outstanding Vs out there that smoke GREAT fresh as well as with some age on them...
Some Suggestions if you have not tried them already for V Flakes;

1. Dunhill Flake

2. Capstan Blue

3. OGS

4. F&T's CVP

5. Wessex's Brigade Campaign Dark Flake

 

[pstlpkr]

However you do need to put it in an airtight container to ensure it ages and doesn't mould. Most people here use Ball mason jars

That is correct. Just remember that some air is necessary for the aging process.

It is also a good idea to sterilize the jars, they should be completely dry and warm when you put your tobacco into them for long term storage. The warmth of the jar and subsequently the air therein; as it cools, will create a mild vacuum creating an air tight seal. There will be enough air in the jar for the aging process to proceed.
Welcome aboard!

Great question. :clap:

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[chefbrian]

As far as flakes go, I usually smoke Erinmore, but I also enjoy Dunhill, Escudo.

I'm not really a one tobacco type of person, I love searching out and trying as many blends

as possible.

 

[chefbrian]

Being that I have never smoked aged tobacco, would I have to slightly moisten

the tobacco before smoking to refresh it? Wouldn't terribly dry tobacco burn

very hot and very fast?

 

[thesmokindragon]

You would not have to moisten the bacci, if sealed in air-tight containers and stored under proper

conditions; cool/dry and dark area the tobacco should be just fine when getting ready to smoke,

would even require some air-time before the smoke...I just smoked some 3 year old Escudo...ah/WOW :worship:

 

[judcole]

Being that I have never smoked aged tobacco, would I have to slightly moisten

the tobacco before smoking to refresh it? Wouldn't terribly dry tobacco burn

very hot and very fast?

It won't get dry if kept in a jar like posts above suggest. :pussy:
And welcome to the forums.

 

[4dotsasieni]

Aging is Pure Hell - as my mother once embroidered upon a pillow "Screw the Golden Years."
Oh, wait - that wasn't your question. Never mind... :roll: