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Charles Shakarov
Member
Username: Neomatrix
Post Number: 14
Registered: 09-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 11:02 am: | |
I have a few questions about storage.
I smoke an equal amount of aromatics as I do non-aromatics. If I buy something that comes in bulk I put it in a clean mason jar, close tightly and put it in a cardboard box in the top shelf of my closet. While I'm not as much concerned about aging as I am about just having it around for backup, is this a good way and place to store it?
I heard aros don't do well with aging, but since Im just storing and don't expect it to get better, will I LOSE any of the flavor by storing aromatics for long periods of time?
Anyone else have advice on storing tobacco? |
Manley
Member
Username: Manley
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 12:20 pm: | |
Hi. I do the same, with no problem at all. Just keep an eye on it, the quid is to not letting it dry out. You'll have tobacco for a while that way. Since I live in Mexico, where there is not always a chance to get the tobacco you like, it's good to have some of your prefered blend at hand. Greetings. |
Jonathan Winn
Member
Username: Bigjonburley
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 12:49 pm: | |
Hello Charles,
I cellar a couple of aromatics. Blue note is one of the few that I smoke, in the aromatic genre. There will be some change, with time. I believe it has most to do with the amount of air space when the tobacco is originally jarred. More oxygen equals more oxidation. Because of preservatives present in most aromatics, shelf life is very long. My blue note jars are pretty much unchanged until the 1 year mark. Then they mellow slightly, which I don't care for. I like my aromatics bold and fresh. I do love the effects of proper aging on my VA's, VAPers, and English/Oriental blends. The different dynamics are very welcomed. |
Richard Phillips
Member
Username: Sculptor
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2009
| | Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 03:55 pm: | |
Hi Charles,
I'd say that's a pretty good way to store your tobacco, and also agree with Manley and Jonathan. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't dry out, and don't be altogether too surprised or dismayed if, after a year or two, an over-pungent type has mellowed into something superb, or a subtle smoke has become rather uninteresting. |
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