Sorry to hear about grand pa's declining health. Make sure you see him sooner than later. My grandfather died in spring and was planning to see him in the summer. That did not work out. Also with "oldtimers disease" they remember the past pretty well its the current that stumps em.
OK so back to tobacco, as was already pointed out Virginias like a little time. I posted a modest review of Samuel Gawiths Full Virginia Flake that I forgot about and had almost 3 yrs on it. Was REALLY good with time. Fresh I was not that impressed.
My pa smoked Sir Walter Raleigh. I have smoked quite a bit of it but never really took to it. When I smell the SWR smoke, it brings a flood of memories.