Quote Originally Posted by Haebar View Post
I'm relatively new to pipe tobacco ageing; jarred up my first batch in 2009 of various blends (no aromatics). The one now that catches my eye is the 2009 Penzance; but now I'm not so sure if it was a good choice for ageing. Still haven't opened it.

Back in 2009, when I started jarring tobaccos, I actually put the jars in a bath of boiling water in order before capping to force a vacuum seal on them. I don't do that anymore. But back then I didn't know any better. I don't regret doing it other than the time wasted. I've not yet tasted any tobaccos from that batch but I have given away several of them to friends.
Hi Tab,

I'd think that you should start re-visiting the Penzance very soon . A friend opened a 25 year old tin of E&C The Stout (heavy lat, packed under pressure). Five people tried it (including me), the others ooh'd and aah'd but it was long past it's best. The Stout was great fresh, better with a year and best @3 years. After 5 it was starting downhill. At the least, try the Penzance to see where you are. It's a lat krumble so better to have smoked it a year too soon rather than a year too late .