@DavidR002 if you are referring to the glass jar types with the wooden tops, like the photos below, I would say it depends on the wetness of the tobacco and the lid seal. I have two such jars and do use them.
I do not have any issues with the tobacco drying out. My suggestion would be to experiment so you can determine how long tobacco can be stored in your canister.
I had some Lane Limited Ready Rubbed and some Sir Walter Raleigh left over and wanted to get rid of the containers to make room for some new sealed ones. I emptied each of the remaining tobacco in to a tobacco jar expecting them to dry out so I can smoke them as both were a little to wet for me. It's been nearly six months now and those tobaccos are still in their respective jars and still moist.
Also, I mixed up a batch of the famous Mrs. Hudson's 221 blend and have it in an old antique tobacco jar similar to this: That was in November 2017 and that batch is still moist ant to the point where I have to take some out and let it dry out some.
So again, it depends on the type of jar you have and your willingness to experiment.
The most important thing is the seal. I have one that has a rubber seal that is hard and cracked. I now use that as basically a candy jar. I have another one that had what looks like a felt material as the seal. It too is gone and just sits empty on the pipe rack it came with.
@PappyJoe - What seems to work well in preserving the rubber seals is applying a very thin coat of unflavored lip balm. It helps to preserve the rubber and keeps it from drying out. I learned that trick from an old-timer when I was in my teens and used it on my first tobacco jar, which I still have and use. Lip balm will not hurt or impair the tobacco (should one apply a thick coat that transfers to the jar) as long as it is not flavored.
Also, you know can probable replace those seals on your jars if you want to use them again. Seems a kitchen supply or Amazon should have something to fit the lids.
The name is a reference to Sherlock Holmes' landlady. Since Holmes probably smoked a strong English blend naming a sweet aromatic after him would be inappropriate.
The blend consists of Sutliff bulk tobaccos blended together as follows:
Three parts (or 3 oz.) Sutliff Vanilla Custard
Two parts (or 2 oz.) Sutliff Chocolate Mousse
One part (or 1 oz.) Sutliff Crème Brulee
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The original recipe by @ghostsofpompeii contained, “…a pinch or two of Sutliff Irish Creme. @ghostsofpompeii says its inclusion is optional.
One may substitute Sutliff Private Stock Molto Dolce for the Creme Brûlée, as the two are very similar, with the Molto Dolce being a bit sweeter.
The are perfect for storing tobacco, so long as the rubber seal remains undegraded. I've found jars with a silicone seal, and I think they are good for the long haul.....
@Charles - both of the jars were found in junk/collectible shops and the seal were long gone. The one with the felt seal would require me to cut a piece of material the right length and width and glue it on.
@wbradk -- It's the best aromatic blend I've encountered, hands down. My usual smoke is Sutliff's Barbados Plantation, but I've taken to mixing it 50/50 with Mrs. Hudson's. The only thing wrong with Mrs. Hudson's is that you have to make it yourself. But that's a small inconvenience, in exchange for having the blend to smoke.....
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I do not have any issues with the tobacco drying out. My suggestion would be to experiment so you can determine how long tobacco can be stored in your canister.
I had some Lane Limited Ready Rubbed and some Sir Walter Raleigh left over and wanted to get rid of the containers to make room for some new sealed ones. I emptied each of the remaining tobacco in to a tobacco jar expecting them to dry out so I can smoke them as both were a little to wet for me. It's been nearly six months now and those tobaccos are still in their respective jars and still moist.
Also, I mixed up a batch of the famous Mrs. Hudson's 221 blend and have it in an old antique tobacco jar similar to this:
That was in November 2017 and that batch is still moist ant to the point where I have to take some out and let it dry out some.
So again, it depends on the type of jar you have and your willingness to experiment.
the famous Mrs. Hudson's 221 blend
Also, you know can probable replace those seals on your jars if you want to use them again. Seems a kitchen supply or Amazon should have something to fit the lids.
"Mrs. Hudson's 221B Bakery Blend" by @ghostsofpompeii
The name is a reference to Sherlock Holmes' landlady. Since Holmes probably smoked a strong English blend naming a sweet aromatic after him would be inappropriate.
The blend consists of Sutliff bulk tobaccos blended together as follows:
Comments:
The original recipe by @ghostsofpompeii contained, “…a pinch or two of Sutliff Irish Creme. @ghostsofpompeii says its inclusion is optional.
One may substitute Sutliff Private Stock Molto Dolce for the Creme Brûlée, as the two are very similar, with the Molto Dolce being a bit sweeter.