Open tin storage

[D.L.Ruth]

So I have a few unopened tins of snuff that I didn't want to open until I finish the one I have open. I didn't want to open them because I don't know how to store it after. I don't go through a lot and a couple of the tins see quite large so I wouldn't want them to "go bad" or anything. Any tips on storing open tins?

 

[Zanaspus]

Many hardcore snuff folks will recommend using ball jars as you would for pipe tobacco. But, I'll be quite honest, I just put the lid on and throw them in my desk. I don't have the palate JimInks has, and for my money they remain just fine over time. And yes, I have some open tins that are 10+ years old and they still seem just fine to me. YMMV. The only problem with my method with extremely moist snuffs is that they will dry out, but a moistened paper towel put over the container then held in place by the lid overnight solves this issue.

Good luck!

 

[Ozark Wizard]

If my tins might sit a while I'll go ahead and run a strip of Scotch tape around the seam. That tends to be enough for me. I did have an old tin of Bernard's Double Fermented get a touch dry and the rehydration advice from Zanaspus works the charm.

 

[Blackhorse]

Depends on the container. Tins are good for a while...plastic tap boxes go flat fast.