I have just been back to the pipe for a couple of years. Have not put any tobacco back for aging but have read on here and other sites about the benefits of aging some tobaccos. My question is whether all tobaccos benefit from this or is it mostly certain types or blends? I was recently gifted - Secret Santa - a large bag of what appears to be the 'house English' from Santas local B & M. It has a date showing a year and a half of aging and it is the best 'house english' I've yet had. My experience has been that most 'house english' blends are pretty much the same and I suspect that most come from the same one or two sources. This stuff has a better taste, aroma, and smoking quality -to me - than even the accompanying Squadron Leader and it rivals my fav - Commonwealth. Is this likely to be due to the, admittedly modest, aging or did I just luck out and get gifted an exceptional 'house english'? Are my local B & M 'bulk 'house english' purchases likely to also benefit significantly if put away for a while?
Thanks for any insight.
Thanks for any insight.