Fresh is better than aged?

bet?ter1 [?bed?r] ADJECTIVE of a more excellent or effective type or quality: “hoping for better weather” ? [more] synonyms: superior ? finer ? of higher quality ? preferable ? [more] partly or fully recovered from illness, injury, or mental stress; less unwell: “she’s much better today” ? [more] synonyms: healthier ? fitter ? stronger ? well ? cured ? healed ? [more] ADVERB more excellently or effectively: “Johnny could do better if he tried” ? [more] synonyms: to a higher standard ? in a superior/finer way NOUN the better one; that which is better: “the Natural History Museum book is by far the better of the two” ? [more] dated humorous (one’s betters) one’s superiors in social class or ability: “amusing themselves by imitating their betters” VERB improve on or surpass (an existing or previous level or achievement): “bettering his previous time by ten minutes” synonyms: surpass ? improve on ? beat ? exceed ? top ? cap ? trump ? [more] This was the most described definition of “better”.

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@dan11 - I seem to recall that Abraxas is one of the artisan snuffs that does not use preservatives or additives that arrest aging. However, that said, if you want to keep Abraxas long term, it might be wise to refrigerate it. It will age, but not as quickly as cigars or pipe tobacco.

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I like fresh snuff. I take DS Madras type snuff. The flavour and burn is best when fresh. I buy small quantities and throw away the old unused ones. No amount of tampering can make it good as new. Same goes with the flavoured or medicated snuffs. Never considered anaerobic storage, didn’t need to. Always buy small quantities and enjoy.

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@nicmizer  Hardy Har Har…

In my limited experience snuffs are much like wines, some get better with age, some turn to vinegar.
Of course, good quality tobacco, high standard manufacturing processes and proper long term storage are essential but rarely happen to the same flour. I have only accidentally come across good old snuffs, so, all in all, it’s a lottery.

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