Hello Snuffhouse, I aquired alot of snuff here in the last two months.Thiers no way i use it up anytime soon. And all of them are different as i like to just open up 1 of 3 drawers and just pick a snuff. I thought about vaccum sealing them but that would be a hassel, I would be revaccuming them often because i cant stay out of them. Vaccum sealing seems like a great idea for snuffs you have two of or bulk. What would be the best way for storing them in my case so i would be able to pinch from them easily at any giving time? With still keepem them fresh as long as possible. Do the tins/tubs/dispensers keep thier snuff fresh for a reasonable time at room temperture? I also thought about keepem them in the ice box. What do yall think about that? I would have to get alittle beer box for all my snuff. It probably take up to much room in the family ice box. lol Hopefully yall have some better ideas. I would hate for any of my snuff to go bad! Each one has its special place in my heart/nose. Any help will be very appreciated! How do yall store yalls snuff? ps I will try to take some pictures of my snuff and snuff boxes and where i store them this week! thx

It takes a really long time for them to “go bad” but they can dry out pretty fast. I know some use refrigeration on freeze, but I don’t. Airtight jars are what I store bulk in. The tins they come in are ok, but they will start to dry within a couple of months. Some are better than others. F&T tubes seem to be the best for getting a good airtight seal since they have a gasket and a tight screw top. You can seal them with a little electrical tape if you’re not into them very often. That’s more convienent than vacuum sealing. That’s just a few things you can do, ohers will have more. I don’t have a perfect solution, I just try to use them up fast!

I use Tupperware canisters. Nice airtight seal, easy to open and close.

Thanks Xander and bigmick i think i will put electric tape on probably all my tins and try to focus on just a couple at a time that way i can seal up the others till i get to them but i know me soon as i seal them with tape i’m going to want a pinch! lol But like they say you can’t have your cake and eat it too! I hope to hear more from you guys! thx

I put the tins in freezer bags and store them in the refrigerator. They tend to clump up a little but they stay fresh for a long time.

I have quite a few of my snuffs in Click-clack canisters. I used to get them at a kitchen store, but they are available on line too. They are hardened plastic, and they don’t take on smells very easily. Also, the lids allow you to push the air out. So far, they have kept snuffs fresh for almost a year.Click-Clack canisters

I’ve been stockpiling a fairly large quantity of Wilsons HDT No. 22, buying the 260g plastic tins (which are really just a plastic jar and screw on lid). I now have 6 unopened 260g containers. (Yeah, I know it’s crazy.) I have the jars sitting on a closet shelf, in the dark. I’m actually wondering for how long they’ll keep this way. Obviously, it’s going to take years to use all this up. Since it’s a toast, I certainly don’t need to worry about it drying out, but I’m beginning to wonder if the Wilsons storage container is the best thing to store it in over the long term. What exactly is the recommended shelf life of these 260g plastic containers of snuff? I did write to Wilsons of Sharrow with this very question and never received a reply. I know there are people here who bought the 2 pound Stoker’s snuff. How are you storing it? Is it OK to store it in the plastic tub for years?

I put some in smaller tins, and stash the rest in the freezer.

I don’t go crazy about storage of snuffs. I have a couple of plastic tubs with lids I can fit a whole lot of small tins in, and a few I just have laying about. I have them in my home desk drawer.

@ kjoerup: I’ve had no problem with the Stokers 2lb tubs. Now two years old, the snuff seems as fresh as the day it arrived. In fact it may be a tad better for having aged.

Heck, I’ve just got a big cigar box. Everything goes in it: Scotches, menthols, Cheese & Bacon, what have you. I find the smell tremendous, everyone else says, “What in the hell is that smell?” But as for cross-contamination, I’ve had no issues…

Witn respect to all, I think the freezer thing may have started due to dip and chew tobacco. I have been snuffing for 30 years and in my experience the only thing that counts is that the snuff is in an airtight container. You don’t want the mositure to escape so if its in an airtight cannister it will last for decades. Thats why we get good, viable snuff from decades ago on ebay which is just as good as the stuff you buy now; those old bottles were airtight. I’ve got a collection of bottled Smith’s snuffs that I got in 1982 and they are in as good a condition as when I bought them. I’m not knocking people who say it should go in a freezer but with great respect it is entirely unneccessary. Get yourself a food grade storage cannister with an airtight lid and any snuff you choose to store in it will be fine. I use the Wilsons of Sharrow half pound plastic jars - the snuff in there lasts from year to year in perfect condition.

I know the freezer isn’t really needed. I do love the first cold sniffs coming out though. Refreshing! Especially the Coke.

Well, thats a different matter altogether, I do the same with chocolate bars, nothing nicer than ice cold chocolate.

I did store my snuffs in the freezer, but the freezer became too full with my wine-making fruits, so they are now just stored in clip & lock tubs in my office cupboard. I have sorted them into each tub by style rather than manufacturer (plain, SPs, toasts, perfumed, florals, fruit, menthols, schmalzers, and traditional/other blends) to avoid tainting. That seems to do the trick.

Thanks, everyone, for the assistance. I figured that the Wilsons container ought to be sufficient, but I just wanted to be certain. Snuff existed long before refrigeration, so I don’t understand why some of you feel that it is necessary to freeze it. I’m not criticizing,just wondering!

I have found the best place to store snuff is in my nose

@leman you must have a big nose ;o)

If you have Wilsons containers you have the perfect ready made storage jar.

While airtight storage is best for storage of snuff. The breathing of snuff is worthy of mentioning. An anaerobic environment will preserve scents of designer snuff best but it is recommended to let snuff breathe after such storage before use. This is not so important because it is something that takes place automatically (i.e. you have to open it to get to it). However, if you are making your own snuff or trying to change the character of a designer snuff. The difference between aerobic and anaerobic aging can be useful in the outcome of your efforts. A completely anaerobic environment can take up to three months to effect change in a full, sealed container. In an aerobic environment change can be rapid and hard to control. A breathable container of clay, stone or wood is ideal for a more controlled yet still aerobic environment. Temperature is a crucial factor and UV rays another. Cool and dark is best for preservation.

Good points. I base my remarks purely on keeping a snuff static - ie not one that is being worked on or specifically aged or altered. When it comes to ageing a finished or bought snuff in anaerobic conditions you will literally wait years for change, if any, to take place. The most I can say for my older snuffs is that they are just mellowed down a bit. I gave Roderick a can of snuff that had been opened twice in 29 years; some of the original sharpness had been knocked off but not massively so. Fat Cop

A question… for those that store all their snuffs in a couple of glass airtight containers, is it ok to mix flavors of snuff together? Coming from snus, I know that you want to store like flavors with like, or they will mix in their bag in the freezer. I have some mason jars, and just plan to store my snuff in the closet, but should mentholated snuffs be kept separate? Thanks all!

@CzechCzar No mixing and yes keep menthol’s separate. If you insist on keeping snuff in the original tins put each one in a separate zip lock baggie. If you plan on creating a large collection 100 plus snuffs invest in 2 ounce glass jars. Just empty the snuff into a jar and label it or remove label and stick it to the jar. Baby food jars work well. or you can purchase small jelly jars.

Does this–refrigeration–apply to the schmalzers, too? Or would that have an adverse effect on the oil used?

Best way to store snuff? … in your nose

in your pockets. How else are you gonna snuff it when you’re out and about.

Would big mason jars with Boveda Pack cigar humidor packets to keep humidity in jar/humidor be good for storing snuffs to keep them moist? I hate snuffs drying out lol I want to fill huge mason jar with SWS and Bernard Tap boxes with that Boveda Pack to keep them moist.

You shouldn’t need humidity for sealed tap boxes. I’m also thinking that the humidity packs might be too much humidity for snuff. I’m not sure of the rh of nasal snuff, but it definitely is much less than cigars and pipe tobacco. The lowest rh bag that boveda makes is 32%. They also claim that I’d they don’t have one for your application they can make it, but not sure what that takes. Anyone know the rh range of snuff? I know there will be a difference between the usual Poschls offerings and an American scotch.

So, I ordered 450g of f&t hdt, 450g Wilson’s iht22, 500g DW and 150g WE. I have never done bulk like this before. Do I want to separate these into smaller glass jars? I remember a post a while back about the locking glass jars being good for storage. These are obviously all very dry snuffs. Is air in the original container going to mess up the flavor? Just want to know if I need to acquire something better for long term storage.

@agentshags, I personally would separate them into smaller amounts, I’ve never ordered big bulk like that though. My guess is too much air they would dry up even more and lose their scents. I could be wrong though.

@agentshags don’t carry your eggs in one basket is the old saying. If you know or own a vacuum food storage system .and package it in usable sizes it should last forever without changing . I just use packer bottles. 2.5 oz is a good size.  fine dry snuff you could pack it solid to the top and they may hold 50 grams. I don’t trust tins they can rust and plastic can perminate some plastic even leaches into snuff.

Here a link to the ones I use.  http://www.freundcontainer.com/2+5-oz-cobalt-blue-glass-wide-mouth-packer-bottles-black-phenolic-cap/p/4235B03/  You may be able to find less expensive glass but these have served me well. Any glass jar will work if it has a good seal. If you plan on using the wire bale jars wet the rim and the back side of the rubber gasket to insure a proper seal. Baby food jars have a good seal and if you know a breeder you can ask them to save em for ya. 

Just keep out of direct sunlight and avoid storing in areas with drastic temperature changes. Even though the snuff is dry to the touch, condensation can cause problem. even rocks have water in them.

Hi I ve just received a pack of 20 gletscher prise 10g box, I guess the best way to conserve it is to put it as it is in a desk drawer ?

@basement_shaman thanks, I have them in a basket waiting to finalize now. ~50g per jar you say? How thick is the glass on these? are the lids airtight? A bit more $ than I was hoping to spend, but if they are good quality, I suppose I can look at it as an investment

16oz ball jars from Walmart for bulk snuff and pipe tobacco. 2-4 oz of pipe tobacco, or roughly 200 grams of snuff, depending on the grind and moisture content (and if you pack it in).

Don’t think this is “the best way” to store but will keep it organized and together with some security from getting crushed. 9-10g. Tins fit perfectly. Thanks Santa for the lifesavers and some fresh Toque!!

The temperature where I live (coastal city of Mumbai) of India is ranging from 24 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in summers. Right now it is 24 degrees Celsius with humidity at around 70%. Can you experienced folks advise if I really need to store the original snuff boxes they come in, in airtight containers or whether just storing them in a cool dark place (like the cupboard) would do? And yeah, you can check up the weather in Mumbai. It’s pretty humid in the summers and rains. Asking this since I read somewhere that in a place like Florida it’s OK to just store snuff in their original boxes and no special storage is required. Considering the above, what is the best way I can store snuff considering I want to store for at least 3-4 years? Thanks in advance.

If you are going store snuff for a long period of time, you are going to want to store them in airtight containers.

I just use standard mason jars sealed up tight. For long term storage the snuff gets refrigerated. I unfortunately don’t have enough excess on hand to warrant refrigeration in most cases though.

These I now work best! Most all the Artisan snuff makers use these. Located in Seattle and Memphis. Shipping, price and packaging are all top notch. Chef Daniel turned me onto these and is all I’ll use.

@nicmizer Those look excellent! I’ll have to make an order.

If I am opening quite alot of 25g tins. I transfer some of the snuff over to a collection of small empty Toque tins then dip into those until they are empty and then repeat. This stops me from opening the 25g tins every time I want a pinch and keeps the 25g tin fresh. I typically run a piece of tape along the seal on my SG style tins.

I am only storing stuff recently, so I am not sure how many months / years its going to survive stored this way. I live in a coastal city and the humidity is pretty stable all through the year (you do perspire when you walk). In summers and rains it increases threefold. I keep the tins in an airtight plastic container and do what @Aamon is talking about here (put my 4-5 days snuff from 30 g tin to a smaller plastic box which has a lid with threads. 

Experts, any views on this. How long do you think snuff will last if kept in an airtight plastic container in their tins, considering the climate conditions I described? Any improvisations needed at my end to store them longer?

Glass is better than plastic. Any clean airtight glass jar, in a cool dark place. Keep it cool, keep in the moisture, and keep out the oxygen and the light. Plastic can be permeable, and can also leech stuff into the snuff over time. Don’t ask me about which plastics are better or worse, I’m not knowledgeable enough to answer. But if you eliminate the plastic, you eliminate the question.

Mason jars, buy at your local Dollar store.

@50ft_trad - I agree. However, I did not elaborate - my bad. I am directly placing tins of the snuff in their original packing, unopened in a large plastic airtight container. I plan to get some desiccant (silica gel pouches) to put within them. Do you think that would help in keeping the moisture level to nil within the box and also prevent rust to the metal tins?

Thanks! 

Do believe using them will just dry them out past what you are trying to achieve. There is no adjustment to them as they just do what they were designed to do. Remove all moisture.

So just tins in the plastic airtight container will suffice, right?

@basement_shaman Do you just soap/water clean your Amber Glass Snuff Decant Jars? Or Boil Jars to Sanitize\\Clean? Just curious

@AlKindiSnuff Sad to say basemen_shaman passed away in 2018.  :((

To clean my amber jars I rinse em, use a bottle brush with VERY minimal amount of detergent, and then run through the dishwasher in a hot wash cycle/hot dry cycle.

@SHbickel Oh my god I didn’t know… man… that sucks

Also already started boiling them and letting dry lol hopefully is ok lol

Lids I can’t may melt

Some of the Amber Jars I boiled have a powder film once taken out? Wonder if it’s the hard water here? Will it harm snuff it just wipes off with paper towel.

@AlKindiSnuff Hmm, I agree the powder sounds like it could be a byproduct of your hard water. I doubt it’ll be bad for the snuff, but if I were in your shoes I would maybe buy a gallon of sterile water to give em a good rinse before refilling.  (Or maybe a re-boiling with the sterile water.)

Assuming the snuff could be stored for years, I try to give it the best chance of survival.

@SHbickel Will do I will wait to decant this new batch of snuffs and use distilled water to re-boil again. Thanks for input as always!

If these are not residues of dishwasger detergent, limescale won’t do any harm. Some snuffs already contain some calcium carbonate. I advise procuring a bottle of food grade 95% abv ethanol (Everclear, 190 U. S. proof) for sterilizing snuff jars. It’s the fastest way by far to prevent the growth of mold. Pour a splash of ethanol on a tissue, wipe the jars and lids and fill them with snuff immediately. That’s it.