Humidors

[Mr. Sable]

Could one keep pipe tobacco in a humidor? Would there be a point to that?

I have a brand new humidor and I'm apparantly not a 'cigar guy', but I might be a pipe guy. Not sure yet.

 

[John in Covina]

Never mix never worry.

A cigar humidor would probably work well for pipe tobacco but if you have the "flavored" type tobacco you should not put it in with cigars. The flavor aroma will spread to the cigars. Also could taint the humidor itself. Most friends seem to have a jar or crock for each type of pipe tobacco.

If you are not up on cigars but want to try them, start with mild cigars like Macanudos.

My friends with pipes tend to go with non flavored ones, I think they said English blends.

 

[Feraud]

Putting pipe tobacco in a humidor would serve the same purpose as putting cigars in 'em. To keep the tobacco from drying out. I say go for it.

 

[Mr. Sable]

Thanks, fellas!

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I keep my pipe tobacco in a clay tea jar which has a rubber seal. I've then fixed a little humidifying capsule inside the lid. Does a nice job, I just hope no one tries to make a drink with it.

 

[CigarMan]

Yes you can, the only drawback is the pipe tobacco will permeate into the cedar walls. If you ever decide to use the humidor for cigars, everything will take on the taste of your tobacco. They do make tobacco humidors for pipe tobacco. Honestly what works for me (we use these at the store too) mason jars or glass jars with a plastic/rubber seal at the top will keep it fresh for a good while. If you dont' go through it that often, you can drop in a button humidifier with some distilled water.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Yes you can, the only drawback is the pipe tobacco will permeate into the cedar walls. If you ever decide to use the humidor for cigars, everything will take on the taste of your tobacco. They do make tobacco humidors for pipe tobacco. Honestly what works for me (we use these at the store too) mason jars or glass jars with a plastic/rubber seal at the top will keep it fresh for a good while. If you dont' go through it that often, you can drop in a button humidifier with some distilled water.

Agreed, works a treat.