I think opening jars stops the aging process to some degree. The repeated exposure to air does dry out the tobacco somewhat. But you have to have access to your rotation and probably a few other "change of pace blends." I get so wrapped up in not drying out tobacco that I sometimes don't open tins for years. It's a balance. Keeping your leaf in jars that seal well is a good way to give it every chance of staying smokeable. You do have to open it to smoke it, to state the obvious. And most of us don't want to smoke only one blend until it's gone. Tobacco keeps somewhat better than you would think reading Forums. It's fairly forgiving.
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