Pink beads are always desirable in the marketplace. Better to do lots of small jars than a few large ones, so you can taste them over time. You’ll learn a lot about the aging process this way. This has been the subject of much experimentation and debate over the years. Recently, debate has subsided more often in strong favor of the “aging needs air” contingent.
I would just toss a plastic container if it were me. They are more permeable, or absorb aromas and spores. The Mason/Ball canning jar with a lid that will keep a near-perfect seal Pipe Tobacco for many years is best for long-term storage. The second potential (and often real) problem is that tobacco will absorb any aromas in the air that comes in contact with it.
I previously tried the H&H Black House & White Knight blends and thought Latakia would be on my “I don’t like” list, but this was just a sprinkle and I actually didn’t mind it as it was not overwhelming. If I can find more blends like this where it is in the background and not in your face I may give them a try. So naturally I wanted to try some of the available themed blends out there. So far as of 2021 the only easily obtained commercial versions are from The Country Squire and Just for Him. Ideal for blowing smoke rings with a visiting wizard friend. The strength makes it nice and relaxing, so probably not the best for a morning smoke before a busy work day.
Apparently, the plastic used in the vacuum sealers is somewhat permeable to H2O, but less so to atmospheric gasses. Different materials provide a good barrier to different types of molecules, while being permeable to others. Not knowing what material the bags are made from, I can’t comment on why this happened, but Toren’s experimental methods are quite sound. Use in travel humidors and cigar cases that hold up to 5 cigars. 65% RH is the choice for storing premium cigars in high-humidity locales and preventing mold growth in Cuban vitolas. I recently completed an experiment wherein the same tobacco was cellared, after blending, in heavy bags, glass jars and sealed tins.
But then the blend wouldn’t be as subtle or understated if that really was the intention. Even at its best, in a wide bowl, I have many other blends to choose from with more complexity, more Latakia, or both. And if I Pipe Tobacco in Bags want a softer Scottish style blend I much prefer Wilke 436. At least in the bag I received it is nearly imperceptible. Opening the bag, what I smelled was tobacco (hay, earthy) with a little spice and some leather.