Vintage Carter Hall Tobacco

[Souk]

Hello Everyone,

I recently picked up some old tobacco and wondering what everyone thinks. I think it's pretty old and well aged, should I smoke it? I'm assuming being in a foil pack it should be okay but no clue what the pack looks like with it being still sealed with the cellophane wrapper. Unless someone has any more information to dial in the date from the tobacco stamp, I think it's from between 1956 to 1980s (To me it looks more like 80s style packaging)? based on what I found from Reddit and another forum here based on the following information:

Carter Hall originated by R J Reynolds 56-87, production started August 13, 1956 - sold to Middleton in 1987​

if bar code, then from early 80s at the absolute latest​

first scanned bar code was June 26, 1974 and took years to become normal​

What do you people think? Does tobacco this old smoke well, would the foil hold up, should I keep it as is???

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Carter hall was still sold in that packaging until just a couple of years ago. I just smoked my last one two weeks ago.

Those foil packs last a VERY long time, I’d smoke it. And if you don’t want to smoke it send it to me and I’ll smoke it.

 

[kcghost]

We can't tell where you are located. You need to update your profile. I guess you're in Canada. I'd smoke it but it will last quite a while if you don't.

 

[dottlejockey]

The Carter Hall I smoke from time to time is from 2010 and smokes great 14 years later. That's as far as my experience goes with this blend, but definitely smoke it. Afterall, tobacco is for smoking!

 

[Souk]

Perfect, looks like I will treat myself on special occasions with this one. I figured out what to search for and based on the tobacco stamp it's from 1971. Thanks guys!

 

[dottlejockey]

Interesting! Maybe do a side by side with fresh and see what you think.

On a side note, if you want to mix in a trial with some of the 2010 I have as well, that can be arranged.