What are the advantages of cabs?

[nikonNUT]

So this is a completely noob question but what are the advantages? As I browse prices I see that cabs of 50 are generally a buck or two more than 2 boxes of 25 (I'm generalizing). I know it's only a $1.00 and I'm not THAT cheap but it begs the question. What are the pros, cons, and general attraction? Thank you for the info and insights. Very much appreciated.

[Laynard]

I'm just a noob as well, but I recall hearing cabs allow for better air circulation and aging. The price difference could be because more wood is used in its construction. ???

[PapaDisco]

No box press (if that bothers you), and I agree that they retain aroma better and that is good for aging.

[fookite]

I don't normally see prices like that - usually the cab is cheaper in my experience.

[ramon_cojones]

the advantage is you get more cigars

[Skyfall]

You don't have to drive your own car or find your own directions somewhere. Someone else drives you around for a fee.

More cigars, no dress box, wood box, no box press, wax, ect.

[polarbear]

You don't have to drive your own car or find your own directions somewhere. Someone else drives you around for a fee.

Boom Boom Tish!

I've always been told that Cabs (either 25 or 50) tend to age better as they allow better air circulation around the cigars

Also, I prefer the wooden SLB's over the paper covered dress boxes because I find they insulate the cigars better and help to creat a stable enviroment inside the box. This is a benifit if your RH fluctuates from time to time

Lastly, 50 cabs just look cool!

[ramon_cojones]

i like the box press and artwork of dress boxes

[Lotusguy]

They just look and smell awesome.

[tippexx]

HMRC find them much easier to stack and bonfire!

[Guest rob]

I can tell you for a fact that they are harder to play cigar box Tetris with.

[madandana]

Not a fan of cabs. I like the look of dressed box.They stack better in my humi.I also like to open the dress box and see the row of sticks.To me it's also a pain to open and fetch a stick from a cab.

[Oscar300]

HMRC find them much easier to stack and bonfire!

I was a go on the next RASS cab that came up...........will not bother now! CHeers

[DrunkenMonkey]

To me it's also a pain to open and fetch a stick from a cab.

Really?

[SCgarman]

Many old school guys love the cabs. Say they are better for ageing and allow better air circulation. But the fact is cabs seem to be on the decline and are slowly going away. I myself prefer dress boxes, like the ornate artwork on them and prefer the square shaped box press of the cigars. My preference.

[TheLiquidGator]

Truth or myth that the better cigars wind up in the cabs?

[jrb5783]

I can tell you for a fact that they are harder to play cigar box Tetris with.

X2

[Orion21]

The simple solution to the box tetris issue is to have one humidor for dress boxes and one for cabs. Problem solved . I did this recently and freed up a ton of space.

I also prefer cab. No contact with paper. I like the box art two, but buy cabs whenever I can. I can't prove they taste better but they do smell better. Most don't have the option to buy one or the other. But with a cigar like the Bolivar Belicosos Finos I don't know anyone who would opt for the dress box over the cab.

[mrbritish1976]

HMRC find them much easier to stack and bonfire!

Or find when oversea orders are placed

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[sw15825]

There are various reasons why I prefer cabs. I do think they age better and taste, as well as smell better.

In D boxes, the cigars get a

more pronounced cedar flavor after some years in the box and therefore if they age longer than a few years I take the cedar devider/sheet out of dress boxes. I personally do not like an overwhelming or stronger cedar flavor.

In cabs no direct contact with ceadar sheet. Also love cracking a cab and smelling the rising aromas of fine cuban tabacco!

[ramon_cojones]

Truth or myth that the better cigars wind up in the cabs?

Myth but for some cigars might be true like bbf, pure chance if cigars are better in a cab. Had some partagas shorts from a cab that were terrible so it's hit or miss. I've had rass from a dress box that were spectacular so for me it really comes down to if I want more cigars or not. It's all preference, I'll have some of both.

[sw15825]

Truth or myth that the better cigars wind up in the cabs?

I don't know for sure. Who knows from Cuba. I remember reading that "Cabinet Seleccion" Cigars used to be rolled from better tabacco and from my research began for the British Market in the early 20 th century. They were not just just cherry picked for looks and such. I don't know when this all ended and I would be interested if someone knows more on the subject.

[Ryan]

Habanos dropped the ball when they didn't offer cabinets as a solution/compromise to the plain packaging issue which is gathering steam.

[sw15825]

Habanos dropped the ball when they didn't offer cabinets as a solution/compromise to the plain packaging issue which is gathering steam.

Right on! With a reversible lid branded on the inside. When you buy it, Flip it over!

[FireDigger]

I like cabs because there are a little more room for air. Sometimes, the paper along the seams of the dress box would fall off with time.