Should Tunbos be aged out of tubes

[Winchester21]

This may be a previously discussed but just to get a fresh read I will ask the question

i recently received 30 Cohiba robusto tubos. 2016 Mar date code. Do you think that I should age these out iof their tubes in my desktop humidor with the other Cohibas or left in their original tubes/boxes Thanks in advance for any input. 

[Habana Mike]

I generally will open the caps and place them in the humidor for a few weeks to let the sticks acclimate to my preferred ratio. Following I cap them back up until ready to smoke.

It's helped to avoid the mold (plume?) problem that sometimes crops up with tubos.

[Head83]

I feel like this question is a lot like the plume vs mold argument in the cigar world.  Personal opinion is both methods are correct and it comes to personal choice.  Tubos aren't air tight sealed so they will reach an equilibrium within your humi so no issues there. The best way I answer the question is how long till you intend to smoke them?  If they are to become current smoking stock, keep them in the tubos so they are grab and go ready.  I like to Long term store them outside mainly because they take up extra room and I like to be able to quickly inspect them for any issues vs having to take them out. 

[Islandboy]

I researched this topic as well recently, saw varying opinions. I received 8 Siglo VI tubos about a month ago from the Netherlands (well, 7 now, ‘cause you know, I just couldn’t wait - but should have). Upon opening, most of them displayed a bit of mold. After wiping them off, I’ve decided to let them sit in my humidor with the caps off for about 3 months, then I’ll cap ‘em up and leave them in there, hoping I can keep my hands off them for a few years. That’s my plan 

[Winchester21]

1 hour ago, Islandboy said:

I researched this topic as well recently, saw varying opinions. I received 8 Siglo VI tubos about a month ago from the Netherlands (well, 7 now, ‘cause you know, I just couldn’t wait - but should have). Upon opening, most of them displayed a bit of mold. After wiping them off, I’ve decided to let them sit in my humidor with the caps off for about 3 months, then I’ll cap ‘em up and leave them in there, hoping I can keep my hands off them for a few years. That’s my plan 

Tell me how that works out in about 9 months. If u stick to the plan u have far more will power than I ????

[BuzzArd]

This has been discussed at length on the forum.  You'll get a mixed bag of opinion. 

[NSXCIGAR]

2 hours ago, BuzzArd said:

This has been discussed at length on the forum.  You'll get a mixed bag of opinion. 

It has indeed been discussed here ad nauseam but I think there has been a general consensus on the matter, and I also reference MRN's opinion on the topic which is that storage in any conditions that restrict airflow can produce better long term results but reach that peak more slowly. This applies to tubes, varnished 898 boxes, foil packs or varnished BN boxes.

I would only expect better aging results in tubes after at least 5-7 years and probably closer to 10. If you plan on smoking the cigars within 5 years I would remove them from the tubes or at least remove the caps. Similarly, I'd also crack open the other formats of packaging to increase ambient airflow if aging for less than 5 years. In contrast. I would expect a cigar to have better aging results after 10+ years if the packaging is left alone or tightly sealed.

[BrightonCorgi]

 If you think they are fine (not too humid) keep the cap on.  My default is to leave every box no matter the format or presentation as it comes from Habanos. 

[99call]

As, a slight curve ball I would suggest tinkering around too much maybe dangerous, simply for the fact often the cedar sheet will have a life of its own, and even in the process of taking the caps off you may impart some trace substance that could negatively effect the cigars if there not breathing after inspection.

It's only me, but I would say either have them out, or leave them in, back and forth may just be tempting the mould gods to strike you down. 

In a strange way one of the things I love about tubos, is the sense of lucky dip. there is something enticing about a cigar that has been festering in its own juices, and not faffed around with too much. maybe sometimes the caring hand, is the one that does most damage?

[Preacher man]

My preference is to pull them out of the tubes and rest in the Winador

[luvdunhill]

I either pull out or make sure the tube is on nice and tight.

Wait, what are we talking about?

[Spanishcedar]

I just received a box of punch coronations in tubes and proceeded to light one up as the mailman drove away.

Next I thought it best to put one in my desktop with the cap off, one in the desktop naked and the rest will stay in the cooler, as they were.

I'll smoke the two in the desktop after a couple of months and go from there.

This is how I'm going to see what happens and what I like.

[Spanishcedar]

On 6/23/2017 at 8:59 AM, BrightonCorgi said:

 If you think they are fine (not too humid) keep the cap on.  My default is to leave every box no matter the format or presentation as it comes from Habanos. 

This is a good point that I am also considering based on my observations, those coronations I mentioned earlier, do to seem to have a rather high percent moisture content. They are a little squishy to the touch and no crackles at all.