the left field.

[dominattorney]

I think that is an interesting idea.  I'd be less concerned with Beetles, given that the boxes are all frozen before placing them in the environment, and more concerned with mold. 

[Dave O)))]

20 hours ago, zeedubbya said:

According to the chart @PigFish has posted a few times (which he always says to remember—is for Burley cigarette tobacco) 83 dF and 68 rH would equal about the same PMC (percentage moisture content) as 65/65.  Keep in mind the @PigFish mantra—what makes you happy with your cigars is what works.  If he likes the way his cigars smoke at 83/68 that’s just great; I would say your friends cigars are smoking great because his PMC is similar to what everyone else is doing.  Hope I’ve learned something Ray (also hope I didn’t plagiarize anything!)  

 

Thanks for posting this, I thought I had it saved from another thread but couldn't find it. Very handy reference.

I might add that I think that storage temperature has a relationship with the temp the cigar is smoked at, in as much as the cigar does not suffer a sudden change in temperature between the humidor and the smoking environment. Given that Rob's client is based in SE Asia it makes sense. I have nothing scientific to back that up, it's just a hunch. And I agree that the higher temps would accelerate "fermentation" of the tobacco. I would be worried about mold, however.

[Baccy]

We all know that higher temps can mean a lot of bad things for cigars. This is why people spend big money on wineadors and cooled cabinets. A few years ago, Dr Joe made a lengthy video trying to explain the relationship of ambient temp and relative humidity, and to me his analysis was very accurate.

[BrightonCorgi]

16 hours ago, dominattorney said:

I think that is an interesting idea.  I'd be less concerned with Beetles, given that the boxes are all frozen before placing them in the environment, and more concerned with mold. 

I would not worry on mold (unless the cigars were moldy into the freezer), but suggest you transfer from the freezer to the fridge for a day or two before transfer to room temperature.  

The mold is a concern with higher temps as it can get over humid easier as temps rise.  If you can keep the humidity in check (on the lower side); you should be ok.

[joeypots]

He may have the palate of a a billy goat.