tubo storage

[ElkStalker]

bought a few Tubos from 24:24 and just took them out of the freezer.  Should I open them up and store them in my cooler or keep them closed while in the cooler. My cooler sits at about 68 degrees and 64RH.

 

Thanks

[benfica_77]

Personally you don't need to freeze anything coming from FOH. 

[BrightonCorgi]

I'd leave open until humid and then closed for long term storage.  They're not 100% air tight and you went through the hassle to keep beetles out with freezing.

[CountingStogies]

1 hour ago, BrightonCorgi said:

I'd leave open until humid and then closed for long term storage.  They're not 100% air tight and you went through the hassle to keep beetles out with freezing.

x2. This is what I do for my (small) stash of tubos. After I receive them, I take them out and inspect them I either 1) put them back into tubo without the cap and let them acclimate to whichever humi I put them in OR 2) I put them in my humi I have for loose sticks, and put them in a dedicated tray to acclimate. I usually let any cigar(s) I get sit in a humidor for at least 6 weeks (figuring 1% rh change per week and I assume all sticks I order/buy are wet). No, I am not an overly patient person but when it comes to cigars and whisky, I will wait a long time to achieve what I think will have the best result. After they sit for the 6 weeks, I will reattach the caps and they hang out until they get lucky and selected for their final smoke. 

[Viva Vegas]

3 hours ago, benfica_77 said:

Personally you don't need to freeze anything coming from FOH. 

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[La_Tigre]

16 minutes ago, Viva Vegas said:

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I’ve gotten to the point I freeze everything. It’s just a standard process on all incoming items. I’m not touching them for 90 so freezing at the front makes no diff.

[mrmessy]

I open the tubes after inspecting them and keep them in the humi that way. Have had mold on tubes in the past, i don't want to take any chances. I put the tube cap back on when i need it. 

[Yellot00tr]

1 hour ago, mrmessy said:

I open the tubes after inspecting them and keep them in the humi that way. Have had mold on tubes in the past, i don't want to take any chances. I put the tube cap back on when i need it. 

Crap. I have 30-40 boxes of tubos to inspect now? That’s literally hundreds of cigars. Another pain in the butt. They’ve been all sealed up for at least 5-8 years.

[mrmessy]

Crap. I have 30-40 boxes of tubos to inspect now? That’s literally hundreds of cigars. Another pain in the butt. They’ve been all sealed up for at least 5-8 years.

You don't do an annual inventory of your cigars? I just started doing it. Gives me an excuse to get some time to myself away from the family.

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[Yellot00tr]

5 hours ago, mrmessy said:

You don't do an annual inventory of your cigars? I just started doing it. Gives me an excuse to get some time to myself away from the family.

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This is interesting. I need some of this in my life.