Marcas that benefit more from dryboxing/fridge technique

[thestogiewhisperer]

Does anyone here have an opinion on what marcas benefit more from either dryboxing or an hour in the fridge prior to smoking ? 

I've recently taken to the fridge technique and love it, it really helped enhance the flavours in my RASS and Picadores however in my Upmann Majestic and Epi 2 that I tried it seemed to mute the flavours a little however still improved the burn. Thinking this could also be down to potentially testing the theory with a lesser epi 2 or Majestic but with my RASS it brought out a dark chocolate that I haven't experienced prior from a RASS and brought out some spice in the Picadores.

Any thoughts ?

[LordAnubis]

I don't think any of the maduros do well with drier wrappers. That's all i can add to this.

[DeskSmkr]

I don’t know enough to answer with fact.

my current hypothesis is a tighter/denser roll may be better dryer

Looser may be better with more moisture

I like the fridge technique also and have been using it

[mprach024]

I have zero science behind this nor have I done any true comparisons.  But I think sticks that have creamier notes to them (or ones you want to taste that), benefit from a bit of a higher humidity.  By that I mean 65rh, straight from humidor.  For me I think Epicures, Mag50s, Coloniales where if they are too dry the cream is replaced with a papery/dried wood characteristic that I’m not a fan of.  Other flavors pop out more but I lose the cream I want in those sticks.  I could be completely wrong.

[Cigarsmoker81]

Sorry but I’m not familiar with the fridge technique, can someone kindly explain ? Thanks ? 

[mprach024]

2 hours ago, Cigarsmoker81 said:

Sorry but I’m not familiar with the fridge technique, can someone kindly explain ? Thanks ? 

Put them in the fridge?  I think that sums it up.  Fridges are dry environments.

[david9985]

2 hours ago, mprach024 said:

Put them in the fridge?  I think that sums it up.  Fridges are dry environments.

That sums it up! But always worth a reminder to ensure there is nothing in there with a strong odour.

[KavalanWhisky]

59 minutes ago, david9985 said:

That sums it up! But always worth a reminder to ensure there is nothing in there with a strong odour.

put it next to a block of blue cheese and see if you can add some extra plume ?

[Cigarsmoker81]

5 hours ago, mprach024 said:

Put them in the fridge?  I think that sums it up.  Fridges are dry environments.

Hahaha I thought there will be more to it than that 

I’ll try out of curiosity 

 

thanks ?

[thestogiewhisperer]

11 hours ago, mprach024 said:

I have zero science behind this nor have I done any true comparisons.  But I think sticks that have creamier notes to them (or ones you want to taste that), benefit from a bit of a higher humidity.  By that I mean 65rh, straight from humidor.  For me I think Epicures, Mag50s, Coloniales where if they are too dry the cream is replaced with a papery/dried wood characteristic that I’m not a fan of.  Other flavors pop out more but I lose the cream I want in those sticks.  I could be completely wrong.

This was exactly my experience with an epi 2 I smoked last night, makes sense 

[vhampl03]

In fridge cut or uncut? Ty

[mprach024]

Uncut I would think.  I only ever cut right before I intend to smoke.  Cut cigars are construction risks.

[thestogiewhisperer]

Yeah I always put mine in the fridge uncut. Just smoked a monte 2 using this method and it worked great

[John Morris]

Never tried or heard of this, but I always dry box, some longer than others. Will try this tonight, but I have a question from those that do this. Do you place in the fridge for x amount of minutes/hours and then light right away? Or do you wait for x amount of minutes after taken out of fridge? I’m thinking if you don’t wait, the heat will make tobacco expand and the wrapper split.

[mprach024]

I take it out of fridge, usually lighting it within 20 min.  Doesn’t stay cold for very long

[BlueRidgeFly]

A bunch of RASS and RASCC I've had definitely benefited. I have some tightly rolled Connie A's and it helped them. Seems to help in the cooler weather, and humid weather too.

[thestogiewhisperer]

10 hours ago, BlueRidgeFly said:

A bunch of RASS and RASCC I've had definitely benefited. I have some tightly rolled Connie A's and it helped them. Seems to help in the cooler weather, and humid weather too.

Yeah, I’m sure the weather has a lot to do with it. I live in the UK where it’s currently winter and have noticed less cracked wrappers from smoking in the cold using this method.

also in regards to the previous question, I also tend to smoke mine within 10-20 mins or removing from the fridge.

I have only tried 1 hour in the fridge but will try 2 soon and let you guys know