ATT: Why are recent tubos smoking better than non-tubos?

[JPark3]

It wasn't until I joined the forum that I started to view tubos as more than just "a thing." After reading FOH review threads, there seems to be a consensus that recent cigars in tubos smoke better than their non-tubo counterparts. I currently only have two types of tubos: 2x3 CoRos '22 and 2x10 RyJ Churchills '23. I've smoked 2 CoRos which were stored naked, now the others are back in their clothes without a cap. Given that I've only been smoking Cubans for a few years, I'd like to pose a question to you all:

Why are recent CCs smoking better in tubos than non-tubos? Is there a sweet science that I've yet to discuss? Educate me like I'm 5!

[zacca]

Likely just anecdotal TBH…I don’t think anyone’s demonstrated with data (collating reviews or blind taste test) to definitively say recent tubos are better than non tubos. Could be someone’s experience and then the power of suggestion. 

[JPark3]

32 minutes ago, zacca said:

Likely just anecdotal TBH…I don’t think anyone’s demonstrated with data (collating reviews or blind taste test) to definitively say recent tubos are better than non tubos. Could be someone’s experience and then the power of suggestion. 

I figured it may be subjective, or perhaps the single being somewhat isolated from the others in the humidor plays a role 🤷🏼‍♂️

[zacca]

On one hand, the tubo allows for a microclimate and should increase stability (RH swings, etc from opening/closing the humidor). Point in favor of the tubo for flavor in a young cigar. 

On the other hand, this stability implies less moisture gradients and volatility which should mean a smoother, more stable, but slower evolution…for a young cigar, you can see why slower evolution may not be desirable. Point against the tubo for flavor in a young cigar. 

All this is to say, there’s a lot of factors in play…so smoke them and hopefully enjoy them.