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, to be honest. 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]

4 hours ago, zacca said:

Likely just anecdotal, to be honest. 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.