jwm8592 Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 This week I rec'd a few boxes of petite corona cigars to assist in making it thru the Ohio winter I'm currently living in, and I realized that this was the first time I had ever ordered and received cigars during winter time. When they arrived they almost appeared frozen, or very hard. I just placed them into the humi (65 /63% - 65% RH) for a nice rest. I just wanted to be sure there wasn't anything else I need to be doing w/regards to the storing/aging of these cigars, that are not shipped/received during the warmer temperatures.
Fatshotbud Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 This week I rec'd a few boxes of petite corona cigars to assist in making it thru the Ohio winter I'm currently living in, and I realized that this was the first time I had ever ordered and received cigars during winter time. When they arrived they almost appeared frozen, or very hard. I just placed them into the humi (65 /63% - 65% RH) for a nice rest. I just wanted to be sure there wasn't anything else I need to be doing w/regards to the storing/aging of these cigars, that are not shipped/received during the warmer temperatures. Should do just fine
Trevor2118 Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Should do just fine .....and give them a 30 day rest period.
android Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 Best time of the year to order wine & cigars.
Ken Gargett Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 This week I rec'd a few boxes of petite corona cigars to assist in making it thru the Ohio winter I'm currently living in, and I realized that this was the first time I had ever ordered and received cigars during winter time. When they arrived they almost appeared frozen, or very hard. I just placed them into the humi (65 /63% - 65% RH) for a nice rest. I just wanted to be sure there wasn't anything else I need to be doing w/regards to the storing/aging of these cigars, that are not shipped/received during the warmer temperatures. a lot of us will put new boxes in the freezer for a spell of a few days when they arrive (overcautiousness re bugs etc) so i can't imagine there'd be any problem with what you have experienced.
Mr. Japan Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I believe that cigars are also frozen ( at least premiums) in Cuba before departure.
SamuraiJack Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I would have made sure to bring their temp up as slowly as I could, maybe using the fridge, just to avoid cracking or unravelling.
Matthew Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I would have made sure to bring their temp up as slowly as I could, maybe using the fridge, just to avoid cracking or unravelling. Agreed. Rapid changes in temp can be difficult to a cigars construction.
smokem Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I would have made sure to bring their temp up as slowly as I could, maybe using the fridge, just to avoid cracking or unravelling. In the winter, I'll let the package remain unopen and sit inside for a while. With all the packaging this brings it back to RT gradually.
Ken Gargett Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 I would have made sure to bring their temp up as slowly as I could, maybe using the fridge, just to avoid cracking or unravelling. agreed. after a few days in the freezer, they then spend a day or two in the fridge.
jwm8592 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Posted January 23, 2009 All good advice guys, yeah the fridge would have probably been the best call, gradual temperature rise. Well too late for that now, hopefully they'll be ok. I keep the house temp in the low 60's, which should be better for them to adjust to than if it was 80's. Do most of you freeze your CC upon arrival? If so, for how many days, and then how many days in the fridge if they make a stop there?
Ken Gargett Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 All good advice guys, yeah the fridge would have probably been the best call, gradual temperature rise. Well too late for that now, hopefully they'll be ok. I keep the house temp in the low 60's, which should be better for them to adjust to than if it was 80's.Do most of you freeze your CC upon arrival? If so, for how many days, and then how many days in the fridge if they make a stop there? i usually give them three or four days, though i think it far less critical than it might have been a few years ago.
smokem Posted January 23, 2009 Posted January 23, 2009 All good advice guys, yeah the fridge would have probably been the best call, gradual temperature rise. Well too late for that now, hopefully they'll be ok. I keep the house temp in the low 60's, which should be better for them to adjust to than if it was 80's.Do most of you freeze your CC upon arrival? If so, for how many days, and then how many days in the fridge if they make a stop there? I do not freeze as a standard practice.
Trevor2118 Posted January 24, 2009 Posted January 24, 2009 I do not freeze as a standard practice. Nor do I, but my cigars are kept at a controlled 16 deg C (~61 degF) 24/7/365.
jwm8592 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Posted January 24, 2009 Nor do I, but my cigars are kept at a controlled 16 deg C (~61 degF) 24/7/365. 61 degrees F, that seems slightly cold IMHO. I know that some say there is a bench mark (whatever that means) of 70/70? I have never kept my cigars at 70% RH, they are to soft for me at that humidity, and I also think 70 degrees is a little to warm. I guess the question would be what is to cold of a 24/7 temperature? It also seems that different cigars behave differently at varying temperatures and humidity. What kind of a mechanism do you use to control the temperature?
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