Tubos - To remove or not remove... - Page 3

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

What a lineup.

I was still in diapers in 67.

I didn't know Fleetwood Mac was touring in 67

This was the original line up.

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 09:23 AM

Cigars age in tubes better than if they were sitting out of them. I'm talking 10/15+ years. The tube creates it's own micro environment with, hopefully, not much air exchange and the cigar will stew in it's own brew, if you will. The slow aging with as less air exchange as possible is usually desired.

Leave those tubes closed because in the years to come, they should become spectacular. Like igehog said, before you smoke one, you might want to get it out of the tube for a week or so to let it breath.

A good example are the 98 H Upmann Monarca's. The ones in the tubes are so much better right now!

Welcome!

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Like igehog said, before you smoke one, you might want to get it out of the tube for a week or so to let it breath.

Stupid sexy igehog.

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Stupid sexy igehog.

I know, it's hard to stay away from the mighty igehog.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Cigars age in tubes better than if they were sitting out of them. I'm talking 10/15+ years. The tube creates it's own micro environment with, hopefully, not much air exchange and the cigar will stew in it's own brew, if you will. The slow aging with as less air exchange as possible is usually desired.

Leave those tubes closed because in the years to come, they should become spectacular. Like igehog said, before you smoke one, you might want to get it out of the tube for a week or so to let it breath.

A good example are the 98 H Upmann Monarca's. The ones in the tubes are so much better right now!

Welcome!

That makes sense. I always thought that the tube, with a bit of cedar inside, would be a good aging environment.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:41 AM

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

'zactly!

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

May I ask why, Michael?

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

I am interested as well. Nothing wrong with it, as long as you enjoy your cigars but I am curious.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

My thought is this - Cigars are made in countries where the average humidity is around 70% and they don't use humidors. So I figure that should be the best humidity for aging. Any thoughts?

Chainsaw13 · 02-24-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

Don't forget about wetting the wrapper before lighting. It works, really.

HollywoodQue · 02-24-2011, 09:48 AM

I have a H.Upmann cc and a few RYJ still in the tubes...let us know what you kind

Ncpsycho · 11-25-2011, 07:11 AM

Thanks for The links....i should have searched first.. luckily no angry posts here lol

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NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... Cigars age in tubes better than if they were sitting out of them. I'm talking 10/15+ years. The tube creates it's own micro environment with, hopefully, not much air exchange and the cigar will stew in it's own brew, if you will. The slow aging with as less air exchange as possible is usually desired. Leave those tubes closed because in the years to come, they should become spectacular. Like igehog said, before you smoke one, you might want to get it out of the tube for a week or so to let it breath. A good example are the 98 H Upmann Monarca's. The ones in the tubes are so much better right now! Welcome! __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX) Last edited by NCRadioMan; 02-24-2011 at 09:29 AM.

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Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... Thanks for The links....i should have searched first.. luckily no angry posts here lol