Vacume sealing Box

[GoatLocker]

Originally Posted by cigarlvr

If I was to vacume seal a box wouldn't I be ok with just leaving it in a cool area being they shouldbe air tight is that correct? I have run out of storage and no more coolers to be bought being I have 6 already so thinking this may be the way to go for a bit. Anyone tried this yet and for long term?

It depends on the bag and how well it contains moisture. I know of at least one person who performed an experiment where he sealed a digital hygrometer in a vacuum bag with a box of cigars. If my memory serves me well, the humidity had held steady for 18 months or so last I heard. I don't think I would count on this long term, especially with no indication of the conditions inside the bag...

As for aging, I would agree with the slow is better, to a point. IMHO, this is why tubos tend to age well. I have a pair of 06 party coronas dress boxes that are stored together, one sealed in a vacuum bag and the other not. I doubt they will make it to 10 years, but 5 is not far off and should give a good indication of how the different approaches effect the cigars.