Cigar Beetles, what say you?

14holestogie · 05-21-2009, 07:04 PM

I had a Twist yesterday with some tracking near the foot, too. It smoked fine and the rest in the humi were OK. Must of been there pre-freeze.

Check you stash and freeze, if necessary.

Wondering Nomad · 05-21-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

I had a Twist yesterday with some tracking near the foot, too. It smoked fine and the rest in the humi were OK. Must of been there pre-freeze.

Check you stash and freeze, if necessary.

That stick was sequestered in an old LFD box and the rest of the sticks looked ok. Hopefully it was a one off. There was a bit of "dust" on the wrapper when I removed it from the cellophane.

This is my first experience with this. Is it smokeable?

md4958 · 05-21-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wondering Nomad

Is it smokeable?

the draw might be a touch "loose"

Wondering Nomad · 05-21-2009, 07:34 PM

I've taken the time between periods of the hockey game to move the potentially infected sticks into the refrigerator. Hopefully this is the extent of my experience with beetles.

stitch · 05-21-2009, 08:42 PM

Just smoke it and smile when you hear that sizzle and pop!

I always grinn when I fry them little Bast@@s.

Taboo Cigars · 05-21-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stitch

Just smoke it and smile when you hear that sizzle and pop!

I always grinn when I fry them little Bast@@s.

That's what I'm talkin about! ha

sikk50 · 05-22-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stitch

Just smoke it and smile when you hear that sizzle and pop!

I always grinn when I fry them little Bast@@s.

Most satisfying pop in the hobby

Clampdown · 05-22-2009, 02:44 PM

From what I hear this might help the flavor of those cigars.

Taboo Cigars · 05-21-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wondering Nomad

I've taken the time between periods of the hockey game to move the potentially infected sticks into the refrigerator. Hopefully this is the extent of my experience with beetles.

Sorry about that my friend. Call me on Monday and I'll send ya a couple replacement sticks. I will pm you my cell phone.
This must have been from the shipment before last. We did have a few HSG and SFO bundles with DEAD beetles. We freeze before shipping.
All the inventory from that shipment has been removed and/or sold, but unfortunately a few bundles got out before we noticed.
The CURRENT INVENTORY has been closely inspected and we have found no evidence of any beetles. THE FACTORY IS TAKING MORE PRECAUTIONS THAN EVER BEFORE AND EVERTHING LOOKS FINE NOW.

As the Gentleman above mentioned, you can freeze and smoke. I smoked a cigar one time with a live beetle one time (not Taboo brand) and the little sucker ran out of the hole pretty fast. Anyway, some people toss the cigar and some smoke, either way I'll send ya some replacements.
Sorry for the trouble, but this is very unlikely to happen again anytime soon.

Rob

SmokinApe · 05-22-2009, 02:44 PM

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The CURRENT INVENTORY has been closely inspected and we have found no evidence of any beetles. THE FACTORY IS TAKING MORE PRECAUTIONS THAN EVER BEFORE AND EVERTHING LOOKS FINE NOW.

Rob

What are they doing differently?

05-21-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar Beetles, what say you? I had a Twist yesterday with some tracking near the foot, too. It smoked fine and the rest in the humi were OK. Must of been there pre-freeze. Check you stash and freeze, if necessary. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

05-21-2009, 07:34 PM	#4
Wondering Nomad Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 43 Trading: (0)	Re: Cigar Beetles, what say you? I've taken the time between periods of the hockey game to move the potentially infected sticks into the refrigerator. Hopefully this is the extent of my experience with beetles.

05-21-2009, 08:42 PM	#5
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Cigar Beetles, what say you? Just smoke it and smile when you hear that sizzle and pop! I always grinn when I fry them little Bast@@s. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

05-22-2009, 02:44 PM	#8
Clampdown I Cut Like a Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brian Location: Noneya Posts: 868 Trading: (12)	Re: Cigar Beetles, what say you? From what I hear this might help the flavor of those cigars.