Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes

BlackDog · 11-08-2008, 12:28 PM

I've got a question for you guys. I'm considering gifting a box of Chateau Real Crystales to a family member who is an occasional cigar smoker. He does not have a humidor, and I don't see him as being the type who will keep up with managing the RH% if I gave him a desktop humi. So, I'm wondering if you think that the ends of the glass tubes, the end with the cork, could be dipped in parafin to seal the ends and make them air tight. I'd think that should keep the cigars fresh until he wants to smoke one.

Do you think this will work?

md4958 · 11-08-2008, 12:41 PM

I had a Cuesta-Rey Glass Tubo that a friend gave me from his wedding three years ago. No humidor, just kept in his basement. He doesnt smoke, but got them as gifts.

The thing was freaking awesome!!! I keep dropping hints, but im trying not to say I want MORE!!

I think as long as they are sealed they are ok. Not sure if you NEED the wax, but cant see how it would hurt either

shilala · 11-08-2008, 01:25 PM

Gurkha makes some glass tubos with a big wad of wax on the end.
I'd suggest the Cuesta Reys that Moe mentioned. Nice cigar. Pretty, too.

Ashcan Bill · 11-08-2008, 01:31 PM

I had a couple in glass tubes that I kept outside a humidor for a few years. I'd actually tossed them in my desk and forgot they were there.

They smoked surprisingly well.

11-08-2008, 02:55 PM

Ditto on the ones I have had,,Gurkhas,,,Cuesta Rey and had them in the glass for a year at least and they smoked just fine.

11-08-2008, 12:28 PM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes I've got a question for you guys. I'm considering gifting a box of Chateau Real Crystales to a family member who is an occasional cigar smoker. He does not have a humidor, and I don't see him as being the type who will keep up with managing the RH% if I gave him a desktop humi. So, I'm wondering if you think that the ends of the glass tubes, the end with the cork, could be dipped in parafin to seal the ends and make them air tight. I'd think that should keep the cigars fresh until he wants to smoke one. Do you think this will work? __________________ "We live in the good of this."

11-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#2
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes I had a Cuesta-Rey Glass Tubo that a friend gave me from his wedding three years ago. No humidor, just kept in his basement. He doesnt smoke, but got them as gifts. The thing was freaking awesome!!! I keep dropping hints, but im trying not to say I want MORE!! I think as long as they are sealed they are ok. Not sure if you NEED the wax, but cant see how it would hurt either __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-08-2008, 01:25 PM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes Gurkha makes some glass tubos with a big wad of wax on the end. I'd suggest the Cuesta Reys that Moe mentioned. Nice cigar. Pretty, too.

11-08-2008, 01:31 PM	#4
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,890 Trading: (6)	Re: Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes I had a couple in glass tubes that I kept outside a humidor for a few years. I'd actually tossed them in my desk and forgot they were there. They smoked surprisingly well.

11-08-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question: Cigars in Glass Tubes Ditto on the ones I have had,,Gurkhas,,,Cuesta Rey and had them in the glass for a year at least and they smoked just fine.