Tubos - To remove or not remove...

michaelmastro · 02-23-2011, 05:37 PM

What are the pros and cons of removing tubed cigars for aging? Do they age better out of the tube, or in the tube?

Thanks you all, in advance, and Happy Smoking!

markem · 02-23-2011, 05:47 PM

wow, like this is one question that has never, ever been discussed here. If it had been, one would be justified in just pointing out that all the new user docs mention using the search function for common questions, but since it has never, ever been asked here before ...

well, there ya go.

DennisP · 02-23-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

wow, like this is one question that has never, ever been discussed here. If it had been, one would be justified in just pointing out that all the new user docs mention using the search function for common questions, but since it has never, ever been asked here before ...

well, there ya go.

Hey Mark, any thoughts on cello?

alexa071 · 02-23-2011, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

wow, like this is one question that has never, ever been discussed here. If it had been, one would be justified in just pointing out that all the new user docs mention using the search function for common questions, but since it has never, ever been asked here before ...

well, there ya go.

Wow... I haven't been here that long myself and don't post often but

When I got into cigars last year I landed here because of the obnoxious behavior on the OTHER sites... I guess things have changed over the last year...

Is is so horrible to just guide the man to the new member forum and answer such a simple question?

Randy

Bageland2000 · 02-23-2011, 06:05 PM

yikes,

you may want to try introducing yourself and read the rulzes, before you start asking questions like that

pnoon · 02-23-2011, 06:12 PM

Hey guys. How about some gentle guidance?

Michael - welcome to Cigar Asylum. Some questions are fairly basic and have been asked over and over again. There are a lot of good people here and tons of information. Head on over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself.

longknocker · 02-23-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Hey guys. How about some gentle guidance?

Michael - welcome to Cigar Asylum. Some questions are fairly basic and have been asked over and over again. There are a lot of good people here and tons of information. Head on over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself.

Thank You, Peter!

02-24-2011, 08:44 AM

I found the Newbie intro to be very informative. Welcome

rizzle · 02-24-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Hey guys. How about some gentle guidance?
Michael - welcome to Cigar Asylum. Some questions are fairly basic and have been asked over and over again. There are a lot of good people here and tons of information. Head on over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself.

For realz, man. Everybody was a newb at one time or another. Hell, I'm still a newb to this stuff and I joined when the forum started. And sometimes I hesitate to ask a question because, God forbid, it's been asked before and I didn't use the search function and somebody "who knows stuff" feels like taking a quick jab. Whatever.

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

For realz, man. Everybody was a newb at one time or another. Hell, I'm still a newb to this stuff and I joined when the forum started. And sometimes I hesitate to ask a question because, God forbid, it's been asked before and I didn't use the search function and somebody "who knows stuff" feels like taking a quick jab. Whatever.

Note to self: Next time riz asks a question, tell him to use the search button.

rizzle · 02-24-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Note to self: Next time riz asks a question, tell him to use the search button.

Thanks, bro...you know I love you, man.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Thanks, bro...you know I love you, man.

I only have two words for you: ROLL TIDE!!!

02-23-2011, 07:26 PM

This is debated among the brothers around here. Personally, I never really buy tubos, so this is not really an issue for me. When I do buy them, I remove the tubos simply for space issues and so that they do not tear the wrappers of my other cigars.

hotreds · 02-23-2011, 07:28 PM

Happy smoking to you as well!

02-23-2011, 08:01 PM

I just ordered some Bolivar Crystal Tubo's Robusto's and I plan on keeping them sealed up in my coolidor for quite sometime. I see no reason (space permitting) why you can't leave them sealed up in a humidity controlled setting. GL and welcome to the Asylum!

JPH · 02-23-2011, 08:09 PM

You can search to find others opinions but I will offer my opinion on the matter and it is I do not, have never and will never remove cigars from the tubes. Age the cigars how they were packaged is my rule. Don't forget to remove the tube before smoking though otherwise it leaves a metalic taste that is undesirable by many... Also when you attempt to advance the ageing of the cigars in the microwave you need to remove the tube too... That's right folks people have tried this... Lol

icehog3 · 02-23-2011, 08:12 PM

I leave the cigars in the tubes. If I find that some tubed cigars with age on them are smoking a little flat, I will remove the cap from the tube and age them that way.

Don't let the inmates run you off, we were all new once.

Emjaysmash · 02-23-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I leave the cigars in the tubes. If I find that some tubed cigars with age on them are smoking a little flat, I will remove the cap from the tube and age them that way.

Don't let the inmates run you off, we were all new once.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 08:38 AM

First of all, pardon the hell out of me for asking what I thought to be a legitimate question. Second of all, thanks to those who provided usable information.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 08:40 AM

Oh, and to introduce myself - I'm Michael Mastro, award winning Photographer and Graphic Designer. Former roadie for rock and r+b acts. Have lived in Los Angeles, Seattle, Santa Cruz California, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and now, Mobile Alabama. What am I leaving out? Married, two sons, one grandson.

And I've been smoking cigars for a long time.

02-23-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
michaelmastro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Tubos - To remove or not remove... What are the pros and cons of removing tubed cigars for aging? Do they age better out of the tube, or in the tube? Thanks you all, in advance, and Happy Smoking!

02-23-2011, 05:47 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... wow, like this is one question that has never, ever been discussed here. If it had been, one would be justified in just pointing out that all the new user docs mention using the search function for common questions, but since it has never, ever been asked here before ... well, there ya go. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-23-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
Bageland2000 On another adventure Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Andrew Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 352 Trading: (2)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... yikes, you may want to try introducing yourself and read the rulzes, before you start asking questions like that __________________ Favorites: Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Rosado, Oliva Serie V, CAO La Traviata/Brazilia, Perdomo 10th An. Champagne

02-23-2011, 06:12 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... Hey guys. How about some gentle guidance? Michael - welcome to Cigar Asylum. Some questions are fairly basic and have been asked over and over again. There are a lot of good people here and tons of information. Head on over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

02-24-2011, 08:44 AM	#8
Christiel49 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... I found the Newbie intro to be very informative. Welcome

02-23-2011, 07:26 PM	#13
druturn Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... This is debated among the brothers around here. Personally, I never really buy tubos, so this is not really an issue for me. When I do buy them, I remove the tubos simply for space issues and so that they do not tear the wrappers of my other cigars.

02-23-2011, 07:28 PM	#14
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... Happy smoking to you as well! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-23-2011, 08:01 PM	#15
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... I just ordered some Bolivar Crystal Tubo's Robusto's and I plan on keeping them sealed up in my coolidor for quite sometime. I see no reason (space permitting) why you can't leave them sealed up in a humidity controlled setting. GL and welcome to the Asylum!

02-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#16
JPH Ted Peffer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 125 Trading: (0)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... You can search to find others opinions but I will offer my opinion on the matter and it is I do not, have never and will never remove cigars from the tubes. Age the cigars how they were packaged is my rule. Don't forget to remove the tube before smoking though otherwise it leaves a metalic taste that is undesirable by many... Also when you attempt to advance the ageing of the cigars in the microwave you need to remove the tube too... That's right folks people have tried this... Lol

02-23-2011, 08:12 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,300 Trading: (60)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... I leave the cigars in the tubes. If I find that some tubed cigars with age on them are smoking a little flat, I will remove the cap from the tube and age them that way. Don't let the inmates run you off, we were all new once. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-24-2011, 08:38 AM	#19
michaelmastro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... First of all, pardon the hell out of me for asking what I thought to be a legitimate question. Second of all, thanks to those who provided usable information.

02-24-2011, 08:40 AM	#20
michaelmastro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Tubos - To remove or not remove... Oh, and to introduce myself - I'm Michael Mastro, award winning Photographer and Graphic Designer. Former roadie for rock and r+b acts. Have lived in Los Angeles, Seattle, Santa Cruz California, Hawaii, Texas, Georgia, and now, Mobile Alabama. What am I leaving out? Married, two sons, one grandson. And I've been smoking cigars for a long time.