Cigar Caddies in a Vinotemp

Tenor CS · 07-31-2009, 07:21 PM

Seeing this thread about keeping a humi in the fridge over the weekend got me thinking.

So, here's a hypothetical for you.

I put 10 properly humidified cigars in a 10 ct cigar caddy. I keep the caddy, closed in the vino. How long will it be ok for? Forever? Don't do it at all? Somewhere in between? Is this a good idea for long-term storage?

I have 5 ct, 10 ct, 15 ct, and 18 ct cigar caddies. Which one I use depends on the length of the trip.

Please bear in mind I am looking for info that will take into account the difference between a wood humi and a cigar caddy. Since the caddies are supposed to be water and air tight, I was wondering how that would affect things.

What about possible ammonia build-up, considering the airtight seal on the caddies?

Note: the 18-ct is the only caddy I have that has the "release" screw-out valve.

Tenor CS · 07-31-2009, 07:40 PM

PS, in the caddies, as far as humidification:

I have NEVER wet the floral foam in the caddies. I use the 5-ct for a day out, so I don't bother humidifying it. For the bigger ones, I will use a drymistat stick or some of the heartfelt humidity sheets.

DPD6030 · 07-31-2009, 09:08 PM

I have a caddy in my vino as well. Mine isn't sealed so it will get the humidity from the sticks and the beads in the vino. When I travel I put a small shilala bag of beads in my caddy (it fits in one cigar slot). If they are closed I would not say they would be good forever but probably 3-4 months.

Tenor CS · 08-01-2009, 05:05 AM

bump for more advice?

07-31-2009, 07:21 PM	#1
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Cigar Caddies in a Vinotemp Seeing this thread about keeping a humi in the fridge over the weekend got me thinking. So, here's a hypothetical for you. I put 10 properly humidified cigars in a 10 ct cigar caddy. I keep the caddy, closed in the vino. How long will it be ok for? Forever? Don't do it at all? Somewhere in between? Is this a good idea for long-term storage? I have 5 ct, 10 ct, 15 ct, and 18 ct cigar caddies. Which one I use depends on the length of the trip. Please bear in mind I am looking for info that will take into account the difference between a wood humi and a cigar caddy. Since the caddies are supposed to be water and air tight, I was wondering how that would affect things. What about possible ammonia build-up, considering the airtight seal on the caddies? Note: the 18-ct is the only caddy I have that has the "release" screw-out valve. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

07-31-2009, 07:40 PM	#2
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Caddies in a Vinotemp PS, in the caddies, as far as humidification: I have NEVER wet the floral foam in the caddies. I use the 5-ct for a day out, so I don't bother humidifying it. For the bigger ones, I will use a drymistat stick or some of the heartfelt humidity sheets. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

07-31-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Cigar Caddies in a Vinotemp I have a caddy in my vino as well. Mine isn't sealed so it will get the humidity from the sticks and the beads in the vino. When I travel I put a small shilala bag of beads in my caddy (it fits in one cigar slot). If they are closed I would not say they would be good forever but probably 3-4 months.

08-01-2009, 05:05 AM	#4
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Cigar Caddies in a Vinotemp bump for more advice? __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

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