For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator?

Sonic04GT · 08-23-2013, 07:31 PM

I'm just wondering how many of you put your cigars directly into the freezer and whether or not you have had any issues? It's been a while since I've bought cigars but I've always frozen everything. Just got some today and I threw them straight into the freezer.

If I recall correctly, my process has always been:

Double bag and evacuate as much air as possible
48hrs in the freezer at -10C
Overnight at room temperature still in the bags
Then, the humidor

I don't recall having any issues. What's the worst that would happen, a cracked wrapper? Everything in my humidor has been frozen. I've had some cigars that I've had to toss for bad draw or burn but that can likely be related to possibly being too humid. On that same note, I've of course also had cigars that smoked absolutely perfect. From my research, freezing truly can't hurt, but most tutorials recommend using the refrigerator before and after freezing.

Chainsaw13 · 08-23-2013, 07:35 PM

I single bag. Push out some of the air, but not really concerned with getting it all out. Freeze for a min of 4 days at normal home fridge freezer temps. Then take out and put into my cabinet. Never had any issues with cracked wrappers.

Sonic04GT · 08-23-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

I single bag. Push out some of the air, but not really concerned with getting it all out. Freeze for a min of 4 days at normal home fridge freezer temps. Then take out and put into my cabinet. Never had any issues with cracked wrappers.

Thanks for the input. I normally don't have the patience to deal with an extra couple days waiting on the fridge acclimation.

RevSmoke · 08-23-2013, 11:49 PM

I just drop them in the freezer however they arrive for 48 hours. Then I put them right in the humidor. Never had any problems.

jjirons69 · 08-24-2013, 11:21 AM

Same here - into a bag, remove the air, into the deep freezer for a few days, out, unbag, and into the cooler. Never had the first issue.

Sonic04GT · 08-26-2013, 06:09 PM

Good to know. I'll continue with my current process

08-23-2013, 07:31 PM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator? I'm just wondering how many of you put your cigars directly into the freezer and whether or not you have had any issues? It's been a while since I've bought cigars but I've always frozen everything. Just got some today and I threw them straight into the freezer. If I recall correctly, my process has always been: Double bag and evacuate as much air as possible 48hrs in the freezer at -10C Overnight at room temperature still in the bags Then, the humidor I don't recall having any issues. What's the worst that would happen, a cracked wrapper? Everything in my humidor has been frozen. I've had some cigars that I've had to toss for bad draw or burn but that can likely be related to possibly being too humid. On that same note, I've of course also had cigars that smoked absolutely perfect. From my research, freezing truly can't hurt, but most tutorials recommend using the refrigerator before and after freezing.

08-23-2013, 07:35 PM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator? I single bag. Push out some of the air, but not really concerned with getting it all out. Freeze for a min of 4 days at normal home fridge freezer temps. Then take out and put into my cabinet. Never had any issues with cracked wrappers. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

08-23-2013, 11:49 PM	#4
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator? I just drop them in the freezer however they arrive for 48 hours. Then I put them right in the humidor. Never had any problems. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-24-2013, 11:21 AM	#5
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator? Same here - into a bag, remove the air, into the deep freezer for a few days, out, unbag, and into the cooler. Never had the first issue. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

08-26-2013, 06:09 PM	#6
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: For those that freeze cigars, who doesn't use the refrigerator? Good to know. I'll continue with my current process