Do you freeze your cigars?

14holestogie · 10-03-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinphilly

I can't argue with that statement. But, I'm not sure I don't know when freezing would be needed with my cigars. I guess if they took awhile in transit, or if I saw or noticed a beetle issue??

This is usually the reason. I freeze, even though my sticks are all stored in the basement around 60 degrees. I've seen the damage those little bastages can do and take a pro-active stance.

jjirons69 · 10-03-2012, 10:24 AM

Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage and the room my cooler/humidors are in is on the SW side of the house, so it can get to 75F in the summer. Had a few creatures in the past, won't again.

Brlesq · 10-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage...

I don't have cool storage either, and this is my practice as well (no matter where or whom they came from). Those little buggers could be there from as far back as the the factory. I've got too much invested in my collection to risk it. Have had friends with beetles, and its an expensive disaster waiting to happen. Fortunately I've never had an outbreak (knock on wood) so the slight inconvenience is worth it.

bobarian · 10-03-2012, 11:49 AM

I use a lighter.

View Poll Results: Do you freeze?
Yes, I store my cigars in a warm climate.	10	11.36%
Yes, I store my cigars in a cool climate but do it to be safe.	21	23.86%
No, I confidently store them in a cool area.	41	46.59%
No, it's warm and I don't care.	13	14.77%
No, freezing has adverse effects.	2	2.27%
Beatles are nothing more than a band.	1	1.14%
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10-03-2012, 10:24 AM	#2
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage and the room my cooler/humidors are in is on the SW side of the house, so it can get to 75F in the summer. Had a few creatures in the past, won't again. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-03-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I use a lighter.