Freezing cigars

[Decky]

Hi guys just a quick question about freezing cigars have a box from dom republic any way is this the process wrap box in clingfilm
1 Day fridge
2 days freezer
1 Day back in fridge to
Then dark room for a day
Then back in humidor
Any one that has completed this precess don't want to ruin my cigars cheers

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[Budgie Smuggler]

Double bag in large press-seal freezer bags as well, should prevent any frost issues.


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[PeeJay]

Yes I did this with my Don Lucas too

[Decky]

Cheers lads don't want any unwell guests

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[PeeJay]

Cheers lads don't want any unwelcome guests

Pity it doesn't work on relatives

[Decky]

Good one

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[Johnny Thunder]

When I read up on this, if I remember correctly it said 2-3-2.
Does everyone just do 1-2-1?

[PeeJay]

When I read up on this, if I remember correctly it said 2-3-2.
Does everyone just do 1-2-1?

I'm sure I did 2-3-2 but it was 18 months ago

[Krist]

I did 2,3,2 too. No issues


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[Sligub]

Pity it doesn't work on relatives

pretty sure wrapping them in plastic and sticking them in the freezer for two days would keep the relatives away too

[Decky]

Lads have I got this right you all freeze your cigars if purchased out side the UK as all cuban are freezed already we must be talking non cuban

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[SHAMZ84]

I've not done this...but the guys use the freezing method when the cigars are bought from a factory or from the actual country they are produced in..ie Cuba Dominican Republic etc. This is to kill the tobacco beetles and other insects that will ruin the cigar

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[Krist]

Lads have I got this right you all freeze your cigars if purchased out side the UK as all cuban are freezed already we must be talking non cuban

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Not quite mate.

Cuban: anything exported from Cuba to another country has been frozen so you are safe, anything you buy in Cuba you must freeze.

Non Cuban: I don't know 100% but I would suggest that the same rules apply as above.

Bottom line, if you buy in the country of origin (especially if off someone who's cousin works in the factory or a lifeguard or a local) then freeze it.

Krist

[SHAMZ84]

I've just stuck some cigars in the fridge which I've bought....

I didn't have a box so split them up in in to 3 x 5 in a zip lock bag then in another bag.. I've packed the cigars loosely in the bag...is this correct or should they be tightly packed?

Then put them in a old clean ice cream tub in the fridge.

Never done this so just wanted to make sure im doing it correctly

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[TJCoro]

But Baby It's Cold Outside!

I've just stuck some cigars in the fridge which I've bought....

Interesting, SHAMZ84. I was just reading in don TJ's journal about this practice of freezing cigars. It was't clear why this is done and apparently, he never did it.

So my question is - why are you freezing your cigars?

Ricky Bobby