Cigar freezing etc

[coxie56]

I often see posts about freezing Cuban cigars purchased in Cuba while on holiday. I take it this doesn't apply to Cubans purchased in spain etc.. Are Cuban cigars treated before they leave Cuba for export?

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[PeeJay]

I often see posts about freezing Cuban cigars purchased in Cuba while on holiday. I take it this doesn't apply to Cubans purchased in spain etc.. Are Cuban cigars treated before they leave Cuba for export?

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Yes they are, it only applies to those bought in Cuba, or the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua etc. I froze the box I bought in the DR.

[thedame007]

Sorry to jump on this post - I store my cubans and NC's in different storage (i always feared the NCs could have the dreaded beatles) - however as expected my Cubans are currently at 23 degrees and i cannot help but shake the fear of an outbreak. The cubans i have only ever bought from reputable sources, etc...

Sorry to be a kneejerker, this is my first summer season, and since i started in winter i have gone from a 50 humidor to a very large scuberdo, and fear my delicious and expensive collection could be ruined

[PeeJay]

Once they've been frozen they should be okay, just keep an eye on them.

[thedame007]

Once they've been frozen they should be okay, just keep an eye on them.

Sorry to be a dunce - but do you mean i should also freeze the cubans, or can i rely upon their industry and just personally freeze NCs?

[PeeJay]

Sorry to be a dunce - but do you mean i should also freeze the cubans, or can i rely upon their industry and just personally freeze NCs?

You only need to freeze cigars that were bought in the country of manufacture because they don't freeze for the domestic market.

[thedame007]

You only need to freeze cigars that were bought in the country of manufacture because they don't freeze for the domestic market.

Your reassurances are well well received - thank you! I may be able to sleep better now haha

[coxie56]

Thanks guy's

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[Shaun]

If your a worrier then you can freeze all your cigars, it wont harm them if done correctly and youndont need to worry if the temps creep up.

[Donny]

Glad this thread was made, don't have any travel plans as yet but very useful information for the future.

[ValeTudoGuy]

Never froze a cigar and would never have any intention of doing so.... If I actually had many left and intended to buy more than the odd one or two. Lol

[jerryr]

Frozen cigars, perfect for a day like today. [emoji274]

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[SHAMZ84]

I often see posts about freezing Cuban cigars purchased in Cuba while on holiday. I take it this doesn't apply to Cubans purchased in spain etc.. Are Cuban cigars treated before they leave Cuba for export?

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I was in the same position last year...but now I'm quite relaxed about it...I've only frozen a custom rolls bundle I bought otherwise the heat isn't too much to worry about...our heat wave doesn't last too long to cause something to worry about.



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[anz3001]

I froze the boxes I bought back from Cuba, was a tad nervous tbh but they didn't suffer one bit.

[JohnL]

I freeze most. Not worth the chance in my opinion what we call a cigar beetle just does not eat tobacco and can be found natively in a lot of countries. I have personally seen a lot of beetle holes in shops in Spain etc. Does not do any harm so better safe than sorry.