Caps on Tat Tubos...

[SmokeProper]

I saw this being debated elsewhere, so I figured I'd ask Pete himself on twitter...


Hey Pete, @TatuajeCigars , for those of us with a legitimate humi...store your tubos with caps on or off?


RT @SmokeProper: Hey Pete, @TatuajeCigars , for those of us with a legitimate humi...store your tubos with caps on or off? On



Glad to know what he recommends...

 

[twenty5]

Seemed obvious to me..... :dunno:

 

[Moro]

He recommends out of personal preference. Just like cello. Nothing more. And it applies to any cigar.

 

[gcantu]

I just store them in my vino without the tubes. They take up more real estate than I can offer.

 

[Alwayslit]

Personally, I wouldn't store in the tubes. That's just me.

 

[strife]

I saw this being debated elsewhere, so I figured I'd ask Pete himself on twitter...


Hey Pete, @TatuajeCigars , for those of us with a legitimate humi...store your tubos with caps on or off?


RT @SmokeProper: Hey Pete, @TatuajeCigars , for those of us with a legitimate humi...store your tubos with caps on or off? On



Glad to know what he recommends...

Actually have a few questions I'd like to go directly to the source (cigar blenders) with, thanks for asking.

 

[PLUSH]

I had one tubo gifted to me that had just been received. The first thing I noticed when I opened it was how dry it was, it was rather crispy. When I cut the head off even after softening it up a bit in my mouth, it still split when cut. It also split several times as I was smoking it. These being freshly rolled and tubed you would think they would still be moist. However, this was not the case. It was like a flaky crispy biscuit. I was rather dissapointed.

 

[gcantu]

I had one tubo gifted to me that had just been received. The first thing I noticed when I opened it was how dry it was, it was rather crispy. When I cut the head off even after softening it up a bit in my mouth, it still split when cut. It also split several times as I was smoking it. These being freshly rolled and tubed you would think they would still be moist. However, this was not the case. It was like a flaky crispy biscuit. I was rather dissapointed.

I had the same experience with all mine. Since I put them in the vino, they have somewhat softened up a bit and not so 'crispy' as you so well put it.

 

[Alwayslit]

I had one tubo gifted to me that had just been received. The first thing I noticed when I opened it was how dry it was, it was rather crispy. When I cut the head off even after softening it up a bit in my mouth, it still split when cut. It also split several times as I was smoking it. These being freshly rolled and tubed you would think they would still be moist. However, this was not the case. It was like a flaky crispy biscuit. I was rather dissapointed.

....damn....sounds like they've been on the ship for a few months:frown:

 

[PLUSH]

I had one tubo gifted to me that had just been received. The first thing I noticed when I opened it was how dry it was, it was rather crispy. When I cut the head off even after softening it up a bit in my mouth, it still split when cut. It also split several times as I was smoking it. These being freshly rolled and tubed you would think they would still be moist. However, this was not the case. It was like a flaky crispy biscuit. I was rather dissapointed.

This was a red btw. I have not had a black tubo yet.

 

[Zen Cigar Man]

Interesting observations all. The shipment that arrived in Raleigh last Friday. The consensus was that the Blacks were too dry and the Red were too wet. I'm personally taking them out of the tubes altogether just to be sure.

 

[SmokeProper]

Actually have a few questions I'd like to go directly to the source (cigar blenders) with, thanks for asking.

Ya, I think it's great how Pete manages his interaction. Smart guy for making himself availible.

 

[SmokeProper]

This is interesting. It's good to see each persons experiance. Looking forward to hearing more....

 

[dpricenator]

I am a fan of out of the tube all together. but like Moro said it's all personal.

 

[hdroadglide]

had a black yesterday. i'd have to say for this one stick, it seemed a might underfilled and had a little burn issue. certainly not dry, but a slightly soft.

 

[Nuckz23]

Interesting observations all. The shipment that arrived in Raleigh last Friday. The consensus was that the Blacks were too dry and the Red were too wet. I'm personally taking them out of the tubes altogether just to be sure.

I'm doing the same, taking them all out.

 

[s0leful0ne]

I will probably be keeping them in the tube. In my experiences with cuban tubos, they do create a different taste with time compared to non tubed ones, but seems like they take a lot longer to get to their prime while in the tube.

For the record, If I had the funds and the willpower, i'd store half tubed, and half out of the tube and compare them side by side over the next ten years...but oh well at least I can dream.

 

[SmokeProper]

I will probably be keeping them in the tube. In my experiences with cuban tubos, they do create a different taste with time compared to non tubed ones, but seems like they take a lot longer to get to their prime while in the tube.

Hmmm. Interesting.

 

[snooper800]

I thought it was just me, but both the black and reds seemed a bit light in weight and dry to the touch. I've un-tubed them all and placed them in one of my Vinotemps to gain some weight !:grin:

 

[LeoM]

I'm personally a fan of leaving them in the tubes but maybe loosening the cap a little. They're not air tight anyway, so can't really see a harm in it and it might help it stabilize a little more....