Riverstyx Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I saw someone on here say that leaving the box open when aging ruins the barnyard smell. Is this true? Also, will it hurt with aging at all? Below is a picture of my walk-in humidor with some of the open boxes being those that I’d like to age. It doesn’t get direct light (except when I turn on the lights). Would anyone be worried about this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey rockets Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Purportedly, there can be a melding of aromas that detracts from the original flavor of some cigars? It's common among the NCs to leave boxes open but they are mainly cello wrapped so a different venue than CCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Some (myself included) think that cigars age better when they get as little oxygen as possible. I wouldn't leave them open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovethehaze Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 34 minutes ago, Riverstyx said: I saw someone on here say that leaving the box open when aging ruins the barnyard smell. Is this true? Also, will it hurt with aging at all? Below is a picture of my walk-in humidor with some of the open boxes being those that I’d like to age. It doesn’t get direct light (except when I turn on the lights). Would anyone be worried about this? Nice walk in ?? I leave closed but I’m no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainQuintero Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Flavours won't mix or be influenced by others. Possibly if you store a load of NC flavoured cigars on contact with CC but not just in the vicinity. There's a school of thought that sealing up boxes will help keep them more intense as cello/tubed/foil wrapped cigars seem to be generally quiet pungent even when aged decades. If it's stock that you're going to smoke through in the next 6 months I don't think you have anything to worry about. Beyond that you're into the cigar myth territory and it's whatever you find works best for you 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wailbait Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I have nothing to contribute. Other than “wow- great humidor!” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Awesome humidor. I believe that you are over thinking things regarding open or closed, but I am not an expert. Looks to me like you built a walk in to have a visually stunning display and you nailed it. That seems to be what makes you happy so I'd say keep em open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoliDan Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I dont believe any of that. Leaving them open is fine, oils dont evaporate. The boxes aren't airtight in the slightest. keeping them at the right temp and humidity should be your only concern, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subcomandante Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Personally I would close them. That way you still get that aroma hitting you in the face when you reopen a box to smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I would keep them all closed. The closer to the way it came; the better. I do throw out the outer box once opened. Looks great though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I asked the same question a few years ago and the general consensus was keep them closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookmaker Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I’d close those boxes and get those shelves stacked full in no time, - would look much better ?? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Dress boxes, SBN boxes and SLBs are a lot more porous than many people think. There's almost no difference between keeping them open or closed for long-term aging purposes. If you're trying to quickly acclimate VBNs or foil packaging I'd crack them open. For long-term again leave them sealed or closed. For long-term aging (7 years+) I'd vacuum-seal anything other than VBNs, foil, tubos and some jars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Riverstyx said: Would anyone be worried about this? Now I won’t be able to sleep... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, NSXCIGAR said: Dress boxes, SBN boxes and SLBs are a lot more porous than many people think. There's almost no difference between keeping them open or closed for long-term aging purposes. If you're trying to quickly acclimate VBNs or foil packaging I'd crack them open. For long-term again leave them sealed or closed. For long-term aging (7 years+) I'd vacuum-seal anything other than VBNs, foil, tubos and some jars. Just curious - have you gone full blown double blind on this? Age half a box vac sealed 7 years/half a box exposed 7 years? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just curious - have you gone full blown double blind on this? Age half a box vac sealed 7 years/half a box exposed 7 years? As a matter of fact, yes. I have done this many times. I have placed half of a new box in a sealed baggie for aging, while smoking the rest. In every case, after finishing those cigars that were aged for several or more years without being sealed, then opening the baggie, those aged in the baggie were superior in terms of their physical integrity and even more so, in depth of flavor. No question whatsoever. Most recent example: Por Larranaga Robustos PCC. By the way, I learned of this method from discussions of Min Ron Nee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just curious - have you gone full blown double blind on this? Age half a box vac sealed 7 years/half a box exposed 7 years? As a matter of fact, yes. I have done this many times. I have placed half of a new box in a sealed baggie for aging, while smoking the rest. In every case, after finishing those cigars that were aged for several or more years without being sealed, then opening the baggie, those aged in the baggie were superior in terms of their physical integrity and even more so, in depth of flavor. No question whatsoever. Most recent example: Por Larranaga Robustos PCC. By the way, I learned of this method from discussions of Min Ron Nee. Is it just because you are now smoking the sealed baggie cigars with more age on them? Or did you save several samples of the open ones and try back to back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Close them for sure. Any stock you intend to not touch in the near term (1-2 years or longer), vaccuum seal those boxes. But remember when you vaccuum seal dress boxes, you can't overdo it or you'll end up with box press or super box pressed lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinoww Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Great thread. Reminds me to close up close up my zip locs of sixer she Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I like wrapping them in parchment paper for the long haul. I usually take a picture of the cigars before wrapping up for reference. Paper takes up less room than using zip lock bags. I have a couple of boxes vacuum sealed and just stored in my cellar. Seemed ok with the humidity year round so thought I'd give a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeltee Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Logic suggests that the less O2 exchange the slower the aging process. If you are in that thing once a month it's not going to matter unless you have fresh air ventilation. If I had that setup, I'd live in there. If you are going for more than 5 years I'd keep them shut. If you were going for more than 10 years I'd vacuum seal the box. If they would be smoked within 6 I'd keep them open. That's one beautiful setup you have there brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Keep open what you want to smoke in the next 1-3 years. Close up what you want to age long term. Best of both worlds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Don't bother with foil, parchment paper, ziploc bags, etc. They are all a waste of money. There is only way solution... Lucite! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Fuzz is now a lucite dealer too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, Fuzz said: Don't bother with foil, parchment paper, ziploc bags, etc. They are all a waste of money. There is only way solution... Lucite! What is lucite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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