Glass Tube sealed w/ Wax

[stjohnroe]

Do not EVER store cigars in a refrigerator!!! This is a VERY common misunderstanding...

Cigars need to be kept at about 70 degrees, in an environment with a relative humidity of between 60 and 70 (some cigars smoke better "wet" at 70%, while others smoke better "dry" 60%).

If there is ANY leak (even an extremely miniscule leak) in the cigar tube, the interior of that tube will seek to reach the environmental humidity. So - if the tube is originally at 70%, and the exterior humidity is at 50% - the tube will reach 50% in fairly short order... It's best to store all cigars (even in a tube) in a properly humidified humidor...

I'm not sure that the temperature of the fridge would cause a problem, it would probably retard the maturation process but not do any damage (at least you won't get beatled). The problem with refrigerators is that they effectively act as dehumidifiers in the interior (condensation anyone) and so would dry out the cigar.

Also, I seem to remember reading somewhere that a little fresh air in the humi occasionally accelarates the maturation process.

Just my 2c