Better Storage Temperature

[rodwha]

I've been storing my cigars in a large tupperware container where they stand upright, and this I've been keeping in my fermentation chamber that's set at 64*. Is this a better place to store them or would my 73* closet be better?

[Demuths1770]

they say 70 degress is what they should be stored at. i worry more about the hummidity as long as the temp is stable and not too high or low. (much over 70 and you chance cigar beetles and mold) mine are stored at 62% 65 degress and no problems at all

[AlanS]

73 is getting in the danger zone, better at 64 I think.

[Sigaar]

Everything I've read has said to stay at/under 70F. That will help reduce risk of beetle outbreaks. Personally, I like to go lower, just to be safe. My wineador is usually about 61F.

[Hardheaded]

You generally want to keep them below *70 if possible to help prevent mold growth or beetle larva hatchings. Ideally at a rh uf 70% or less. Too far above either of those numbers, for too long a time could potentially lead to problems.

I'd say where they are is the better of your two options

[HabanoMan]

64 is much better than 73. Anything above 70 and you start increasing your risk for tobacco beetles. Anywhere between 60 and 70 should be fine.

You sure don't want to end up like this!

[Sigaar]

On the same topic, what is too low for storage? If I overflow into coolers in my basement, I'd be looking at about 50-52F in winter...too cold??

[izkeh]

64 is much better than 73. Anything above 70 and you start increasing your risk for tobacco beetles. Anywhere between 60 and 70 should be fine.

You sure don't want to end up like this!

That's a sickening sight....

[Nature]

I think lower temps are better for the retardation of beetle eggs hatching; IF any viable eggs are present.
Consider this though, the average temperature of the regions where tobacco originates is much higher.
The answer may depend upon how long they are being stored as well and what effects does temperature have on aging? Probably a couple factors going on here; the oils may evaporate faster at an elevated temp. But some of the chemical reactions going on during the aging process are more likely to happen, or occur faster at elevated temps. This could be good, or this could be bad, depending upon the final byproducts.
To be honest, I don't have any definitive answers, but some different things to think about.

I think the consensus is lower is better. That is where I keep mine, between 60-66 deg, but that is more of convenience because I keep them in the basement out of the way and where there are the least fluctuating temperatures in my home.

[rodwha]

I ordered a couple of cheap samplers and noticed (many moon later) the cigar roma few days ago had a strange cigar "dust" in the cellophane. I'm guessing this is likely a beetle problem?