After 3 years of smoking i may have encountered the beetle

[Chad Vegas]

Did you take any pics? WE MUST KNOW THAT THE BEETLE DIED A FIERY DEATH!

[herman]

Did you take any pics? WE MUST KNOW THAT THE BEETLE DIED A FIERY DEATH!

I just uploaded as an attachment. Smoked it down to the end of the nub. Wondering if it would come running out trying to escape the flames haha, but no sign of the invader. No odd nuances or draw. Just a hole in the stick which sealed with the tighter band. Kind of concerned cause the store I bought it at is under new management with an entire new inventory now.

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[Old Smokey]

I just uploaded as an attachment. Smoked it down to the end of the nub. Wondering if it would come running out trying to escape the flames haha, but no sign of the invader. No odd nuances or draw. Just a hole in the stick which sealed with the tighter band. Kind of concerned cause the store I bought it at is under new management with an entire new inventory now.

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Have you considered freezing you cigars to kill any others that may be lurking? Finding that would have me a little nervous.

[herman]

Not really but now that you mention it. The thing I'm afraid of is if it will affect the strength/flavor. Most my sticks are already over 2 years old and while good, they aren't nearly as smack you in the face fresh from the box strong. I think the humidor lost a seal during my last move and it was around 55 rh for a week which may have cost me in some oiis or maybe I'm just used to smoking stuff fresh. I am keeping an eye on them. I actually got caught up in endurance sports and naturally quit smoking and buying as much. As a result my humidor has been dwindling, down to 30 sticks now but I hope to refill in a couple months.