Quote Originally Posted by FireRunner View Post
Just FYI all major cigar manufactures freeze their cigars prior to shipping. I've been told from actual cigar company reps and managers. While many still fear beetles taking simple care of your sticks goes a long way. My brother and I have been smoking for over 20 years and we have yet to have one beetle.

Keep your cigars in a cool place and keep the RH under 70. That works for us for over two decades. However, most (if not all) information on beetle prevention has already been posted above me.
I do believe major manufacturers freeze everything, but it doesn't protect the cigars from cross-contamination in warehouses or even in your own humidor. Even though a cigar is frozen, you never know what it's been exposed to in the meantime.

That said, I don't freeze anything except custom CCs, and I've never seen a beetle. It's just not on my radar. I keep my cigars at or under 70 for the most part, and in the low 60s RH. I understand there's a little bit of risk, but I'm ok with it.