R&J Churchill Tubo vs Non-tubo

[5thStarChicago]

The R&J Churchill Tubo was one of the first Cuban cigars I ever smoked when it was still silver, many moons ago.  I've smoked a lot of non-tubed Churchills lately but haven't had more than one tubo since the packaging change.

According the El Pres, current non-tubed Churchills are on fire as of late.  My question is, what are the thoughts on the R&J Churchill Tubo vs non?  We can leave the price out of it, I'm more thinking QC / quality of the product / any notable difference?  I'm low on Churchills and am curious as to others' opinions on this matter.

 

Cheers,

Phil

 

[Wookie]

Hey Phil-

i too enjoyed the RyJ Churchill as my favorite back in the mid 1990s. They went bad for many years 2000-2016, IMHO. I bought. A box of 2018 and was blown away...they were BACK! Since, I've acquired multiple boxes of dress and Tubos - all 2019. I cannot tell the difference....they have regained their former stature. I have five boxes of 2019 tubos because the vendor didn't have dress boxes on hand so gave me dress box pricing. I wouldn't spend the extra coin on Tubos unless you need the cylinders. 

[Chibearsv]

I’m a big fan of the RyJ Churchills as well. I just get a little more of the cedar aroma while smoking the tubos but I sure enjoy the cold aroma blast when I open a dress box of the non tubos. Overall, no huge difference in smoking either one. 

[5thStarChicago]

Thanks for the feedback.  I kind of assumed as much but figured I'd ask around before I restock.

 

 

[NSXCIGAR]

Pre-2000, the version in tubes were thought to be stronger than the dress box version. Today, I don't think there's any difference in blend. 

[nKostyan]

Last week there was a lecture by Habanos brand Ambassador Dmitry Drutsa. He explained in detail the reasons why the same Vitola tastes different in the tube and without it. The reason is different conditions of maturation and aging, limited volume and access of oxygen. But you can not say that the cigar in the tube is better, it just has a different taste.

[stogiesmoker]

According to Paul Garmirian cigars that come in tubes need to be "aired out" in the humidor for at least a month...