Burn Issues

[mrcigar]

Been having a bad run on burn quality recently and would be interested in the views of the more experienced smokers.
I've been smoking Monte Petite Eds from a local supplier. The once I had last night was terrible and I needed to correct constantly. Almost immediately it had run away about 3/8" (that's 10mm for the metric minded smokers), and I paid careful attention to lighting up evenly. I noticed after lighting up that this particular cigar was much softer along one side, and naturally, the quicker side to burn. Now, this might be a general construction problem but it could be something else. Additionally, it took five matches to light, whereas three is the norm (Yes, I like the three match light thing).

I noticed the humidity in the supplier's humidor was 74% - higher than I expected - and wonder whether the extra humidity might have some part to play in the way my last few cigars from this supplier have burned. I also wonder whether the high humidity might have something to do with the ease by which these last few have been so easily ruined by my cheap and nasty cutter.
The bad burner I had last night also had a different taste and aroma, perhaps from burning too quickly, but can the humidity effect the taste and aroma too?

[butternutsquashpie]

Been having a bad run on burn quality recently and would be interested in the views of the more experienced smokers.
I've been smoking Monte Petite Eds from a local supplier. The once I had last night was terrible and I needed to correct constantly. Almost immediately it had run away about 3/8" (that's 10mm for the metric minded smokers), and I paid careful attention to lighting up evenly. I noticed after lighting up that this particular cigar was much softer along one side, and naturally, the quicker side to burn. Now, this might be a general construction problem but it could be something else. Additionally, it took five matches to light, whereas three is the norm (Yes, I like the three match light thing).

I noticed the humidity in the supplier's humidor was 74% - higher than I expected - and wonder whether the extra humidity might have some part to play in the way my last few cigars from this supplier have burned. I also wonder whether the high humidity might have something to do with the ease by which these last few have been so easily ruined by my cheap and nasty cutter.
The bad burner I had last night also had a different taste and aroma, perhaps from burning too quickly, but can the humidity effect the taste and aroma too?

Yes, high humidity seems to be a problem for burns and cuts, as i learned a week ago.
If i can speak out, get a new lighter and cutter, your cigars (and palate) will thank you greatly. Unless, of course, you enjoy the novelty of a matchstick. If that is the case, get those 20cm matchsticks that have very flammable wood on them too. Theyre much better than those small matchsticks you get at poundland or what not.
The high humidity shant be a problem for good cutters. But if they're dull cutters, it will first pinch the cap, then cut it (possibly dragging the bloody cap along too). Any resistance is bad for a cigar when being cut.

And finally, your humidity problem most definitely will contribute to a bad burn. It could go out more often or it could canoe terribly. Should be solved by gettig a humidor and simply lowering the humidity just a tad. I would first put it at 70% for a few days. And finally, keep your cubans at 60-65%. Mine are all at 65% and doing nicely.

[Sligub]

Yes high humidity can effect taste aroma and burn, to equalise from 74% is going to take at least a month in a humidor so set up a tuperware at 60 or 65% or even better change suppliers to one that doesn't store in such bad conditions