The inconspicuous box

[Specialized_j]

You guys realize that humidity is impacted by temperature. -BB

Yes I did realise they're linked. Having not used Boveda before I thought the tolerance was tighter than 5% which I've just found out.

[TJCoro]

Wet Box!

Yes I did realise they're linked. Having not used Boveda before I thought the tolerance was tighter than 5% which I've just found out.

Yeah, you'd think.

I've always relied on Boveda two-way packs to calibrate my hygrometers....but the salt method (done correctly) is just as accurate, IMO

Bag Boy

[Donny]

Order finally arrived, going to let it rest for a week or two. Very mixed bag, all NC at the moment. IMG_20170622_202118256.jpg

[Paul K]

Got a bit of an experiment going while seasoning. Left those agio ones pictured, dry as a bone as only the Dutch know how, in while it gets settled. To see how they might turn out after a couple of weeks. But the RH sits around 72 while using a boveda 84% pack. This to be expected or is there a trick to seeing if there is a leak?

There is the $ bill trick to check the seal. Simply open the humi , place a bill or a piece of paper hanging over the edges and close the lid . If you can pull it out, its not sealing properly. However, I wasn't convinced with that that trick. The other one is to open the lid and let it fall. If it slams shut then you know the seal has gone. If it closes with whumph then its good.

Last but not least, and if in doubt go to B&Q or hardware store and buy a roll of painters tape, and tape the edges of the humi. Unsightly to say the least but rest assured it works, I did it to an old humi I had lying around when I decided to get back into storing sticks, chucked in 2 Boveda 69% packs and the readings are bang on with a calibrated hygro. I moved the hygro into a humi that is in the process of being seasoned at the moment at 84% and again its bang on. No painters tape on this one

[Donny]

Tried the first 2 and all checked out so happy with that puts my mind at rest somewhat, thanks for the suggestions. Since filling it with the new order it's picked up a bit so might have been the empty space having some impact on it.
Also doesn't help that I can't leave it alone for more than a couple of days without wanting to check on it.

[TJCoro]

Just Checkin' in!

Also doesn't help that I can't leave it alone for more than a couple of days without wanting to check on it.

That's perfectly normal, compadre. The need to admire and monitor so much dicipates over time.....a looooong time!

Bag Boy

[Specialized_j]

Also doesn't help that I can't leave it alone for more than a couple of days without wanting to check on it.

I'm the same

Enjoy them!

[Donny]

A recent launch in Glasgow, think it was in May. Had to make a little sampler of these, for research purposes of course.
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[PeeJay]

A recent launch in Glasgow, think it was in May. Had to make a little sampler of these, for research purposes of course.
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Can't make 'em out, what are they? Apart from cigars obviously!

[Donny]

Can't make 'em out, what are they? Apart from cigars obviously!

They are a Nicaraguan blend by Joya de Nicaragua from the Robert Graham stores named tobacco lords. Fitting with the history of Glasgow tobacco lords with the cigar names which is a nice idea. Very nice construction and aroma, price is also agreeable so they must be tested!
First one being lit tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it, mini review tomorrow if I get the chance.

[PeeJay]

They are a Nicaraguan blend by Joya de Nicaragua from the Robert Graham stores named tobacco lords. Fitting with the history of Glasgow tobacco lords with the cigar names which is a nice idea. Very nice construction and aroma, price is also agreeable so they must be tested!
First one being lit tomorrow and I'm looking forward to it, mini review tomorrow if I get the chance.

Looking foward to the review buddy

[Donny]

So Thursday became Saturday.
Picked out the smallest to start. Glassford, a maduro petite Corona.
On inspection it's well made, slight flavour of wholemeal bread initially. Developed into a consistent earthy flavour paired up handsomely with my coffee. Little hits of pepper but only briefly.
Think I'm going to enjoy this brand Bring on the next one!

[Donny]

Got something to put away for a bit till winter rolls in. With the help of the good people on this forum I think this is a good mix. The punch punch though are a special buy I'll admit they have to be saved for a little longer/special occasion.
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[Donny]

Realise that picture is a bit rubbish so listing it is.
2 x Trinidad Reyes
Ramon Allones Small Club Corona
Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Du Depute
2 x Punch Punch
Buena Vista Petit Corona
Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 - Junior
H. Upmann Half Corona

[handlebarpipe]

Enjoy smoking all of those cigars.
Marc