Sunday 5th May 2013

[fordi]

Montecristo no.5 for me tonight.


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[cj121]

Just polishing off a JL2. Slightly disappointing overall due to what would seem over humidification: real slow burn, a little 'smoldery' as opposed to a crisp clean burn. They've sat at 69-71% for a few months which is a bit over what I like to keep things at. Now I remember why. Tbh, I've spent spent some time over the weekend adjusting beads, so things should come good again. I'll dry box the next few to make sure as a disappointing cigar (avoidably so) is a real pisser

[spirit_of_will]

Enjoyed a decent Mag48 after lunch...

[fordi]

Just polishing off a JL2. Slightly disappointing overall due to what would seem over humidification: real slow burn, a little 'smoldery' as opposed to a crisp clean burn. They've sat at 69-71% for a few months which is a bit over what I like to keep things at. Now I remember why. Tbh, I've spent spent some time over the weekend adjusting beads, so things should come good again. I'll dry box the next few to make sure as a disappointing cigar (avoidably so) is a real pisser

CJ what's your preferred humidity?


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[cj121]

Hi fordi, I'm no expert, but ideally I prefer 65%. Quite a few folk prefer the lower RH, especially with Cubans I guess there's loads of variables that feed into how a stick smokes at a particular RH: how it's rolled, density of tobacco being two that spring to mind. Edit: wanted to add that just because I'd had these cigars at a slightly elevated level to what I prefer, we need to remember those numbers only refer to the environment and not how moist/wet/dry the cigar ultimately was. It could have been a bit 'wet' when I took charge of 'em.

[butternutsquashpie]

Hi fordi, I'm no expert, but ideally I prefer 65%. Quite a few folk prefer the lower RH, especially with Cubans I guess there's loads of variables that feed into how a stick smokes at a particular RH: how it's rolled, density of tobacco being two that spring to mind. Edit: wanted to add that just because I'd had these cigars at a slightly elevated level to what I prefer, we need to remember those numbers only refer to the environment and not how moist/wet/dry the cigar ultimately was. It could have been a bit 'wet' when I took charge of 'em.

Like you said, Cubans and densely rolled sticks need to be at low humidity.
Also, maduros. Those cheeky bastards can't be over 70 at all or you'll regret it.
Other domis I keep at like 75 or so. I've two humidors for that reason

However, I am ageing my Cohiba Robustos at 75 with my Domis. Get some nice age off em and then smoke em in a year or two.

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[cigarsam]

Sounds like you have it all sorted! I have an empty cedar box which struggles to fight the 89% humidity in my room!

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[cj121]

Phew that sounds swe e a ty. Must be an occasional nightmare regarding your sticks. How come it gets like that?

[fordi]

Hi fordi, I'm no expert, but ideally I prefer 65%. Quite a few folk prefer the lower RH, especially with Cubans I guess there's loads of variables that feed into how a stick smokes at a particular RH: how it's rolled, density of tobacco being two that spring to mind. Edit: wanted to add that just because I'd had these cigars at a slightly elevated level to what I prefer, we need to remember those numbers only refer to the environment and not how moist/wet/dry the cigar ultimately was. It could have been a bit 'wet' when I took charge of 'em.

Cheers CJ, I'm very much new to the Cigar world so I appreciate the tips. I have mine set at 70% but I might drop it down 1 or 2% so I have the experience. I know its not going to harm them so its worth a try.


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[Deano]

Agree with CJ. All mine are 70% beads but wish they were 65%ish....will be buying those going forward.