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Looking it over I see no indication that the wood is warped. It just seems to have swelled a bit.

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I seem to be having burn issues with my sticks. 3 out of the last 4 burned irregular, and I'm not sure if it's my humidor or not. I have a Western Caliber III that reads 62% RH and I have 2 Boveda packs (72%) in a 25-50 count humi. The sticks seem to burn on one side and eventually put themselves out. Anyone else have this type of problem?

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It sounds to me like the sticks are too wet.
Have you calibrated/salt-tested the hygrometer? In a small humidor and 2 72% Boveda packs, I would think the hygrometer is way off. I think 72% is a bit on the wet side. That could definitely cause burn problems. Try dry boxing for a couple of days before smoking and see if that helps.

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Has anyone tried the ave maria? :tu:td:sh
According to CI they are absolutely amazing, but I think the marketing guys over there would try to make you believe a dog turd was the best thing ever if they thought you'd buy it.

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According to CI, every stick they sell is amazing, limited, and a secret only known to them.

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:D

I see that I am not the only one that doesn't care for CI. Not everyone will fall for their line of BS.


Cheers,



Mike T.

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Quick question on travel Humi's. I know you are all gonnna say it isnt' gonna last, but at this point I think a 15 cigar travel humi would be plenty for me and I have a couple questions about it.

1) Since there is a "slot" for each cigar, are the capacity numbers for travel humi's usually more realistic?
2) Can I through some beads in a travel humi for relatively long term storage?

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Capacity on travel humidors are exact if you use the trays. Some of us, traveling to large herfs, remove the trays and pack the humidor with cigars in plastic bags.
You can get (or make) tubes with beads that will occupy one of the slots in one of the foam trays.

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A 15ct Cigar Caddy or Xikar will hold 15 cigars. But if they are all large ring gauge cigars it will be difficult to close the top. A small water pillow or Boveda pack will last at least a month in the caddy.

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in my experience be careful with humidity devices in travel humidors, with my 10 count I thought it would be important to use the small included humidity insert (one of the longer fits into one of the cigar slot kinds and the humidity jumped up quickly (about a day) in the air tight container. If it is going to be sealed most of the time I would think a device to get the humidity about where it should be and then remove it, before adding the cigars allowing the cigars to regulate themselves.

imo :2

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Wouldn't beads help solve the issue of over humidifying the box?

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I've done some searching here (as well as elsewhere) and i cannot find the answer to my question. Either my Kung-Fu is no good, or it doesn't matter.

My wife and I go to Casinos from time to time. She likes to gamble, and I like to smoke.

I usually take two cigars with me, both different kinds.

Question: Will smoking one cigar before another (with say 10-30 minutes in between) change how i will taste the second cigar?

Example: Week ago I smoked a Punch Elite (junk, didn't like it) and then after wards had an A. Fuente Double Chateau (which was fine and all). But, did smoking that Punch first change how I would taste the second cigar (A. Fuente in this case)? The second cigar tasted fine, but was my tongue "ruined"?

I suppose if i went ahead and smoked another Double Chateau by itself i would know... (if it tasted different)

If this has been answered before i apologize!

Thanks,

GG

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Since it's a subjective thing, I would say it might. It doesn't happen to me but it's always a good idea to clense your palate between cigars. It's a normal thing for most of us to light a cigar as we are putting one out. :D

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I find myself agreeing with you again! :) I think the world is going to come to an end!

Cleansng your palette between smokes is always a good thing to do if you want to get the best from your cigars.

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Would the best way to cleanse the palette be drinking some water? Or perhaps soda (7up or the like)?

Thanks,

GG

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OK...so what's your favorite method to cleanse your palate between smokes? Rib-eye? Altoids? What?

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I usually dont purposely cleanse my palate. But if you do, something neutral that doesnt leave an aftertaste. Water, soda, whatever. :2

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I like a nice lemon sorbet intermezzo, courtesy of Bao :tu

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Like Bob said, I dont cleanse my palate either per se, but I might have some water in between. Unless you brush your teeth (I've heard some guys do) I really dont think you will be able to do much with a beverage or food. Thats why I try to smoke my most delicate cigar of the day first.

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This is extremely important. I see many people making the mistake of lighting up a strong cigar early in the day. A long day of smoking or many days of herfing needs pacing.

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I tend to agree with this as well however, if I plan on not having multiple cigars, I go with my favorite cigar to start the day no matter of strength because that is when the palate is freshest and can pick up all the nuances available.