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N2Advnture 07-06-2012 07:11 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RobR1205 (Post 1674665)
I know this question gets asked a lot, but I want to hear a couple of personal opinions and experiences from some of you more experienced folk, being that I've only been smoking cigars for a little over a year now! But is there really a best humidity to keep cigars for optimal taste and burning? I've seen numbers as high as 75% (too high in my opinion) and numbers as low as 65%. Sometimes, by RH fluctuates between 72%-68%. Any first hand experiences or personal opinions? Thanks!
The short answer is store them at the RH level that you prefer.

In my opinion, 60-65% is my preference. I have found fewer draw and burn problems and more complex and subtle flavors when aging.

RobR1205 07-06-2012 07:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N2Advnture (Post 1674669)
The short answer is store them at the RH level that you prefer.

In my opinion, 60-65% is my preference. I have found fewer draw and burn problems and more complex and subtle flavors when aging.
Wow usually I freak out when the RH gets near 65% or lower...Thanks! :tu

N2Advnture 07-06-2012 07:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RobR1205 (Post 1674674)
Wow usually I freak out when the RH gets near 65% or lower...Thanks! :tu
It's really all personal preference.

In various places around the world, some collectors age in the mid 50s, then slowly raise the level when they want to smoke them.

Others store and smoke in the mid to high 50s

65% is my "go to" with results that I like

guitar4001 07-06-2012 11:54 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
I try for 70/70, but if I vary to the right or left a bit, no big deal. I just don't like getting the humidity above 75 due to mold issues and splitting wrappers.

captTrips 07-08-2012 07:48 AM
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I was a 70/70 guy until I did alot of reading and decided to drop my rh to 65. My real problem is keeping the temp in check? My humidors usually sit at around 72 or 73 degrees. Is it that big a deal as long as my rh is 65? What problems does it create?

pnoon 07-08-2012 08:15 AM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by captTrips (Post 1675456)
I was a 70/70 guy until I did alot of reading and decided to drop my rh to 65. My real problem is keeping the temp in check? My humidors usually sit at around 72 or 73 degrees. Is it that big a deal as long as my rh is 65? What problems does it create?
Nothing at all wrong with 72-73. Problems can occur when you get into the high 70s/over 80 for extended periods.

You should be fine.

RobR1205 07-08-2012 09:15 AM
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Thanks for the clarification, everyone :tu

FriendlyMan 07-08-2012 10:34 AM
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What dose NC's stand for? When someone writes NC's cigars?
Thanks

pnoon 07-08-2012 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FriendlyMan (Post 1675503)
What dose NC's stand for? When someone writes NC's cigars?
Thanks
Non-Cubans. Non-Cuban cigars.

Mr.Weeee 07-15-2012 01:43 AM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
i dont know if you answers this or not should i keep the plastic wrap on them or take them out and put them in my humidor

area51 07-15-2012 01:50 AM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
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Originally Posted by Mr.Weeee (Post 1680116)
i dont know if you answers this or not should i keep the plastic wrap on them or take them out and put them in my humidor
It's personal preference. I keep them on because it protects the a little bit but yeah it is up to you.

CigarJut 07-19-2012 09:26 AM
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I知 looking for something mild to medium with a Madura wrapper. Any suggestions?

icehog3 07-19-2012 09:49 AM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CigarJut (Post 1683316)
I知 looking for something mild to medium with a Madura wrapper. Any suggestions?
AVO Maduro.

NCRadioMan 07-19-2012 10:22 AM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Perdomo Champagne Noir, Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro, Casa Torano Maduro, Cusano 18 Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro, Arturo Fuente 858 Maduro & Sancho Panza Double Maduro are a few.

CigarNut 07-19-2012 12:18 PM
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Don't forget Padron x000 series Maduro's!

jjirons69 07-19-2012 01:15 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CigarJut (Post 1683316)
I知 looking for something mild to medium with a Madura wrapper. Any suggestions?
Macanudo maduros are really mild.

RobR1205 07-19-2012 01:47 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by CigarJut (Post 1683316)
I知 looking for something mild to medium with a Madura wrapper. Any suggestions?
CAO Gold Maduro and CAO Maduro L'Anniversaire

theonlybear4CORT 07-19-2012 02:41 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
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Originally Posted by CigarJut (Post 1683316)
I知 looking for something mild to medium with a Madura wrapper. Any suggestions?
I'll just leave this link rite here
Click me

Mr. Ed 08-12-2012 09:13 PM
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So, I've had this on my mind for a while. How much does the wrapper affect a cigar's taste? I've heard people in the know, fellow BOTLs, B&M owners, give out a range from 10% to 60% (small, thin RG cigars) of the flavor comes from the wrapper.

Does anyone have any good links to some more "technical" information about this and cigar tobacco combustion/burning?

Thanks,
Ed

icehog3 08-12-2012 10:12 PM
Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
 
To put an actual percentage on something which is ultimately subjective will always bring debate. Here is some interesting discussion on the topic; though I don't agree with every bit of it, some points seem to make a lot of sense:

http://www.cigaradvisor.com/news/cig...o-cigar-flavor


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