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Old 07-06-2012, 07:11 PM   #1901
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Default Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)

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Originally Posted by RobR1205 View Post
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.
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