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Originally Posted by Gary
Newbie here, first post. (Hello!)
Had my first real cigar last night, okay, I had 2 back to back. Had a Macanudo Maduro Hyde Park and a Romeo/Julieta Love Story. Couldn't really tell a big difference in taste between them, newbie palate? The Love Story required more relighting.
My primary question is this:
While smoking them I felt great, great mood, energized, very clear thinking, and just basically feeling wonderful! Is this an effect of the nicotine??
Also, I don't currently have a humidor, (will get one soon) but currently my house seems to be at 70% humidity, is that okay for now?
And a special shout out to my wife for putting up with all my monkey business all these years!
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Welcome to Cigar Asylum, Gary.
Let me suggest you head over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself. We're a friendly bunch here and would like to know a little bit about you.
On to your questions.
A discerning palate is one that is developed over time. I don't know if the 2 cigars you smoked are at all similar in flavor profile but there may be someone else here who could chime in on that. I would bet the nicotine (a stimulant) is responsible for your heightened mood. If your house is in the 60-70% humidity range you should be fine (temporarily). Any much over 70% could lead to burn issues and mold. It's good that you are in the process of purchasing a humidor.
Any man who has a wife that is supportive of our hobby/obsession is a lucky man, indeed.