65% or 70%.... which is better

ZachF88 · 12-22-2009, 10:22 AM

I've been reading a lot on the internet that keeping cigars at 65% RH is better for flavour and age, also creating fewer draw and burn problems. Is this true?

This is for cubans and non-cubans (Nicaragua) as well....

Mugen910 · 12-22-2009, 10:23 AM

60-65%

14holestogie · 12-22-2009, 10:23 AM

Yes. Personal preference, really, but you'll find less draw issues at a lower humidity.

NCRadioMan · 12-22-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Personal preference

Some like them closer to 70, some like them in the 50's. I would suggest you experiment and see what you like. I keep all my cigars 59-63%. I have less draw issues, burn issues and I think the flavor "pops" more.

T.G · 12-22-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Yes. Personal preference, really, but you'll find less draw issues at a lower humidity.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Some like them closer to 70, some like them in the 50's. I would suggest you experiment and see what you like. I keep all my cigars 59-63%. I have less draw issues, burn issues and I think the flavor "pops" more.

Ditto what NCRadioMan says. Although personally, I keep my cigars closer to 59%-61% than 63%.

12-22-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

I keep all my cigars 59-63%. I have less draw issues, burn issues and I think the flavor "pops" more.

The Dude Abides.

It takes a LOT of smoking to figure this out!

And, as RadioMan said, Cameroon is a b*tch. I have a separate humidor completely JUST for those.

DoctaJ · 12-22-2009, 02:11 PM

I like to use 70% beads...they keep at just about 68% at 70 degrees.

eber · 12-22-2009, 10:28 AM

I personally like to keep mine at 65% I find that they burn better and taste better. YMMV

shilala · 12-22-2009, 10:35 AM

63% seems perfect to me. When I started keeping cigars, I tried around 70% and have kept working my way down.
65% is fine, too. Any higher and the problems start.
My cigars seem to taste best at 63-65%, too. Some are better a little wetter, some are better a little drier, but 63-65% is kinda my all-around rule of thumb.

12-22-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

63% seems perfect to me. When I started keeping cigars, I tried around 70% and have kept working my way down.
65% is fine, too. Any higher and the problems start.

My cigars seem to taste best at 63-65%, too. Some are better a little wetter, some are better a little drier, but 63-65% is kinda my all-around rule of thumb.

I feelings exactly!

kenstogie · 12-22-2009, 10:37 AM

I like 65%, however I keep mine at 70% because of the dry winters here in the NE. Doesn't make it right just what I do.

Blueface · 12-22-2009, 10:44 AM

65% works pretty well for me.
Would not like them any higher than that.

e-man67 · 12-22-2009, 10:45 AM

62% currently

htown · 12-22-2009, 10:47 AM

What about those cigars with more delicate wrappers? It has been my experience they sometimes will split when you smoke them if kept at lower RH levels.

T.G · 12-22-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by htown

What about those cigars with more delicate wrappers? It has been my experience they sometimes will split when you smoke them if kept at lower RH levels.

Mist the wrapper down with distilled water before smoking.

Blueface · 12-22-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by htown

What about those cigars with more delicate wrappers? It has been my experience they sometimes will split when you smoke them if kept at lower RH levels.

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Originally Posted by T.G

Mist the wrapper down with distilled water before smoking.

That works and also, you can always move those closer to the humidifier.

AD720 · 12-22-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

That works and also, you can always move those closer to the humidifier.

Or, if you have a cooler or cabinet, towards the top. RH rises.

NCRadioMan · 12-22-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by htown

What about those cigars with more delicate wrappers? It has been my experience they sometimes will split when you smoke them if kept at lower RH levels.

Cameroons can be tricky. They probably do need to be kept at a little higher rh. When they get dry they get very brittle and flake off and crack like crazy. Good thing I have none.

12-22-2009, 11:04 AM

63-65%
I think there was a poll here once and the majority of members were at 65% RH

JJG · 12-22-2009, 11:11 AM

I think most everybody here uses the 60-65% beads. I used to have 70% rh gel in the humi though and I honestly cannot tell any difference between the way my cigars smoked then and how they burn now. CCs and NCs

12-22-2009, 10:22 AM	#1
ZachF88 Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Zach Location: Denver, CO Posts: 510 Trading: (32)	65% or 70%.... which is better I've been reading a lot on the internet that keeping cigars at 65% RH is better for flavour and age, also creating fewer draw and burn problems. Is this true? This is for cubans and non-cubans (Nicaragua) as well....

12-22-2009, 10:23 AM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 60-65% __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

12-22-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better Yes. Personal preference, really, but you'll find less draw issues at a lower humidity. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-22-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
DoctaJ Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 135 Trading: (5)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I like to use 70% beads...they keep at just about 68% at 70 degrees.

12-22-2009, 10:28 AM	#8
eber Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Erik Posts: 1,229 Trading: (7)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I personally like to keep mine at 65% I find that they burn better and taste better. YMMV

12-22-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 63% seems perfect to me. When I started keeping cigars, I tried around 70% and have kept working my way down. 65% is fine, too. Any higher and the problems start. My cigars seem to taste best at 63-65%, too. Some are better a little wetter, some are better a little drier, but 63-65% is kinda my all-around rule of thumb. __________________

12-22-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I like 65%, however I keep mine at 70% because of the dry winters here in the NE. Doesn't make it right just what I do. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

12-22-2009, 10:44 AM	#12
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 65% works pretty well for me. Would not like them any higher than that. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

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e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 62% currently

12-22-2009, 10:47 AM	#14
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better What about those cigars with more delicate wrappers? It has been my experience they sometimes will split when you smoke them if kept at lower RH levels.

12-22-2009, 11:04 AM	#19
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better 63-65% I think there was a poll here once and the majority of members were at 65% RH

12-22-2009, 11:11 AM	#20
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: 65% or 70%.... which is better I think most everybody here uses the 60-65% beads. I used to have 70% rh gel in the humi though and I honestly cannot tell any difference between the way my cigars smoked then and how they burn now. CCs and NCs