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Old 03-12-2012, 06:39 PM   #1
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Default Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Well, like the title says, I ordered a box of Carlos Torano Dominico. I've smoked 5 of them, and they have a really tight draw, to the point of not being very enjoyable. What are my options? My humi is set perfect right now, so I'm pretty lost.
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Dry box 'em a few days before smoking or buy a draw tool.
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Define "perfect".

If the cigars don't feel tight or plugged, I would try and get the RH to the low 60s.
Or maybe dry-box a few sticks before smoking.
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Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?

I mean the Humi is at a pretty consistent 68%, no leaks.
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

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Dry box 'em a few days before smoking or buy a draw tool.
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Define "perfect".

If the cigars don't feel tight or plugged, I would try and get the RH to the low 60s.
Or maybe dry-box a few sticks before smoking.
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Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?
Yep. Put 'em in a cigar box w/out humidification.
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Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?

I mean the Humi is at a pretty consistent 68%, no leaks.
Remember, hygrometers that we use (not lab grade) are ±2% at best, so you could be at or over 70%. The moister the tobacco, the more it swells. Granted the difference is marginal but it could account for a tight draw.

Many, including me, prefer low to mid-60s for RH.
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This is the one I'd like to see on a shirt. (Love the expression!)

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Remember, hygrometers that we use (not lab grade) are ±2% at best, so you could be at or over 70%. The moister the tobacco, the more it swells. Granted the difference is marginal but it could account for a tight draw.

Many, including me, prefer low to mid-60s for RH.
I don't even pay attention to my hygrometers anymore...if it's smoking great, and I get an even burn...my Shilala beads are doing what they do. And I, like Peter, prefer my RH in the very low 60s.
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Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's........just my
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Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's........just my
What if he enjoys them?
Should he take your advice and not smoke them?
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Brian, I started out thinking the 70/70 "rule" was the way to go but since going to beads my humi has settled at 62-63 and the draw/burn issues have improved. I enjoy my cigars more than ever.
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Draw tool. Why every BOTL doesn't own one is beyond me.

I just had a wonderful Añejo Shark tonight; right off the draw was tight; took the Henrys out of the cigar caddy, and PRESTO! Perfect draw.

It's a no-brainer; that $15 investment has saved about $200 in cigars over the last 6-8 years.
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What if he enjoys them?
Should he take your advice and not smoke them?
Yes Peter, he most definitely should take my advice.....the words Torano and Options are inserted in the thread title are they not? I have had burn issues with said Torano's, and it is my advice that he doesn't throw his money away!

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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

Good info in here, never thought to "dry box" a cigar that wasn't drawing well.
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Yes Peter, he most definitely should take my advice.....the words Torano and Options are inserted in the thread title are they not? I have had burn issues with said Torano's, and it is my advice that he doesn't throw his money away!
Well, I took the question about Options to mean what should he do with the box of cigars with a tight draw. (Could they be salvaged?)

Your post "Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's" came across quite differently than your previous one.

I am pretty sure he wasn't soliciting opinions about who likes or doesn't like Torano cigars.
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Default Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

I just use my toothpick to poke a tunnel in the
cut end. Usually works, if draw is too tight.

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