Let it rest?

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 09:23 AM

Because most shippers do not ship humidified, or ship them from their storage at a higher RH. You want to give them time to reach the proper humidity. I just got some VOR DTs from Fullers Pullers that were ship humidity controlled, gonna smoke one tomorrow..

chippewastud79 · 07-07-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

Most places ship cigars "wet" and letting them rest allows them to acclimate to your humidor and your conditions.

But if they taste and smoke good....smoke 'em.

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Because most shippers do not ship humidified. You want to give them time to reach the proper humidity.

Whee · 07-07-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Amazing, two opposing opinions here?

The main point is, cigars do not arrive in optimal smoking condition most of the time. Vendor, shipping and conditions can all affect the cigar. Allowing them to rest gets them acclimated to your specific conditions that you like to smoke.

As always YMMV.

bobarian · 07-07-2011, 09:28 AM

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

Flounder · 07-07-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

That's what I thought. I don't know what these other guys are talking about...

poker · 07-07-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

3 years should be about right.

emopunker2004 · 07-07-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

3 years should be about right.

These are NCs not CCs Kelly

jesseboston81 · 07-07-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

3 years should be about right.

I thought that three years was the aging cap? Try starting with three weeks to let your sticks stabilize. If you really want aged cigars, you'll start noticing age after three months.

07-07-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Cigars often have to fly a long way to get to your home. They are tired and need a few days or weeks of sleep.

Jet lag sucks!!!!

07-07-2011, 09:23 AM	#1
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