One basic question, and another on infused sticks

[Pseudosacred]

If the infused ones arent in a bag, separate from each other, they will start to taste the same. It's bad. Keep them in separate bags, for sure.

[Sonic04GT]

If they're in separate bags though, wouldn't that defeat the point of a humidor?

A good majority have been in there since around October.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

If the infused ones arent in a bag, separate from each other, they will start to taste the same. It's bad. Keep them in separate bags, for sure.

Sorry Nick, but one month's experience in smoking cigars hardly puts you in a position to advise on this subject.


Assuming you plan on smoking regularly, very little "transfer of flavors" can or will occur between your infused cigars. Especially if you leave all your cigars in their cello keeping all your infused cigars should pose no problems.

When you place infused cigars together with "regular" sticks after period of several months some of the oils may transfer, but it is much more noticeable because they had no flavors to begin with.

With regards to the first point, many of us prefer our humidity between 60-65%. Also, no hygrometer is 100% accurate, even scientific instruments have a variance of 2-4%.

[Sonic04GT]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Sorry Nick, but one month's experience in smoking cigars hardly puts you in a position to advise on this subject.


Assuming you plan on smoking regularly, very little "transfer of flavors" can or will occur between your infused cigars. Especially if you leave all your cigars in their cello keeping all your infused cigars should pose no problems.

When you place infused cigars together with "regular" sticks after period of several months some of the oils may transfer, but it is much more noticeable because they had no flavors to begin with.

With regards to the first point, many of us prefer our humidity between 60-65%. Also, no hygrometer is 100% accurate, even scientific instruments have a variance of 2-4%.

Thanks for the reply. I haven't smoked many infused sticks in the past 4-5 months so these have been sitting for a bit but I plan to pick up the pace soon.

As far as the hygrometer, I'm just curious if isolating a cigar in a small ziplock bag with a hygrometer will gauge it's "health?" I try to keep my actual humidors close to 65% normally. I wasn't showing concern but rather if this method is used for anything? I assume that if a cigar is properly humidified, it should give off enough humidity to display a reading within typical range.

Originally Posted by T.G

I've been to the Drew Estate factory, and there are three aging rooms: 1) traditional (non-infused) cigars, 2) ACIDs, and 3) coffee infused. These rooms are completely vapor sealed and have independent, sealed, HVAC systems.

Everything in the aging rooms is sans cello and, and as such, I don't know how significantly cello might retard the transfer of flavors between two dissimilar infused or flavored cigars.

Interesting to know, thanks

[bobarian]

You know, I cant really comment on the placement of a single cigar with a hygrometer. I dont look at my hygrometers regularly, in fact my 3 coolers don't even have hygrometers. I have them in both of my Vinotemps but I trust my beads.

[Pseudosacred]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Sorry Nick, but one month's experience in smoking cigars hardly puts you in a position to advise on this subject.


Assuming you plan on smoking regularly, very little "transfer of flavors" can or will occur between your infused cigars. Especially if you leave all your cigars in their cello keeping all your infused cigars should pose no problems.

When you place infused cigars together with "regular" sticks after period of several months some of the oils may transfer, but it is much more noticeable because they had no flavors to begin with.

With regards to the first point, many of us prefer our humidity between 60-65%. Also, no hygrometer is 100% accurate, even scientific instruments have a variance of 2-4%.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

Problem?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Problem?

Yes, only able to use four s.

[bobarian]

[Pseudosacred]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Problem?

Not at all

I just thought they would make the point that I wanted to argue

I've read in a place or two that an infused cigar can 'contaminate' a humidor, and the other cigars in it. 'Contaminate', meaning making the humidor smell funny and giving the other cigars a bad taste.

[Sonic04GT]

Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

Not at all

I just thought they would make the point that I wanted to argue

I've read in a place or two that an infused cigar can 'contaminate' a humidor, and the other cigars in it. 'Contaminate', meaning making the humidor smell funny and giving the other cigars a bad taste.

That is true, which is why I keep them in a completely separate humidor from my traditional cigars. Everytime I open my infused humi it let's out a very strong aroma.