Humidification of New Box of Cigars

cort · 09-07-2013, 02:53 PM

65% is perfect bro. I think you will surprised how well they will smoke at this rh%. As Peter said it takes time. We have all been there where you want things to happen quickly and I know from experience that it's not easy being patient but I wouldn't worry about it and just let them sit for a few weeks to get acclimated and it will be all good.

Ashcan Bill · 09-07-2013, 03:33 PM

Like others have said, don't sweat it. Cigars are amazingly resilient, and can be kept in a wide range of humidity.

Much over the 72% you're shooting for, and I'd start worrying about mold. Much below 58%, I'd start getting mildly concerned about the smokes drying out. Anything between those two limits I'd call good.

It really depends on whether you prefer smoking a dryer or wetter cigar. Wetter they tend to draw harder, dryer they smoke hotter. It's up to you to find your sweet spot.

Me, I like 'em around 62% or so. Once every few months or so I actually look at my hygrometers, just to see if they still register a reading.

For a long time now I've gone primarily by how my little tobacco tubes feel.

Felixcigar · 09-07-2013, 03:47 PM

OK, panic mode off. Yes, I've been told before that 72% Boveda pak is too high: I will be ordering the 65% paks this week. Lots of other good smokes to choose from, so no worries. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It will be interesting to see how they smoke at a lower humidity. I have to say, those Boveda paks make it so easy. Thanks again to all!

11-13-2013, 08:55 PM

[quote=cort;1881032]65% is perfect bro...

+1 on this. I've made the mistake of firing up an aged Undercrown that was kept at a tad over 70% and it was like sucking a pea through a straw. My error - not the cigar. Undercrowns are one of the most forgiving cigars out there and usually perform flawlessly from 62 to 68% humidity. I keep my wineador and humidor at 66 / 66 and life is good! My 2c.

RR

09-07-2013, 02:53 PM	#1
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars 65% is perfect bro. I think you will surprised how well they will smoke at this rh%. As Peter said it takes time. We have all been there where you want things to happen quickly and I know from experience that it's not easy being patient but I wouldn't worry about it and just let them sit for a few weeks to get acclimated and it will be all good.

09-07-2013, 03:33 PM	#2
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,906 Trading: (6)	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars Like others have said, don't sweat it. Cigars are amazingly resilient, and can be kept in a wide range of humidity. Much over the 72% you're shooting for, and I'd start worrying about mold. Much below 58%, I'd start getting mildly concerned about the smokes drying out. Anything between those two limits I'd call good. It really depends on whether you prefer smoking a dryer or wetter cigar. Wetter they tend to draw harder, dryer they smoke hotter. It's up to you to find your sweet spot. Me, I like 'em around 62% or so. Once every few months or so I actually look at my hygrometers, just to see if they still register a reading. For a long time now I've gone primarily by how my little tobacco tubes feel.

09-07-2013, 03:47 PM	#3
Felixcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars OK, panic mode off. Yes, I've been told before that 72% Boveda pak is too high: I will be ordering the 65% paks this week. Lots of other good smokes to choose from, so no worries. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It will be interesting to see how they smoke at a lower humidity. I have to say, those Boveda paks make it so easy. Thanks again to all!

11-13-2013, 08:55 PM	#4
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars [quote=cort;1881032]65% is perfect bro... +1 on this. I've made the mistake of firing up an aged Undercrown that was kept at a tad over 70% and it was like sucking a pea through a straw. My error - not the cigar. Undercrowns are one of the most forgiving cigars out there and usually perform flawlessly from 62 to 68% humidity. I keep my wineador and humidor at 66 / 66 and life is good! My 2c. RR