65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose?

[AriesOpusX]

After switching to 65% I definitely had no more burn issues. 70% seems way too wet.

I've noticed less problems with draw/burn issues since switching to 65%.

I've read several places that 70% is better for aging since it keeps the oils wetter and they can mix together better. Oliva, one of my favorites, says to keep their puros at least at 70% for proper aging. My question to those with more experience here is:

Does 70% humidity age cigars better or just faster? I would think that the wetter environment would allow the oils to mix faster but maybe that's not a good thing.

[Da Klugs]

A couple years ago I contacted Dave at Heartfelt and asked if he could make me some 60% RH beads.

I like them very much for long term cooler storage and for my "ready to smoke" desktops and travel humis.

[K Baz]

I too am a 60 % fan for long term storage (thinking about going down to 55 %). I asked earlier as it appeared like the likely next question (in case anyone was afraid to ask).

I personally use 65 % beads but I use them dry and have never wetted them they are there to insure that the RH in my humi does not get about that 65 % range. Instead of checking to see if my beads are clear and recharging them I make sure they are all still white and would dry them out if they were not.

[N2Advnture]

Originally Posted by K Baz

I too am a 60 % fan for long term storage (thinking about going down to 55 %). I asked earlier as it appeared like the likely next question (in case anyone was afraid to ask).

Both 60% and 55% are available

I too use the 60% in my "dry box"

~Mark

[Old Sailor]

65% is where I'm at!

Great post Mark!

I started with NO humidication, then soaking wet cotton balls in a drafty cigar box then PG solution, 70% beads...

It took me awhile but thanks to you guys I'm at 65% and could not be happier