Good article on humidification

Garbandz · 04-18-2009, 10:06 PM

I wanted to share this with you, it makes good sense and really opened my eyes about keeping cigars properly.I hope you enjoy it.Go to the Cigar School page and read the section about Humidity.... http://www.tabacordillera.com/cigar-...o-humidity.htm

karmaz00 · 04-18-2009, 10:15 PM

thanks for sharing

lightning9191 · 04-19-2009, 08:36 AM

That was an interesting read about how the cigar absorbs and desorbs water! Thanx for sharing.

JJG · 04-19-2009, 09:03 AM

good article!

I think it's important for new enthusiasts to keep in mind that it can takes weeks to months for cigars to fully adjust to proper humidity. I'm still guilty of getting anxious when I have something I really want to smoke, but torching too soon can significantly diminish the taste and burn of a good cigar.

for a fun experiment, try taking a 5'er at like, 75-80% humidity and placing them in a 60% humi. Then smoke one after a week, another after two weeks, etc. and see how they change.

I have become a firm believer that cigars store/age best at 65-70% humidity but they actually smoke better at a little lower RH. I've just gotten in the habit of picking out everything I plan to smoke for the weekend around mid-week and setting them out to dry.

I hardly ever have burn or draw problems (even on CCs) and the dry cigars just seem to have more flavor. Also, the flavors seem to get more complex this way.

WildBlueSooner · 04-19-2009, 09:00 AM

interesting stuff...thanks

04-19-2009, 10:43 AM

This was a good article. Thanks Tom for the post!

mosesbotbol · 04-19-2009, 11:42 AM

65% max humidity for me. 60-65% is a good safe range, while still having some spring and humidity in the cigar.

04-18-2009, 10:06 PM	#1
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Good article on humidification I wanted to share this with you, it makes good sense and really opened my eyes about keeping cigars properly.I hope you enjoy it.Go to the Cigar School page and read the section about Humidity.... http://www.tabacordillera.com/cigar-...o-humidity.htm

04-18-2009, 10:15 PM	#2
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Good article on humidification thanks for sharing __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

04-19-2009, 08:36 AM	#3
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Good article on humidification That was an interesting read about how the cigar absorbs and desorbs water! Thanx for sharing. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

04-19-2009, 09:03 AM	#4
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Good article on humidification good article! I think it's important for new enthusiasts to keep in mind that it can takes weeks to months for cigars to fully adjust to proper humidity. I'm still guilty of getting anxious when I have something I really want to smoke, but torching too soon can significantly diminish the taste and burn of a good cigar. for a fun experiment, try taking a 5'er at like, 75-80% humidity and placing them in a 60% humi. Then smoke one after a week, another after two weeks, etc. and see how they change. I have become a firm believer that cigars store/age best at 65-70% humidity but they actually smoke better at a little lower RH. I've just gotten in the habit of picking out everything I plan to smoke for the weekend around mid-week and setting them out to dry. I hardly ever have burn or draw problems (even on CCs) and the dry cigars just seem to have more flavor. Also, the flavors seem to get more complex this way. Last edited by JJG; 04-19-2009 at 09:09 AM.

04-19-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Good article on humidification interesting stuff...thanks __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

04-19-2009, 10:43 AM	#6
AllOGistics Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Good article on humidification This was a good article. Thanks Tom for the post!

04-19-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Good article on humidification 65% max humidity for me. 60-65% is a good safe range, while still having some spring and humidity in the cigar. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's