Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options?

BHalbrooks · 03-12-2012, 05:39 PM

Well, like the title says, I ordered a box of Carlos Torano Dominico. I've smoked 5 of them, and they have a really tight draw, to the point of not being very enjoyable. What are my options? My humi is set perfect right now, so I'm pretty lost.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Dry box 'em a few days before smoking or buy a draw tool.

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Define "perfect".

If the cigars don't feel tight or plugged, I would try and get the RH to the low 60s.
Or maybe dry-box a few sticks before smoking.

BHalbrooks · 03-12-2012, 05:42 PM

Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?

I mean the Humi is at a pretty consistent 68%, no leaks.

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Dry box 'em a few days before smoking or buy a draw tool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Define "perfect".

If the cigars don't feel tight or plugged, I would try and get the RH to the low 60s.
Or maybe dry-box a few sticks before smoking.

Bazinga!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?

Yep. Put 'em in a cigar box w/out humidification.

BHalbrooks · 03-12-2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Bazinga!

Yep. Put 'em in a cigar box w/out humidification.

Aha!!! I'll do this!
By the way, you just jumped a couple notches in my book. Sheldon 4 life.
Saw this shirt a couple days ago.

Subvet642 · 03-13-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Aha!!! I'll do this!
By the way, you just jumped a couple notches in my book. Sheldon 4 life.
Saw this shirt a couple days ago.

Between the wife and I, we have about six BBT T-shirts.

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right?

I mean the Humi is at a pretty consistent 68%, no leaks.

Remember, hygrometers that we use (not lab grade) are ±2% at best, so you could be at or over 70%. The moister the tobacco, the more it swells. Granted the difference is marginal but it could account for a tight draw.

Many, including me, prefer low to mid-60s for RH.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Remember, hygrometers that we use (not lab grade) are ±2% at best, so you could be at or over 70%. The moister the tobacco, the more it swells. Granted the difference is marginal but it could account for a tight draw.

Many, including me, prefer low to mid-60s for RH.

I don't even pay attention to my hygrometers anymore...if it's smoking great, and I get an even burn...my Shilala beads are doing what they do. And I, like Peter, prefer my RH in the very low 60s.

03-12-2012, 07:08 PM

Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's........just my

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatch83

Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's........just my

What if he enjoys them?
Should he take your advice and not smoke them?

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:49 PM

This is the one I'd like to see on a shirt. (Love the expression!)

lenguamor · 03-12-2012, 10:03 PM

Draw tool. Why every BOTL doesn't own one is beyond me.

I just had a wonderful Añejo Shark tonight; right off the draw was tight; took the Henrys out of the cigar caddy, and PRESTO! Perfect draw.

It's a no-brainer; that $15 investment has saved about $200 in cigars over the last 6-8 years.

Hem · 03-13-2012, 03:44 AM

Good info in here, never thought to "dry box" a cigar that wasn't drawing well.

Chemyst · 03-13-2012, 10:24 AM

I just use my toothpick to poke a tunnel in the
cut end. Usually works, if draw is too tight.

Chemyst

03-12-2012, 05:39 PM	#1
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Well, like the title says, I ordered a box of Carlos Torano Dominico. I've smoked 5 of them, and they have a really tight draw, to the point of not being very enjoyable. What are my options? My humi is set perfect right now, so I'm pretty lost.

03-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Dry box 'em a few days before smoking or buy a draw tool. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

03-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Define "perfect". If the cigars don't feel tight or plugged, I would try and get the RH to the low 60s. Or maybe dry-box a few sticks before smoking. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

03-12-2012, 05:42 PM	#4
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Dry boxing is where you purposely leave 'em out of a humidor, right? I mean the Humi is at a pretty consistent 68%, no leaks.

03-12-2012, 07:08 PM	#10
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's........just my

03-12-2012, 05:49 PM	#12
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? This is the one I'd like to see on a shirt. (Love the expression!) __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

03-12-2012, 10:03 PM	#13
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Draw tool. Why every BOTL doesn't own one is beyond me. I just had a wonderful Añejo Shark tonight; right off the draw was tight; took the Henrys out of the cigar caddy, and PRESTO! Perfect draw. It's a no-brainer; that $15 investment has saved about $200 in cigars over the last 6-8 years. __________________

03-13-2012, 03:44 AM	#14
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Good info in here, never thought to "dry box" a cigar that wasn't drawing well.

03-13-2012, 10:24 AM	#15
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? I just use my toothpick to poke a tunnel in the cut end. Usually works, if draw is too tight. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?