Tubos - To remove or not remove...

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

'zactly!

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

icehog3 · 02-24-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

I like the idea of aging at 70-72% and then dry boxing for a few days.

May I ask why, Michael?

NCRadioMan · 02-24-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

I am interested as well. Nothing wrong with it, as long as you enjoy your cigars but I am curious.

michaelmastro · 02-24-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

May I ask why, Michael?

My thought is this - Cigars are made in countries where the average humidity is around 70% and they don't use humidors. So I figure that should be the best humidity for aging. Any thoughts?

Chainsaw13 · 02-24-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelmastro

BTW - I just started "dry boxing" and it seems to make a difference. More even burn and no bitterness.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Now, all you have to do is keep your humidors 60-64% and you can cut out the dry boxing step altogether.

Don't forget about wetting the wrapper before lighting. It works, really.