I have a rookie question.

kelmac07 · 03-12-2013, 01:02 PM

Jack...it's a personal preference. If they come in cellophane, I leave them in the cellophane. The only thing I remove is if the stick is wrapped in cedar (Anejos for example).

bobarian · 03-12-2013, 01:24 PM

The best way to lower and regulate humidity is to use humidification beads. Heartfeltindustries.com and shilalasbeads.com/ are both great.

I leave all my cigars as they came, with the exception of repacking some 25ct boxes into larger cab's. I prefer my cigars at 65% or lower Rh.

CJS · 03-12-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Jack...it's a personal preference. If they come in cellophane, I leave them in the cellophane. The only thing I remove is if the stick is wrapped in cedar (Anejos for example).

Mac, any reason for removing the cedar? Or is it personal preference as well?

kelmac07 · 03-12-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CJS

Mac, any reason for removing the cedar? Or is it personal preference as well?

I've had some bad luck with Anejos and mold forming under the cedar, only to be surprised when it's time to smoke them. To alleviate the problem, I remove the cedar.

mad4maduro · 03-12-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I've had some bad luck with Anejos and mold forming under the cedar, only to be surprised when it's time to smoke them. To alleviate the problem, I remove the cedar.

interesting...i never thought of that being a possibility

Jbailey · 06-24-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

I've had some bad luck with Anejos and mold forming under the cedar, only to be surprised when it's time to smoke them. To alleviate the problem, I remove the cedar.

I know there was one year 07-08 that they were wrapped and packaged still a little wet which caused the mold issues.

I think could easily happen to any cigar that gets packaged like the Anejos. I'm sure since its a high demand stick they do get rushed out to the consumer.

montecristo#2 · 06-24-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I know there was one year 07-08 that they were wrapped and packaged still a little wet which caused the mold issues.

I think could easily happen to any cigar that gets packaged like the Anejos. I'm sure since its a high demand stick they do get rushed out to the consumer.

I think that was the year they got stuck in shipping as well. So they sat a lot longer than they usually do at higher temperatures.

03-12-2013, 01:02 PM	#1
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03-12-2013, 01:24 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: I have a rookie question. The best way to lower and regulate humidity is to use humidification beads. Heartfeltindustries.com and shilalasbeads.com/ are both great. I leave all my cigars as they came, with the exception of repacking some 25ct boxes into larger cab's. I prefer my cigars at 65% or lower Rh.