Humidification of New Box of Cigars

Ashcan Bill · 09-07-2013, 02:33 PM

Like others have said, don't sweat it. Cigars are amazingly resilient, and can be kept in a wide range of humidity.

Much over the 72% you're shooting for, and I'd start worrying about mold. Much below 58%, I'd start getting mildly concerned about the smokes drying out. Anything between those two limits I'd call good.

It really depends on whether you prefer smoking a dryer or wetter cigar. Wetter they tend to draw harder, dryer they smoke hotter. It's up to you to find your sweet spot.

Me, I like 'em around 62% or so. Once every few months or so I actually look at my hygrometers, just to see if they still register a reading.

For a long time now I've gone primarily by how my little tobacco tubes feel.

Felixcigar · 09-07-2013, 02:47 PM

OK, panic mode off. Yes, I've been told before that 72% Boveda pak is too high: I will be ordering the 65% paks this week. Lots of other good smokes to choose from, so no worries. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It will be interesting to see how they smoke at a lower humidity. I have to say, those Boveda paks make it so easy. Thanks again to all!

09-07-2013, 02:33 PM	#1
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,903 Trading: (6)	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars Like others have said, don't sweat it. Cigars are amazingly resilient, and can be kept in a wide range of humidity. Much over the 72% you're shooting for, and I'd start worrying about mold. Much below 58%, I'd start getting mildly concerned about the smokes drying out. Anything between those two limits I'd call good. It really depends on whether you prefer smoking a dryer or wetter cigar. Wetter they tend to draw harder, dryer they smoke hotter. It's up to you to find your sweet spot. Me, I like 'em around 62% or so. Once every few months or so I actually look at my hygrometers, just to see if they still register a reading. For a long time now I've gone primarily by how my little tobacco tubes feel.

09-07-2013, 02:47 PM	#2
Felixcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: Humidification of New Box of Cigars OK, panic mode off. Yes, I've been told before that 72% Boveda pak is too high: I will be ordering the 65% paks this week. Lots of other good smokes to choose from, so no worries. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It will be interesting to see how they smoke at a lower humidity. I have to say, those Boveda paks make it so easy. Thanks again to all!