Should I buy cigars kept at 55% RH?

[SmokinApe]

Of course they said it was accurate, did you think a sales person would say anything different? I doubt they have done an accurate calibration test, they might have but I doubt it...

I wouldn't do it but without seeing them it's hard to give an accurate opinion...

[Subvet642]

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Of course they said it was accurate, did you think a sales person would say anything different? I doubt they have done an accurate calibration test, they might have but I doubt it...

I wouldn't do it but without seeing them it's hard to give an accurate opinion...

I've bought a Punch Rothchild there recently and it was fine, but I don't recall seeing a hygro then.

[14holestogie]

I guess it would depend on how long they have been there.
A month at 55 may not show any ill effects. A year may be a different story.

I don't suppose I'd take a chance on the pricier sticks.

[hotreds]

I understand that in Asia cigars are kept at 50-55% humidity. I don't think that a cigar kept at 55 should pose a problem- IF that is an accurate reading. And, with a week or two in your humi, it should be up to your tastes.

[M1903A1]

Originally Posted by hotreds

I understand that in Asia cigars are kept at 50-55% humidity. I don't think that a cigar kept at 55 should pose a problem- IF that is an accurate reading. And, with a week or two in your humi, it should be up to your tastes.

My understanding is that this is a common British approach to aging. Yes, they are kept at a lower than normal humidity--but they are also kept at a lower temperature (around 55 degrees F or so).

[68TriShield]

I keep my cigars at about 55%