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

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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!

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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.

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:46 PM

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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.

BHalbrooks · 03-12-2012, 05:47 PM

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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.

pnoon · 03-12-2012, 05:49 PM

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

kelmac07 · 03-12-2012, 05:50 PM

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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

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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?

jluck · 03-12-2012, 07:37 PM

Brian, I started out thinking the 70/70 "rule" was the way to go but since going to beads my humi has settled at 62-63 and the draw/burn issues have improved. I enjoy my cigars more than ever.

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.

03-13-2012, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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

Yes Peter, he most definitely should take my advice.....the words Torano and Options are inserted in the thread title are they not? I have had burn issues with said Torano's, and it is my advice that he doesn't throw his money away!

Hem · 03-13-2012, 03:44 AM

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

pnoon · 03-13-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thecatch83

Yes Peter, he most definitely should take my advice.....the words Torano and Options are inserted in the thread title are they not? I have had burn issues with said Torano's, and it is my advice that he doesn't throw his money away!

Well, I took the question about Options to mean what should he do with the box of cigars with a tight draw. (Could they be salvaged?)

Your post "Don't smoke turd rockets like Torano's" came across quite differently than your previous one.

I am pretty sure he wasn't soliciting opinions about who likes or doesn't like Torano cigars.

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

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.

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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.

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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!"

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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

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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.

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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

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jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Stuck with a tight draw box of Torano. Options? Brian, I started out thinking the 70/70 "rule" was the way to go but since going to beads my humi has settled at 62-63 and the draw/burn issues have improved. I enjoy my cigars more than ever.

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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. __________________

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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.

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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?