Thread: Cigars & Humidors

i always wondered about that as well. i tried doing both and have decided i like to leave the wrapping on. not for mellow or whatever but i find they actually dry out less when i leave them wrapped.

that brings me to a question on the humidor. the hygrometer is reading 70-72, i keep solution on the sponge. i got a 75cigar humidor and i keep about 20'ish in there at any one time. but they always dry out and i wish i knew why. i enjoy the taste when they are soft, just a tad soft to the squeeze. you know what i mean. however after about 3/4weeks they seem to dry out, become very hard. the rings pull off easily at that point and the cigars become harsh, potent.

anyways. why is it that they dry out and won't stay soft and tad squishy, like when i buy them, in my humidor after a couple weeks?

thanks for the help
~J

ps. love those arturo fuente - chateau fuente's... so tastey

Originally Posted by jscott

i always wondered about that as well. i tried doing both and have decided i like to leave the wrapping on. not for mellow or whatever but i find they actually dry out less when i leave them wrapped.

that brings me to a question on the humidor. the hygrometer is reading 70-72, i keep solution on the sponge. i got a 75cigar humidor and i keep about 20'ish in there at any one time. but they always dry out and i wish i knew why. i enjoy the taste when they are soft, just a tad soft to the squeeze. you know what i mean. however after about 3/4weeks they seem to dry out, become very hard. the rings pull off easily at that point and the cigars become harsh, potent.

anyways. why is it that they dry out and won't stay soft and tad squishy, like when i buy them, in my humidor after a couple weeks?

thanks for the help
~J

ps. love those arturo fuente - chateau fuente's... so tastey

I've noticed that keeping my humidors, and coolidors stocked makes them more stable then having them near empty. Do you have a digital hygrometer? If so, is it calibrated?

Originally Posted by Aaron S.

I've noticed that keeping my humidors, and coolidors stocked makes them more stable then having them near empty. Do you have a digital hygrometer? If so, is it calibrated?

I agree. The mass of cigars tend to act as its own humidifier. Much less humidification needed.
MikeB

I take the wrappers of my cigars when storing them in my humidor. . .

the advice i was given by the fellow that owns a factory locally where i shop and smoke. (the best hand rolled beauties ever!) told me to leave them wrapped until shortly before smoking and if they're in a humidor be sure it is meant for the number you have. i.e. don't use a 100 cigar hum. for 10 cigars. i enjoy an array of different flavors and styles so i tend to leave mine wrapped. but then again i usually have no more then 20 at any one time. i just don't smoke that many to justify a large collection. as was mentioned before it is personal preference like so many other things in life.

The local shop is habaneros… www.habaneroscigars.com

they have great stuff!

Thanks speed_pigeon, I'll check out their site! Thanks again to everyone else who has posted as well, your insight is appreciated!

Eric,
You should be buying razors... LOL.
If you store differents ropes. Store them in the cellophane IMHO. Otherwise, lose the plastic.

Martin

I've only got 3 kinds right now, but that fills the 100 count Humi I bought. Might have to pick up another....or go with Tom's Fridge Method of the CAD kicks in....lol....I'm glad to see so many people interested in the thread - it's nice to learn a little more about these without joining yet another forum!

BBQnCigars, thanks for posting that link. It is Heartfeltindustries.com...
I was mistaken with the name I used..agedness isn't only for cigars

Other folk have mentioned coolers..Yes! Igloo coolers or the like. Of all sizes...Think of it as a bulletproof and easily maintained humidor.
I use tupperware containers too.
If it seals tight and can hold the size and number of cigars you want then use it.
I have ALWAYS had a major problem keeping my VERY nice looking humidors operating properly..
Wetting the insides of the SPANISH cedar lined box...getting humidity to be consistent...ensuring the top closes well...
It's so easy with Tupperware or a cooler.
It's like a fish tank. The bigger you're fish tank the easier it is to maintain because it isn't as easily affected by things as a small tank. Same with a humidor.
No need to be too fanatical about the humidity either. as long as you have a nice rythm within the box you'll have nice smokes.
Try different sizes and types. I just found out today, in this community, that the three wrapped cigars (culebras) were to be smoked unwrapping each to smoke individual. DUH! on me!!!
hahahahahahaha
God! it makes so much sense...but for 40 years I thought what a dumbass idea..it'll be tough to smoke a bundle of three...
So enjoy!!! That's what life should be about.
Regards to all