Thread: What cigar did you smoke today?

Had an Ashton today.
Question...these have been in my humidor for several weeks. The wrapper leaf was a bit crumbly. My humidity is 66. Are you supposed to remove the cigars from their plastic sleeve to place them in the humidor?

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Had an Ashton today.
Question...these have been in my humidor for several weeks. The wrapper leaf was a bit crumbly. My humidity is 66. Are you supposed to remove the cigars from their plastic sleeve to place them in the humidor?

It really doesn't matter as far as humidity. Cellophane breathes easily. I would check and make sure your hygrometer is calibrated. 66 percent is good but is the low end of what some consider acceptable.

If it is the Ashton I gave you, I know that was well humidified and cared for. If it was another cigar, it could be a result of prior damage. Too much humidity cracks wrappers and so does not enough. How was the rest of the cigar? Did the cigar feel hard or did it have a little give?

Smoked well, had some give. Terrific flavor. Not sure if yours or not, all mixed together.
I am calibrating my hygrometer now.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Originally Posted by manah

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Is it bad that I'm more excited by the rum than the Trinidad? Very nice glassware too.

Michael

Originally Posted by mjsorkin

Is it bad that I'm more excited by the rum than the Trinidad? Very nice glassware too.

Michael

Man - I got to tell you, you aren't the only one. I got rather excited seeing that rum too lol.

Fortunately on one of my wife's last trips to Cuba, she brought this home for me. When we moved to the states, the movers nor I noticed. I have been taking a shot now and again since being here, but I kind of forgot about it! Today, well today I think I'll take more than a shot, perhaps I'll kill the bottle .


Glassware definitely isn't as nice though .

I originally pulled out an Illusione ~68~. But now that I am prepping, I think I'll pull out a ~888~, but I am not going to take another photo - I am heading out to enjoy while the weather is still good .

happy herfing!!

I was fortunate to receive a box of My Father La flor de los antilles bellicoscos for Christmas. Sweet taste and well rolled cigar. I was impressed and I have been smoking cigars for 40+ years.

For what it's worth. My Habanos reside at 67% tops. The few non-Cuban cigars I have are kept at 70%.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Smoked well, had some give. Terrific flavor. Not sure if yours or not, all mixed together.
I am calibrating my hygrometer now.

The other factor I find is that the substantially lighter colored wrappers tend to break up as they are usually less oily. That's why I like habano wrappers and maduros. This could be my imagination but I think I correct.

Another thing to watch for is how quickly you smoke. I have to smoke some cigars more slowly because too quick causes more heat which also will split and break up a wrapper.

Well it did not start splitting til halfway thru. I am doing the salt and water cal on my digital hygrometer. Sealed in ziploc. It doesnt register more than 58. So unless I am doing it wrong, the humidity in the humidor was more than 66.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Well it did not start splitting til halfway thru. I am doing the salt and water cal on my digital hygrometer. Sealed in ziploc. It doesnt register more than 58. So unless I am doing it wrong, the humidity in the humidor was more than 66.

I am sure you are doing the salt test correct if you are following the instructions all over the web. It is pretty much a guaranteed 75 percent so if yours is reading 58 at 66 you are really 81 percent. If so, that is way too humid and will cause some damage

I would retest the hygrometer as I have never seen a digital that far off. If it is still there, you may need to leave the humidor open for a few hours and think about using 72 percent boveda packs for humidification as they are really stable.