fitzy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 4:47 PM, hunterbeav said: Wow 58%......seems like Cubans from what I've read do better at lower rh levels.... Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Jim when I first started with Cubans I had all kinds of issues from plugged cigars to cigars burning like crap. Ever since I've started dryboxing the percentage of problems I've had are close to 0. I haven't used my perfectdraw in months. I also have to mention you should let any new cigars you get in acclimate for 60 days before smoking. Although I always tend to break my own rules and smoke one right off the truck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Jim when I first started with Cubans I had all kinds of issues from plugged cigars to cigars burning like crap. Ever since I've started dryboxing the percentage of problems I've had are close to 0. I haven't used my perfectdraw in months. I also have to mention you should let any new cigars you get in acclimate for 60 days before smoking. Although I always tend to break my own rules and smoke one right off the truck. Thanks for the advice FitzySent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Glad to help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 For me that explains it. They were obviously dry before going in and a few days won’t change that. You should leave them in there at those settings for at least 30 days but ideally 60-90 days and I think they would be just fine. 65% is more than enough, I’m normally around 60-62% at 67-69f. I'm going from boveda 65% packs to 62% and keeping temp at 69 df....I've noticed some of my cc are burning a little weird....like they are damp....this is all new to me my non cc are great at 69% to 70% ....Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Mine, too. Try this for a while, Jim. A lot of us CC smokers find anything over 65% rH (at around 70dF) is just too wet for CC's.Hi Stogie....I'm switching out my boveda 65% packs to 62% and going to 69 to 70df...Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 I believe that a lot of NC cigar smokers who try CC cigars are disappointed with them, because they store them at the same humidity as NC cigars. Which gives you problems with plugged cigars, burn issues, bitter flavor, ect.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 I believe that a lot of NC cigar smokers who try CC cigars are disappointed with them, because they store them at the same humidity as NC cigars. Which gives you problems with plugged cigars, burn issues, bitter flavor, ect..I'll only be disappointed for a little while.....lol It's definitely a horse of a different color though...Thanks TSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, hunterbeav said: I'll only be disappointed for a little while.....lol It's definitely a horse of a different color though...Thanks T Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Good luck and enjoy the journey. The more I learn about CC, the more I realize what little I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamehawker Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Have you salt checked your hygrometer to see if it is reading correctly? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Have you salt checked your hygrometer to see if it is reading correctly?No salt...to inconsistent....boveda 75% calibration kit.I also have a boveda sensor in my wineador and 1 in my humador. I also have separate hygrometers in both. They all read within + or - 1 point of each other.Also with the boveda sensor I can read them from my phone..I'm using boveda packs in everything, 69% in my NC, and presently using 65% in my cc but switching to 62%.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbeav Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 Good luck and enjoy the journey. The more I learn about CC, the more I realize what little I know. Thanks T....I know even less then you....lolSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 36 minutes ago, hunterbeav said: Thanks T....I know even less then you....lol Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Someone always knows more than you, and you always know more than someone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 12 hours ago, TBird55 said: Good luck and enjoy the journey. The more I learn about CC, the more I realize what little I know. Ha yup, this is how I feel every day. But I try to learn something every day as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looseleaf Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 “Years ago, London cigar merchants wanted to store their cigars at about 55 percent humidity, producing what was known as the classic, dry British style, according to the late cigar merchant Tony Anderson.” Source: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/old-havanas-7789 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 1 hour ago, looseleaf said: “Years ago, London cigar merchants wanted to store their cigars at about 55 percent humidity, producing what was known as the classic, dry British style, according to the late cigar merchant Tony Anderson.” .... there's a reporting in an older footage about the old Robert Lewis shop, London (today Fox), of once having dropped a box of cigars selected for Sir Winston - wrappers were all gone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDGSN Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Jal154 said: 62rh, 72-73 degrees F That’s me in the winter. Gets up to 75-78 in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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