65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose?

10-20-2008, 12:53 PM

I've noticed less problems with draw/burn issues since switching to 65%.

I've read several places that 70% is better for aging since it keeps the oils wetter and they can mix together better. Oliva, one of my favorites, says to keep their puros at least at 70% for proper aging. My question to those with more experience here is:

Does 70% humidity age cigars better or just faster? I would think that the wetter environment would allow the oils to mix faster but maybe that's not a good thing.

Da Klugs · 10-20-2008, 01:04 PM

A couple years ago I contacted Dave at Heartfelt and asked if he could make me some 60% RH beads.

I like them very much for long term cooler storage and for my "ready to smoke" desktops and travel humis.

K Baz · 10-20-2008, 01:18 PM

I too am a 60 % fan for long term storage (thinking about going down to 55 %). I asked earlier as it appeared like the likely next question (in case anyone was afraid to ask).

I personally use 65 % beads but I use them dry and have never wetted them they are there to insure that the RH in my humi does not get about that 65 % range. Instead of checking to see if my beads are clear and recharging them I make sure they are all still white and would dry them out if they were not.

N2Advnture · 10-20-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K Baz

I too am a 60 % fan for long term storage (thinking about going down to 55 %). I asked earlier as it appeared like the likely next question (in case anyone was afraid to ask).

Both 60% and 55% are available

I too use the 60% in my "dry box"

~Mark

Old Sailor · 10-22-2008, 05:51 PM

65% is where I'm at!

10-22-2008, 07:46 PM

Great post Mark!

I started with NO humidication, then soaking wet cotton balls in a drafty cigar box then PG solution, 70% beads...

It took me awhile but thanks to you guys I'm at 65% and could not be happier

G G · 10-22-2008, 08:41 PM

65% for me. Early in the game, thankfully I found a cigar board where most of you older and wiser guys were posting and it seemed like 65% was where most of you guys liked it, so if it was good enough for you it was good enough for me.

10-20-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
WarMace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? I've noticed less problems with draw/burn issues since switching to 65%. I've read several places that 70% is better for aging since it keeps the oils wetter and they can mix together better. Oliva, one of my favorites, says to keep their puros at least at 70% for proper aging. My question to those with more experience here is: Does 70% humidity age cigars better or just faster? I would think that the wetter environment would allow the oils to mix faster but maybe that's not a good thing.

10-20-2008, 01:04 PM	#2
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,222 Trading: (8)	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? A couple years ago I contacted Dave at Heartfelt and asked if he could make me some 60% RH beads. I like them very much for long term cooler storage and for my "ready to smoke" desktops and travel humis.

10-20-2008, 01:18 PM	#3
K Baz Just in front of theStorm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Regina - it rhymes with fun Posts: 162 Trading: (1)	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? I too am a 60 % fan for long term storage (thinking about going down to 55 %). I asked earlier as it appeared like the likely next question (in case anyone was afraid to ask). I personally use 65 % beads but I use them dry and have never wetted them they are there to insure that the RH in my humi does not get about that 65 % range. Instead of checking to see if my beads are clear and recharging them I make sure they are all still white and would dry them out if they were not.

10-22-2008, 05:51 PM	#5
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,235 Trading: (22)	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? 65% is where I'm at! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

10-22-2008, 07:46 PM	#6
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? Great post Mark! I started with NO humidication, then soaking wet cotton balls in a drafty cigar box then PG solution, 70% beads... It took me awhile but thanks to you guys I'm at 65% and could not be happier

10-22-2008, 08:41 PM	#7
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,752 Trading: (10)	Re: 65% RH or 70% RH - Which to Choose? 65% for me. Early in the game, thankfully I found a cigar board where most of you older and wiser guys were posting and it seemed like 65% was where most of you guys liked it, so if it was good enough for you it was good enough for me.