A case for smoking them dryer

shilala · 08-24-2009, 08:48 PM

I like mine around 64%, but I keep inching lower, too.
I find that the richer, more full bodied, dark, long finish maduros taste better to me at around 65% or a little wetter. To generalize, nicaraguan stuff.
CC's and dominicans I like dryer, 64% or a little lower.
Like I said, I keep inching downward and watching the results, but the real rich, thick, strong stuff I like a little wetter.
The airier, spicy, and fragrant stuff I enjoy better dryer.
That's just my observation, no real studying about it.
I definately like my anejos and blue band o's and El Originals at around 68% or so. As wet as I can get them without screwing up the burn.

St. Lou Stu · 08-24-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I like mine around 64%, but I keep inching lower, too.
I find that the richer, more full bodied, dark, long finish maduros taste better to me at around 65% or a little wetter. To generalize, nicaraguan stuff.
CC's and dominicans I like dryer, 64% or a little lower.
Like I said, I keep inching downward and watching the results, but the real rich, thick, strong stuff I like a little wetter.
The airier, spicy, and fragrant stuff I enjoy better dryer.
That's just my observation, no real studying about it.
I definately like my anejos and blue band o's and El Originals at around 68% or so. As wet as I can get them without screwing up the burn.

You and I have learned some of the same things at different schools brother!

HK3- · 08-24-2009, 09:15 PM

I totally agree with the lower RH levels giving a more pleasurable smoking experience.

***Caution to those who are going to attempt an extreme drop- any sudden spikes upward in humidity will cause the wrapper on your sticks to split.***

larryinlc · 08-24-2009, 09:41 PM

I really have nothing to add to this thread, but I would like to bring up one point. For those who store at or around 60%, juice them up a little if you ever send some off in a sale. I've received smokes that were quite dry and cracking after 4/5 days in the postal system. Especially the winter months. The thinner wrappers seem to be the most problematic. This may have been just my bad luck, but I thought it was worth mentioning. That being said, I keep mine at 65%.

Larry

kgoings · 08-24-2009, 10:10 PM

I keep mine at 66%, but it is really dry here in Phoenix.

n3uka · 08-24-2009, 11:22 PM

Have trouble getting my humi above 62%. Glad to hear that it was just looking out for my smokes. Now to experiment with a little lower.

thanks for the great info.

shilala · 08-25-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

I totally agree with the lower RH levels giving a more pleasurable smoking experience.

***Caution to those who are going to attempt an extreme drop- any sudden spikes upward in humidity will cause the wrapper on your sticks to split.***

That's a good argument for the "cello on or off?" question.
Also a good reason to keep new boxes closed in the humi.

08-24-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: A case for smoking them dryer I like mine around 64%, but I keep inching lower, too. I find that the richer, more full bodied, dark, long finish maduros taste better to me at around 65% or a little wetter. To generalize, nicaraguan stuff. CC's and dominicans I like dryer, 64% or a little lower. Like I said, I keep inching downward and watching the results, but the real rich, thick, strong stuff I like a little wetter. The airier, spicy, and fragrant stuff I enjoy better dryer. That's just my observation, no real studying about it. I definately like my anejos and blue band o's and El Originals at around 68% or so. As wet as I can get them without screwing up the burn. __________________

08-24-2009, 09:15 PM	#3
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: A case for smoking them dryer I totally agree with the lower RH levels giving a more pleasurable smoking experience. ***Caution to those who are going to attempt an extreme drop- any sudden spikes upward in humidity will cause the wrapper on your sticks to split.***

08-24-2009, 09:41 PM	#4
larryinlc Angry Packer Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Larry Location: Starvalley Posts: 325 Trading: (15)	Re: A case for smoking them dryer I really have nothing to add to this thread, but I would like to bring up one point. For those who store at or around 60%, juice them up a little if you ever send some off in a sale. I've received smokes that were quite dry and cracking after 4/5 days in the postal system. Especially the winter months. The thinner wrappers seem to be the most problematic. This may have been just my bad luck, but I thought it was worth mentioning. That being said, I keep mine at 65%. Larry

08-24-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: A case for smoking them dryer I keep mine at 66%, but it is really dry here in Phoenix. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

08-24-2009, 11:22 PM	#6
n3uka Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The house on the corner Posts: 685 Trading: (30)	Re: A case for smoking them dryer Have trouble getting my humi above 62%. Glad to hear that it was just looking out for my smokes. Now to experiment with a little lower. thanks for the great info.