Need some advice

BigCat · 06-05-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tomc3084

The only thing that bothers me is some of my cigars I have smoked recently self extinguish around the final third.....not that big of a deal I guess now that I think it over. It would be if upon relighting it tasted off, but it doesn't. I guess I should just dry box. The only thing that does worry me is what if I end up hanging onto a few smokes for years, can't 70 percent be a bad thing for long term aging? I have heard both sides of this story, so I just want to know what your experience is rather than what you think might happen. Thanks so much for your input guys.

My understanding is that 70% is actually ideal for long term aging. Storing them at a lower RH slows down the process.

icehog3 · 06-05-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

My understanding is that 70% is actually ideal for long term aging. Storing them at a lower RH slows down the process.

Opinions vary....I find that low 60s is the best RH for the way I prefer my cigars to age.

BigCat · 06-05-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Opinions vary....I find that low 60s is the best RH for the way I prefer my cigars to age.

Just like everything else in this hobby. I don't actually have first hand experience with long term aging - I've only been smoking for a few years and my cooler has 65% beads in it.

icehog3 · 06-05-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCat

Just like everything else in this hobby. I don't actually have first hand experience with long term aging - I've only been smoking for a few years and my cooler has 65% beads in it.

But you're in the mix now, Colin, and experimenting is half the fun!