I've noticed a substantial difference in cigars at 70%RH to 65% RH. In burn characteristics and taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by rodwha
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I've noticed a substantial difference in cigars at 70%RH to 65% RH. In burn characteristics and taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by rodwha
What was significant to you?
I've found some cigars need constant re-lights, uneven burns, tight draws and muddled flavors at 70% RH. My Man O' Wars seem to be a perfect example of this for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by rodwha
If I dry box them at 65-66% RH, I notice most of those issues resolve themselves. I've had a few Crowned Heads that I like better dry boxed as well.
On the other hand, I've noticed that I like my Padrons and La Aroma De Cuba's closer to 69% RH. They burn better for me and taste sweeter IMO.
Pinch the cigar between two fingers right under your lips and it will make the loose draw slightly better. Have some feel though bc if you pinch a dry cigar too hard, well you know what happens.
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Upstatemax
65%, for me, means a nice burn and a "cleaner" or "pure" taste. I greatly prefer 65% for my sticks.
70% tastes to me rather harsh and astringent, "sour" or bitter, and the burn can go out if you're not as attentive to puffing on the stick.
This has helped me decide between Boveda packs of 65 or 69% RH. Thanks fellas!
I've only had one, a 2000 Maduro, but the draw was pretty loose. It didn't seem to have a negative effect on how it smoked or tasted, though. I just took shallower puffs. The burn and flavor were both excellent. I actually kind of liked it.Quote:
Originally Posted by DLtoker
I plan on trying to shoot for 65% RH in my new humidor. I almost ordered a whole cube of Boveda packs when I realized that with wooden humidors (vs my plastic OXO container) since the whole box naturally breathes a little, just because you put in a 65% Boveda doesn't mean that it stabilizes at 65%. It can stabilize lower than that (depending of course on the ambient humidity, in addition to other factors).
I actually love a looser draw so long as the stick is well rolled. The loose Padron draw is one of the things I enjoy about them. Puffing takes less effort :)