Straw Like Draw

[Zeede]

Interesting idea. Does anyone hold certain cigars separately at different RH's for a proper experience?

No, because near as I can tell, most factories use a draw testing machine, so except for some outliers, the draw should be middle of the road.

[Upstatemax]

Interesting idea. Does anyone hold certain cigars separately at different RH's for a proper experience?

I've noticed a substantial difference in cigars at 70%RH to 65% RH. In burn characteristics and taste.

[stonecutter2]

I've noticed a substantial difference in cigars at 70%RH to 65% RH. In burn characteristics and taste.

Agreed.

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.

[rodwha]

What was significant to you?

[Upstatemax]

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.

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.

[oleballcoachtn]

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.

[rodwha]

This has helped me decide between Boveda packs of 65 or 69% RH. Thanks fellas!

[Zeede]

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).

[stonecutter2]

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