Proper Smoking RH

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dddddmorgan

05/30/2014 06:00 AM

Alright friends here's your chance to satisfy my curiosity ;-)

I've never done a poll so I'm killing two birds with one stone and answering a question in my mind as well.

What's your opinion of the best RH to smoke a stick? 

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nwb

#1
05/30/2014 06:05 AM
Between 60%-65%, but closer to 65%.
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nirab

#2
05/30/2014 06:18 AM
Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  8:05 AM

Between 60%-65%, but closer to 65%.

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ntanner

#3
05/30/2014 06:34 AM
I keep my humidor at 67% so for me it's between 65 and 67%. That seem's to be were I get the best burn and most enjoyment but I think that may be due to location as it is very dry here. When I went to Dallas to visit the father-in-law the smokes I had in my travel humi seemed a little moist while there but when I returned home they were smoking fine. Were is Jason? He would know if my theory has any merit to it.
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#4
05/30/2014 07:02 AM
Quotenirab - 5/30/2014  9:18 AM

Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  8:05 AM

Between 60%-65%, but closer to 65%.

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x3.  Most of my humidors are between 63%-65%.  One is kept around 60% because some cigars seem to burn and age better at that lower humidity.
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#5
05/30/2014 07:11 AM
is this for ambient outside humidity or out of the humidor humidity?

Kevin48438

#6
05/30/2014 08:24 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 5/30/2014  10:02 AM x3.  Most of my humidors are between 63%-65%.  One is kept around 60% because some cigars seem to burn and age better at that lower humidity.

That's interesting, Bruce.   What factors did you find that influence this?   Type of wrapper?  A certain brand?   Fillers?   I've always wondered if something like a thick broadleaf would perform and taste better at a different RH than something like a thin shade wrapper.

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#7
05/30/2014 08:36 AM
63.765%, except on Tuesdays when the moon is full and the wind is out of the northeast.  Then I prefer them a little closer to 65%.

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nwb

#8
05/30/2014 09:06 AM Last Edit: 05/30/2014 09:08 AM by nwb
QuoteKevin48438 - 5/30/2014  11:24 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 5/30/2014  10:02 AM x3.  Most of my humidors are between 63%-65%.  One is kept around 60% because some cigars seem to burn and age better at that lower humidity.

That's interesting, Bruce.   What factors did you find that influence this?   Type of wrapper?  A certain brand?   Fillers?   I've always wondered if something like a thick broadleaf would perform and taste better at a different RH than something like a thin shade wrapper.


In my experience, cigars with thicker wrapper leaves perform better at lower humidity.  For instance, a CAO Brazilia smokes really well at 62%-64%, while I've smoked a Park Avenue Connecticut at 73% with no problem.
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ThinBlueLine

#9
05/30/2014 09:27 AM
I strive for 65% but it fluctuates sometimes as high as 70 and as low as 62. Oh well the cigars smoke and taste good so that's all that matters I guess.
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hebron

#10
05/30/2014 10:25 AM
QuoteBrlesq - 5/30/2014  4:02 PM

Quotenirab - 5/30/2014  9:18 AM

Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  8:05 AM

Between 60%-65%, but closer to 65%.

 :word:  :bigthumbs:

x3.  Most of my humidors are between 63%-65%.  One is kept around 60% because some cigars seem to burn and age better at that lower humidity.
x4, minus the 60% part  :biggrin:
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#11
05/30/2014 10:54 AM

QuoteBrlesq - 5/30/2014  10:02 AM  
Quotenirab - 5/30/2014  9:18 AM  
Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  8:05 AM  Between 60%-65%, but closer to 65%.
:word:  :bigthumbs:
x3.  Most of my humidors are between 63%-65%.  One is kept around 60% because some cigars seem to burn and age better at that lower humidity.

 me too

Joelala

#12
05/30/2014 11:03 AM
Mine ranges between 63-67. I do not toy with it too much. If it above 63 and below 70, I am a happy geek. :shooter:
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StogieDad

#13
05/30/2014 11:17 AM
Quotegitfiddl - 5/30/2014  11:36 AM

63.765%, except on Tuesdays when the moon is full and the wind is out of the northeast.  Then I prefer them a little closer to 65%.


I thought I was the only one that had that setup....:lmao:
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#14
05/30/2014 11:45 AM
I went with 65% but I keep mine between 65% and 68%
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nwb

#15
05/30/2014 11:57 AM
Ummm, I think we have a winner.....
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Brlesq

#16
05/30/2014 01:11 PM
Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  2:57 PM

Ummm, I think we have a winner.....

Maybe not, haven't heard from many of the Left Coast members.  You know they all do things differently out there . . .    :rolleyes:

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#17
05/30/2014 02:01 PM
For those of us who know our stock of cigars and where they tend to smoke best we keep multiple humidors so that we can enjoy them at their best.  Ordinarily 65% is probably the safest bet and most of my humidors are set to this percentage.  In the summer it can become a pain because not everyone will keep their inside temps at 70 degrees and then we see the posts about having the RH and temperature all over the place.

vw77guy

#18
05/30/2014 05:46 PM
Gotta go with the majority on this one.

Longhorn

#19
05/30/2014 06:00 PM
65%, but only if kitty litter was used.  If Heartfelt beads, then it must be at 67%.  And if the cigars are in cellos I wait until 68% unless I'm using a V-cutter then 67% is fine. :biggrin:

nwb

#20
05/30/2014 06:22 PM
QuoteLonghorn - 5/30/2014  9:00 PM

65%, but only if kitty litter was used.  If Heartfelt beads, then it must be at 67%.  And if the cigars are in cellos I wait until 68% unless I'm using a V-cutter then 67% is fine. :biggrin:

Have we dipped into a bit too much scotch tonight, Brad? :biggrin:
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#21
05/30/2014 10:20 PM
I like between 65% and 69%, depending on the cigar. Darker, thicker wrappers seem to burn better if they are a little drier. I keep my humidors around 67%.
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#22
05/31/2014 10:12 AM
It looks like the results confirm 65% is the way to go!! :bigthumbs:

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#23
05/31/2014 10:29 AM
QuoteLonghorn - 5/30/2014  9:00 PM65%, but only if kitty litter was used.  If Heartfelt beads, then it must be at 67%.  And if the cigars are in cellos I wait until 68% unless I'm using a V-cutter then 67% is fine. :biggrin:

Sadly, I understood everything he said and agree 103%

Longhorn

#24
06/01/2014 01:04 PM
QuoteCigary - 5/31/2014  1:29 PM

QuoteLonghorn - 5/30/2014  9:00 PM65%, but only if kitty litter was used.  If Heartfelt beads, then it must be at 67%.  And if the cigars are in cellos I wait until 68% unless I'm using a V-cutter then 67% is fine. :biggrin:

Sadly, I understood everything he said and agree 103%

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