Any Cigar smokers here?

[JTS1469 0]

I ordered 3 sets to try different levels of humidity.The cigars come in every week at least 5 at a time, there's 25 boxes sitting on the counter here and this is only one of the spots there kept so I can say he's not having a hard time getting them. After figuring out the humidity level the oasis system in an actual counter top humidor might be the end answer. 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Desktop humidors are fine but you have to season them first and maintain them.  Tupperwares are a lot easier.

Storing for aging - you want higher RH like 69%.  Storing for Smoking, you generally want lower RH - like 62% or 65%.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Seasoning my new NewAir CC-300 400 count cigar humicooler. Can't wait to get it set up. Have to order more cigars to fill it up

[Krdshrk 3,877]

5 minutes ago, BlueLineFish said:

Seasoning my new NewAir CC-300 400 count cigar humicooler. Can't wait to get it set up. Have to order more cigars to fill it up

I seasoned mine quickly - not much to season really just the shelves.  4 days with a bowl of distilled water and it should be good.

I threw in some humidity beads and a few boveda packs, as well as some sticks.  Gonna check on it tonight but it should be good.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I have two black ice jars in there now. My oasis should be here today. What temp and humidity do you leave it at. It seemed good yesterday so I added a bunch of sticks, about 1/4 of my stock and the humidity dropped 5% so I am waiting to add more. 

[fatty 241]

what do you guys think of the Drymistat-Humidor humidifier tubes? 

looking to put together a small beginners humidor to hold maybe 20 sticks at a time

[tattooo 220]

what do you guys think of the Drymistat-Humidor humidifier tubes? 

looking to put together a small beginners humidor to hold maybe 20 sticks at a time

I use them with no issues, have to top them off once a month. I like to keep mine between 70% - 72%

 

[fatty 241]

awesome thanks man

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Forget the drymistat tubes - too much work. For a beginner use Boveda packs...

72% is too high also - risking mold.  Max I do is 69-70% for aging.  62-65% for smoking.

[BlueLineFish 615]

Bovedas are great for small humidors. Cheap, easg and work well

[Krdshrk 3,877]

2 minutes ago, BlueLineFish said:

Bovedas are great for small humidors. Cheap, easg and work well

The small 8g packs work well for everything - I got a whole bag and scatter 'em around.

60g packs are good for bulk humidification - up to 50 sticks.

I've been pondering getting some of the humongous 320g packs for the NewAir or even my Cooler.

[tattooo 220]

If you Google humidor humidity you will read everywhere 68% - 72% max but 70% is the sweet spot. But it is mostly personal preference.

 

 

 

 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

70 degrees / 70% humidity used to be the go to, but I prefer cooler/less humid.

70 degrees / 70% RH is right on the cusp of mold and cigar beetles.  72 degrees with untreated Cubans can hatch beetles and ruin your entire humidor.

[tattooo 220]

[mention=2170]krdshrk[/mention] all this cigar talk got me outside smoking a LFD Cameroon cabinet. Perfect night out, nice and cool.

[Handyman 5,682]

If a cigar is a little dried out, can you save it with some humidity?

[Zeke 5,504]

2 minutes ago, Handyman said:

If a cigar is a little dried out, can you save it with some humidity?

Told to wrap in a wet paper towel and nuke for 15-30'seconds. Jus sayen wut I was told

[Krdshrk 3,877]

2 hours ago, Zeke said:

Told to wrap in a wet paper towel and nuke for 15-30'seconds. Jus sayen wut I was told

Yeah no.  don't do that.

Gradually bring the humidity level up, or put it in a properly humidified humidor/tupperdor/coolidor/wineador whatever for a couple months to normalize.

[Zeke 5,504]

6 minutes ago, Krdshrk said:

Yeah no.  don't do that.

Gradually bring the humidity level up, or put it in a properly humidified humidor/tupperdor/coolidor/wineador whatever for a couple months to normalize.

Lol

[fatty 241]

anyone try Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 Naturals?

Or a Casa Magna Colorado (pikito)?

 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Fuente 858 are always a good stick.

Casa Magna Colorado is pretty decent.

[fatty 241]

can't wait to smoke the fuente.  I ordered a few from smallbatch and thanks again for the recommendation. 

 

Edit..  free shipping on everything 

[Krdshrk 3,877]

9 hours ago, fatty said:

can't wait to smoke the fuente.  I ordered a few from smallbatch and thanks again for the recommendation. 

 

Edit..  free shipping on everything 

 

YOu may want to let them rest for a couple weeks after shipping to normalize.  You get crazy temperature fluctuations when shipping...

[Handyman 5,682]

On 8/4/2017 at 4:04 PM, Krdshrk said:

 72 degrees with untreated Cubans can hatch beetles and ruin your entire humidor.

If you are telling me that we are smoking a significant number of beetle eggs and/or larvae, a lot of the appeal of cigar smoking has departed.

[Krdshrk 3,877]

27 minutes ago, Handyman said:

If you are telling me that we are smoking a significant number of beetle eggs and/or larvae, a lot of the appeal of cigar smoking has departed.

Tobacco beetles can happen - they're actually more likely with cubans that are untreated - purchased directly from cuba vs exported to a country that you can buy them legally.  I've seen it happen (not in person but in pictures) - the damage can be devastating.  If you're paranoid, you can treat your cigars yourself by freezing them then transferring to the fridge, then back into the humidor (there's a process for it).  I'm not paranoid...  

[fatty 241]

2 hours ago, Krdshrk said:

 

YOu may want to let them rest for a couple weeks after shipping to normalize.  You get crazy temperature fluctuations when shipping...

Yup i read that disclaimer on smallbatchcigars.  Ive gotta get my desktop humidor seasoned anyway.  The fuentes will live in a ziplock with a boveda with my tiny stash until everything's set up

[Zeke 5,504]

This is way to much work.

[Handyman 5,682]

1 hour ago, Zeke said:

This is way to much work.

 

I'm with you, Zeeker. I'm sticking with booze. Pop the cap, good to go.

[Zeke 5,504]

26 minutes ago, Handyman said:

 

I'm with you, Zeeker. I'm sticking with booze. Pop the cap, good to go.

I have a pipe, for 5 years I smoked it once at Christmas. I'll jus stick with that

[fatty 241]

my tupperdor is running hot...even with the AC running it's at around 79-80 degrees but the RH is stable at 63-64

 

is my only option to freeze my tiny stash to prevent beetles?  should I really be worried?

[Krdshrk 3,877]

45 minutes ago, fatty said:

my tupperdor is running hot...even with the AC running it's at around 79-80 degrees but the RH is stable at 63-64

 

is my only option to freeze my tiny stash to prevent beetles?  should I really be worried?

If they haven't hatched yet you're fine.