Cigar Geeks

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? 

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

Quotenwb - 5/30/2014  8:05 AM

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

 :word:  :bigthumbs:

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.

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.

is this for ambient outside humidity or out of the humidor humidity?

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.

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%.

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.

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.

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:

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

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:

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:

I went with 65% but I keep mine between 65% and 68%

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

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:

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.

Gotta go with the majority on this one.

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:

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:

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%.

It looks like the results confirm 65% is the way to go!! :bigthumbs:

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%

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%

:lmao:

QuoteBrlesq - 5/30/2014  4:11 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:

That's because it's a dryer 65% out there...

About 65-70 for me

I like the two additions. I think out here (in the wild Northwest) 70% would be best for longer term storage and aging with 65-68% being better for smoking.

try to keep mine between 65% and 70%. i figure i'f my humidors are siiting at 68% i'm good

Shortly after moving from Connecticut to South Florida I was introduced to the owner of a local B&M.
With the big weather difference, I asked a lot of questions.
He said to keep my humi at 70%, that was optimal for cigars.
I keep it at about 65%--the same as I always have--and that works for me.

He sold me some 75% Boveda packs. I use two in my 300 capacity humi and it
keeps the sticks--depending on the quantity--at 65-67%. That works for me.
Soon I will be ordering more Boveda packs and the question I have is should I
go with 69% or 72% or keep what is working for me?
I'm open to suggestions.