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The "Oil Thread" of the cigar world... RH
Everybody's taste is different, I reckon, so I read a lot over at Puff . com, and they all seem to be of the opinion that 65% is the shiznit for non-Cubans, and 60-62% is it for Cubans. I have to respectfully disagree, at least for my highly uneducated palate.
I was at around 67-68%, and life was pretty good. Then I gradually stepped it down to 65% and pretty much lost all the rich flavors I smoke cigars for. They all tasted the same, and, frankly, just not that good. I thought my mouth was broken or something, so I'd take a day or two off and try again. No difference. Caps would crack and shatter all to hell when cut, too. My hygrometers are all right, BTW. Caliber IIIs. Plus, at 65%, I didn't get all those lovely oils oozing to the surface during the final 1/3. So, I've gone to 69%, +/- 1%, and life is once again tasty and good. On the other hand, if I don't let new (over-humidified) stuff rest long enough, and smoke it before it's had a chance to drop to 70% or so, it is bitter and not enjoyable. I guess when I thought I was at 65% before, it was just the air that was there, and the cigars themselves hadn't gotten quite that dry. So much for listening to internet experts. Thoughts?
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I generally agree that life is good when I get to 69.
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I keep mine at 69-70%.... and usually 68-70°
But I'm not a snob, and don't have an educated palate either.
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Over the winter, my humis struggled to stay at 67. I'm at 70~ish now, and the smokes are better. I'm going to get off my butt here any day now and order the El Diablo/Cigar Oasis combination, which should put an end to my winter humidity woes.
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BAAAA BAAA BAAA "Blame Russ in 2012" "Can We Still Blame Russ in 2013" who's to blame in 2014? OH THIS IS SO NOODLES FAULT Chitty Chitty |
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I have to swab the inner walls to keep it above 65%.
Gotta get another humi puck, the green one leaks when I try to get it moist.
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Hi I'm Tom. Darned if I can remember anyone else's name. MDCGA The Road Goes On Forever... To Ride is Life... In search of the Doof 43. . . . ....... . . Colorado Motel Wreckers 2012 ... Midnight Riders of The Beartooth 2013... |
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You guys need to lose the crystals, sponges, and all that other crap and get a Cigar Oasis, or Oasis XL for larger humidors. You set it to 70%, and it maintains 70% right on the nuts! Yeah, you have to refill the water cartridge once in awhile, you take the cartridge out and soak it in distilled water for 5 minutes, then put it back in and you're good for another two months.
Your cigars deserve it!! Do it, dammit!!
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my hydra electronic cigar humidification unit showed up today so I am now in the 21st century! el diablo 300 and electronic humi, the humi has been seasoning for a few days already so maybe by the end of the week the residents will move into the new digs.
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BAAAA BAAA BAAA "Blame Russ in 2012" "Can We Still Blame Russ in 2013" who's to blame in 2014? OH THIS IS SO NOODLES FAULT Chitty Chitty |
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But, but...
My 50 size box looks so cool with the one xicar puck, the factory supplied leaky green puck, two himi tube thingys and a shot glass half full of distilled water. You want me to do away with my coolness? Oh I forgot, the xicar RH puck thingy...
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Hi I'm Tom. Darned if I can remember anyone else's name. MDCGA The Road Goes On Forever... To Ride is Life... In search of the Doof 43. . . . ....... . . Colorado Motel Wreckers 2012 ... Midnight Riders of The Beartooth 2013... |
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This is coolness
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BAAAA BAAA BAAA "Blame Russ in 2012" "Can We Still Blame Russ in 2013" who's to blame in 2014? OH THIS IS SO NOODLES FAULT Chitty Chitty |
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Quote:
Sent from my li'l ol' iPhone 4S augmented w/ a mophie juice pack plus® using Tapatalk. Probably from the crapper.
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Just another damn "Dave" Decidedly unpleasant, does not play well with others. Fluent in Pidgin Cigar Spanish. http://sherlynpopelka.net/ Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. *Usual manly disclaimer applies, if applicable.
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So I should send money and fill it to the gills?
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Hi I'm Tom. Darned if I can remember anyone else's name. MDCGA The Road Goes On Forever... To Ride is Life... In search of the Doof 43. . . . ....... . . Colorado Motel Wreckers 2012 ... Midnight Riders of The Beartooth 2013... |
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I am actually being serious with no agenda, but if you want, sure.
Sent from my li'l ol' iPhone 4S augmented w/ a mophie juice pack plus® using Tapatalk. Probably from the crapper.
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Just another damn "Dave" Decidedly unpleasant, does not play well with others. Fluent in Pidgin Cigar Spanish. http://sherlynpopelka.net/ Revelation 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. *Usual manly disclaimer applies, if applicable.
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Oh man, here we go!!! You asked for it...
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I like it when things stay moist...
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