Gurkhas Cracking

[RapidTransit]

I bought a few Gurkhas to try out, they are great BUT the wrappers are constantly cracking. This is keeping me from selling them anyone else have this problem?

[stig]

Originally Posted by RapidTransit

I bought a few Gurkhas to try out, they are great BUT the wrappers are constantly cracking. This is keeping me from selling them anyone else have this problem?

I have many Gurkhas in my humi, they are some of my favorites but I don't have any problems with them cracking. It sounds like you may need to up the humidity slightly in your own humi and let them rest a little longer to aclimate to the new levels. The only times that I have problems with cracking from cigars is if they are too dry or if it is cold and/or windy outside when I am smoking. What is your humidity leel set at? How long have they been in your humi? Which Gurkhas are you smoking?

[vudu9]

Most Gurkhas that I've heard of cracking were due to the heavy price on them.

[dunng]

Which line was it? I have a few different ones and have yet to have that issue...

[DETROITPHA357]

The ones I've had crack on me was because the temp was too high.

[RapidTransit]

Humidor is at 70/70 I keep it in a display showcase where some of the refill stock is. I got a sampler from CI its been in there for almost a week now. They don't just crack a little I mean they damn near split in half.

[Joekendall04]

Originally Posted by RapidTransit

Humidor is at 70/70 I keep it in a display showcase where some of the refill stock is. I got a sampler from CI its been in there for almost a week now. They don't just crack a little I mean they damn near split in half.

I had that problem once with a Centurian, not sure if it's typical or not.

[kjd2121]

Originally Posted by vudu9

Most Gurkhas that I've heard of cracking were due to the heavy price on them.

Nice One

[ShawnP]

Originally Posted by Joekendall04

I had that problem once with a Centurian, not sure if it's typical or not.

This is the only Gurkha I've had crack. Not sure why but it has happened more then once & my humidors are always kept in check.


But high RH can make the foot of any cigar swell up and split.


Shawn

[vince321]

At times, CI tends to ship out some dry cigars. Not sure why this is, because it's not consistant. I typically put them in the coolidor and ignore them for a few months. If you store them in a proper humidified environment, they should come around.