Beginner/Rookie/Newbie Links

[Scott M]

Since PDS was nice enough to start this forum for those general cigar related questions that pop up, (or keep popping up), I thought I'd throw in a few links that address the questions I had (and have).

One of, if not THE, best source of info about cigars and cigar smoking, Top 25 Cigar (Gotta get a plug in for El Jeffe!)

From a thread on (another) forum:
Cigar 101

JR University

Cigar Group FAQ

CIgar Nexus' Ultimate Cigar Storage Manifesto


Then there's

Holts Cigar Guide

All you'd ever want to know about humidors

Altadis' Smoking History and Facts


Now, all these are good sources of info, but since you're reading this page, you're already at the SINGLE BEST CIGAR RESOURCE site going. All ya' gotta do is hit the search button!

Of course, you should start out by reading this from IHT's signature.



Scott"gratuitoussuckup"M

[zemekone]

Awesome post Scott!

[shelvingunit]

Nice info.

Dont forget to check out Pauls work over at cigaru!

Here is the link
http://www.cigaru.com/links.php

Here is the link for the FAQ's
http://www.cigaru.com/links.php?parent_id=29

[Scott M]

More links:

How to set up a coolerdor. From Cigar Diary's page. (It's the first one I googled)

More cigar storage stuff... that includes information on Tobacco Beetle infestation, cigar accessories and the salt test for hygrometers.

Salt test and damp rag hygrometer calibration. (Scroll down.)

A google search for spanish cedar , although Rockler seems to be the most popular.

Bargain Humidors has cedar shelves, cedar blocks and a custom cedar lining for your coolerdor.

More as it's found.


S.

[magno]

So...whatcha all make of the following paragraph from Altadis' website?:


"If you keep your cigars at 70% relative humidity and 70 degrees F, they'll dry out over a long period of time. To combat this, get a decent humidor, keep the cigars at room temperature, charge the humidifier in the humidor regularly and you'll have no problem. For large walk in humidors, remember that a manufacturer equilibrates cigars after rolling at room temperature and about 72% relative humidity. At this level of temperature and humidity, the three parts of the cigars are allowed to equalize in moisture content, to slowly, ever so slowly, dry down. So room temperature and 72% humidity will keep cigars over time and 73% humidity will keep cigars perfect forever. "

Originally Posted by Scott M

Since PDS was nice enough to start this forum for those general cigar related questions that pop up, (or keep popping up), I thought I'd throw in a few links that address the questions I had (and have).

One of, if not THE, best source of info about cigars and cigar smoking, Top 25 Cigar (Gotta get a plug in for El Jeffe!)

From a thread on (another) forum:
Cigar 101

JR University

Cigar Group FAQ

CIgar Nexus' Ultimate Cigar Storage Manifesto


Then there's

Holts Cigar Guide

All you'd ever want to know about humidors

Altadis' Smoking History and Facts


Now, all these are good sources of info, but since you're reading this page, you're already at the SINGLE BEST CIGAR RESOURCE site going. All ya' gotta do is hit the search button!

Of course, you should start out by reading this from IHT's signature.



Scott"gratuitoussuckup"M

[Steeltown]

Great idea Scott - these links will occupy some time. Thanks.

[miketafc]

Originally Posted by magno

So...whatcha all make of the following paragraph from Altadis' website?:


"If you keep your cigars at 70% relative humidity and 70 degrees F, they'll dry out over a long period of time. To combat this, get a decent humidor, keep the cigars at room temperature, charge the humidifier in the humidor regularly and you'll have no problem. For large walk in humidors, remember that a manufacturer equilibrates cigars after rolling at room temperature and about 72% relative humidity. At this level of temperature and humidity, the three parts of the cigars are allowed to equalize in moisture content, to slowly, ever so slowly, dry down. So room temperature and 72% humidity will keep cigars over time and 73% humidity will keep cigars perfect forever. "

Scott: Great info should really help anyone looking for that information.


Magno: Can't believe that 70/70 will dry out a cigar since it's 70% relative humidity therefore it should keep an even moisture content in the cigar. All cigars will dry out some and actually I will not smoke a cigar until I can easily move the band back and forth.

I'd ask what's a long time 1 yr, 2yrs, or 10yrs. Although most people that keep cigars for long aging periods keep them at 65%.

[Jeff]

So much info on one page. This is great!
So is that article recomending that you store cigars at 73? Or just if its long term?

[Scott M]

Heck...I don't believe I forgot this one.

Actually, I'm a little hesitant to give it out, but what the heck, beginners / rookies need to know these things, so here goes:

[SIZE=1]My secret source for ISOM's!!!!![/SIZE]


Scott"I'mapicker...andagrinner..."M

[floydp]

Outstanding job Scott,hand salute.

[cigarism]

here is the chinese resources site: www.cigarism.com, only in Chinese...haha

[MoTheMan]

This string was so good it deserved a sticky.

[pinokio]

Thanks for the fantastic info. Very useful.

Paulo

[FunkyPorcini]

Seed to Shelf
It's a nice quick overview.

"Dog Rocket"
Ever wonder what it really means?

[Scott M]

Yet another...and so close to home!


Top25cigar.com's FAQ

More to come, I'm sure. And props to Mo for the sticky!


S.