Cigars taste a bit dry in my Caddy?

[kzm007]

I've got a slew of cigars gifted to me comfortably resting in my Cigar Caddy. The first batch rested for a month or two if I recall, and so I gave them another month at 69 degrees against a Boveda packet.

Today I lit up a Padron, and it *seemed* to smoke dry; that is, I'm not sure if it was or if it's just my newbness affecting it.

Aside from the beads, which I can't afford atm, is there anything else I can do?

They also all feel a bit firmer, so they may indeed be dry, and I'm starting to freak a little lol.

Thanks
Kegan

[doctorcue]

Well the cigar caddy isn't the best environment to store cigars in (IMO). I would say if you don't have a humidor; get two large ziploc bags and double-wrap the smokes. If you can locate another Boveda packet (or if your current one isn't crunchy) then put that in the ziploc bag. Let it sit in a cool dark place for a week or so and see what happens.

As an FYI; I leave smokes in my travel humi and cycle them back into my cooler. The travel humis work well for short term; but anything over a week lets the smokes get a bit brittle. This is where cracked wrappers, unraveling, harsh taste, etc all come from.

[stevieray]

How did the Padron burn? Was it an even burn...did it burn fast?

[kzm007]

I didn't get a chance to finish it since I had to chase a dog back home, but I'd say it burnt slow like it should (imo). I don't toast cigars yet, so I light edge by edge and then flame it all at once, so idk if that has an effect?

[groogs]

Originally Posted by kzm007

I've got a slew of cigars gifted to me comfortably resting in my Cigar Caddy. The first batch rested for a month or two if I recall, and so I gave them another month at 69 degrees against a Boveda packet.

Today I lit up a Padron, and it *seemed* to smoke dry; that is, I'm not sure if it was or if it's just my newbness affecting it.

Aside from the beads, which I can't afford atm, is there anything else I can do?

They also all feel a bit firmer, so they may indeed be dry, and I'm starting to freak a little lol.

Thanks
Kegan

Are your cigars at 69% RH or are they at 69 degrees. If you have a 69% boveda and it isn't dry they shoud be fine. if the Caddy is packed full, maybee there isn't enought air space to circulate the humidity evenly.

[kzm007]

Originally Posted by groogs

Are your cigars at 69% RH or are they at 69 degrees. If you have a 69% boveda and it isn't dry they shoud be fine. if the Caddy is packed full, maybee there isn't enought air space to circulate the humidity evenly.

Yeah, guess there is a difference lol...it's 69%, my bad. I figured the airtight seal would keep it cool though.

And no, it's not packed, I've got one tray full and three or four others on the one beneath it. Anyway, the foam is made to circulate I thought I'd read.

[ronhoffman2]

Time to get a humidor.

[neoflex]

I would even consider putting a tuppadore into service since you said money was tight. You can pick something up really cheap and maybe skip lunch a couple days or eat dinner at home a few nights and put your lunch/dinner money towards beads as they are rather inexpensive. If I had some to spare I would send them to you but I just helped out a buddy that needed some help heading down the slope
I try not to keep anything in my cigar caddy for more than a week as I find they tend to start to dry out if kept in there any longer. You may even want to try a tuppadore with a couple Boveda packs for the time being.

[groogs]

Originally Posted by ronhoffman2

Time to get a humidor.

Go to C-bid, you can get a small humi for a great price. I know money is tight, but I think it is better to tighten you belt for a few weeks, rather than ruining all your cigars.

[seegarfan]

The only way you will really be able to keep from worrying about your collection is to purchase a starter humidor or set up a tupperdor or coolerdor. Get some 65% beads and a good hygrometer, preferably one that can be recalibrated so you can rely on it.

Then you will be able to sleep well at night. It does not take too many ruined Padron Anniversaries to justify the small investment to protect your sticks.

Mark

[kzm007]

Thanks guys...I'm gonna use a freezer bag with the Boveda until I get to Walmart...from there I'll grab some tupperware.

Can I keep a tupperdor on the bottom shelf of a mini-fridge, since they're airtight?

[groogs]

Originally Posted by kzm007

Thanks guys...I'm gonna use a freezer bag with the Boveda until I get to Walmart...from there I'll grab some tupperware.

Can I keep a tupperdor on the bottom shelf of a mini-fridge, since they're airtight?

How cold is you mini fridge? If it is similar to a regular fridge in temp, I wouldn't it will make it hard to regulate rh.

[SHOE]

I have a Cigar Caddy and, honestly, hate the thing. I never CAN regulate rH in it. Move them to a humi or tupperware ASAP, get them stablized and let them rest for a few weeks.

[kzm007]

Originally Posted by groogs

How cold is you mini fridge? If it is similar to a regular fridge in temp, I wouldn't.

idk yet, its coming from the walmart warehouse...I just need a place to store it out of the way, really

[kzm007]

Originally Posted by SHOE

I have a Cigar Caddy and, honestly, hate the thing. I never CAN regulate rH in it. Move them to a humi or tupperware ASAP, get them stablized and let them rest for a few weeks.

Interesting...all others have said they're faultless...hmmmm