65% vs. 70%

[vicegrips.ceo.]

well the beads are in order. they are more consistent than my la veil unit of humidication. for my 300 count i have a half pound of the heartfelt 65%. i charged them up and dropped them in and have not had to mess with them in the week and a half since i have had them. they are great. i went from 70+% to a low 65% average. i notice a lot of difference when lighting and smoking them at this lower humidity percentage. i am surprised about it actually. they light up quicker. they have a more stable burn that is easier to ash. i do not have to relight half as much, even with the padillas.the cigars have a tangier taste. their flavor profile has changed. it is an interesting change for the collection.how many people notice that a change in humidity levels equates to a different smoking experience?

[baboruger]

Originally Posted by vicegrips.ceo.

well the beads are in order. they are more consistent than my la veil unit of humidication. for my 300 count i have a half pound of the heartfelt 65%. i charged them up and dropped them in and have not had to mess with them in the week and a half since i have had them. they are great. i went from 70+% to a low 65% average. i notice a lot of difference when lighting and smoking them at this lower humidity percentage. i am surprised about it actually. they light up quicker. they have a more stable burn that is easier to ash. i do not have to relight half as much, even with the padillas.the cigars have a tangier taste. their flavor profile has changed. it is an interesting change for the collection.how many people notice that a change in humidity levels equates to a different smoking experience?

What was the humidity on the Egg?? HA

Anyway, I have never really been able to tell, I've been lucky to keep my cigars at 67% so I have never had to find out. might be an interesting experiment...

[cybervee-cl]

Originally Posted by vicegrips.ceo.

well the beads are in order. they are more consistent than my la veil unit of humidication. for my 300 count i have a half pound of the heartfelt 65%. i charged them up and dropped them in and have not had to mess with them in the week and a half since i have had them. they are great. i went from 70+% to a low 65% average. i notice a lot of difference when lighting and smoking them at this lower humidity percentage. i am surprised about it actually. they light up quicker. they have a more stable burn that is easier to ash. i do not have to relight half as much, even with the padillas.the cigars have a tangier taste. their flavor profile has changed. it is an interesting change for the collection.how many people notice that a change in humidity levels equates to a different smoking experience?

I had a noticeable change when I went from keeping the humi at 70-75% using PG to 63-68% using the 65% beads. I like the 65% bead method much better. Smoother burn, and I think I can actually taste more of the suttle nuances with the lower humidity.

And I've only had the beads for about 2 weeks.

[bamawrx]

I noticed the thick wrappers on VSG, Opus, etc.. burn MUCH better at 65%, and better flavor too.

[cigar_joel-cl]

I keep my humi around 64%-65%. I think all cigars taste a bit better as well as age better a slightly lower %. I notice the biggest difference in Cuban and Nicaraguan tobacco!

[vicegrips.ceo.]

i am surprised how much of a difference is made by a couple of degrees.

[sofaman]

I switched over to 65% beads about 6 months ago. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. I have not had any burn or draw problems since.

[Cypress]

Thanks for the info. I have been hovering about 70% with not really too many problems but I will let it go leaner to 65%.

[stlcards]

Originally Posted by bamawrx

I noticed the thick wrappers on VSG, Opus, etc.. burn MUCH better at 65%, and better flavor too.

This is a fact. There are many burn issues at 70% or more with thicker wrappers. A Power Ranger stored at 65% is pure heaven.

[alanf]

65% works great for me.

[nativetexan_1]

I had been reading about 70/70 everywhere. My humi dropped down to the 60-65 RH range and I found they lit and burned MUCH better. It's nice to learn my experience seem to be in line with that of real people.

[Rocky Rulz]

I also keep my cabinet at 65 or 67%. Great post !

[vicegrips.ceo.]

Originally Posted by Rocky Rulz

I also keep my cabinet at 65 or 67%. Great post !

i know!hoohoo:

[kevink868]

I'm entirely in agreement with everyone else's take. My end table humidors are both at 67% and pretty stable (though I really must change to the beads).

I also have a dry box which runs 62-65%. I dry box everything that gives me a consistent burn issue + any Opus I scoop up because I read that the Fuentes recommend low RH for them. The dry boxed stuff is pretty much what you'd expect -- Tat Cojonu '03s, Tat Reds, all the Pepin stuff that begs for low RH. And they do burn better after a while in the dry box, though I'd bet they could weather even lower, like 60-63%.

So has anyone else been brave enough to conduct a longer-term experiment at well below 65%, like in the 60-62% range?

[vicegrips.ceo.]

Originally Posted by kevink868

I'm entirely in agreement with everyone else's take. My end table humidors are both at 67% and pretty stable (though I really must change to the beads).

I also have a dry box which runs 62-65%. I dry box everything that gives me a consistent burn issue + any Opus I scoop up because I read that the Fuentes recommend low RH for them. The dry boxed stuff is pretty much what you'd expect -- Tat Cojonu '03s, Tat Reds, all the Pepin stuff that begs for low RH. And they do burn better after a while in the dry box, though I'd bet they could weather even lower, like 60-63%.

So has anyone else been brave enough to conduct a longer-term experiment at well below 65%, like in the 60-62% range?

i think you should conduct the research bro! i am staying where i am for awhile! if it isn't broke, don't fix it!