soutso Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Rob...a topic that has touched the core of my heart! Where do I start? The last 5 I've had I've nubbed... In chronological order: 1) '14 Bolivar Belicosos Finos 2) '14 Quai d'Orsay Corona Claros 3) '14 Ramon Allones Gigantes 4) '11 Ramon Allones Superiores 5) '13 Por Larranaga Panetelas I've refined my method for storing my cigars for maximum enjoyment. I store my 'go to' cigars in a cool, dark place at 62 rh. (Long-term cigars I rest at 65 to 69 rh, then I move them to my 'go to' storage when ready to smoke.) By keeping my cigars this dry I find they burn well with maximum volume of smoke, and I find with good draws of smoke I get maximum flavour. To prevent bitterness, tar build-up and overheating, especially in the last third, I slow down just past halfway. The challenge for me is to not have to re-light. I find by doing these things I can get maximum 'mileage' in flavour from my cigars and hence why I nub them often. Out of interest John, why don't you simply store at 62RH?
CharbelAntoine Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Montecristo Petit Edmundo ARG FEB 14. To bad it's a 10 ct box!
JohnS Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Out of interest John, why don't you simply store at 62RH? Nick, you'd be surprised at my answer, but the reality is that I have a few tupperdors with 69 rh boveda packs which I used before I researched more thoroughly once I built up my cigar collection ( I guess we all start somewhere!). http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=122287 For winter I'm happy to keep these packs as they last a long time in these types of storage, especially in Sydney. Due to the good ambient humidity we get all year round, they don't have to work too hard I find to maintain their rh pack rating! I've just recently organised a 'go to' cigar tupperdor with a new 62 rh pack, which I'm extremely happy with. When the 69rh packs are used up, I'll put 65 rh packs in there.
soutso Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Nick, you'd be surprised at my answer, but the reality is that I have a few tupperdors with 69 rh boveda packs which I used before I researched more thoroughly once I built up my cigar collection ( I guess we all start somewhere!). http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=122287 For winter I'm happy to keep these packs as they last a long time in these types of storage, especially in Sydney. Due to the good ambient humidity we get all year round, they don't have to work too hard I find to maintain their rh pack rating! I've just recently organised a 'go to' cigar tupperdor with a new 62 rh pack, which I'm extremely happy with. When the 69rh packs are used up, I'll put 65 rh packs in there. Sounds like a good system John. I have had a vastly improved smoking experience since storing at low 60s. Each to their own of course but it's from this very site I noticed many smokers dry boxing or storing at low 60s and I've never looked back.
JohnS Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Sounds like a good system John. I have had a vastly improved smoking experience since storing at low 60s. Each to their own of course but it's from this very site I noticed many smokers dry boxing or storing at low 60s and I've never looked back. Thanks Nick. I agree, my smoking experience has vastly improved too from storage in the low 60's. 1
mrjon86 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 HQ RASCC 2013 from el pres. best cigar ive had so far this year. chocomocha, stewed fruit dream,
lipher Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 I've refined my method for storing my cigars for maximum enjoyment. I store my 'go to' cigars in a cool, dark place at 62 rh. (Long-term cigars I rest at 65 to 69 rh, then I move them to my 'go to' storage when ready to smoke.) By keeping my cigars this dry I find they burn well with maximum volume of smoke, and I find with good draws of smoke I get maximum flavour. To prevent bitterness, tar build-up and overheating, especially in the last third, I slow down just past halfway. The challenge for me is to not have to re-light. I find by doing these things I can get maximum 'mileage' in flavour from my cigars and hence why I nub them often. I do the same thing... long term 65-69 and lineup to smoke sits in 60-62. I do this for bot ccs and ncs 1
Quint Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Bolivar PC from our host. I nub them every time I smoke them.
jazzbass Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Quite often an average cigar will really pick up the pace when I get to the final third. That, and I'm a sucker for a strong taste so I guess I nub All of them. 2
klittle250 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 The 07 Boli CE I just finished, damn shame they axed those
Homebrew Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Punch Corona from 98. Stellar Smoke. Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
TomF Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 OPG MAY14 Monte 2...yesterday. I'm smoking an unknown-code RASS that I got in a recent trade right now that I will be nubbing in about an hour.
Habana Mike Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Yesterday a Cohiba 35th Lancero. Used a roachclip, almost burnt my lips. 3
saintsmokealot Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 BTO 13 Siglo VI last night watching the UFC fights. Total finger burner. 4
stunod Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 This weekend . 2 killers. A Monte PE from 08, and a Partigas D4 from 13. Got both from our host. Wow what a day. Nubbed both. 3
egoo33 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Upmann Connie 1 POS '11, just got them Friday & have a feeling they won't be lasting long
anacostiakat Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 A Reynaldo custom last evening with a little vino before a yardbird thigh, sausage with macaroni and gravyz dinner.
JohnS Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Happy you've decided to give the 62% a go John! Thank you Adam...the proof is in the pudding as they say!
archosaur Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 2006 Diplo 3. Really nice. Subtle opening leading to flavor crescendo of sweet spices & earth, medium+ body. Composed to the very end. 1
mikemerry Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 2010 party habaneros.... 2nd last one in the box Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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