Dry boxing and drying out

[eggtimer]

First off: Thanks so much to this forum - the support and help received, the patience and friendship is wonderful!

That why I am not afraid to ask a "depends" question that I am not satisfied I have figured out for myself yet.

Despite much trial and error, I am not sure how long to "dry box" a cigar before they get too dry - what's your rule of thumb? I have a small humidor for about 10 cigars that I keep at <60% RH for cigars "at the ready".

Any insights very much appreciated!

[MrBirdman]

Entirely depends on taste. I wouldn’t leave a cigar out anywhere with very low humidity for more than a few days. As long as it’s above 50-55% at room temp you can keep them there as long as you want. The critical question is which humidity you prefer for smoking. I keep and smoke most Habanos at 65% and about 66F 

Dryboxing is more beneficial for young sticks. With older ones it can be counterproductive (and very old cigars, 15+ years, often smoke better at 69% in my experience)  

 

[eggtimer]

2 hours ago, MrBirdman said:

Entirely depends on taste. I wouldn’t leave a cigar out anywhere with very low humidity for more than a few days. As long as it’s above 50-55% at room temp you can keep them there as long as you want. The critical question is which humidity you prefer for smoking. I keep and smoke most Habanos at 65% and about 66F 

Dryboxing is more beneficial for young sticks. With older ones it can be counterproductive (and very old cigars, 15+ years, often smoke better at 69% in my experience)  

 

Great information! Thanks!