*** Misc CIGAR Crew ***V - Freak a Black Edition

[J1n]

Hey guys, maybe you can help me. I'm not really a cigar conoisseur, I only smoke 1-2 a month on average prolly. I have a cheap 50 cigar humidor at home, the whitetail

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/h...sstop-humidor/

I have had it a little over a year, and my cigars seem to come out somewhat dry. Not really bad, but obviously worse than when first bought. I seasoned it when I got it, and calibrated my hygrometer per the included instructions. Recently I decided to try something, so I ordered a xikar round digital hygrometer and a humidipak 75% hygrometer calibration kit. First I checked the digital per the instructions, and it read 70%. Then I checked my analog from the humidor per the instructions and it read dead on at 75% (was reading around 70% in the humidor). So I put them both in my humidor and after a couple of days the digital was reading 42%. But the analog crept up from around 60% to around 70% over that time. What the everloving phuck? I am using crystals to maintain humidity.

Any ideas bros? Should I just scrap that humidor and get another? Not like it was a huge investment anyway, I only paid like $60 total and got a 10-20 (can't remember) cigar sample pack with it. Thanks for any help.

Those round digital xikar hydrometers are supposed to be +/- 1-2% of accuracy. That's why you cant adjust it. I have 2 of them and they are both consistent with my analog one i calibrated and the other digital one i have (different brand). i would go off the digital one.

[CntDcdOnAUsrNam]

I sealed it in the pack for 36 hours. I can't find a way to adjust my digital, so I just figured I would assume it was reading about 6% low. I am keeping my humidor in my bedroom, typically around 70 degrees.

If I replace the humidor, it won't be with the same kind. I will look into the paper test, not really sure what that is. But google is my friend lol. I am betting my best bet is to just go to my local cigar bar and get a decent humidor. Thanks man.

Getting a good seal around the glass is pretty hard thing to do. That's why most no name and knock-off glass top humidors have issues.

The lower end humidor market is a crap shoot. Most will leak and have bad seals. However, of the lower end humidor market, Savoy makes the most consistent humidors. I have one and it works great. Plus they have great warranty and customer service.

Another tip, if one of the sides of the humidor is leaking, use some painters tape on the edges that are leaking. Don't overdo it though.

Use Heartfelt beads or kitty litter based on the RH you want.

[AichaAicha]

I sealed it in the pack for 36 hours. I can't find a way to adjust my digital, so I just figured I would assume it was reading about 6% low. I am keeping my humidor in my bedroom, typically around 70 degrees.

If I replace the humidor, it won't be with the same kind. I will look into the paper test, not really sure what that is. But google is my friend lol. I am betting my best bet is to just go to my local cigar bar and get a decent humidor. Thanks man.

Those glasstops are known to be inconsistent but I wouldn't use an analog, they are notoriously inaccurate. What do you use to humidify? Foam? I would look into Boveda packs, and then see what your digital reads with a boveda pack to see how far off it is. As long as the cigars dont crack when you clip them it shouldn't be a big deal if they are a little dry, people store theres from 70+ to the low 60's.

Here in AZ I have to keep mine pretty dry because it's nearly impossible to keep the humidor under 70 degrees. And when you go outside the wrapper dries out but the interior is wet and smokes very weird.

I need to get a wineador.

[MrSilverback]

Funny i happen to check this thread today. I have an inconsistent glasstop humi as well. In the spring, summer, and early fall it's fine. The relative humidity in the room is higher so it holds. However, in the winter, i can't get it to hold right. What I went ahead and did was take the whole humidor and place it in one of those big Ziploc bags. I actually leave the bag open and just have the whole humi in it. It's been between 68-71% for the last 3 weeks without having to refill the humidifiers.

It's not exactly aesthetic but it works. Next winter I'll consider upgrading to something nicer.

And on that note, actually managed to smoke two sticks in the last month.

Warlock, didn't like it that much. Inconsistent burn and draw. Seemed a little harsh.
Romeo y Julieta Maduro Reserve, loved it. Second one i've smoked. Great draw, great burn, very consistent.

[killacity]

whats that kitty litter you all use? i gotta make a temporary coolerdor for a few boxes coming in soon.

[J1n]

Am i the only one with a glass top humidor that doesnt leak... lol

Killa i think any unscented crystal based kitty litter will work. not sure what the most common one ppl use tho. prob could just google it.

[killacity]

Thanks J1n

...ive got a glass top savoy I have no issues with.

[iTzDevo]

a little treat showed up today. gonna cellar it for a few years

[BunnyRabbs]

You myron my fake Cohibas? Yeh u mirin.

[DoubleChub]

strong fakes lol


wood still smoke

[iTzDevo]

at least that upmann should be tasty

[jack3d_brah9]

wood smoke fingernail and hair filled fohibas

The last part of my order finally showed up today (CoRos and Montes)






Too lazy to take the CoRos out of their individual sleeves

Bolivar Coronas Junior MUR FEB 13
Partagas Serie D No. 4 PUM JUL 13
Montecristo No. 2 x3
Cohiba Robustos x3

[franchise16]

Hnnnng^

Threads mouthwatering lately guise.

[SRSmiscerIZsrs]

Mirin mcc pickups lately. Nice work fellas....still no package for me

[jqnmartinez]

strong fakes lol


wood still smoke

How can you tell if they are fakes? Going to Turks and Caicos (Caribbean) real soon and read online that I can acquire legit Cubans over there. Anyone know if this is true? Heard there's legit and fakes available but I wouldn't know how to tell the difference .

[Les Paul]

Nice haul, jacked brah!

[MrSilverback]

wood smoke fingernail and hair filled fohibas

The last part of my order finally showed up today (CoRos and Montes)


Too lazy to take the CoRos out of their individual sleeves

Bolivar Coronas Junior MUR FEB 13
Partagas Serie D No. 4 PUM JUL 13
Montecristo No. 2 x3
Cohiba Robustos x3

Miring everything. Especially those No. 2's. My first cuban. Still my fav.

Can someone explain what the kitty litter is for in tupperdore?

[franchise16]

How can you tell if they are fakes? Going to Turks and Caicos (Caribbean) real soon and read online that I can acquire legit Cubans over there. Anyone know if this is true? Heard there's legit and fakes available but I wouldn't know how to tell the difference .

Hard to tell if you don't know what to look for but on those the dead give away is the clear top box (Cohiba does not use these) and only 2 rows of dots above the word cohiba (Should be 3).

Generally at tropical destinations if it's not from duty free it's likely fake.

[Casual5]

Fridays here!

[DoubleChub]

that fkn jesus watch kills me everytime.








most likely no smokes tonight, too busy. but tomorrow i will smoke something nice

[CntDcdOnAUsrNam]

Fridays here!

that fkn jesus watch kills me everytime.








most likely no smokes tonight, too busy. but tomorrow i will smoke something nice

Lol, this! Strong watch. Don't let the misc watch crew catch you.

[DoubleChub]

Lol, this! Strong watch. Don't let the misc watch crew catch you.

pretty sure the first time i saw it was there, or here... cant remember

[J1n]

Miring everything. Especially those No. 2's. My first cuban. Still my fav.

Can someone explain what the kitty litter is for in tupperdore?

To humidify...

Works similar to beads. Use unscented crystal ones. i just use beads in my humidor and wineador.

[jqnmartinez]

Hard to tell if you don't know what to look for but on those the dead give away is the clear top box (Cohiba does not use these) and only 2 rows of dots above the word cohiba (Should be 3).

Generally at tropical destinations if it's not from duty free it's likely fake.

so you think I would be able to acquire a legit cuban at a duty free? Going to look into this! Thanks


EDIT: From Duty Free's website in Turks...

"Turquoise Duty Free Shops is your one stop location for wine, liquor, champagne and cigars. Conveniently located in the Airport Departure lounge in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. We have the largest selection of liquor and you can easily make your final purchases just before your plane departs. We are open when your flight departs and US and Canadian residents returning from the Turks and Caicos Islands are allowed to bring home 2 liters of their choice of liquor, duty free! We also offer fine Cuban and Dominican Cigars."

With that being said....what cubans are better then others?

[DoubleChub]

so you think I would be able to acquire a legit cuban at a duty free? Going to look into this! Thanks


EDIT: From Duty Free's website in Turks...

"Turquoise Duty Free Shops is your one stop location for wine, liquor, champagne and cigars. Conveniently located in the Airport Departure lounge in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. We have the largest selection of liquor and you can easily make your final purchases just before your plane departs. We are open when your flight departs and US and Canadian residents returning from the Turks and Caicos Islands are allowed to bring home 2 liters of their choice of liquor, duty free! We also offer fine Cuban and Dominican Cigars."

With that being said....what cubans are better then others?

thats a question that cant really be answered ....

just buy all different ones.
montecristo
cohiba
partagas
h.upmann
ryj

are all household names, cant go wrong

[jqnmartinez]

thats a question that cant really be answered ....

just buy all different ones.
montecristo
cohiba
partagas
h.upmann
ryj

are all household names, cant go wrong

thanks...I guess which are the more common names is what I should of asked! Sorry bros I'm learning.

[J1n]

Dont get fuked coming back in the US with the cubans by Customs. They will take that sht. remove anything that says cuba on it.

[DoubleChub]

Dont get fuked coming back in the US with the cubans by Customs. They will take that sht. remove anything that says cuba on it.

right... forgot ameribrah rules.


u may want to stick to dominican or just take labels off and re label yourself

[jqnmartinez]

right... forgot ameribrah rules.


u may want to stick to dominican or just take labels off and re label yourself

So if they have NO labels on them then i'm good right? Should I keep the labels and stash in a separate bag or something for aesthetics later? Or should I just get rid of them all together?

[DoubleChub]

So if they have NO labels on them then i'm good right? Should I keep the labels and stash in a separate bag or something for aesthetics later? Or should I just get rid of them all together?

keep labels with carry on, stick cigars in checked baggage or vice versa. if you know which cigar is which then u can put labels back on later