Questions You Thought Too Stupid To Ask

[Bull]

The sealed boxes I get aren't sealed like you would a steak, I would call it more of a loose seal....

[Zeede]

I've read in reviews how such and such cigar burned cool, even right behind the burn line.

Is this a desireable effect that one should aim for, or is it just some cigars that will burn cool?

Almost all of my cigars are quite warm in the half inch or so behind the burn line.

I have also noticed that I take fairly long puffs, but I do make sure to wait a minute between puffs at least. Maybe I should take shorter, less deep puffs more frequently to avoid those peak temperature spikes?

[garublador]

I have also noticed that I take fairly long puffs, but I do make sure to wait a minute between puffs at least. Maybe I should take shorter, less deep puffs more frequently to avoid those peak temperature spikes?

It will depend on the cigar and exactly how "long" and "short" you're talking about, but I've found that shallower, slightly more frequent puffs has helped my cigars burn more consistently.

I'm learning that the optimal frequency and deepness of the puff seems to depends a lot on the RG and draw of the cigar. Some cigars that I've had (Illusione Rothschild in particular, some less expensive maduros as well) seem to require more attention in this regard. However I had a Padron 2000 Maduro that was just super easy to smoke.

[Bull]

To be clear, vacuum sealing is primarily for shipping and freezing. .for long term aging I wrap boxes in wax paper. ...but that is another subject

[rodwha]

Were your sticks neglected and the humidification device depleted at what point is there no point in trying to fix them, at what point do you give up and start over?

How do you keep tabs on when it's time to refill a humidifier or replace a Boveda pack?

[Tombstone]

Were your sticks neglected and the humidification device depleted at what point is there no point in trying to fix them, at what point do you give up and start over?

How do you keep tabs on when it's time to refill a humidifier or replace a Boveda pack?

I just give it a visual or touch inspection depending on the type of humidification. If the humidor I am in is in need of attention I will check all the rest as well then.

[DLtoker]

Vacuum Sealer is my best friend... But, I don't pull a vacuum! Long term storage and aging is easy as heck. I just crack the bags open every few months for a few minutes to cycle in fresh air and inspect. It's been working well for me so far.

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[CoachDread]

I've searched and read what I can find about burn lines (yes, I'm a little obsessive about it, a little problem can become a big one if you don't fix it) and the prevailing wisdom is to put the slower burning side down. This works for me a significant portion of the time and I really don't have too many burn issues since lowering my rh to 65%. But...in the last month I have had 2 cigars where putting the slow side down didn't work, but when I put the slow side up it corrected. Are there just different cigars that will respond differently to which side is up? Could it have to do with how tightly packed they are? I would have thought it might be the scotch or tequila, but both times it happened when I was drinking coffee with my cigar. And....discuss.

[jhedrick83]

I've searched and read what I can find about burn lines (yes, I'm a little obsessive about it, a little problem can become a big one if you don't fix it) and the prevailing wisdom is to put the slower burning side down. This works for me a significant portion of the time and I really don't have too many burn issues since lowering my rh to 65%. But...in the last month I have had 2 cigars where putting the slow side down didn't work, but when I put the slow side up it corrected. Are there just different cigars that will respond differently to which side is up? Could it have to do with how tightly packed they are? I would have thought it might be the scotch or tequila, but both times it happened when I was drinking coffee with my cigar. And....discuss.

Has it been windy those two times? My porch can get quite windy, when that happens the top tends to burn a bit faster as the bottom is better shielded from the wind by the ashtray.

[CoachDread]

Has it been windy those two times? My porch can get quite windy, when that happens the top tends to burn a bit faster as the bottom is better shielded from the wind by the ashtray.

An excellent question. Not that I noticed but it is always a little breezy. I do enjoy my cigars while watching the afternoon/evening thunderstorms roll in...I'll have to pay more attention to that. It may be that the airflow in that little corner (I keep my ashtray down on a small table tucked into a corner to avoid excess wind or any kind of rain) allows the breeze to change significantly depending on the direction of the breeze. Great thought, thanks Jesse!