I've traditionally used wooden humidors, but last year I thought I would give an acrylic humidor a try (comes with a large, sectioned, cedar tray). I don't think I will ever look back. Seals perfectly. It's transparent, so the presentation is great, and it holds humidity perfectly. I get tupperdors, but these acrylic humidors with cedar inserts are perfect. Like you gents stated, all that is needed is the occasional opening of the lid if there is a good amount of time between smokes. Cheers.
100% correct. I use a big cooler for my main humidor. Don’t recall the size, maybe 100 quart? I open mine once a day no matter what. Just for a minute, use a cedar sheet as a fan to waft some fresh air in a handful of waves, then close it up. I use several small containers with gel beads and cigar juice on the bottom in the corners, as well as 69% Boveda packs on the top layer. It gets back up to 69% within 15-20 minutes or so. Inside the large cooler I also store a 100 count wooden humidor. I keep the really dark maduros and other really strong cigars in there, as well as some flavored cigars inside a humidor bag in the wooden humidor as well, to try to keep flavors separate. I use a couple of 65% Bovedas inside the wooden humidor, since the darker cigars do prefer a little less humidity. I cycle the 65% Bovedas out every week or so, leaving a pair out of the humidor entirely for a week to dry out quite a bit (I live in a very dry climate, so this works well). As long as I keep up with my cycling efforts, the wooden humidor never climbs above about 67% and rarely reaches that point. Being inside the cooler at 69% wants to raise the wooden humidor to that level, but keeping the semi-dry 65% packs in there works to bring it down where it needs to be. NEVER had any issues with mold, nor dried out or stale cigars, no foul odors, no ammonia left sitting in there for long periods as cigars age and offgas, especially fresh ones.
I do keep several boxes of cigars in there, but I check them carefully before they go in. Some brands include plastic or foam dividers and sheets in with the cigars that have a really strong chemical smell. Likewise, some boxes with paint or even pungent glues will have offensive smells to them, so I’ll put the cigars in the humidor loose and set the box aside. Cohiba in particular seems to be the most guilty of this. I can’t put any of their boxes in my humidor.
I constantly fought with wood humidors. Boveda packs would run dry after a couple months and the humidity was constantly dropping into the low 50s unless I was constantly adding water or fresh packs. I switched to plastic food containers with silicone gaskets. Much less hassle. I got my cedar trays, distilled water, and it gets some fresh air weekly.
Yep, anyone in a very dry climate can attest to this. I’m in a climate that often sees single digit humidity in the hot summer, and almost never rises much above 40% at ANY point in the year. Trying to keep a wooden humidor stable is a big challenge here. A wooden humidor inside a bigger cooler is no problem, however.
Lotta memories tied to this game. Will always go back and play. Been through good times and bad times throughout the years in life, but still cruised around this city for the last decade. :/ can’t believe it’s been 10 years… Damn
Whoa! Your channel has grown tremendously in recent months! When I first came across your channel after getting interested in cigars around early May of this year, you only had about 20k subscribers. Now you have nearly 62k! Congrats Mazz and Faccia!
Not necessarily, the humidity level you prefer should be fine for all your cigars but it never hurts to experiment and see if you like a different rh% better for a different cigar
Guys, As always great video. I am a cabinetmaker and have made custom humidors for myself and others. When I make a humidor it is made of solid wood and lined with about 1/4 inch thick Spanish cedar. Most humidors on the market are made of plywood but usually MDF ( glue and sawdust ) and a 1/64 of an inch piece of Spanish cedar is laminated to it. "Real wooden humidors always take more humidification ( Boveda packs) than the cheaper mass produced versions. With that said a couple of years ago I purchased a Boveda acrylic humidor with a cedar tray and although I shall always love the real wood that acrylic humidor is off the hook. I throw plenty of Boveda packs in there ( always the same percent of humidity ) and forget it. The packs last for many months. It is too bad Boveda quit making them and where a custom box can run $800 or more the Boveda was only $200. Keep up the good work and wishing all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Slainte, JZ
I keep a few “flavored” cigars in my humidor and I have never found them to influence my traditional tobacco cigars in ANY way what so ever… and they make the humidor smell GREAT!
The smell alone isn’t likely to, but with direct contact they can over time. Not very likely in the cellophane, but very possible indeed if they’re not in cellophane.
If you only just have one box, just buy a cooler that is just large enough to hold the box and add sufficient humidification to the cooler to maintain the entire box. Gel beads work just as well as Boveda packs, with lower long term cost but the same reliability if you use distilled water or cigar juice.
Hey guys johnie Nicholson here. I left a message for you guys on the Mi Amor review vid , but I’ll ask again here. With the Mi Amor cigar. Why did they change the band from the yellow one to the blue one. Holt is the only place where I get ma La Aroma de Cuba sticks from. There’s a reason and it’s because I’ve never heard a bad one from you guys. Thanks for the cigars guys. Out
No I know the blend is the same. Was just wondering about the band what’s all. Thanks for the hit back. Maze and ~crew~ have a wonderful thanksgiving and weekend. This one’z on me. Ha ha ha. Out
No probem, we get that question all the time. It's up to personal preference. We typically recommend leaving your cigars in cellophane until you're ready to smoke them
Hey Anthony, a question about Spanish cedar wood storage: if a non cedar humidor will do just fine in terms of humidity, why would you want to store your favourite blends in a cedar humidor, if this will give the cigar an extra aroma? Wouldn't you want your cigar to stay uncontaminated? Is cedar wood simply a compensation for a light loss in taste intensity over a long period of time?
Cigars have been stored with cedar for a long time, and blenders take that into account. It's a pleasant aroma and helps to age cigars. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference.
The cellophane you can leave on or take off, it's up to personal preference. We recommend leaving your cigars in cellophane until you're ready to smoke them since it adds an extra layer of protection from damage
I have some dry cigars, I want to try to revive…. I have a dry flavored cigar, underneath…. do you think the flavored cigar, will influence the other premiums ?
@@holtscigars I just completed the first run down with distilled water. I'll have to wait 12 hrs and do it again. Just wasn't sure on how often to fill the humidification unit.
Right on. It's different for every humidor but typically you should top off a humidification unit every month or so. Just watch your levels closely with a digital hygrometer and you'll be good to go 👍
Always so good guys! One question I have is, is it ok to store Cubans and non Cubans in a Spanish cedar humidor with 69% Bovedas? I haven’t had an issue with all my NW cigars but some of the Cubans tend to have an awfully tight draw Now it’s hard to know if 69% is too high for the Cubans or if it’s lack of control with them in general and it’s on to keep them at 69% and maybe by a PerfecDraw to see if this helps Heard some suggest 65% for Cubans but I would prefer to keep all cigars together instead of buying a tupperdore and separate them Any help is appreciated
All you need to do is dry box. Keep them all together and take one of the cigars you plan to smoke next out of the humidor and set it on top for up to a day for it to get rid of some extra humidity. Should be good to go!
@@holtscigars much appreciated , will give this a try , you guys are really the best! Still speaks for the reliability of NW cigars though 😅 Never once had a bad Perdomo, Ashton or Davidoff 🤷🏼♂️
If I purchase cigars from you online, should I let them sit in my humidor for a few weeks or can I light them up right out if the box? Thank you, this channel has been an incredibly valuable resource learning about the hobby
I think it depends on where you order from. Some of the online places are straight out of warehouses so I let mine set a few weeks in the humidor. But other places such a as Holts ships from their humidor and are pretty much good to go unless for whatever reason shipping takes a bit long and the cigars travel through some heat.
Yes, it's highly recommended. Boveda packs are supposed to maintain a certain level but the packs could drry out, your humidor could have a bad seal, temperature could run high, etc. You always want to know the levels of your prized cigars to keep them in perfect condition
I put a mocha flavored cigar in my wooden humidor and now can't get the "mocha" smell out. Any ideas ? I've tried charcoal, baking soda and just leaving it open for a couple of weeks.
im a bit of a cigar novice, as you can probably tell by the comment i left on your retrohaling video, i have a small acrylic boveda, the one that hold maybe 20 small cigars if youre lucky, just wondered if it really is just a case with those of throwing in a boveda pack or two and your'e all set, or is there something else i should do? also im in the uk, the hottest ive ever known it get here is maybe 80-90 F in the summer. variable weather etc, what level boveda pack would you recommend?
if you use Boveda packs with a digital hygrometer that provides an accurate reading for humidity and temperature then you'll be setting yourself up for success. If you're using an airtight tupperdor you might want a 65% or a 69% Boveda. Thanks for watching, Mark!
Usually it’s right when you buy one, and then maybe once a year. Most people do it before winter due to many people using the heater in the home which lowers humidity levels even in your humidor.
Hey fellas, great content as always. If I feel I need to re-season my humidor with the Boveda seasoning kit, where would you recommend keeping my cigars during this process? Thank you in advance and happy holidays!
Thanks for watching! Putting them in a Ziploc bag or some airtight Tupperware would keep them safe for about 2 weeks. If you throw in a Boveda pack or two, even better.
Love the content, you guys are always teaching me new things when it comes to cigars! I have a question regarding humidity.. I have a 100 count humidor with about 75 cigars and my hygrometer sits at 62-64.. should I be worried if it’s that low? I have 4 72% bovada packs. Do I need to re-season the humidor, or am I fine leaving it how it is?
In my experience, 63-65 is perfect and provides a better smoke so you’re pretty close. As long as you can keep consistent there I think you’re good. If it starts to drop (and your room temperature has remained consistent), at that point you may consider re-seasoning.
If you're using an analog hygrometer, they can be off by up to 10%, so it's possible your humidor is already at 72%. If you have a digital hygrometer and it's reading 10% less humidity than you're aiming for, you need to re season your humidor.
What am I doing wrong... 62 Bovedas in a tupperdore... 65 RH on the hygrometer... I cannot keep any of my sticks lit. They constantly go out. It is beyond annoying. What is happening?
I have a question. would you say it is good practice to freeze cigars as a precaution against beetles when adding cigars to your collection? or should this only be done to save your remaining cigars from an infestation? really happy to have discovered your channel. I need to drive up to Philly one of these days and check out the stores.
Cigar beetles can become an issue if your humidor conditions aren't dialed in, specifically temperature. As long as you maintain a temperature of around 70 degrees you should be fine. We wouldn't recommend placing your cigars in the freezer because a drastic change in temperature like that can likely cause your wrappers to crack as they contract and expand with the change in temperature. Glad to have you on the channel, Keith!
@anthonymazzola4470 two questions: 1 is it okay to precut cigars if your going to smoke same day so you don't have to take cutter with you? 2 if you have a cigar that has unraveled a little bit should you fix while storing in humidor or wait until right before smoking?
As long as the temperature does not fluctuate drastically then there's no problem. If it's constantly fluctuating you may encounter the problem of your cigars splitting as the tobacco expands and contracts. If it gets too warm you also run the risk of encountering cigar beetles
If you are long term aging or preserving cigars, then its different. Ive become somewhat of a collector/experimenter so my big humidor is different… Temp in the mid 60s, no more than 66… humidity in the mid 60s too, no more than 66… also left in celo, or the tube or the box. Limiting air exchange is important… Aging takes a very long time and 70/70 with a lot of air exchange and your smokes will lose flavor much much faster. I have a lot of great smokes in the 5-10 years of age time and theyre smoking beautifully. I just opened a box of oliva V from 2015 and they are delicious compared to one I recently had fresh. If i took them out of the boxes and it was 70/70 for 9 years they would probably be flavorless
I got a bunch a bunch of cigars from holts cigars and all of them, i cant smoke. I have no draw on any of the 80 i go. I picked multiple ones from each 40 cigar packs. I get them to light and they turn to a spung. Should i pull them out of the celo and let them rest and try out some? I feel like i got a bunch of sticks with to much humidity. Im so lost. I dont want to have to throw away all these stick. I did email holts cigars 2 times and iv got no response on how to fix this.
Don’t take them out of the cellophane - it isn’t a meaningful barrier to moisture, so they will adjust to their environment relatively quickly regardless. I would buy a small cooler, some gel beads or 69% Boveda packs, stick them and the cigars in the cooler for a couple weeks and see what happens. If they’re actually over-humidified, they will be noticeably spongy and hard to keep lit. If that is the case, leave them out on your desk or countertop for a few days to dry out. Then stick them in your properly humidified cooler to stabilize for a couple weeks. Then see what you’ve got. A cigar that is rolled too tight, but properly humidified will have a really tight draw, but once fully lit it won’t be hard to keep it lit. That’s the main difference.
Purchased a large Savoy Pearwood humidor from ya'll. I seasoned it for a couple weeks with (4) 60 gram 80% Boveda packs. I packed it close to 3/4 full and used another (4) 60 gram 72% Boveda packs to keep the humidity where it should be. The highest humidity level I saw was 70. It's only been a month and I've slowly watched the humidity level decrease to the current 65. Packs are still squishy and I know the hygrometers I have in there are good because I used the salt and distilled water testing method. I didn't expect to see a 72% reading but I thought 69 or 70 would be pretty constant. The temp has been pretty consistent at 70 degrees + - a couple degrees. Any thoughts about my low humidity after this incredibly long story? 😂
It's possible your cigars are soaking up some of that extra humidity for the time being bringing the levels down. Everything should still be good to smoke at 65%, but keep an eye on it for another few weeks and you should see your levels even out! Worst case you can add one more Boveda in there to carry some of the extra load
As far as hygrometers go I prefer the ones (which are few) that are adjustable as in all the years of trying various ones not ONE has _ever_ been correct.
@@holtscigars My fault as I wasn't clear in my comment, but I was indeed referring to digital hygrometers. Most (99%) of them are off a few percentage points and in need of adjustment,if at all possible, or you must keep in mind just how much percentage points (+ -) they are off.
Cigars can crack for a variety of reasons, but just to be clear, 73/73 is NOT perfect. That is both too warm and too humid. You’re really on the threshold of mold at that point. Gotta bring both down 70 or slightly below, but NOT above.
See also: "Mazz" and "Fotch" pretend to be sophisticated, respectable men while they smoke a cigar. Many will fall for it, but that doesn't substantiate the illusion.
Mazz is spot on with storing cigars next to each other. Two great sticks together don’t make a bad stick.
I've traditionally used wooden humidors, but last year I thought I would give an acrylic humidor a try (comes with a large, sectioned, cedar tray). I don't think I will ever look back. Seals perfectly. It's transparent, so the presentation is great, and it holds humidity perfectly. I get tupperdors, but these acrylic humidors with cedar inserts are perfect. Like you gents stated, all that is needed is the occasional opening of the lid if there is a good amount of time between smokes. Cheers.
100% correct. I use a big cooler for my main humidor. Don’t recall the size, maybe 100 quart? I open mine once a day no matter what. Just for a minute, use a cedar sheet as a fan to waft some fresh air in a handful of waves, then close it up. I use several small containers with gel beads and cigar juice on the bottom in the corners, as well as 69% Boveda packs on the top layer. It gets back up to 69% within 15-20 minutes or so.
Inside the large cooler I also store a 100 count wooden humidor. I keep the really dark maduros and other really strong cigars in there, as well as some flavored cigars inside a humidor bag in the wooden humidor as well, to try to keep flavors separate. I use a couple of 65% Bovedas inside the wooden humidor, since the darker cigars do prefer a little less humidity. I cycle the 65% Bovedas out every week or so, leaving a pair out of the humidor entirely for a week to dry out quite a bit (I live in a very dry climate, so this works well). As long as I keep up with my cycling efforts, the wooden humidor never climbs above about 67% and rarely reaches that point. Being inside the cooler at 69% wants to raise the wooden humidor to that level, but keeping the semi-dry 65% packs in there works to bring it down where it needs to be.
NEVER had any issues with mold, nor dried out or stale cigars, no foul odors, no ammonia left sitting in there for long periods as cigars age and offgas, especially fresh ones.
I do keep several boxes of cigars in there, but I check them carefully before they go in. Some brands include plastic or foam dividers and sheets in with the cigars that have a really strong chemical smell. Likewise, some boxes with paint or even pungent glues will have offensive smells to them, so I’ll put the cigars in the humidor loose and set the box aside. Cohiba in particular seems to be the most guilty of this. I can’t put any of their boxes in my humidor.
Yep, been smoking cigars for 46 years and approve these messages!
I constantly fought with wood humidors. Boveda packs would run dry after a couple months and the humidity was constantly dropping into the low 50s unless I was constantly adding water or fresh packs. I switched to plastic food containers with silicone gaskets. Much less hassle. I got my cedar trays, distilled water, and it gets some fresh air weekly.
Yep, anyone in a very dry climate can attest to this. I’m in a climate that often sees single digit humidity in the hot summer, and almost never rises much above 40% at ANY point in the year. Trying to keep a wooden humidor stable is a big challenge here.
A wooden humidor inside a bigger cooler is no problem, however.
I've been smoking single sticks from the shop for a while, but I finally got a humidor and came back to this video-- great tips!
That's Great Advice! Don't over think it. The Cigar has been through so many prosesses! Just keep them fresh!
Love my 4k count cabinet humidor , love the capacity to age and display the cigars in the box...like having your own brick & morter store.
Great video, love the Q&A format. I put a layer of Spanish cedar chips and shavings in the bottom of my tuppador.
Lotta memories tied to this game. Will always go back and play. Been through good times and bad times throughout the years in life, but still cruised around this city for the last decade. :/ can’t believe it’s been 10 years… Damn
Whoa! Your channel has grown tremendously in recent months! When I first came across your channel after getting interested in cigars around early May of this year, you only had about 20k subscribers. Now you have nearly 62k! Congrats Mazz and Faccia!
Someone noticed 😂 thanks for sticking by us as we grow 👊
Education , thanks guys 👏🏼👏🏼 Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦
Another Great Video!
Appreciate the kind words!
Great content. Thank you for sharing.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, your families and everyone at HOLT'S
Stay safe.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Being new to cigars. Literally a few months ago ive taken a lot from this video. As well as all the others youve made. Thanks.
Great to hear, thanks for watching!
Should mixed filler and short filler cigars be kept at a slightly higher humidity than long filler cigars?
Not necessarily, the humidity level you prefer should be fine for all your cigars but it never hurts to experiment and see if you like a different rh% better for a different cigar
I have a travel humidor that is plastic but I put some cedar strips from a box or from some cigars, I think it works?
I'm curious, how many cigars do you smoke a day? Does the time of day determine what kind you smoke?
One additional question to the first one with the box. Do I have to open the box when it’s placed in a humidor cabinet or leave it closed(sealed)?
Up to you. The humidity will get to it either way.
Always enjoy the videos. Really interesting and informative ❤
Glad to hear it 🙌
Guys, As always great video. I am a cabinetmaker and have made custom humidors for myself and others. When I make a humidor it is made of solid wood and lined with about 1/4 inch thick Spanish cedar. Most humidors on the market are made of plywood but usually MDF ( glue and sawdust ) and a 1/64 of an inch piece of Spanish cedar is laminated to it. "Real wooden humidors always take more humidification ( Boveda packs) than the cheaper mass produced versions. With that said a couple of years ago I purchased a Boveda acrylic humidor with a cedar tray and although I shall always love the real wood that acrylic humidor is off the hook. I throw plenty of Boveda packs in there ( always the same percent of humidity ) and forget it. The packs last for many months. It is too bad Boveda quit making them and where a custom box can run $800 or more the Boveda was only $200. Keep up the good work and wishing all a very Happy Thanksgiving! Slainte, JZ
Thanks for the comment Jim, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wow damn! I really needed some of this information. You guys are awesome 😎 way kewl. Burn an Ashton for me...
I keep a few “flavored” cigars in my humidor and I have never found them to influence my traditional tobacco cigars in ANY way what so ever… and they make the humidor smell GREAT!
The smell alone isn’t likely to, but with direct contact they can over time. Not very likely in the cellophane, but very possible indeed if they’re not in cellophane.
Any reason why you can't simply put a Boveda pack inside a cigar box to store cigars?
Yes, cigar boxes are not made to hold humidity like a humidor so eventually all of the humidity will escape if not kept in a proper environment
If you only just have one box, just buy a cooler that is just large enough to hold the box and add sufficient humidification to the cooler to maintain the entire box. Gel beads work just as well as Boveda packs, with lower long term cost but the same reliability if you use distilled water or cigar juice.
Hey guys johnie Nicholson here.
I left a message for you guys on the Mi Amor review vid , but I’ll ask again here.
With the Mi Amor cigar.
Why did they change the band from the yellow one to the blue one.
Holt is the only place where I get ma La Aroma de Cuba sticks from. There’s a reason and it’s because I’ve never heard a bad one from you guys.
Thanks for the cigars guys.
Out
Ashton just updated the packaging. The blend was never changed.
No I know the blend is the same.
Was just wondering about the band what’s all. Thanks for the hit back.
Maze and ~crew~ have a wonderful thanksgiving and weekend. This one’z on me. Ha ha ha.
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Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
💯💯🎯🎯💯💯Awesome tips
I apologize if you have already discussed this topic. Cellophane on or off in the humidor?
No probem, we get that question all the time. It's up to personal preference. We typically recommend leaving your cigars in cellophane until you're ready to smoke them
Thank you for the quick reply, happy holidays to you and yours.
Likewise, thank you!
Hey Anthony, a question about Spanish cedar wood storage: if a non cedar humidor will do just fine in terms of humidity, why would you want to store your favourite blends in a cedar humidor, if this will give the cigar an extra aroma? Wouldn't you want your cigar to stay uncontaminated? Is cedar wood simply a compensation for a light loss in taste intensity over a long period of time?
Cigars have been stored with cedar for a long time, and blenders take that into account. It's a pleasant aroma and helps to age cigars. Of course, it all comes down to personal preference.
@@holtscigars thank you!
Great video
Is it best to leave wrappers on are take off on the cigars?
The cellophane you can leave on or take off, it's up to personal preference. We recommend leaving your cigars in cellophane until you're ready to smoke them since it adds an extra layer of protection from damage
Thank you. Love you guys❤️
You guys are the bestest !
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this video was incredibly informative!
I have some dry cigars, I want to try to revive…. I have a dry flavored cigar, underneath…. do you think the flavored cigar, will influence the other premiums ?
I just purchased a wooden humidor,is is best to us the water humidification unit or boveda packs.
It's up to personal preference, but Boveda packs can be easier to use and require less maintenance typically. Make sure you season your humidor first!
@@holtscigars I just completed the first run down with distilled water. I'll have to wait 12 hrs and do it again. Just wasn't sure on how often to fill the humidification unit.
Right on. It's different for every humidor but typically you should top off a humidification unit every month or so. Just watch your levels closely with a digital hygrometer and you'll be good to go 👍
Always so good guys!
One question I have is, is it ok to store Cubans and non Cubans in a Spanish cedar humidor with 69% Bovedas?
I haven’t had an issue with all my NW cigars but some of the Cubans tend to have an awfully tight draw
Now it’s hard to know if 69% is too high for the Cubans or if it’s lack of control with them in general and it’s on to keep them at 69% and maybe by a PerfecDraw to see if this helps
Heard some suggest 65% for Cubans but I would prefer to keep all cigars together instead of buying a tupperdore and separate them
Any help is appreciated
All you need to do is dry box. Keep them all together and take one of the cigars you plan to smoke next out of the humidor and set it on top for up to a day for it to get rid of some extra humidity. Should be good to go!
@@holtscigars much appreciated , will give this a try , you guys are really the best!
Still speaks for the reliability of NW cigars though 😅
Never once had a bad Perdomo, Ashton or Davidoff 🤷🏼♂️
you said it, not us 😂
If I purchase cigars from you online, should I let them sit in my humidor for a few weeks or can I light them up right out if the box? Thank you, this channel has been an incredibly valuable resource learning about the hobby
Glad you like the channel. Cigars should ready to smoke right out of the box, no aging or setting down needed! Enjoy!
So far everything I've gotten from Holts was reading to burn.
I think it depends on where you order from. Some of the online places are straight out of warehouses so I let mine set a few weeks in the humidor. But other places such a as Holts ships from their humidor and are pretty much good to go unless for whatever reason shipping takes a bit long and the cigars travel through some heat.
Do I need to have a hygrometer if I use boveda packs?
Yes, it's highly recommended. Boveda packs are supposed to maintain a certain level but the packs could drry out, your humidor could have a bad seal, temperature could run high, etc. You always want to know the levels of your prized cigars to keep them in perfect condition
I put a mocha flavored cigar in my wooden humidor and now can't get the "mocha" smell out. Any ideas ? I've tried charcoal, baking soda and just leaving it open for a couple of weeks.
Have you tried to re-season the humidor to see if it purges that aroma? It might help. I’d repeat that process a few times. Good luck.
im a bit of a cigar novice, as you can probably tell by the comment i left on your retrohaling video, i have a small acrylic boveda, the one that hold maybe 20 small cigars if youre lucky, just wondered if it really is just a case with those of throwing in a boveda pack or two and your'e all set, or is there something else i should do? also im in the uk, the hottest ive ever known it get here is maybe 80-90 F in the summer. variable weather etc, what level boveda pack would you recommend?
if you use Boveda packs with a digital hygrometer that provides an accurate reading for humidity and temperature then you'll be setting yourself up for success. If you're using an airtight tupperdor you might want a 65% or a 69% Boveda. Thanks for watching, Mark!
How often should you season your humidor....or do you have to
Usually it’s right when you buy one, and then maybe once a year. Most people do it before winter due to many people using the heater in the home which lowers humidity levels even in your humidor.
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I have a separate humidor for the flavored cigars that my wife likes. I smoke them from time to time, but they get the smaller humidor
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When getting full boxes. Should you remove the cello from the box if storing the cigars ? Love the videos !
I remove 4 from the celo and wait a week before smoking one of them ..
Appreciate that! You can remove the cellophane from the outside of the box, the cigars you can leave in cellophane but it's really up to you.
Hey fellas, great content as always. If I feel
I need to re-season my humidor with the Boveda seasoning kit, where would you recommend keeping my cigars during this process? Thank you in advance and happy holidays!
Thanks for watching! Putting them in a Ziploc bag or some airtight Tupperware would keep them safe for about 2 weeks. If you throw in a Boveda pack or two, even better.
Love the content, you guys are always teaching me new things when it comes to cigars! I have a question regarding humidity.. I have a 100 count humidor with about 75 cigars and my hygrometer sits at 62-64.. should I be worried if it’s that low? I have 4 72% bovada packs. Do I need to re-season the humidor, or am I fine leaving it how it is?
In my experience, 63-65 is perfect and provides a better smoke so you’re pretty close. As long as you can keep consistent there I think you’re good. If it starts to drop (and your room temperature has remained consistent), at that point you may consider re-seasoning.
If you're using an analog hygrometer, they can be off by up to 10%, so it's possible your humidor is already at 72%. If you have a digital hygrometer and it's reading 10% less humidity than you're aiming for, you need to re season your humidor.
What am I doing wrong... 62 Bovedas in a tupperdore... 65 RH on the hygrometer... I cannot keep any of my sticks lit. They constantly go out. It is beyond annoying. What is happening?
I have a question. would you say it is good practice to freeze cigars as a precaution against beetles when adding cigars to your collection? or should this only be done to save your remaining cigars from an infestation? really happy to have discovered your channel. I need to drive up to Philly one of these days and check out the stores.
Cigar beetles can become an issue if your humidor conditions aren't dialed in, specifically temperature. As long as you maintain a temperature of around 70 degrees you should be fine. We wouldn't recommend placing your cigars in the freezer because a drastic change in temperature like that can likely cause your wrappers to crack as they contract and expand with the change in temperature. Glad to have you on the channel, Keith!
Have you guys tried cigar oasis or done reviews on them??? Love your channel guys ❤
We haven't reviewed them but we do use their humidifiers for some of our humidors around the building. Great units!
If we have questions where should we send them?
Ask away.
@anthonymazzola4470 two questions:
1 is it okay to precut cigars if your going to smoke same day so you don't have to take cutter with you?
2 if you have a cigar that has unraveled a little bit should you fix while storing in humidor or wait until right before smoking?
@@Redondo_dom precutting is perfectly fine & fixing the issue right before you smoke the cigar is probably best.
I have a 15 cigar travel case with a 72% boveda pack. Got 10 cigars and the humidity is 65% and the temp is 76. Is that bad?
The temperature is a little high but otherwise 65% humidity is good 👍
Question: can you keep a humidor in a non-conditioned space such as a garage?
As long as the temperature does not fluctuate drastically then there's no problem. If it's constantly fluctuating you may encounter the problem of your cigars splitting as the tobacco expands and contracts. If it gets too warm you also run the risk of encountering cigar beetles
Thank you@@holtscigars
If you are long term aging or preserving cigars, then its different. Ive become somewhat of a collector/experimenter so my big humidor is different… Temp in the mid 60s, no more than 66… humidity in the mid 60s too, no more than 66… also left in celo, or the tube or the box. Limiting air exchange is important… Aging takes a very long time and 70/70 with a lot of air exchange and your smokes will lose flavor much much faster. I have a lot of great smokes in the 5-10 years of age time and theyre smoking beautifully. I just opened a box of oliva V from 2015 and they are delicious compared to one I recently had fresh. If i took them out of the boxes and it was 70/70 for 9 years they would probably be flavorless
I got a bunch a bunch of cigars from holts cigars and all of them, i cant smoke. I have no draw on any of the 80 i go. I picked multiple ones from each 40 cigar packs. I get them to light and they turn to a spung. Should i pull them out of the celo and let them rest and try out some? I feel like i got a bunch of sticks with to much humidity. Im so lost. I dont want to have to throw away all these stick. I did email holts cigars 2 times and iv got no response on how to fix this.
Don’t take them out of the cellophane - it isn’t a meaningful barrier to moisture, so they will adjust to their environment relatively quickly regardless.
I would buy a small cooler, some gel beads or 69% Boveda packs, stick them and the cigars in the cooler for a couple weeks and see what happens.
If they’re actually over-humidified, they will be noticeably spongy and hard to keep lit. If that is the case, leave them out on your desk or countertop for a few days to dry out. Then stick them in your properly humidified cooler to stabilize for a couple weeks. Then see what you’ve got.
A cigar that is rolled too tight, but properly humidified will have a really tight draw, but once fully lit it won’t be hard to keep it lit. That’s the main difference.
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Purchased a large Savoy Pearwood humidor from ya'll. I seasoned it for a couple weeks with (4) 60 gram 80% Boveda packs. I packed it close to 3/4 full and used another (4) 60 gram 72% Boveda packs to keep the humidity where it should be. The highest humidity level I saw was 70. It's only been a month and I've slowly watched the humidity level decrease to the current 65. Packs are still squishy and I know the hygrometers I have in there are good because I used the salt and distilled water testing method. I didn't expect to see a 72% reading but I thought 69 or 70 would be pretty constant. The temp has been pretty consistent at 70 degrees + - a couple degrees. Any thoughts about my low humidity after this incredibly long story? 😂
Sure, we can help! Are you using an analog or digital hygrometer?
@@holtscigars Digital
@holtscigars Digital. This is the 3rd time I've replied but I don't think they're going through. 😕 🤔
There we go. 🙂
It's possible your cigars are soaking up some of that extra humidity for the time being bringing the levels down. Everything should still be good to smoke at 65%, but keep an eye on it for another few weeks and you should see your levels even out! Worst case you can add one more Boveda in there to carry some of the extra load
As far as hygrometers go I prefer the ones (which are few) that are adjustable as in all the years of trying various ones not ONE has _ever_ been correct.
Give digital ones a try!
@@holtscigars My fault as I wasn't clear in my comment, but I was indeed referring to digital hygrometers. Most (99%) of them are off a few percentage points and in need of adjustment,if at all possible, or you must keep in mind just how much percentage points (+ -) they are off.
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What would cause a cigar to crack when it was perfect to begin with? (73/73)
Cigars can crack for a variety of reasons, but just to be clear, 73/73 is NOT perfect. That is both too warm and too humid. You’re really on the threshold of mold at that point. Gotta bring both down 70 or slightly below, but NOT above.
The Ashtons at 1:05 looked like absolute trash.
Those are cigarillos, not full sized cigars
God I love cigars you guys aren’t helping the situation over here
Sounds like you might need a bigger humidor soon 😂
See also: "Mazz" and "Fotch" pretend to be sophisticated, respectable men while they smoke a cigar. Many will fall for it, but that doesn't substantiate the illusion.
Thank you for the kind words 👍