I bought a 500 stick capacity humidor in the spring. I’ve been acquiring a lot of cigars, mostly from Cigar International. Like many here, I’m anxious to try new arrivals immediately. If they are a stick I’m unfamiliar with I have been smoking one when they arrive then putting the rest to bed to acclimatize in the humi.
I have been noticing the tremendous change for the better after this rest.
Cigars that tasted bitter, bland or smoked poorly on arrival now have mellowed &
smoke great. Two recent examples:
I bought a 10 pack of Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ & a few RP Decades about a month ago. Both were initially disappointing especially the Decade which received a very high rating in Cigar Aficionado. It was not loaded with “flavor”. The JJ was harsh on the tongue and had burn issues.
Now they both smoke like a dream. Great taste & perfect burn.
I’m sure part of the reason is the new, larger humidor. It is a much more stable environment with only small swings of R/H. That wasn’t the case with my other small boxes. I'll be interested in how my cigars change after longer aging.
I have been noticing the tremendous change for the better after this rest.
Cigars that tasted bitter, bland or smoked poorly on arrival now have mellowed &
smoke great. Two recent examples:
I bought a 10 pack of Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ & a few RP Decades about a month ago. Both were initially disappointing especially the Decade which received a very high rating in Cigar Aficionado. It was not loaded with “flavor”. The JJ was harsh on the tongue and had burn issues.
Now they both smoke like a dream. Great taste & perfect burn.
I’m sure part of the reason is the new, larger humidor. It is a much more stable environment with only small swings of R/H. That wasn’t the case with my other small boxes. I'll be interested in how my cigars change after longer aging.