Definitely Serious Now...

[kern47]

After much deliberation over orientation, practicality, aesthetics and boveda placement... Finally got everything from my jars, 30 count humi and 25 box of RyJ No.2's into their new home. Went with a straight split down the middle between Cubans and New World.

Humidity still a little high, so may still have to leave it open a bit to let it drop (a little impatient after having the 84% Boveda in there). Hoping it will equalise somewhere below 69%.

Those 320g Boveda are a little bigger than I was expecting too [emoji2357]

If anyone can see any obvious errors (other than the fact my new world side is looking a bit light) then feel free to point it out [emoji106]. I've got 10 No.2's in their tubes sitting on the bottom, then tried to stack the other 15 'cabinet' style towards the front, then laid the rest of my Cubans I'm hoping to resist touching for a short while on top.

Am I right in thinking that generally the humidity rises? So I should expect the lower section to have slightly lower RH?

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[grumpybaldy]

Nice set-up and collection.

One query (which I don't know the answer to) is whether or not it's best practice to keep the sticks in the cellophane wrappers. I'm sure The Knowledgeable Ones will opine later.

[kern47]

Thanks!

And that is something I've deliberated over before... The first load of New World cigars I picked up, I took the cellophane off (purely for aesthetic reasons). Then after some research, came to the conclusion that no one can really decide whether it's best to or not. I thought about it again when I was just filling this one up, but tbh I dont think theres much of a draw back with leaving them on. Primarily they protect them from fumbling/knocks and drops, and help them resist any fluctuations in humidity.

In terms of what's best for aging/long term storage... Not a clue. Although thinking about it now, I may take some of them off, again, just for aesthetics. But it is nice to just be able to grab them and not worry too much about the wrappers like I do with the Cubans

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[ha_banos]

lovely jubbly!

youve probably got way more boveda than you need! But no harm in that. You can recharge-cycle them. I found the 320g bags lasted almost 18months before needing recharge. Not bad - almost chuck away when done territory!

also I spy an already cut Cohiba so it needs toasting!!!

[kern47]

Yeah 1x 320g, 2x 60g and 4 of the little ones. And if they last that long then I may well replace it, I imagine it would take a while to recharge that one.

And that Cohiba is an exquisito I got from a friend who bought it a wedding a few months ago, then just left it in its cardboard box in his work bag ever since... Its seen better days lol. Curious to try it myself, but I may just let him have it. Dont want my first Cohiba to be a crusty old bag stick [emoji14]

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[simwells]

Looking good, personally I keep NCs in their cello if that's how they're supplied, it causes no harm and is a great way of showing if they've got a bit of age. It doesn't look as nice though.

I would second that you definitely have more boveda's than needed, they recommend 60g per 25, so the 320g would definitely be more than enough alone for me. But extra won't do any harm.

Nice collection growing there

[kern47]

+1 on the yellow cello after ageing, I've had a couple of sticks like that from third parties. How long does that usually take to become noticeable?

And I bought two 60g when I had my 30 count, so I could rotate as they dry out. The small packs are what I've had come with orders, and the 320g was what I bought for this humidor. Thought it might stand up on its side against the back wall... Guess I need a bigger humidor [emoji23]

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[ha_banos]

... How long does that usually take to become noticeable?
...

Not all cello turns yellow I guess! I've some RyJ Petite Pantelas from 1990 - no yellowing.

[kern47]

Not all cello turns yellow I guess! I've some RyJ Petite Pantelas from 1990 - no yellowing.

Interesting. Must be due to how oily the cigar is... or something [emoji2369]. Maybe in the same way some will plume and others wont (so I hear).

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[kern47]

New additions to my New World stock, anyone tried any of these before?

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[Vitola]

Have tried all of them - all good sticks, but the Lancero is just yummy in my book


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[kern47]

Have tried all of them - all good sticks, but the Lancero is just yummy in my book


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Going to try hide those at the bottom of my humidor for a while I think. How long do those Serie G take? Seen someone say 25 mins and another say 45? If they're like the Short Story then they'll be longer lasting than they look lol

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[Vitola]

Well I smoke really slowly, so they usually last me around 40 minutes


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[kern47]

Well I smoke really slowly, so they usually last me around 40 minutes


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Me too tbh, but I dont mind [emoji14] just makes finding a 'quick smoke' nigh on impossible [emoji2357]

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[Vitola]

Upmann Half Corona or ERDM Demi Tasse make delicious short smokes


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