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I just got some this fall. But, in my experience, the ultra premiums aren't worth the coin. There are enough xlnt cigars for 1/2 the price, that I only buy $10+ smokes for special occasions. Over the years my collection of OpusX, Anejo, Monsters, etc. has grown just a few sticks each year...

In decent weather I smoke outside the garage, or on the back deck. In winter I go for a ride, or to a b&m to smoke. Basically, I shut down in winter and stock up for spring/summer. Chemyst :cool:

1/2 box of El Triunfador No. 4 . I mistook these for La Riqueza No. 4s, but these will be a nice change for me. IIRC, I still have one OR "Ghost Stick" left. Chemyst :cool:

WOAM... just because it's a classic! Chemyst :cool:

Be thankful for the 6 yr. run. It's not the end, and maybe something better will come along. You're not alone. A lot of people are in the same boat. Smoke a good one. Chemyst :cool:

I usually let all mail order buys sit for at least a week. If it's a box, I'll smoke one to get an idea of how long to wait for the others. Since I only smoke a few each week, I still have partial boxes that are 3+ yrs. old. Most of them are strong cigars, and many benefit from some age. The...

Since the drawer is isolated from the others, it might work. Getting a good seal is the big challenge. Lining with spanish cedar is a good idea, though don't breath too much spanish cedar sawdust, as it is noxious, iirc. The 'glue' I used to seal my glasstop humi was GE Silicone ll bathtub...

Nice deal, nice unit. That should hold you for a few months! LOL Chemyst :cool:

That's a handsome piece. Looks like a lot of wasted space between drawers. If you could move the bottom drawer above the top drawer, then you might get room for some boxes on the bottom. I wouldn't worry about the door seal. If it won't hold rh, it's easy to make a gasket for the door with...

rh varies most during the change of seasons, in the spring and fall. Cold, dry air replacing warm moist air, and vice versa. Since rh was steady for 4-5 months, I doubt you have a big problem. I use 1.25 lbs. of beads in my 28 btl Vinotemp, and need to add water in the winter, but never in the...

I seasoned my ChasDen drawers by wiping them down with a damp towel/rag. It was much quicker than waiting 5-7 days with a shot glass of water in each. If the humidity gets too high, I just open the door to let dry air in, or leave it open a crack, until the rh was right. Chemyst :cool:

I got your matches!!! And a whole lot more. Eric you are one sick dude! Far over the top, my friend. Hope I can return the generosity one day. Thanks, tons. Chemyst :cool:

OK Eric, What did you do? UPS sent me an email alert. Chemyst ???

In general cigars over $10 are let downs for me. Sure, they're a little better than most of my regulars, but usually not $5-$10-$15 better. Some of my $5-$8 regulars are better than some $20 cigars, imho. Chemyst :cool:

RP Old World Reserve. Chemyst :cool:

Just about anything that isn't too expensive. CAO Brazilia, Punch, RyJ 1875, HdM Excalibur, etc. Very serviceable smokes, but you won't cry if you leave it behind, or if it rolls off your cart, step on it, etc. Chemyst :cool:

Rod, you're heartless! :p

You can also use it as a "dry box". Just a thought, since you say it doesn't hold many cigars, anyway. Chemyst :cool:

The HygroSet has an adjustment wheel on it, but for 1% (1 click) I won't bother. I just keep a mental note of how far off the other hygro is. Right now it reads 8% high, compared to the 75% standard. I may write "reads 8% high" on a small paper and tape it to the hygrometer. Chemyst :cool:

A slush is too wet. More like moistened grains of salt is right. Add grains of dry salt, until they soak up the excess water of the slurry, but all grains are moist. It should look like wet sand at the beach, with no extra water. I did one of mine yesterday, and the other is in a zip lock...