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Today's Smoke 2023

xyz123 said:
How soon are you smoking these after receiving them? Not just the Excalibur, but all your sticks?
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Well, it depends. They usually get tossed into one of the humidors for a while. A couple of weeks (probably) for this one. Some of the others have been in there a couple of months, I guess.
 
PuffTheMagicDragon said:
Well, it depends. They usually get tossed into one of the humidors for a while. A couple of weeks (probably) for this one. Some of the others have been in there a couple of months, I guess.
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Yeah, that's about right.. just making sure you're not smoking everything ROTT. Normally that HDM is a pretty smooth smoke. Could just be a little too fresh. Give the rest 6mo nap.. at least.. should help maturation.
 
meiji said:
I never get these. Arent they just fake cuban cigars? And are they even worth it?
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"Worth it" is always subjective. If someone likes them, they are worth it to that person. We all started somewhere. I got many of these same sampler packs from CI and the like with a 50 ct. humi when I had just found this place. And now here I am with more ISOM smokes than I ever imagined I'd set my sights on, a cooler, and two other humidors, all thanks to this fine community!
 
xyz123 said:
Yeah, that's about right.. just making sure you're not smoking everything ROTT. Normally that HDM is a pretty smooth smoke. Could just be a little too fresh. Give the rest 6mo nap.. at least.. should help maturation.
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hahahahaa - listen - I'm not even certain of all these acronyms. Yet.

My humidors are at 68%. How's that ? Seriously.

If I gotta leave those smokes in the humidor for 6 months, then I'll have to run out and get some Dutch Masters or Philly Titans of Swishers to tide me over until then.

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PuffTheMagicDragon said:
hahahahaa - listen - I'm not even certain of all these acronyms. Yet.

My humidors are at 68%. How's that ? Seriously.

If I gotta leave those smokes in the humidor for 6 months, then I'll have to run out and get some Dutch Masters or Philly Titans of Swishers to tide me over until then.

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ROTT = Right off the truck. Which means there's potential for issues due to transit.. namely, humidity and/or temp are way off. Especially if it's been sitting in the back of a UPS truck for 12hrs on a hot summer day. Plus, retailers generally ship with 69% or higher Bovedas.. if at all. Which can be a little high for a lot of sticks.

So stashing them away to acclimate to your preferred readings is recommended. But can be difficult when you want it NOW. And your 68% humi is fine. A few points higher than I personally prefer, but it's much better and easier to shed a few points vs trying to rehydrate a dryer stick.

My maduros and penchant for broadleaf can make for a finicky stick sometimes. Those I like in the 62-65% range. I can't abide a stick that goes all-out wonky on me half in. Getting away from the 70/70 "rule" is fine if you're proactive with the maintenance of your collection.

Cute kid. 👍
 
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