Cigars/Mixed cigars in a Humidor
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Question
I was curious if it was a bad idea to mix infused cigars (mainly Drew Estate Talbak and Java) with non infused cigars in the same humidor? Should I instead have two separate humidors for them? I am looking to get a humidor and was thinking if I should get two one medium and one smaller for the sake of keeping them separated.
Stephen,
Sorry about the delay in answering you.
Neither Drew Estates Tabak Especial or Rocky Patel's Java cigars have very strong flavorings or aromas, so mixing them with non-flavored won't have a huge impact, but especially over an extended period of time you will notice the non-flavored cigars picking up some of that coffee aroma. Since you obviously like that taste, that may not be such a bad thing. It won't be enough for you to taste - I wouldn't worry about it.
Hope this helps.
Bill
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Bill Finck Jr.
Expertise
I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.
Experience
In addition to growing up in and now managing our cigar factory for 25+ years, I've spent time in many factories in Honduras, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic and Mexico. BR>
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Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
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BS Texas A&M University
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