Cigars/Hydration
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Question
Can you over Hydrat cigars? All my cigars crack and fall apart. I was told that I'm over hydrating. I keep my humidor at 68 to 70%. What I'm I doing wrong?
Mike,
Cigars can be over-humidified, but it is hard to do with an evaporative type system. Are the cigars mushy/molding? When you say the crack and fall apart, it sounds like they are too dry, not too wet.
If your temperature is 70-72 degrees, then 68-70% humidity is good. Remember that you are measuring relative humidity, that is the humidity relative to the temperature.
Also, you should check your hygrometer for accuracy. If you'll send me your email address I'll send you instructions on how to do it. b.finck@finckcigarcompany.com
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>
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Education/Credentials
BS Texas A&M University
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