Cigars/Humidor humidity dropping?
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Question
I've recently acquired a new humidor. I performed the 'wipe-down' method to season it, and got it to maintain a 70% humidity for 2 days. From that point, I began placing cigars into the humidor, and after about 12 hours, the humdity level dropped to 62%. I have done the salt method to calibrate the hygrometer, and charged the humdifier with the 50/50 solution. Is this normal, and if not, is there any way to bring the humidity back up to 70% without ruining the cigars that are in the humidor? Thanks in advance.
Bill,
There is probably nothing wrong with your humidor or humidity level. If you'll send me your e-mail address I'll send you a copy of my "Humidors 101" paper that explains all of this in detail. It's too long of an answer to post here, but I think you'll find this information very helpful.
Thanks,
Bill Finck Jr.
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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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