Under/over humidified

Alex Williams

How can you tell whether a cigar is over or under humidified?

stephen_hannibal

One2gofst

Stephen touched on the key points. I myself agree, but have experienced under/over humidified cigars that exhibit the traits commonly associated with the opposite condition. The best way, IMO is the maintain a constant temperature and humidity in your humidor. As long as the sticks have been allowed to rest in their long enough to equalize, you will know your sticks are not under or over humidified.

camgfs

One2gofst

gmill880

Duder2

I have found that at least a few weeks of rest is a must if I want to be sure a stick will be equalized enough to smoke well. I have been too hasty a few times and regretted it. On the other hand I have pulled some straight out of the mail and they were fine. Best not to gamble with a good stick and just give them some time IMO. It's all part of the learning curve for newbies like myself :^)