Smoking in temp extremes

[Duxnutz]

Cigar smokers are a pretty committed bunch. Just wondering what extremes you've gone to while enjoying a stogie. My personal best is 45 degrees C and -5C. Due to the extreme dryness the cigar disintegrated in the heat but I remember the cold not being that bad all things considering...

 

 

[foursite12]

Hahahahaha!! Minus 5C? I wouldn't mind that, either!

[soutso]

I only smoke in cooler weather. I find that on hot days my cigars burn a little too hot, affecting the taste. In summer I only smoke in the evening, when it's somewhat cooler. 

I haven't measured the temps but at a guess I'd say I usually smoke in the range of 18 - 22 degrees Celsius. 

-5 is a mighty effort!

[Colt45]

To be honest, I get no enjoyment from smoking in either extreme.

[Mattb82]

I just froze my !$& off in 39 degrees smoking an 11 Coro 

[ComancheKeen]

Temps here going down to the -20C range next week. I'd like to think I could get through a minuto, but I'll probably be reaching for puritos or minis for the next little while...

[Bohn007]

1 hour ago, Mattb82 said:

I just froze my !$& off in 39 degrees smoking an 11 Coro 

Matt, you need to get yourself a winter smoking lounge like I just installed in the back of the house for Camp W. 

[BuzzArd]

112°Fis my upper extreme.  Was enjoyable... to a degree.  Definitely not my preference though… LOL 

 It doesn't get too cold where I live, but I have sat outside by a fire rather bundled up at 38°F 

[aes8]

Its going down to 60 d this week. I won't be able to smoke for a week. 

[Bohn007]

Sitting outside in the Winter Smoking Lounge of Camp W. It's 28F outside but in the Lounge it's cozy and comfortable while I enjoy a 2011 Connie 1. 

[JohnS]

If I had a choice I would opt for warmer weather on the proviso that it's not too humid. I've had great cigars in warmer weather (between 35°C and 40°C), but horrible bitter and tarry stogies in 30°C at night time with 80-90% RH. I just don't like cold weather, so I would need an outdoor heater to smoke in winter, no matter how good the cigar is.

[Duxnutz]

I agree, humidity is a pain in the ass.

[Mattb82]

6 hours ago, Bohn007 said:

Matt, you need to get yourself a winter smoking lounge like I just installed in the back of the house for Camp W. 

That's awesome, I can hear my wife now 

[dicko]

I dont mind cigars in the hot but can't do cigars in the cold im talking less than 15 degrees celsius haha

Sent from my SM-N910G using Tapatalk

[Squarehead]

I stay in my mancave downstairs.Problem solved

[Philc2001]

South Florida basically leaves few options, hot and humid, hot and raining, hotter and humid, and hotter and raining.

Generally, temps here are 80df or higher, and RH is seldom below 80%. Add in the mosquitos year round, and you have a rather uncomfortable smoking environment. For some that may be unbearable, but I wouldn't live in a cold climate again.

This summer I smoked a Lusitanias in 93df and over 90% humidity. But I loved it!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[BarryNY]

Will be here tomorrow for the garage lounge (goes along with the deluxe charcoal filtration system).....

Dr Infrared Heater: Original 1500-Watt Infrared Portable Space Heater

 

[Hurltim]

I prefer cold weather smoking. The snot that lands on your cigar often adds that driftwood profile...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

[torsion]

10 hours ago, Bohn007 said:

Matt, you need to get yourself a winter smoking lounge like I just installed in the back of the house for Camp W. 

@mrretrohale one for you in Saskatoon brother!? ?

[mrretrohale]

@mrretrohale one for you in Saskatoon brother!?

Might consider that! Might look like a punk hot boxing though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mrretrohale]

Not ideal conditions but cravings need to be satisfied.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Habanos2000]

12 hours ago, Bohn007 said:

Matt, you need to get yourself a winter smoking lounge like I just installed in the back of the house for Camp W. 

 

1 hour ago, mrretrohale said:

Not ideal conditions but cravings need to be satisfied.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I admire your dedication!

Low end range of my enjoyment level is 50F. To expand on that range I went to the local DIY store and bought a propane heater. It's an even colder day today, not sure how much help it will be but willing to give it a try.

[TheLiquidGator]

6 hours ago, BarryNY said:

Will be here tomorrow for the garage lounge (goes along with the deluxe charcoal filtration system).....

Dr Infrared Heater: Original 1500-Watt Infrared Portable Space Heater

 

Barry, Let us know how this works out for you? Thanks, David

[BarryNY]

OK will do.  It's an unheated but insulated 2 car garage.  20'x20' with 8' ceiling and insulated 16' door.  One outside wall.

Usual ambient is in the high 40'sF during the cold end of the winter.

We'll know soon enough how this works - I'm looking for very fast heat to the immediate smoking area.

[mrretrohale]

I admire your dedication!

Low end range of my enjoyment level is 50F. To expand on that range I went to the local DIY store and bought a propane heater. It's an even colder day today, not sure how much help it will be but willing to give it a try.

You gonna be pretty cosy under that!

Not sure if this happens to anyone else where your last third gets rock solid like it's frozen. Have been getting a bit of that when I'm out in the cold. Mucks up flavours a little and burn gets weird.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk