Question from a newbie

[Sia]

Hi all, as a newbie to the world of cigars, I've got a few questions which I hope this is the right forum to post it to (admin please remove or let me know if this isn't where I should post this).

I've got a 4 shelf electronic humidor which after research have set to 18 C and 68% RH to rest both my cubans and NC's.

1 - Is this the best configuration for resting and maybe aging my cigars?

2 - Is it ok that I have both cubans and NC's stored in there? they're on separate shelves.

3 - Does one leave them out of the humidor for a particular period of time before smoking? I've read dry boxing for 12 - 24 hours is recommended to bring the humidity slightly down which could lead to better burn and flavours. Not sure if there's a difference between what humidity level cubans and NC's should drop to for an ideal smoke.

4 - Any other recommendations for a newbie is certainly appreciated. 

 

[99call]

8 hours ago, Sia said:

Hi all, as a newbie to the world of cigars, I've got a few questions which I hope this is the right forum to post it to (admin please remove or let me know if this isn't where I should post this).

I've got a 4 shelf electronic humidor which after research have set to 18 C and 68% RH to rest both my cubans and NC's.

1 - Is this the best configuration for resting and maybe aging my cigars?

2 - Is it ok that I have both cubans and NC's stored in there? they're on separate shelves.

3 - Does one leave them out of the humidor for a particular period of time before smoking? I've read dry boxing for 12 - 24 hours is recommended to bring the humidity slightly down which could lead to better burn and flavours. Not sure if there's a difference between what humidity level cubans and NC's should drop to for an ideal smoke.

4 - Any other recommendations for a newbie is certainly appreciated.

 

They are all great questions. However I would strongly recommend actually using the search function, as you will find all these questions answered in many previous threads, many times over.  

For example we have a fantastic, if not slightly curmudgeonly member called @PigFish who is a humidor tzar/wizard. If you delve into the search function for threads relating to your questions,  you will find reams and reams of fantastic, highly technical and valuable information. 

Happy hunting

[Sia]

On 10/17/2024 at 11:46 PM, 99call said:

They are all great questions. However I would strongly recommend actually using the search function, as you will find all these questions answered in many previous threads, many times over.  

For example we have a fantastic, if not slightly curmudgeonly member called @PigFish who is a humidor tzar/wizard. If you delve into the search function for threads relating to your questions,  you will find reams and reams of fantastic, highly technical and valuable information. 

Happy hunting

Thank you for the tip my friend! Will do.