Why NOT Regular or Red Cedar?

[rdomfoto]

I realized that it's been a while since I brazenly displayed my ignorance, so I correct that with this question:

I've read on several forum boards as well as informational web sites about using regular or red cedar planks in a tupperdor or coolidor. All I can find are admonishments to NOT use it but never why. One article alluded to the fact that regular cedar is highly aromatic and may over-infuse cigars with a cedar smell.

However, a couple of sites contradicted the "never use regular cedar" and just warned that some people find the aroma too strong.

So, first of all, yes, I am using Spanish cedar. But can anyone tell me why I shouldn't use the red cedar? Is it just because of the aromatics in that wood?

Thanks brothers!

 

[pbibby]

Way too aromatic and doesn't hold humidity as well, from what I understand. Spanish cedar, again from my understanding, is actually in the mahogany family.

 

[javajunkie]

hey, the dumbest question is the one unasked, right?

IIRC spanish cedar isn't cedar, per se, but rather a species of mahogany. aside from the fact that spanish cedar has hands down the best properties, mostly involving how it reacts with moisture, for humidor making, it isn't really fragrant. it has a scent, but it doesn't release that scent super aggresively. real cedar is too pungent to put near smokes.

 

[rdomfoto]

Oh, I can think of plenty of stupid questions that even *I* know should not be asked:

* can I shred a cigar and smoke it in a pipe?
* which end should I light?
* do I need to remove the cellophane before I light the cigar?

Thanks guys - I was thinking it was the strong aroma of the cedar that was causing people to say not to use it. I was just surprised by some of the vehemence with which it was expressed.

Besides, sheets of Spanish cedar are generally a lot smoother than red cedar, minimizing the risk of wrapper damage.


To all the new people on this forum, ^^^^ this is what makes this place so great.

 

[StogieNinja]

* can I shred a cigar and smoke it in a pipe?

Actually... yeah. Lots of guys do.

I don't, but I have been known to use a pipe as a nubber every now and again.

 

[rdomfoto]

* can I shred a cigar and smoke it in a pipe?

Actually... yeah. Lots of guys do.

I don't, but I have been known to use a pipe as a nubber every now and again.

Huh, I wouldn't have guessed that. I stand corrected, sir!

 

[sofc]

hey, the dumbest question is the one unasked, right?

Nooooooo.

 

[javajunkie]

hey, the dumbest question is the one unasked, right?

Nooooooo.

yes, ara, there are exceptions to every rule, but charity is a virtue, right? o)

1) yes, but it's a waste. cigars taste better intact, and pipe tobacco tastes better in the bowl. nubs excluded.
2) it's your cigar, but it is designed to be smoked by lighting the foot, and drawing through the excised cap, or it might fall apart.
3) it's your cigar, but the cellophane is where they put the cancer, thus the "cello on or off" threads.

 

[YodisMatt]

* can I shred a cigar and smoke it in a pipe?

Actually... yeah. Lots of guys do.

I don't, but I have been known to use a pipe as a nubber every now and again.

Huh, I wouldn't have guessed that. I stand corrected, sir!

Or save all the cut heads and loose bits that fall out to make a pipe baccy.

 

[rdomfoto]

hey, the dumbest question is the one unasked, right?

Nooooooo.

yes, ara, there are exceptions to every rule, but charity is a virtue, right? o)

1) yes, but it's a waste. cigars taste better intact, and pipe tobacco tastes better in the bowl. nubs excluded.
2) it's your cigar, but it is designed to be smoked by lighting the foot, and drawing through the excised cap, or it might fall apart.
3) it's your cigar, but the cellophane is where they put the cancer, thus the "cello on or off" threads.

See? Just so much wisdom here! And pragmatism...