Adventures in home rolling

[hawk45]

I think it's a personal thing and depends on how you store your cigars/leaf.
I don't mind taking the extra steps just for precaution. But I will also be keeping all the leaf and rolled cigars sealed and separate from my commercial sticks, all of which are in air tight tupperdors. I store all my tobacco at 64 degress year round in the basement as another added level of protection.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I freeze after rolling. Did have to toss about a half pound of beetle infested Nicaraguan ligero. Once I get a larger freezer I will freeze the leaf as it comes in

 

[BrewinHooligan]

My first order from leafonly landed today. Interested to see how the PA Oscuro from them varies from WLT. Very very excited to try the Ecuadorian Habano ligero, it smells absolutely amazing.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

And damn that PA broadleaf is BIG!

 

[Marc L]

That looks good!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

My first stick wrapped with the Ecuadorian Habano. This stuff is purdy!!!!!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

The 4 on the right are wrapped with Ecuadorian Habano, the rest are wrapped with PA broadleaf. A few segundos in the batch but those are the ones the roller burns

 

[TommyZ]

Those are some of the prettiest looking cigars I've ever seen!!!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Those are some of the prettiest looking cigars I've ever seen!!!

Thank you brother! I put a lot of work into these things but I love it.

 

[TommyZ]

Thank you brother! I put a lot of work into these things but I love it.

I can really appreciate that! Nothing better than hard work and doing something you love. Much respect sir!

 

[Marc L]

Those look good!

 

[klovett]

The 4 on the right are wrapped with Ecuadorian Habano, the rest are wrapped with PA broadleaf. A few segundos in the batch but those are the ones the roller burns

These look amazing!

 

[CaptainRon]

Looking better than ever @BrewinHooligan I still need to get more leaf. So many things to do and not nearly enough time to do it and so little money to do it with lol

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[tadpole]

My first stick wrapped with the Ecuadorian Habano. This stuff is purdy!!!!!

Whoa... This one looks professional!

 

[klovett]

Approx how many cigars can be made from 1lb of leaf? I saw it in here earlier but cant seem to find it now.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Approx how many cigars can be made from 1lb of leaf? I saw it in here earlier but cant seem to find it now.

They say about 20 robustos. I haven't kept close enough track

 

[klovett]

What are the best methods for storing the leaves? I've seen a few different opinions on storage, but was wondering what y'all do. I've also seen talk about dry storing the leaves but i'm not 100% on what they mean. I'm guessing they store them without humidification?

 

[BrewinHooligan]

What are the best methods for storing the leaves? I've seen a few different opinions on storage, but was wondering what y'all do. I've also seen talk about dry storing the leaves but i'm not 100% on what they mean. I'm guessing they store them without humidification?

I keep dry in sealed bags unless I am prepping to roll. All my bags of leaf are in a spare cooler. May not be perfect or the best, but it's what works for me.

 

[CaptainRon]

I keep dry in sealed bags unless I am prepping to roll. All my bags of leaf are in a spare cooler. May not be perfect or the best, but it's what works for me.

I'm doing the exact same thing.

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[klovett]

I keep dry in sealed bags unless I am prepping to roll. All my bags of leaf are in a spare cooler. May not be perfect or the best, but it's what works for me.

When prepping for rolling, do you just lightly spray the leaves to get a little moisture back in them? That's what I've seen for the most part from all the videos I can find.