What cigars are a must to dry box?

[aquarich]

I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I know some people like to dry box everything, but I have never felt it was necessary to dry box everything I smoke. LFD is one that I always feel could use a day or two. Just curious if there are any others that you feel the need.

 

[podman28]

LFD Oscuro Cabinets that are fresh are a must drybox to have them burn right.

 

[andy]

Please excuse my ignorance. What does it mean to drybox?

 

[theribdoctor]

Rich, most people don't want to hear about your dry box.

 

[njstone]

I think nearly all CAOs need dry-boxing, especially the maduros.

I also dry-box lanceros to be sure the have a good draw.

 

[terrantheman]

fresh opus
fresh cc's

 

[sgresso]

any stick that is wet Rich Duhhhhh!

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Please excuse my ignorance. What does it mean to drybox?

Its a humidor that is totally dry, no humidification. You usually put cigars in there 2 to 3 days before you plan to smoke them.

I prefer to keep my cigars around 65 percent humidity and 65 degrees. I think it's much easier to enjoy the more subtle notes of a cigar when it's stored at a lower humidity.

That’s how it’s always been done in England, and you know the British are the specialists in aging smokes.

 

[darkman]

Have never heard of such a beast...does it make a big difference ?

 

[hdroadglide]

depends on the smoke and how "wet" it might be. there are a few i've tried that seem to be more on the harsh side when dry. experiment a little and see what you think.

 

[PLUSH]

Have never heard of such a beast...does it make a big difference ?

really :hammersma LOL :rofl:

yes, CC are known to smoke better at a lower rh (60% -62%) than NC. Ro, so I heard :halfgrinw

 

[andy]

Its a humidor that is totally dry, no humidification. You usually put cigars in there 2 to 3 days before you plan to smoke them.

I prefer to keep my cigars around 65 percent humidity and 65 degrees. I think it's much easier to enjoy the more subtle notes of a cigar when it's stored at a lower humidity.

That’s how it’s always been done in England, and you know the British are the specialists in aging smokes.

thanks for the explanation.

 

[Hot_Sauce]

I usually dry box cigars that have or I think may have potentual draw issues.

 

[JxBr]

What Terran said.

 

[aquarich]

fresh opus
fresh cc's

I knew about dry-boxing Opus, but not aware of the need to do with CCs. Thanks, T!

 

[ciggy]

Its a humidor that is totally dry, no humidification. You usually put cigars in there 2 to 3 days before you plan to smoke them.

I prefer to keep my cigars around 65 percent humidity and 65 degrees. I think it's much easier to enjoy the more subtle notes of a cigar when it's stored at a lower humidity.

That’s how it’s always been done in England, and you know the British are the specialists in aging smokes.

I agree with Larry 100%. I too try and keep mine at that setting but it is hard in the winter.
I smoked a Padron 7000 a couple weeks ago and the tar just oozed from the end. I never had that happen before so the shop owner I got it from said to dry rest it next time.

 

[cf2112]

I dry box everything in the summer, in the winter th RH stay below 65% which is usually good. If I have a tight draw I'll dry box it for up to a week. Imho cigar are best @ 60-62% including almost all NC's, the Anejo line the only exception.

 

[strife]

I never know, it's hit or miss for me. If I clip a smoke and the predraw is tight I'll chuck it in the dry box for a few days and hopefully not forget that it's there. Most times if the predraw is OK I don't seem to have issues with burn. I keep the majority of my cigars at 65 and some at 69. I like the flavors that most cigars give me at 69 but quite a few at that RH are anemic as far as smoke quantity goes and fare much better at 65.

Take notes and store accordingly. This hobby is an ongoing learning process.

 

[whodeeni]

Great insight Strife

I never know, it's hit or miss for me. If I clip a smoke and the predraw is tight I'll chuck it in the dry box for a few days and hopefully not forget that it's there. Most times if the predraw is OK I don't seem to have issues with burn. I keep the majority of my cigars at 65 and some at 69. I like the flavors that most cigars give me at 69 but quite a few at that RH are anemic as far as smoke quantity goes and fare much better at 65.

Take notes and store accordingly. This hobby is an ongoing learning process.

 

[CWS]

I've been thinking a lot about this lately. I know some people like to dry box everything, but I have never felt it was necessary to dry box everything I smoke. LFD is one that I always feel could use a day or two. Just curious if there are any others that you feel the need.

Wet ones.