How does high temperature affect cigars

[bwhyte]

I am curious as to how high temperature effect cigars other then the possibility of beetles? I check my smoke constantly and have no signs of beetles.
Right now I am at 65% and about 77-79 degrees. I will eventually be getting a wineador but right now that is not an option.

Does high temperature cause tight draw? I would assume as long as my humidity is good, it shouldn't do affect that. Is there anything I would notice while smoking that is caused by high temp?

Thanks

 

[JGD]

There is a higher risk of mold and beetles at those temps.

 

[Jwrussell]

Does high temperature cause tight draw? I would assume as long as my humidity is good, it shouldn't do affect that. Is there anything I would notice while smoking that is caused by high temp?

Thanks

No, and not really. There is more moisture in the cigar at higher temps given the same RH, but not so much that you should notice draw issues. That being said you could go a bit lower on the RH without any issues or try dry boxing if you are seeing those kinds of issues consistently. Your biggest issue is the danger of beetles at those temps.

Higher temps will also speed the aging process, but that's only an issue with long term storage, really.

 

[CigarMan Andy]

Beetles can hatch @ 85% and 83 degrees. As far as draw, only if the cigar is packed tight and humidity is too high. Most draw problems are caused by over packing the cigar, too many leaves, or sometimes, large stems.

 

[Tundrahi]

Other than increased risk of beetles and mold, am not aware of any other possible negative effects...have smoked more than a few sticks on the golf courses in Vegas and here in Hawaii and they tasted/burned fine...

 

[Jwrussell]

Beetles can hatch @ 85% and 83 degrees.

Not to be argumentative, but beetles can hatch at much lower temps and humidity than that. Finding concensus on what those temps and RH numbers are is a whole separate matter, but there is widespread information that it can be anywhere down to 65 degrees and 40% RH. These are minimum conditions and they certainly thrive at higher temps and humidity, but 85% and 83 is much higher than what the beetles need to hatch.

 

[CigarMan Andy]

Not to be argumentative, but beetles can hatch at much lower temps and humidity than that. Finding concensus on what those temps and RH numbers are is a whole separate matter, but there is widespread information that it can be anywhere down to 65 degrees and 40% RH. These are minimum conditions and they certainly thrive at higher temps and humidity, but 85% and 83 is much higher than what the beetles need to hatch.

can happen, but unlikely. I was off by a little. Check link

 

[Thecatch83]

Lasioderma serricorne, also known as tobacco, cigar, and cigarette beetle, are infamous for devastating precious cigars. Microscopic L. serricorne eggs exist in tobacco and foods alike. While tobacco beetles can be found in environments exceeding 65˚F, they typically hatch in conditions over 73˚F, with high humidity.

You were off by 18 degrees according to your own link. My cigars have been kept at 65% and 70 degrees for years and haven't had one issue. I usually freeze everything, and this works well for me.