Tupperdor cigar taste

[Ethan]

Guys

Quick question:

New lock & lock tupperdor that I washed 2 times and left baking soda in it for a couple days. Didn't notice any real plastic smell so I dumped in my sticks and opened once and a while to check on them.

Smoked a espinosa habano that has been in there for like 7 days and I got kind of a slight bitter taste which I'm pretty sure wasn't there on my first smoke after they were delivered.

Plastic smell being infused? Humidity problem?

 

[Robertsndr68]

My first GUESS would be over humidified. Once I dropped my rh to 65%< I haven't had bitter cigars like I used to

 

[AussieMitch]

My first GUESS would be over humidified. Once I dropped my rh to 65%< I haven't had butter cigars like I used to

Mmmm... Butter Cigars....

But yeah, more than likely a humidity issue.

 

[Ethan]

Awesome! Thanks for the help guys much appreciated

 

[ascrivner]

Also grab some fragrant cedar pieces from your local B&M & chuck them in too, use 65 or 67 % bovedas, open every 2 weeks to get some fresh air in. These ones you can find at target for about 8.75 and rock, http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-7J76-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B000WEKLJE/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1378882062&sr=8-21&keywords=rubbermaid , they hold anywhere between 50-75 sticks. I've even had what I would call success using the really cheap reusable ones, which aren't nearly as airtight but heck they hold humidity pretty well too, bovedas lasing 3-5 months.

 

[mdwest]

I agree with the above... most likely an RH issue...

snap lock containers have really tight seals.. and are also very succecptable to temp changes...

Throw a 65 boveda in there.. and put the snap lock container in a cool, dark place (closet is a good choice).. and things should balance out within a short while...