Amazing Cigar Collections Pics from a cigar forum that Jamie turned me onto. Some of these are jaw dropping. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/...8daa2e87_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/...f6b69fc7_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/...f034dfd3_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/...5e90ba3e_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/...4892a7ed_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4088/...cc127081_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4112/...19920478_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/...13cf9864_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/...41019188_z.jpg |
Third pic down . . . wow! Looks like a wine cellar. Optimal wine cellar temp/humidity is what, ~ 60F/60-65%? This is pretty good for cigar storage too? |
So why do you need sooo many cigars? Do they age? |
Originally Posted by M5Kid
(Post 732251)
Third pic down . . . wow! Looks like a wine cellar. Optimal wine cellar temp/humidity is what, ~ 60F/60-65%? This is pretty good for cigar storage too? The problem with storing wine at higher temps is that it ages faster. For example, storing wine at room temp (73F) will cause your wine to age 2x as fast as if it were stored at 55F. But 58-60F is probably ok. I'm sure that 58-60 is ok for cigars because I read about a notable collector who stores his at 57-59F because he was paranoid about cigar beetles. You really never want to store cigars above around 72F because of the risk of beetles (the eggs can hatch at 75F). Supposedly, Habanos SA freezes all of their cigars before they are shipped in order to eliminate any beetles or their eggs, but most people don't want to take the chance. |
Originally Posted by Fuel&Fire
(Post 732260)
So why do you need sooo many cigars? Do they age? |
Interesting... I always just buy em and smoke em... I've wanted to purchase a Humidor to have a few on hand, but figured I can just pick them out of the humidor at my local cigar shop when I want one... I dont smoke (cigars) all that often (1-2 a month) |
Originally Posted by U-Boat Commander
(Post 732264)
Optimal storage for cigars is around 65F and 65% RH. Optimal storage for red wine storage is similar - 55F and 65% RH. Some people will store their wine at a slightly higher temp with their cigars at around 58-60F. The problem with storing wine at higher temps is that it ages faster. For example, storing wine at room temp (73F) will cause your wine to age 2x as fast as if it were stored at 55F. But 58-60F is probably ok. I'm sure that 58-60 is ok for cigars because I read about a notable collector who stores his at 57-59F because he was paranoid about cigar beetles. You really never want to store cigars above around 72F because of the risk of beetles (the eggs can hatch at 75F). Supposedly, Habanos SA freezes all of their cigars before they are shipped in order to eliminate any beetles or their eggs, but most people don't want to take the chance. Any cigar recommendations for a novice on an intern's budget? |
picked up a humidor on the way home from work and find this...yippe! |
Originally Posted by M5Kid
(Post 732289)
Interesting stuff about the beetles. Any cigar recommendations for a novice on an intern's budget? Overall, proper cigar storage is a delicate balance. I would guess that all of the humidors pictured above are both temp and humidity controlled. If you keep the temp and RH at 65-70, you're good. But too much above that and you can start getting all sorts of issues. And too little humidity and the cigars will dry out and become harsh and non-smokeable and may crack. |
Why have such a stock though? Can you re-sell an "aged" cigar? Seems like most of those collections, if smoked by one person, would never get through them all... Especially if your constantly buying more smokes. I can understand keeping 20-40 while smoking 2-4 per week, and constantly buying new additions. |
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