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BDozier Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:09 PM EST
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I usually wait a few days upon receiving a shipment of cigars to light one. My theory was to let the condition of the cigars to regulate to the tempurature and RH of my humidors. I feel this is a good practice, but I am curious about the length of time you guys wait. Opinion?

Thanks!
danmdevries Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:21 PM EST
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Depends. Couple weeks to a couple years.
dharbolt Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:21 PM EST
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A few minutes
dharbolt Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:22 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Depends. Couple weeks to a couple years.



This seems more reasonable though
cameroon Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:24 PM EST
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Few days won't do much. Temp changes quickly, and rule of thumb on RH is 1%/week. You can radically change, of course (e.g. "dry box") but even then its mostly superficial change, to the wrapper (and promotes cracking, etc)
gummy jones Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 6:27 PM EST
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2 months minimum
shaun341 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:12 PM EST
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If it is something I want to try real bad I wait a few days but if it is something I have had before there is no telling how long I may wait. Whenever the urge hits me.
DrMaddVibe Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:15 PM EST
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I chain smoke them as soon as I get them.

They'll make more.
ZRX1200 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:18 PM EST
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It isn't going to gain or lose humidity in transit, so how the vendor stores them makes a difference. Most vendors store them 70-72° rh. I store mine at 65° rh so I generally smoke one ROTT if I really want to try one, then let them sit for at least 2 months. If I've had them before they go to sleep.

BUT......some cigars smoke better flavor wise fresh, for example many prefer Drew Estates Ligas fresher as well as Tatuaje Reservas fresh. But not everyone.....tastes are different for many BOTL/SOTL.
corey sellers Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:22 PM EST
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I will smoke one rott and let the rest take a nap some times depends on if I have had it before
stinger88 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:22 PM EST
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I have enough of a supply that unless it is something that I have been craving, I wait it out for awhile. Month, months, year, years....depends.
frankj1 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 7:38 PM EST
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BDozier wrote:
... but I am curious about the length of time you guys wait. Opinion?

Thanks!

as a general rule, a gentleman waits until the lady has finished.
Mithrandir Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 9:10 PM EST
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I smoke them 2 days before they arrive at my houseHerfing
soundta Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Mar 31 2016, 11:18 PM EST
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They rest for at least a month before I think about them

-Jerry
boileremt Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 7:06 AM EST
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They get frozen here and then are put to bed unless as others have said, it is something new and a quick burn is in order.
tamapatom Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 7:38 AM EST
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At least a week minimum. Regarding the comment on some being better fresh........unless you buy a whole box and it is dated, it's really hard to know. There may have been a huge purchase at warehouse and slow sales resulting in some aging, which for most gars is a good thing.
tonygraz Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 8:40 AM EST
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It all depends on the weather condition in transit, but the real factor is the individual cigar. A few are good or as good as they will be ROTT. The rest need a nap or some sleep.
dharbolt Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 9:52 AM EST
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tamapatom wrote:
At least a week minimum. Regarding the comment on some being better fresh........unless you buy a whole box and it is dated, it's really hard to know. There may have been a huge purchase at warehouse and slow sales resulting in some aging, which for most gars is a good thing.



Who doesn't buy whole boxes that have dates on them?
SMOKEYOU Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 10:36 AM EST
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I open upon recieving. Check the wrappers, smell the box and smoke one for safe measure. If they are prime, I don't want to miss that moment. I will put a few in the 150count and the rest in the coolerador. There, all steps taken.
riverdog Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 10:43 AM EST
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In the post office parking lot usually. Sooooo... about 3 or 4 minutes.
sd72 Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 10:50 AM EST
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I never knew you were supposed to open them. Thought they were just collectibles.
NapalmMan67 Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 10:50 AM EST
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Wait? Who waits?

I peel the cellophane wrapper off the box or break the foil seal right then and there in the gas station/convenience store and can't wait to light up those plastic tip beauties!


For the other ones, as many have said- depending on which ones they are. Usually let mine settle a minimum of a few weeks after arrival to acclimate to my humi conditions.

Some have been settling for a few weeks now, others have been a few years. The Tuxedo's have about 3 months now and they have changed for the better imo. Thanks again jespear and buddadaddy!
gae9jang2j Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 12:43 PM EST
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as long as i can
tamapatom Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 2:32 PM EST
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dharbolt wrote:
Who doesn't buy whole boxes that have dates on them?

some buy fivers and singles.......yes i know....noods
t33bone Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 2:42 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
It all depends on the weather condition in transit, but the real factor is the individual cigar. A few are good or as good as they will be ROTT. The rest need a nap or some sleep.


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