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Robby Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 6:10 PM EST
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A thread posted earlier discussed putting cigars in a Tupperware container with a paper towel (moist) to induce “plume”. And therefore supposedly great taste, etc…

The post discussed the fact that cigars in their humi had no visible plume and lamented this fact. I posted that I had heard of raising humidity and then lowering it to induce plume.

Well, tonight I began “the experiment” I used a small round humidor. You’ve probably seen them, the type that you pull the top off of?

I placed several premium sticks in there. Some have been in the ploomidoor for some time, others are fairly new.

In the small space, I placed a tubular humidification device (very wet) and a digital hygrometer.

I plan to raise the humidity above 80% and hold it for at least 14 days. Then I’ll reintroduce them back into one of my smaller humidors and “observe them”. The urban legend I’ve heard is that doing this (high, then low) induces plume will be proven by this experiment. I will also (subjectively) comment on taste. They’re all good anyway, but hopefully, this will prove informational/educational.
xrundog Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 6:20 PM EST
Joined: 01-17-2002
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My God man!! You are using cigars for purposes Nature never intended! You are mad sir! Utterly mad!
GardnerFTW Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 6:25 PM EST
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Sacrafices sometimes must be made in the name of science, in order to improve life for mankind.
Slimboli Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 7:12 PM EST
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The theory I've heard, is that you must never let the oils dry out ... because once you've done that, they are gone forever. As you know already, it's the oils coming to the surface that create the bloom'plume. If you are going to put them back into your regular humidor after the 'steam bath', I don't see that as a problem.

I have noticed on several of my older cigars, that it starts out as small bumps (crystals) spread randomly throught the cigar ... and then eventually develops into the powdery substance.

It will be interesting to see the outcome of your experiment!
efm Offline
#5 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 8:02 PM EST
Joined: 01-23-2001
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Okay then, keep us informed. I am keen to know how it comes out. But I was thinking that an easier would be to just use a cigar fresh delivered from CBid. I mean what do those guys do- hose down the cigars before shipping?? I got a package this very day and decided to sample my very first Bucanero and it smoked like a wet noodle it was so moist. I'll dry those puppies out and watch for plume. Don't expect it to happen and I ain't convinced that plume makes a cigar a better smoke but by golly we'll find out.
jd1 Offline
#6 Posted: Fri, May 2 2003, 8:45 PM EST
Joined: 02-14-2001
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Depending on the level of the non steamy humi, you could end up with split wrappers because the wrappers lose moisture quicker than the filler inside.

Should be interesting.
Not all cigars will plume out. Not sure why; maybe the oil content is too low, so it may just take longer than some people are willing to wait.

I never brush the plume off. I like smoking on the patio with a good plumed cigar and in the dark you can see the little crystals explode as the cherry reaches them.

Please post pics!
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