Rotation.....

jd50ae

....how often do you guys rotate the cigars in your humidors..?

Rain

I don't worry about it. I smoke enough that they get moved around while I'm digging. Or do you mean our "smoking" rotations?

jd50ae

Rain:

I don't worry about it. I smoke enough that they get moved around while I'm digging. Or do you mean our "smoking" rotations?

Digging answered it.

New Boots

I have my cooler organized(ish) so the sticks on the bottom tray are sticks that I'm going to leave in there for a while. They taper off as you come up higher in the cooler. So, I'd say when it comes down to it...maybe every few months you should shuffle around sticks that have been sitting for a while.

Bob Luken

I don't rotate 'em. Maybe I should, but it's something I don't do.

Puff_Dougie

Every two weeks, I move the three sticks on the right side of the humi to the left, and the four sticks on the left side to the right. Not sure it does much, but it makes me feel better. :^p

rsherman24

Winter months and stash is a little thin right now so don't have to worry about rotation. Was never a big concern though. Usually dig through them enough

Lee.mcglynn

I use fans...no need

bigharpoon

Your sticks shouldn't be jammed in so tight they can't get air. If you have them placed with the appropriate amount of space at the foot and head there is no need to rotate them into a more breathable position.

kuzi16

once every three-four months i "face" the cigars in a different direction. right now i only see backs of bands.
does that count as rotation?


and this is only in my all wood humidors.

madurofan

kuzi16:

once every three-four months i "face" the cigars in a different direction. right now i only see backs of bands.
does that count as rotation?


and this is only in my all wood humidors.

Glad to see your anal retention is still alive and well ...

I only keep 50 or so cigars on hand now-a-days, so rotation is unnecessary. But back when I had the vinotemps and coolers I rotated every 2 - 3 months. I did notice cigars at the furthest point from the humidification when be noticeably dryer, not dry but not as humid, even though the hygrometer showed within 2% of the one right next to the cigar oasis.

jd50ae

madurofan:

kuzi16:

once every three-four months i "face" the cigars in a different direction. right now i only see backs of bands.
does that count as rotation?


and this is only in my all wood humidors.

Glad to see your anal retention is still alive and well ...

I only keep 50 or so cigars on hand now-a-days, so rotation is unnecessary. But back when I had the vinotemps and coolers I rotated every 2 - 3 months. I did notice cigars at the furthest point from the humidification when be noticeably dryer, not dry but not as humid, even though the hygrometer showed within 2% of the one right next to the cigar oasis.

Good point...I am noticing that my gauge readings will also change depending where they are in the humidor. So, for now, I keep them in the middle as much as possible. I am hoping that my humidor project and the use of fans will even everything out.

jd50ae

Lee.mcglynn:

I use fans...no need

Heading in that direction.

jd50ae

bigharpoon:

Your sticks shouldn't be jammed in so tight they can't get air. If you have them placed with the appropriate amount of space at the foot and head there is no need to rotate them into a more breathable position.

Point taken and I try to do just that.

KCW

kuzi16:

once every three-four months i "face" the cigars in a different direction. right now i only see backs of bands.
does that count as rotation?


and this is only in my all wood humidors.

Exactly what I do (except once/maybe twice per year). I also do this with my Red Wine. Labels up or Labels down.

Cigary

I used to do it but stopped many years ago as I put little "risers" at the bottom of my humis so air gets underneath of them and as many times as I am in and out there is plenty of air to circulate in there. Many of my cigars are in cello so rotating them is unnecessary and haven't seen any issues for the last 15 years of not rotating stock.

kuzi16

just for clarification... im not sure my rotation does anything. but it sure makes me feel good.

Bob Luken

What about cigars in full/almost full boxes. Are they not getting enough air?

kuzi16

Bob Luken:

What about cigars in full/almost full boxes. Are they not getting enough air?

this is actually why dont think any rotation really helps. box aging cigars is widely regarded as the best way to age cigars. buy a box. dont open it. let it sit.

no rotation at all.

like i said... it just makes me feel good.

Cigary

kuzi16:

Bob Luken:

What about cigars in full/almost full boxes. Are they not getting enough air?

this is actually why dont think any rotation really helps. box aging cigars is widely regarded as the best way to age cigars. buy a box. dont open it. let it sit.

no rotation at all.

like i said... it just makes me feel good.

Very true for those who are in to aging. I've got aged and rested stock and I don't even touch them...they just sit there and enjoy life and then I take one out and smoke it and it's wonderful. Does rotation really make a difference? IMHO it doesn't but what I think doesn't really matter....try it and see for yourself if you think it does.