Comments on: Gran Habano VL Churchill (Saturday Supplemental)

By: Brian Hewitt

Brian Hewitt — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:34:09 +0000

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Over-humidification is unlikely to be the problem. The humidity in that humidor has been on the low 60′s for months now. However that being said, I did have these cigars in plastic bag they were shipped in. Between that, the cedar sheath and the cellophane, it is possible it retained a lot more humidity than the cigars around it.

It could also be that these cigars were over humidified BEFORE I got them. While there was mold on this cigar, it actually appeared to be dying off. Especially under the cedar sheath.

But I agree with you guys, it all the symptoms point toward over humidification. The worsening burn, the mold, etc. This probably should have occurred to me, but the lower humidity of that humidor had me thinking I was safe in that department.

One thing’s for sure, this was NOT plume! LOL

By: Ted Cates

Ted Cates — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:06:46 +0000

Brian,
A good review, I always have been a little skeptical of “limited type’s of cigars” I usually find that these type of cigars are not necessarily high quality, the cigars that have been “around awhile” most times provide better quality and more enjoyable experience. Although seasoning in a humidor most times corrects issues however sometimes no so, I don’t think this cigar would pass even after in the humidor.

By: Dave Hanifan

Dave Hanifan — Sun, 18 May 2008 19:11:48 +0000

Nice review Brian. I’d have to say the mold is indicative of the cigar being over humidified although, who knows. Seeing the mold at the foot was a BAD sign to me. It’s one thing to have some on the wrapper but at the foot as well?

I think the cedar wraps trap humidity. I’ve seen some other cigars as well with cedar wraps and I’m leaning to thinking this is a bad thing. But I’m curious as to yours and the other SR guys thoughts.

Dave

By: Adam

Adam — Sun, 18 May 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Another great review Brian, keep em com’n

By: Joel

Joel — Sun, 18 May 2008 14:03:38 +0000

Brian, Liked the review and I think I will skip this one due to the burn issues. I bought a box of Gran Habano # 5 for my Wedding party last October which was not a bad smoke. Other than that I have not tried any of the other ones. Any ways sorry about babbling on and I look forward to your next review.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:30:42 +0000

I hate having to put a cigar down early, but why continue on if it isn’t enjoyable. This just happened to me yesterday.

Anyhow, great review. For some reason, I kept looking at the background of the vid

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:41:15 +0000

Brian -
Forget to mention, with the mold / plume issue and the trouble you had throughout the cigar keeping it lit, do you think the cigar was over-humidified?