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18-21 ° C is considered the ideal temperature for cigar preservation. If the temperature is below 12 ° C, the aging process of the cigar will be weakened compared to expected, and it is easy to cause the cigar to become brittle and dry. Therefore, the cold wine storage cellar is only suitable for a limited number of types of cigars. Cigars are most sensitive to high temperatures, above 24 ° C. In warm environments, it can cause the emergence of tobacco worms and may also lead to cigar decay. So do not store cigars in places where sunlight shines or in enclosed areas that are too hot. It should be kept away from heat sources and preferably placed in the coolest part of the home.
The humidity of a cigar is closely related to its ignition, burning process, and flavor during tasting. It is not good to be too dry or too wet. A relative humidity of around 60% to 70% is most ideal. However, the definition of "optimal humidity" also allows for some subjective flexibility due to personal taste and smoking habits. But cigars that are too wet are difficult to ignite and maintain combustion; Smoke can also contain a lot of water vapor, appearing empty and powerless; Additionally, it is also easy to burn the tongue. When it is too dry, it is either difficult to keep burning or it burns fiercely, making it difficult to control the fire.
For the storage and maturation of cigars, an optimal ratio of temperature and humidity must be maintained. In a warm and humid environment with high temperature and humidity, cigars are most prone to mold growth. For example, at a temperature of 40 ° C, if the humidity is still 70%, then this is obviously not possible, and the humidity must be reduced.
2. Breathe fresh air
In order to regularly provide fresh air to a properly placed humidifier, it is recommended to open the humidifier at least once within two weeks.
3. Maximum storage time for cigars
If cigars are stored in an environment with suitable temperature and humidity, and fresh air is constantly provided, theoretically there is no time limit for storing cigars. High quality handmade cigars can maintain their flavor after being stored for many years.
Some say 20 years, some say 30 years, and even some say 60 years.
Anyway, I haven't smoked for so many years...
4. Excessive aging of cigars
Precious cigars are usually aged for about 6 months in the factory or distributor's air conditioning equipment before being transported to the tobacco industry. However, due to the strong demand for Cuban cigars, there are increasing signs that this maturation process is gradually shortening. Therefore, it is recommended that after purchasing cigars, they should be aged in their own humidifiers for 3-6 months before smoking. During the maturation process, cigars can emit a smoother flavor. However, some rare cigars may emit a unique fragrance after several years of maturation. So, deciding when to stop ripening depends entirely on each person's taste. One very interesting thing for cigar enthusiasts is comparing the flavors of the same brand at different maturation times. So as to find the most suitable storage and maturation time for oneself.
What is the recommended aging time for me personally
Upman is 3 to 12 months old.
Patgas is 6 months to 18 months old.
Mont 6 months to 18 months.
Friends aged 6 to 18 months.
Bolivar from 12 months to 18 months.
Boer is 12 to 18 months old.
gohiba is 12 months to 24 months old.
King of the World from 12 months to 24 months.
In general, if you can buy older eggplants, try to buy older ones!
5. The "cross flavor" that occurs during cigar storage
Cigars absorb odors from the surrounding environment. Therefore, cigars not only absorb the scent of the inner wood bladder in the humidor, but also absorb the scent of other cigars stored in the same humidor at the same time. Moisturizing boxes are usually equipped with split boxes to minimize cigar skewers. However, to completely solve the problem of cigar skewers, it is necessary to store cigars separately by brand in different humidifiers or humidifiers with drawers, so that cigars can maintain their original flavor. Some cigar enthusiasts, however, try to store cigars from different brands in the same humidor and let them mature for several months to blend their preferred flavors. But usually, cigars of different intensities (that is, from different countries or regions) should be stored in different places as much as possible to avoid cross flavors. A moisturizing box with multiple small drawers is a convenient tool to prevent cross contamination.
Anyway, it's both Cuba, except for some eggplants with different craftsmanship such as Maduro, I will separate them. As for anything else, my tongue hasn't reached the level to say the same Cuban product yet. I can feel other flavors when sleeping together...
So personally, I think that different countries' production areas or different crafts of eggplants should not be put together
Do cigars placed in a humidor need to be rolled?
If 75 Robusto cigars are stored in a small humidor, they do not need to be rolled frequently because refined humidifiers of this size can easily achieve a constant humidity. However, in large humidifiers with multiple compartments or layers, the level of humidity depends on the humidification system, so if the cigar is stored for a long time, it needs to be flipped every half to one month. Alternatively, cigars that require long-term storage can be aged in a location far from the humidifier, while cigars that will be consumed in the near future can be humidified in a location close to the humidifier.
Be diligent in your hands and feet to avoid burning diagonally...
7. Regarding the glass paper of cigars
Fiberglass paper is used to maintain the humidity as much as possible during transportation. But in the moisturizing box, the glass paper will prevent the excellent humidity from optimizing its flavor. If it is necessary to put the glass paper together into the moisturizing box, the two ends of the glass paper packaging must also be opened to maintain oxygen circulation. Ultimately, whether or not to peel off the glass paper is a personal matter: peeling off is to obtain the desired matured flavor, not peeling off is to prevent the cigar from mixing flavors. Therefore, if there is no partition box in the humidor and you don't want the flavors of the cigars to affect each other, you can store the cigars in the humidor along with the glass paper.
Precious cigars are usually wrapped in a Spanish cedar coat during transportation. Whether to remove it is also a matter of personal preference, just like the above question.
Why seek the best way to preserve cigars
Based on the price of the purchased cigars, if the quantity of cigars exceeds the amount you consume within 1-2 days, you must find a suitable storage environment for your cigars. Otherwise, your investment in cigars will be in vain: dry, tasteless, and unable to be smoked The best storage method is to place the cigar in a container that can maintain a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level of 72 The most convenient method is, of course, to purchase a wooden moisturizing box with a humidifier.
