How to store a cigar

Proper cigar storage is crucial. If you do not store your cigars properly you may encounter in some problems: uneven or too rapid burn, harsh or bitter taste, broken wrapper, difficulty lighting or keeping the cigar lit, mold, and worst of all tiny holes in your cigars (sign of tobacco beetle infestation). You can prevent these problems by keeping your cigars below the maximum temperature of 23°C and between 68-74% humidity. Ideal conditions are 21°C and 70% humidity. Cigars kept outside of a humidor may last 1-2 weeks depending on your climate, but make sure that you keep them in a sealed plastic bag.

If you have a humidors, follow those tips:

*    At first, check the humidity level at least every weekly to ensure that the humidity does not vary.

*    Once every two week add distilled water to the humidifier.

*     Use only distilled water because, other fluid such tap water, contain minerals and chlorine that can clog the humidifier’s pores and inhibit operation.

*    Store your humidor in a cool, dry place to prevent mold growth.

*    Avoid placing your cigars in direct sunlight. If the temperature and humidity get too high, cigars can develop a potentially damaging fungus or mold.

Another hazard of cigars stored in too hot or humid an environment is an infestation of worms called “lacioderma”. The worms lay eggs inside cigars and burrow out, forming tiny holes in the wrapper and metamorphosing into tiny, brown beetles. If you discover the presence of worm holes in your cigars, remove and destroy the affected cigars immediately, and then carefully inspect all the cigars in your humidor for signs of infestation.