A Question for People That Know About Cigars and Humidors…?
I was just recently introduced to cigars and decided I would like to purchase a small humidor (20-50 cigar capacity).
I have seen some wonderful internet specials for sampler boxes, and I know most cigars come in boxes of 15+…my question is, will the cigars stay good in the box they come in for awhile or do they need to be immediately removed and placed in the humidor?
The local cigar store here in town has a great selection of singles but they are really expensive…so I started looking at other websites and getting stumped on how to store my cigars once they come in the mail…
If I have to take them straight from the box and put in my humidor…that makes the nice boxes kinda useless then?
Here is something I am referring too…
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=SP-WGASST6&cat=129
There are some cigars that come in humidor quality boxes and even with a humidifier, but those are in the extreme minority. You WILL need to place them in an enclosed, humidified environment.
An easy way to make sure your cigars remain smokeable without a humidor is to place them in an airtight Rubbermaid-type container or double bagged in a ziplock bag, removing as much of the air as you can. If you use the container, make sure it is not too much bigger than the amount of cigars you have and that you open it once or twice a week for air exchange.
Singles anywhere cost more as they are priced at MSRP or more.
No. The cigars will not stay good in the box they are packaged in.
The cigar boxes are stored in humidors until they are delivered to you. You should always put your cigars in the humidor as soon as you can.
I smoke Arturo Fuente Maduro Curly Head cigars. Large, great tasting cigar at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.