Simple Solution for Storing Cigars...

As a fan of Cigar's I always enjoy sharing my collection with friends over a bit of scotch on a Saturday afternoon (watching sports is preferable of course) but the topic of storing cigars always comes up. Many people enjoy the idea of a cigar while playing poker, out on the golf course, or reading the paper but are worried about buying a box or keeping more than one or two around because they will dry out. A humidor is a fantastic option but many view it to be a specialty item they will never use and are normally very expensive at the store. You can try to buy one on-line but without seeing it or knowing what to look for, it can be very confusing as some brands are poorly constructed and will do nothing for your cigars.

Read on to find out the simple solution to storing your cigars!

One idea I always mention is a cooler. It's air-tight, keeps humidity well and comes in plenty of sizes without the added cost of an expensive humidor. For my setup, I keep specialty or individual cigars in my humidor as it can regulate humidity and temperature better but I keep all my boxes in a cooler without fear. There have been many advances in hydration technology so a quick visit to your local tobacconist can reap plenty of finds but I normally go with a newer crystal gel solution that come either pre-filled or just need simple distilled water to work properly. Note how many cigars each jar or tube can handle and buy the appropriate amount for the number of cigars you are keeping. I have 2 boxes and one jar for 50-cigars and the humidity is constant and my cigars are perfect! We'll dive into more specifics on how to properly store, hydrate and age your cigars as well as reviews of products I have tried. But a simple humidor is never out of reach if you want to keep a few cigars handy.

Just remember to clean out the cooler before you store the cigars in there. Nobody want's a fish flavored cigar!