Starting to store cigars.

[DexterMorgan]

I went to Cuba in March and got hooked on cigars. Not actually addicted, but I just really liked them and felt that a cigar once and a while would be just awesome. So anyways I brought some back home and didn't store them right and they turned out bad. Then I fixed it and restored the moisture and it was better, but after a couple weeks it was just terrible. What I want to know is if I get a humidor and everything is working right how long can I keep it? Because I don't know when I can get them I planned on buying in bulk so whenever I wanted one I could grab one, but I don't want them all to get ruined after a certain time.
Thanks

 

[Kid Montana]

I went to Cuba in March and got hooked on cigars. Not actually addicted, but I just really liked them and felt that a cigar once and a while would be just awesome. So anyways I brought some back home and didn't store them right and they turned out bad. Then I fixed it and restored the moisture and it was better, but after a couple weeks it was just terrible. What I want to know is if I get a humidor and everything is working right how long can I keep it? Because I don't know when I can get them I planned on buying in bulk so whenever I wanted one I could grab one, but I don't want them all to get ruined after a certain time.
Thanks

There are tons of links and pinned threads that should answer most of your questions about proper cigar storage but to directly answer your question, a cigar will keep for decades in a properly maintained humidore. Like I said, read the pinned threads, search and read a lot and you will find the answers for your questions and the answers for issues you were never even aware of.

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[DexterMorgan]

Wow I never knew they could stay good for that long. Thanks for the help, and yeah after you said that I went over and introduced myself.
Thanks for the help.

 

[khari]

They will keep for decades, but most will have passed their peaks well before then. They may even taste a little musty.

 

[4cbln3]

Hell, I started reading and got hooked on Phonics!

Now I can't stop reading!


I think your humidity was either too low or too high (likely the latter) and that's what gave the terrible taste to your smoke. Learn about storing cigars in a stable environment and you will have a hobby that wil keep your cigars tasting great for a long time.

 

[Humidor Minister]

To give you an idea, you can still get pre-embargo cubans legally here in the USA. That's how long you can keep them. :thumbs: When you go to buy a humidor, find the biggest one you could want........then double the size. Trust me on this. :thumbs:

 

[investandprosper]

Humidor Minister and 4cbln3 are spot on. I used to keep mine at 70% RH, and found the cigars would have a tight draw and would taste bitter. I now keep them at 63-65% RH at 67-69F, and they smoke perfectly. Get a bigger humdior or vinotemp than you think you will need. I started with a 100ct desktop humidor, and quickly outgrew it. I now use an 18 bottle Vino, and am quickly outgrowing it as well. Go big!