Store Your Cigars Properly For The Best Tasting Cigars
Smoking a fine cigar is very quickly becoming the urban man’s best method for relaxing and unwinding after a good day of work. A fine cigar truly is a heavenly treasure here on Earth and the key to getting the most out of your cigars is keeping them fresh. A nice humidor not only looks great and classy in your office but it also works to keep your cigars fresh.
Cigars require storage to keep them fresh because cigars can absorb moisture from their environment but can also become dry in a dry climate. So if they are in a dry environment they'll dry out and if they're in a humid environment then they'll absorb moisture from the air around them. Cigars can be damaged by an environment that contains a lot of moisture so it's best to keep them in storage in a really humid environment. Basically what you need is a balanced environment for your cigars.
A good sign of a cigar that is too moist is a cigar that won’t stay lit. If you're having a tough time drawing in smoke from the cigar, that's another sign that you have a bad cigar. There are several reasons for this but the biggest cause is that the cigar filler leaves have expanded a bit and now the cigar is too tight for an easy draw.
For all intensive purposes you must avoid dry cigars. The obvious cause is a cigar that is burning too hot because it burns too fast. A dry cigar that burns hot will result in a bad experience because you don't actually get to taste the natural oils and flavors of the cigar. Read the rest of this article to make sure you get some cigars that are in ideal condition for smoking.
If you don't have a cigar humidor then you should limit yourself to 1-3 cigars on your first purchase. It's also a great idea to keep your cigars in whatever packaging they came in.
If you can afford a humidor then that's the ideal way to go for proper storage of your cigars. Try to keep your cigar's humidity level at about 60-70%. A hygrometer inside your humidor will let you know what the humidity level is inside your humidor. A hygrometer measures the amount of humidity in the air. It is also vital that you keep your humidor stored in a cool dark place preferably with the temperature in the mid 70’s.
No doubt cigars are a great way to sit back and relax but to get the most out of those cigars it’s imperative to keep them fresh and to do that you need proper storage.
Cigars require storage to keep them fresh because cigars can absorb moisture from their environment but can also become dry in a dry climate. So if they are in a dry environment they'll dry out and if they're in a humid environment then they'll absorb moisture from the air around them. Cigars can be damaged by an environment that contains a lot of moisture so it's best to keep them in storage in a really humid environment. Basically what you need is a balanced environment for your cigars.
A good sign of a cigar that is too moist is a cigar that won’t stay lit. If you're having a tough time drawing in smoke from the cigar, that's another sign that you have a bad cigar. There are several reasons for this but the biggest cause is that the cigar filler leaves have expanded a bit and now the cigar is too tight for an easy draw.
For all intensive purposes you must avoid dry cigars. The obvious cause is a cigar that is burning too hot because it burns too fast. A dry cigar that burns hot will result in a bad experience because you don't actually get to taste the natural oils and flavors of the cigar. Read the rest of this article to make sure you get some cigars that are in ideal condition for smoking.
If you don't have a cigar humidor then you should limit yourself to 1-3 cigars on your first purchase. It's also a great idea to keep your cigars in whatever packaging they came in.
If you can afford a humidor then that's the ideal way to go for proper storage of your cigars. Try to keep your cigar's humidity level at about 60-70%. A hygrometer inside your humidor will let you know what the humidity level is inside your humidor. A hygrometer measures the amount of humidity in the air. It is also vital that you keep your humidor stored in a cool dark place preferably with the temperature in the mid 70’s.
No doubt cigars are a great way to sit back and relax but to get the most out of those cigars it’s imperative to keep them fresh and to do that you need proper storage.
Choosing your First Cigar
Are you ready to begin enjoying some fine cigars such as legions of other cigar smokers who have discovered that smoking a cigar is the ideal end to a long day. The best thing that you can do is buy a few cigars to start out with and avoid making a bulk purchase4 because you still don't know what sort of cigars you'll like. Your local tobacconist is a wealth of knowledge that you need to for sure take advantage of so make sure to ask him for some suggestions on cigars for beginners.
Mild cigars are great for beginners since you get the taste of fine tobacco without the more robust tones of some of the stronger cigars. The more full-flavored, or robust, cigars could be somewhat too much for you at this time. The other great thing about mild cigars is that they're typically cheaper then more robust cigars.
Cigars need to be inspected before you buy them so pay attention to what you can do to avoid buying bad cigars. Basically you want a well rolled cigar that's fresh and ready to smoke. Take your prospective cigar and lightly squeeze it with your fingers and gently feel for hard or soft spots. Basically what you're looking for is a consistency all around the cigar.
While rolling a cigar on my finger tips I also like to bring it closer to my ears and listen for any crackling type sounds indicating dryness or a cigar that isn't fresh.
Checking the wrapper of the cigar is as simple as looking for discolorations and cracks. Finally don't forget that as a novice you're looking for a mild cigar which are lighter in color.
If you want to get the most out of your cigars then you'll store them properly to preserve their freshness. Most beginners to cigars don't yet own humidors and if that's the case ensure you don't buy more cigars then you can smoke in a few days. It's a good idea to leave the cigars in the containers in the containers you got them to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
Leaving a cigar out "naked" will cause it to dry out quickly so make sure you protect it somehow if you don't plan on smoking it sometime soon. A piece of tupperware will do the job temporarily just don't use it to hand out the cigars to your buddies. Never forget that to get the most flavor out of the cigar it will have to be as fresh as possible.
Personally I don't know of a better way to relax then by smoking a cigar after a long day at the office. Cigars are also an ideal way to celebrate special occasions. Start off with the right cigars. Go with some mild cigars to start out with and your taste buds will take you the rest of the way.
Mild cigars are great for beginners since you get the taste of fine tobacco without the more robust tones of some of the stronger cigars. The more full-flavored, or robust, cigars could be somewhat too much for you at this time. The other great thing about mild cigars is that they're typically cheaper then more robust cigars.
Cigars need to be inspected before you buy them so pay attention to what you can do to avoid buying bad cigars. Basically you want a well rolled cigar that's fresh and ready to smoke. Take your prospective cigar and lightly squeeze it with your fingers and gently feel for hard or soft spots. Basically what you're looking for is a consistency all around the cigar.
While rolling a cigar on my finger tips I also like to bring it closer to my ears and listen for any crackling type sounds indicating dryness or a cigar that isn't fresh.
Checking the wrapper of the cigar is as simple as looking for discolorations and cracks. Finally don't forget that as a novice you're looking for a mild cigar which are lighter in color.
If you want to get the most out of your cigars then you'll store them properly to preserve their freshness. Most beginners to cigars don't yet own humidors and if that's the case ensure you don't buy more cigars then you can smoke in a few days. It's a good idea to leave the cigars in the containers in the containers you got them to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
Leaving a cigar out "naked" will cause it to dry out quickly so make sure you protect it somehow if you don't plan on smoking it sometime soon. A piece of tupperware will do the job temporarily just don't use it to hand out the cigars to your buddies. Never forget that to get the most flavor out of the cigar it will have to be as fresh as possible.
Personally I don't know of a better way to relax then by smoking a cigar after a long day at the office. Cigars are also an ideal way to celebrate special occasions. Start off with the right cigars. Go with some mild cigars to start out with and your taste buds will take you the rest of the way.
