storing cigars

ksknnr · 12-12-2012, 10:16 AM

Maybe a dumb question? I bought my dad a box of cigars for x-mas, they are still sealed in the wooden box. Is it ok to just leave them in the box, not in a humidor until x-mas? I dont really have a choice since I do not have a cigar cabinet.

hotreds · 12-12-2012, 10:20 AM

Yes- but not much longer than that. A sealed box should stay at good humidity levels for a coupla weeks. Unless your house is very dry- say below 40% humidity level. Then that humidity will be sucked out pretty quick. But in all likelihood you should be fine.

T.G · 12-12-2012, 10:21 AM

Most boxes don't hold humidity well. If you don't have room in your humidor or coolerdor, just put the box in a large tupperware container with a boveda pack if you have one to spare. Or even a large ziploc bag inside another ziploc bag.

T.G · 12-12-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Yes- but not much longer than that. A sealed box should stay at good humidity levels for a coupla weeks. Unless your house is very dry- say below 40% humidity level. Then that humidity will be sucked out pretty quick. But in all likelihood you should be fine.

What's the weather like in Massachusetts right now? If the OP is running the heater a lot, the air is going to be very dry.

ksknnr · 12-12-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

What's the weather like in Massachusetts right now? If the OP is running the heater a lot, the air is going to be very dry.

kind of cold here now, but I keep my cigars in the basement, only about 50 degrees down there. I never even thought about just throwing the box in a cooler, still somewhat of a newbie.
thanks for the info,

hotreds · 12-12-2012, 10:41 AM

Adam's advice is good if you have a cooler or even a large Ziploc bag. 50 degrees would seem to indicate very low humidity.

shilala · 12-12-2012, 10:54 AM

I use doubled up ziplocks or the seal-a-meal when necessary.

If I pass smokes to a new smoker, I tell them to leave them in those ziplocks to keep them fresh, and mention it's just like storing food that doesn't necessarily spoil, like sugar or flour. They get that.

12-12-2012, 10:16 AM	#1
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	storing cigars Maybe a dumb question? I bought my dad a box of cigars for x-mas, they are still sealed in the wooden box. Is it ok to just leave them in the box, not in a humidor until x-mas? I dont really have a choice since I do not have a cigar cabinet.

12-12-2012, 10:20 AM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: storing cigars Yes- but not much longer than that. A sealed box should stay at good humidity levels for a coupla weeks. Unless your house is very dry- say below 40% humidity level. Then that humidity will be sucked out pretty quick. But in all likelihood you should be fine. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-12-2012, 10:21 AM	#3
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: storing cigars Most boxes don't hold humidity well. If you don't have room in your humidor or coolerdor, just put the box in a large tupperware container with a boveda pack if you have one to spare. Or even a large ziploc bag inside another ziploc bag.

12-12-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: storing cigars Adam's advice is good if you have a cooler or even a large Ziploc bag. 50 degrees would seem to indicate very low humidity. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

12-12-2012, 10:54 AM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: storing cigars I use doubled up ziplocks or the seal-a-meal when necessary. If I pass smokes to a new smoker, I tell them to leave them in those ziplocks to keep them fresh, and mention it's just like storing food that doesn't necessarily spoil, like sugar or flour. They get that. __________________