how to store a cigar?

[JoPh]

i put it in a plastic bag.

now what? leave it in the fridge? i got nothing to store it

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I read this as "how to smoke a cigar" at first glance

Anyway, move on with the thread

 

[moshquerade]

ask Slick Willy

 

[JoPh]

already kniow how to smoke. just never stored one.

 

[jadinolf]

Store it?

Smoke it!

 

[JoPh]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
Store it?

Smoke it!

i just got the cigar today. not going to smoke it. needless to say its a very nice cigar. want to save it for a bit.

 

[Gravity]

get a small humidor. You can get them for individual cigars. If you dry store it for a while you can still get it "wet" a few days before you smoke it.

 

[Eli]

You need a humidor.

Storing cigars is an artform.

 

[JoPh]

ug

 

[JoPh]

how long can u dry store?

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: JoPh

Originally posted by: jadinolf
Store it?

Smoke it!

i just got the cigar today. not going to smoke it. needless to say its a very nice cigar. want to save it for a bit.

Just email it to Zim Hosein.

I don't smoke.

 

[morkman100]

Originally posted by: JoPh
how long can u dry store?

Don't store it dry for more than a few days. As a cigar dries out, it looses flavor, will burn hotter, and the wrapper will tend to crack.

If you don't have a humidor, just use plain old tupperware. Dampen a paper towel with water (you don't need much) and put it in a small plastic bag (but don't seal it). Put the cigar in the tupperware and stick the plastic bag in too, but off to the side (try not to let the cigars touch the platic bag). They just stick the tupperware in a dark and cool place. You can keep a cigar like this for a pretty long time (just open the tupperware every week or so to prevent ammonia build-up... ammonia is a by-product of the aging process which occurs when storing cigars).

Good luck.

 

[Slickone]

Instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd bring back this older thread because of some decent info here but was shortlived.

I need some sort of humidor.
There are some nice looking spanish cedar lined humidors on ebay for about $20 shipped. They may be fake wood exterior. I don't know. They usually come with the hygrometer, and humidifier Not sure what kind of humidifer; it could be a sponge, which evaporate quickly. Also some take a special solution you have to keep buying. The listings I saw claimed the humidors seal well. Anyone use one of these cheapies? Is there a reason to buy an expensive humidor other than price?

Or I was thining instead about just using either a tupperware container, or something like this Cigar Jar. They have flip top cylinders that look just like this at the local Old Time Pottery store for like $3-$4, since I bought one not too long ago to keep my spaghetti in (that may be what they're sold as too).
Then just put a Drymistat in there. Review. Review.
Good idea?

Also saw this Climaguard. Says it's 'safe'. What are they implying? Surely not that Drymistat would put chemicals since looks like they're made by the same company.

 

[JulesMaximus]

NM...stupid bumped threads.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Slickone
Instead of starting a new thread, thought I'd bring back this older thread because of some decent info here but was shortlived.

I need some sort of humidor.
There are some nice looking spanish cedar lined humidors on ebay for about $20 shipped. They may be fake wood exterior. I don't know. They usually come with the hygrometer, and humidifier Not sure what kind of humidifer; it could be a sponge, which evaporate quickly. Also some take a special solution you have to keep buying. The listings I saw claimed the humidors seal well. Anyone use one of these cheapies? Is there a reason to buy an expensive humidor other than price?

Or I was thining instead about just using either a tupperware container, or something like this Cigar Jar. They have flip top cylinders that look just like this at the local Old Time Pottery store for like $3-$4, since I bought one not too long ago to keep my spaghetti in (that may be what they're sold as too).
Then just put a Drymistat in there. Review. Review.
Good idea?

Also saw this Climaguard. Says it's 'safe'. What are they implying? Surely not that Drymistat would put chemicals since looks like they're made by the same company.

I've found that the cheap humidors work just fine but you should buy a better hygrometer and humidifier element. I picked these up online and a special fluid that prevents mold and I've been using them together for years now with excellent results.