Education Tag Cigar Care

Where there is moisture, mold can grow. And the last place a cigar lover wants to notice mold is on their favorite cigars. 

Since cigars are made of dried organic material (leaves), they need relatively high levels of moisture in the air — humidity — in order to stay “fresh” and in peak smoking condition. 

This combination of moisture and organic material can lead to mold, which can spread quickly in a humidor and destroy your cigar collection. 

The good news is you can take action to prevent cigar mold in the first place. Here’s your expert guide for dealing with cigar mold — now with new updates!

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A hygrometer is a device that measures the humidity levels within a humidor. Hygrometers are important for cigar lovers because, in order to have the best smoking experience possible, cigars must be stored at (or near) 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 70% humidity. If your hygrometer is off, you won’t know the humidity levels in your humidor, and your cigar might be drying out (or worse) without your knowledge. 

Here’s the good news: today, we’ll explain how to calibrate your hygrometer and ensure your cigars remain in peak smoking condition. 

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How long do cigars last? Find out how long cigars last inside and outside a humidor.

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Newcomers to the cigar community often find out the hard way that poor humificiation can ruin even the most decadent cigar. Unlike other luxury products like high-end whiskey, for example, cigars must be stored in a specialized container called a humidor. Properly maintained humidors regulate temperature and humidity in a controlled environment, and they allow cigar lovers to safely store their favorite smokes for years (or even decades). 

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Your complete guide to understanding cigar beetles. 

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It’s common knowledge that many cigar brands package their individual cigars in cellophane within each respective box. This begs the question: Should I keep my cigars in cellophane?

Here’s what some of the Cigar World’s top brand ambassadors, Sean Williams, Laurel Tilley, and Rick Rodriguez, have to say.

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Learn how to fix a broken cigar wrapper. To repair it, you'll need some acacia powder or pectin, and also a 'patch', a small piece of donor tobacco, perhaps from the cigar stub of a similar blend. To make thecigar wrapper repair, simply apply the acacia or pectin to the patch, paste it over the crack and wait for it to dry.

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Discover how to select your first humidor. Learn about selecting the proper humidor for your cigar collection. 

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Like most good things in life, cigars need a little maintenance occasionally. As you may already know, leaving cigars outside a controlled, properly humidified environment can lead to them drying out and becoming stale. Thankfully, you can still rejuvenate most cigars and restore them to (almost) ideal condition by following a few simple steps.

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