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Title: cigar question
Post by: zahc on June 23, 2017, 08:40:56 PM
I happen to have come into possession of a cigar. It might be a few days until I can smoke it. In the past I smoked cigars immediately after buying them. How long can I leave it sit around before smoking it? Should I put it in the fridge or anything?
 
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: Ben on June 23, 2017, 08:45:56 PM
It's all about the humidity. If it's only going to be for a few days, put it in a ziplock at room temp. As long as it was properly stored before you got it, all should be good. Absolutely don't leave it out, especially in a low humidity environment.
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: dm1333 on June 23, 2017, 08:58:51 PM
Like Ben said put it in a zip loc bag.  You can put that zip loc into a larger bag with a damp paper towel in it. Did it come in a cellophane wrapper?  Or a glass or metal tube?  Those will keep it pretty fresh. 
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: Northwoods on June 24, 2017, 01:55:26 AM
Like Ben said put it in a zip loc bag.  You can put that zip loc into a larger bag with a damp paper towel in it. Did it come in a cellophane wrapper?  Or a glass or metal tube?  Those will keep it pretty fresh. 

Note: damp, not wet!  A cigar that dries out is bad.  One that molds is terrible.
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: K Frame on June 24, 2017, 06:53:43 AM
Doesn't Monica Lewinsky have a cigar care and use blog?

If she doesn't, she should.
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: wmenorr67 on June 26, 2017, 05:53:52 AM
Doesn't Monica Lewinsky have a cigar care and use blog?

If she doesn't, she should.

QOD, was it wet or just damp?
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 26, 2017, 08:06:34 AM
QOD, was it wet or just damp?

Probably moist.
Title: Re: cigar question
Post by: 230RN on June 26, 2017, 08:34:21 PM
Moist enough to drip, I guess.