A good humidor will extend the life of your cigars

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Give Your Cigars the Life They Deserve

Humidors keep cigars fresh so every cigar down to the very last will remain just as aromatic as the first. To keep your cigars' freshness intact, a humidor regulates the three main factors that can affect the life of a good cigar - temperature, humidity, and the effects of storing different varieties of cigars together.

A Humidor for Every Season
First, temperature plays a very important part in preserving the integrity of your cigars. An ideal temperature for a cigar is between 64 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It may seem a bit obsessive to be so precise, but any avid cigar smoker will tell you that a temperature below 64 degrees can impair the cigar's natural aging process and ultimately dilute its flavor, while anything above 70 degrees can create an environment that is conducive to rotting and even worm infestations.

Don't Let Your Cigars Get All Wet
Humidity is the second factor to consider when storing your cigars. Because controlling the level of relative humidity in your entire home is impractical, investing in a humidor is the next logical step. After properly calibrating your humidor's hygrometer (the device that measures humidity levels), you can be assured that your cigars will keep from drying out, burning too quickly, or becoming bitter when smoked. At the same time, you won't have to worry about them becoming too moist either; they won't take on a heavy flavor or become susceptible to mold.

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Give Them Some Room
Finally, after you've set up your humidor and found a cool dry place for it that's between 64 and 70 degrees, you should take into consideration the blends of cigars you're storing together. When cigars are in close proximity to one another, they often take on each other's flavors or "marry." If you want to prevent your distinct cigars flavors from marrying, place each blend in a separate humidor. On the other hand, if you're a cigar enthusiast that likes to experiment with different combinations to create a personalized flavor, storing different blends in the same humidor allows you to create your own signature smoke.