I didn't know or realize that the humidor had to be calibrated and set up for some time. What can I do to keep my cigars from spoiling while the humidor is being prepped? How long will they last in just the box before drying out? These are Montecristo's so the last thing I want to do is ruin them.

Cigar Aficionado

I bought a premium cigar (Perdomo Lot 23 maduro) from a reputable cigar shop on a Wednesday and placed it in my humidor. When I lit 4 days later on Sunday it started cracking and the wrapper was coming off in very thin "flakes".
I was only able to smoke about half of it before it became too unpleasant and I abandoned it.
Is it too dry, too moist, or did I just get a bad cigar?

Humidors Tips

I just bought a carton of delicious French cigarettes (Gauloises) over the internet. i don't want these to go stale so can anyone recommend any ways to keep them fresh? i hear the freezer works but i also have a wooden box for wine bottles that might work as well. what about a humidor?

Humidor Reviews

What is the black thing in the humidor box? What should the hygrometer read? What if it's too humid or too dry in the box? Is there a way to adjust the humidity in the box?

Cigar Humidor Humidity

I have a small humidor that holds about 75-100 cigars (depending on size of cigars). I have a variety of cigars so I try to keep them separated from each other. However, the humidor is built with three shelves, each with one divider that can fit vertically, but not horizontally, which gives me only six sections. I have enough room for all my cigars, but not enough dividers.

What is the best material to use to keep the cigars apart from each other?

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