Ah, yes. There’s no greater indulgence in this world than a flavorful cigar, a glass of your favorite beverage, and a deep reclining chair. This is the life, eh?
You better hope your cigar took a long nap in the humidor before you cut and lit it, or you’re in for an experience you’ll want to snuff out immediately after your first puff. No one deserves a less-than-ideal experience with a cigar.
How long do cigars last? Let’s unlock the humidor and get some answers.
As you may imagine, it depends. We take a look at the different storage options and how that factors into how long a cigar lasts.
Do Cigars Expire in a Plastic Wrapper?
Cigars have a limited shelf life if not maintained. Cigars only last about a month in a plastic wrapper due to the porous nature of the plastic. So if you have a cigar in plastic, make sure to smoke it or place it in a a humidor and store your cigars in pristine condition.
How Long Do Cigars Last in a Humidor?
If you have completed all the necessary tasks of setting up your humidor – mainly seasoning it and calibrating the hydrometer – then your cigars can last for several years. They may even improve in flavor with this type of storage.
Cigar fans have also found affordable ways to store their cigars without an expensive humidor. You can use Ziploc bags with the right products to create humidity or even go the do-it-yourself route with a “tupperdor.”
How Long Can a Cigar Last Outside a Humidor?
If you keep your cigar outside a humidor and plastic wrap you are looking at up to three days before your cigars start drying out. You do not want this to happen. A dried-out cigar has a poor flavor and even worse smoke.
FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions regarding cigars.
