Knowing how to store your cigars is one of the most important things to know if you’re planning on becoming a cigar enthusiast. Fortunately, we’ve got the best tips to keep your stogies fresh and good as new!

Cigars are hygroscopic in nature, meaning they will absorb moisture from a damp or muggy atmosphere. They will actually continue soaking up the moisture in the air until their own water content matches that of the air around them.

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When cigars become damp in this way, the body of the cigar will swell, stretching the wrapper. If you try to dry the cigar out without following proper protocol, the body will contract too quickly, leaving the wrapper wrinkled and quick to peel away if you try to smoke it.

In order to keep your cigars at the proper humiditiy level, unless, your humidity is around 70% year-round, you absolutely must store them in a humidor!

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Please refer to several articles on xoCIGARS.com to find out more about the correct ways to charge and maintain your humidor.