Do you really have to age all of your cigars? Actually, this is an interesting issue, and enthusiasts are torn over the best way to enjoy a cigar. There are some varieties that should be smoked when they are fresh, and will in fact completely reject all efforts at aging and mellowing. For instance, those known as the Maduros are often extremely resistant to aging due to their thick and cured wrappers. The larger ring-gauge cigars, however, tend to do quite nicely in the aging process. There are others that can also benefit greatly from the practice, and investing in a special or individual cigar humidor for such varieties may be a good idea.
Is this the only way to age a cigar properly? Yes, the controlled humidity and temperatures inside of these cedar boxes allows the tobacco to remain at a very level status, and will also preserve the condition of the wrapper. Should the owner allow the humidity to increase or drop below a certain percentage, or if the box is kept in an area of wildly fluctuating temperatures the process will be pointless. This is the most important factor in getting good results from cigar aging.
What levels should be maintained for the best end results? Most experts recommend that the cigar owner sample a few from any given box before setting them up for long-term storage. This is to determine if the flavors actually require a bit of mellowing. It is important to remember that if the flavors are truly dissatisfying when a cigar is fresh, it is unlikely that the overall flavor can benefit from the process.
Is there any special material that the boxes should be made from in order to get the finest results possible? Most would point to the unlined, cedar boxes. This is because the wood is already very aromatic and will allow the cellophane wrappers around the cigars to provide just enough opportunity for the fragrant oils and aromas of both items to come together. This is the essence of subtlety and is the exact type of results that the aging process should be aimed at producing.
Of course the aging process means that time must pass before the conditions can work their magic. Usually, the cigar owner is going to have to wait a full calendar year before the effects of the cedar wood and the well-managed humidity will have their effects.
Is this the only way to age a cigar properly? Yes, the controlled humidity and temperatures inside of these cedar boxes allows the tobacco to remain at a very level status, and will also preserve the condition of the wrapper. Should the owner allow the humidity to increase or drop below a certain percentage, or if the box is kept in an area of wildly fluctuating temperatures the process will be pointless. This is the most important factor in getting good results from cigar aging.
What levels should be maintained for the best end results? Most experts recommend that the cigar owner sample a few from any given box before setting them up for long-term storage. This is to determine if the flavors actually require a bit of mellowing. It is important to remember that if the flavors are truly dissatisfying when a cigar is fresh, it is unlikely that the overall flavor can benefit from the process.
Is there any special material that the boxes should be made from in order to get the finest results possible? Most would point to the unlined, cedar boxes. This is because the wood is already very aromatic and will allow the cellophane wrappers around the cigars to provide just enough opportunity for the fragrant oils and aromas of both items to come together. This is the essence of subtlety and is the exact type of results that the aging process should be aimed at producing.
Of course the aging process means that time must pass before the conditions can work their magic. Usually, the cigar owner is going to have to wait a full calendar year before the effects of the cedar wood and the well-managed humidity will have their effects.
About the Author:
Dave Sabot is the owner of an online specialty cigar lighters store. With expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including torch lighters, Dave also owns a premier online humidors store.
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