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The relative humidity level to store cigars is between 68% and 74% approximately, with the aim of best evolving normal flavors of cigars. Also, this level allows an even burning of the cigar. At a humidity level of 70% and a temperature of 18ºC (64°F), the air contains approximately 10 grams of water per cubic meter of air.
In such conditions, the cigar can adsorb the ideal rate of humidity corresponding to the 14% of its weight. The dry cigars are fragile and burn faster because they have not enough natural humidity and take a much more aggressive and bitter flavor. On the contrary, cigars with more than necessary humidity burn unevenly and take a heavier and acidic flavor.
Some amateurs appreciate these modifications to the cigar flavor and intentionally store them in humid environments according to their preferences. In the 65-75% of cases, cigars can be stored for long periods of time without any problem, although it is necessary to take precautions not exceeding the humidity level of 80% because the cigar can begin to rot and mold.
In such conditions, the cigar can adsorb the ideal rate of humidity corresponding to the 14% of its weight. The dry cigars are fragile and burn faster because they have not enough natural humidity and take a much more aggressive and bitter flavor. On the contrary, cigars with more than necessary humidity burn unevenly and take a heavier and acidic flavor.
Some amateurs appreciate these modifications to the cigar flavor and intentionally store them in humid environments according to their preferences. In the 65-75% of cases, cigars can be stored for long periods of time without any problem, although it is necessary to take precautions not exceeding the humidity level of 80% because the cigar can begin to rot and mold.