Cigars are alive — and they’ll tell you when they haven’t been cared for. Here are three red flags to watch for:
- Dry & Cracking Wrapper 🥀 If the wrapper splits easily or feels brittle in your hands, your cigar has been over-dried (usually from low humidity).
- Spongey or Mushy Feel 💦 Too much give when you squeeze it means it was kept in overly damp conditions. This can lead to burn issues or even mold.
- Uneven Burn or Bitter Taste 🔥 A cigar that won’t burn straight, tunnels, or tastes sharp and harsh is often the result of poor storage conditions.
👉 Pro Tip: Keep cigars at 68%-70% humidity. A good humidor or travel case with Bóveda packs can save your investment.
💬 Have you ever lost a cigar (or even a whole box 😭) because of storage mistakes? Drop your story below so we can all learn from it.