How to Store Cigars in Central California

Cigar making is an art. There aren’t a lot of facts involved, mostly opinions. At CMF we feel between 68-72% humidity and 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit is the best possible balance for our geographic location (Central California).  

You might hear that Cuban cigars prefer a lesser humidity level, because it matches the country’s humidity level. This, Chris Mortensen says, is simply not true. There’s no correlation between the country’s humidity, which fluctuates seasonally, and how the cigar itself is stored.  

When the cigars are in their curing barns, they’re under tight temperature and humidity control. The temperature and humidity should always be between four degrees of themselves, but these are different between each barn. 

Can you Restore a Dry Cigar

If you’ve ever lost an expensive cigar to dehydration you know it hurts. You might be asking yourself – can I rehydrate this? The short answer is yes, but the process is long. Restoring a cigar takes time, sometimes weeks or even months. Even still, the oils in your cigar might have evaporated and your smoke will be less enjoyable. That’s why we recommend keeping your cigars in the optimal environment so they can be enjoyed fully.  

But, if rehydration is absolutely necessary, we can help! At Cigar Mas Fino we rehydrate cigars in our humidor. Sometimes it will take a few weeks, other times it will take a few months. Come by the lounge to learn more.  

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Taking Care of Your Cigars

Chris Mortensen of Cigar Mas Fino walks you through how humidors can improve the quality of your cigar. From humidity to temperature to water quality, there are several factors that contribute to the quality of a cigar. The goal is to find a balance between how much you smoke, and how much your humidor costs to buy and maintain. You’ll never achieve the quality of a tobacconist’s humidor at home, but you can get close.  

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