Expert: Bill Finck Jr. - 6/3/2011

Question
I just have a few questions. I'm new to the cigar world and recently bought a glass jar humidor and obviously cigars to fill it. Do I need to do anything with the humidifying unit before placing it in the jar? Also, do I leave the cigars in their wrappers? Thanks,
                                          Adam

Answer
Adam,

Sorry about the delayed response. I was unexpectedly away from the office without access to email for the last several days.

First, leave the cigars in their cellophane tubes. These tubes help protect the cigars from getting damaged, and the cigars will stay well humidified even of left in the tubes.

The humidifier is likely a sponge or crystal type. If its a sponge type (or if a crystal and the crystals are dry) you need to fill the humidifier with either distilled water or a propylene glycol (PG) solution. The PG solution can be found from any good tobacconist or on line cigar seller. Just refill the humidifiers as they begin to dry out, and your cigars will stay fresh.

Hope this helps.
Bill