Cigars/Cigar Freshness
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Question
I was just wondering how long a box of cigars would last. They are individually wrapped, and also in a box which is still wrapped. Will they stay fresh as long as i do not unwrap the box?
Samantha,
If the cigars are a handmade brand they are probably packaged in cellophane tubes. These cigars kept in a wrapped box will stay fresh a couple of weeks (less in a dry climate). If they are machine made, chances are they wrapped in a more moisture-proof package and should last 3-4 months. Let me know exactly what you have and how long you want to store them and I'll give you some advice on how to take care of them.
Bill
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Bill Finck Jr.
Expertise
I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.
Experience
In addition to growing up in and now managing our cigar factory for 25+ years, I've spent time in many factories in Honduras, Nicaragua, The Dominican Republic and Mexico. BR>
Organizations
Cigar Association of America, Retail Tobacco Dealers Association
Education/Credentials
BS Texas A&M University
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