Unopened boxes of cigars?

[megladon8]

How long can a sealed, unopened box of cigars last in a regular room environment?

I bought my brother a box of CAO America's for Christmas, and I'm wondering if I should just give them to him now as an early gift, or if they'll be OK?

 

[Simoun]

Get a Ziplock or any other bag with an airtight seal big enough for the box to fit into and throw in a 65% Boveda pack and they'll be fine 'til Christmas.

 

[Clint]

They will turn into breadsticks by Christmas! Give them to him them now, or find someone with a humi who has some space.

 

[GoingPostal]

depends on what the "regular" room environment is but if it were me i would just give em to him early cause they well be dry by xmas.

 

[megladon8]

Well, not sure what to do now :headroll:

 

[BrandonP]

If you put them in a ziplock with a humidipak, they would be fine until Xmas.

 

[megladon8]

These look good, no?

 

[wowsley]

These look good, no?

These are amazing!

Run over to ur B&M (if you've got the option) and pick one of these up. Around here they run about $3.50 per

 

[kafreeman]

These are amazing!

Run over to ur B&M (if you've got the option) and pick one of these up. Around here they run about $3.50 per

Go that route!!!!

When I lived in FL i left them out for a few weeks... then again... humidity was normally around 65-80.

 

[Carpe diGar]

Get a Ziplock or any other bag with an airtight seal big enough for the box to fit into and throw in a 65% Boveda pack and they'll be fine 'til Christmas.

I've done this for years with some boxes - works great - I would suggest opening the bag once a month at a minimum to circulate some fresh air -

 

[megladon8]

I have to admit I really don't have $45 to drop on humidity packs right now.

I'll have to try to get out to a B&M somewhere in NYC when I get there.

 

[Clint]

Sometimes people used the word "sealed" to mean that the warranty seals and/or other stickers have not been disturbed; meaning the box has not been opened.

The box itself (in addition tio the cigars) will absorb humidity from any item you choose to use as a humidification device.

If the box is sealed with some kind of cello or shrink wrap, then it will (obviously) absorb less. But even cello'ed boxes can absorb moisture.

Is the box cello'ed, and how long has it been since the box left the location from where it was purchased?

This info will help determine how much humidity you will need to keep the cigars fresh.

 

[megladon8]

I don't actually have the box in my possession yet - it was ordered from CI.

Will let you know the specifics on Wednesday when I'm in NYC and have the box.

 

[Simoun]

Sometimes people used the word "sealed" to mean that the warranty seals and/or other stickers have not been disturbed; meaning the box has not been opened.

The box itself (in addition tio the cigars) will absorb humidity from any item you choose to use as a humidification device.

If the box is sealed with some kind of cello or shrink wrap, then it will (obviously) absorb less. But even cello'ed boxes can absorb moisture.

Is the box cello'ed, and how long has it been since the box left the location from where it was purchased?

This info will help determine how much humidity you will need to keep the cigars fresh.

Follow Clint's advice, and then go to Cigar Solutions (a BOTL retailer) and pick up the appropriate Boveda pack. They're only about ~$3.00 each, and one or two should last you 'til you gift them in December (depending on how good the seal on your bag is).

 

[Clint]

Follow Clint's advice, and then go to Cigar Solutions (a BOTL retailer) and pick up the appropriate Boveda pack. They're only about ~$3.00 each, and one or two should last you 'til you gift them in December (depending on how good the seal on your bag is).

Excellent suggestion! RonC (owner of Cigar Solutions) is a member here, and will give you great, accurate advice on humi's, humidification, etc. PM him...He will steer you straight without trying to sell you anything.
Best of luck!

 

[megladon8]

Awesome, thanks so much guys

 

[CWS]

Remember the days before water pillows and humi paks! I do. I have stored sealed boxes of cigars in a large zip lock bag with a damp paper towel in a dark cool location for three months. No problem. If the baggie truly seals are the cigars are not exposed to heat you will be fine.

 

[Alwayslit]

Zip lock and use a wet paper towel with distilled water.

 

[tsimonitis]

http://www.igloo-store.com/detail/IGL+PM+BOSS

This should work as well. At least for the short term.

 

[dannysguitar]

I think these CAO boxes some with Boveda packs inside. I think if you seal it with a plastic zip lock, you should be fine, IMHO.