So you are new to the world of cigars and are considering aging your collection of cigars? There is a long list of things that you need to learn and do before you actually go for it. The most difficult task on the list is that you will have to resist the temptation of consuming any of the cigars for at least 365 days from the date of your purchase. Cigars like wines get better with the passage of time. This means that you are going to need a place or container to store them. Now you know that there is no place for a humidor in your home. Neither do you want to spend that much at the moment. So the next best option is a wooden cigar box. These boxes come in various shapes and sizes and can even be custom built or even hand-crafted to reflect one’s home décor.
Modern wooden cigar boxes often double up as humidors, equipped with climate controlling abilities to retain the cigar’s original aroma and flavor. Some also have an option of multiple trays to store different varieties of cigars in the same box without ruining the aroma and flavor of the cigars.
Wooden cigar boxes are one of the best gifting options today. You can get many options depending upon your budget. From a cheap $20 box to a modest one for around $500 to an exclusive hand crafted custom made box for $1500 upwards. For those looking to compliment a cigar box with some other gifts, you can choose from lighters, ashtrays, cigar cutters or even some exclusive cigars thus making it a perfect gift for any aficionado
Certain things that you should take care of while preserving cigars:
Every cigar has its own unique flavor and aroma and different cigars should never be stored together in the same tray. Cigars are full of volatile oils & humidity which can cause mixes between different cigars if placed together.
Many if not most, modern cigars come with a cellophane wrapper. Contrary to popular belief this cellophane wrapper does not protect cigars from humidity but in fact, it allows it to pull air through the wrapper. The primary use of the cellophane wrapper is to prevent damage due to the tobacco wrapping paper. However the wrapper does prevent the mingling of flavors to a certain extent.
Some cigars contain artificial flavors such as chocolate, rum, vanilla etc. These cigars aren’t usually meant to be aged. But if you attempt to do so, don’t forget to take into consideration the strong aromas of these cigars and take great care that they do not get absorbed by other cigars, ruining them for ever.Many if not most, modern cigars come with a cellophane wrapper. Contrary to popular belief this cellophane wrapper does not protect cigars from humidity but in fact, it allows it to pull air through the wrapper. The primary use of the cellophane wrapper is to prevent damage due to the tobacco wrapping paper. However the wrapper does prevent the mingling of flavors to a certain extent.
Some cigars contain artificial flavors such as chocolate, rum, vanilla etc. These cigars aren’t usually meant to be aged. But if you attempt to do so, don’t forget to take into consideration the strong aromas of these cigars and take great care that they do not get absorbed by other cigars, ruining them for ever.
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Established more than a decade ago in 1999, The Millennium Wood Boxes Company is one of the leading manufacturers of cigar wood boxes and humidors, offering the best quality at the best possible prices. They even manufacture custom boxes for small items like pens and pencils to large items like champagnes.
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