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Q & A: Stale Cigars?

Q.
Can cigars go stale? I've heard a few different theories.

9/04/11 | by MJ of Ocala, FL

A.
To put it simply, no. Cigars do not get "stale." Premium cigars contain natural, long leaf tobaccos. They are a natural product and contain no addictives, preservatives, or any other unnatural ingredients. The leaves do not "spoil." However, cigars can lose their humidity and when this happens they become very dry and brittle. Once the oils have been depleted from the wrapper tobaccos due to lengthy periods without humidification, the cigars can lose their full-flavors and can taste quite bland. This is why many people say their cigars sometimes taste "stale." In reality, the cigars weren't properly cared for and are most likely lacking humidity. Cigars can burn unevenly, they can crack, they can split, they can burn too hot, they dry out, they can lose their oils and full flavors, but they cannot go stale. If properly cared for and kept humidified using a humidor, you can age cigars for hundreds of years.

by Dave

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