{"id":1857,"date":"2023-11-22T15:27:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokeinn.com\/blog\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2024-06-11T13:13:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T13:13:57","slug":"the-impact-of-cold-weather-on-cigars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokeinn.com\/blog\/the-impact-of-cold-weather-on-cigars\/","title":{"rendered":"The Impact of Cold Weather on Cigars"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The Impact of Cold Weather on Cigars<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Winter is <span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">coming<\/span> here, especially if you live in the Northeast like me! While the cold season brings a lot of joy in the holiday season, it isn\u2019t the best set of conditions for cigar lovers. Today we\u2019re examining the effects of cold weather on cigars and providing some tips for enjoying and storing your cigars until we all thaw out in the Spring.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cold Weather Affects Humidity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We all know the importance of storing cigars at proper humidity levels, and winter doesn\u2019t do us many favors here. With the colder weather we also find an increase in lower humidity levels on a daily basis, which can wreak havoc on your humidor. Low humidity will dry your cigars out, causing them to lose some of their oils (and flavor). Additionally, if you\u2019re ever experienced a cigar cracking and \u201cbursting\u201d while lighting it, that\u2019s likely the result of swings in the cigars relative humidity.<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s a cigar lover to do? Make sure you pay a little extra attention to your humidors during the winter season. Because of the lower relative humidity in the ambient environment, you may find that you\u2019re going through humidification much faster than you do in the summer. Bovedas and Integra Boost packs won\u2019t last as long, and traditional beads\/gel humidifiers will have to be refilled more often.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cold Weather Affects the Taste of Cigars <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is an extreme example, but when cigars get too cold the oils and compounds within the tobacco leaves can congeal or solidify, impacting the flavor and aromas that they impart when lit. Because of this, we need to be sure we are keeping our cigars at a proper temperature. While you may get away with leaving a travel humidor in your bag or car throughout the milder weather months, doing so in the middle of January in Wisconsin is asking for trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, I know some folks out there keep a spare humidor in somewhere like a workshop, shed, or garage. Honestly, this isn\u2019t the best idea during the summer either (there you\u2019re worried about the cigars becoming TOO humid), but you certainly don\u2019t want any cigar storage exposed to the elements in the winter. Remember, somewhere around 70\u00b0 Fahrenheit is where your cigars want to be.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cold Weather Affects\u2026 You! <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been tempted to crack outside when its only 40\u00b0 out to sneak in a cigar, but make sure if you do so you\u2019re properly equipped. I\u2019m talking gloves, jackets, and a good winter hat in milder conditions and, if you can swing it, something like a heat lamp or firepit in more extreme conditions. I know a lot of cigar lovers out there who set themselves up with tents for the cold weather months \u2013 inside they\u2019ve got a comfortable camp chair and a space heater to make sure they can still enjoy a cigar.<\/p>\n<p>The other thing to keep in mind here is what cigar you\u2019re selecting. Even if you\u2019re warm and toasty, your cigar is going to naturally be exposed to the elements, so you want to avoid anything super brittle. In short, you\u2019re probably going to want to save that Connecticut wrapped lancero for warmer weather. Additionally, you might find you just don\u2019t want to be outside smoking a cigar for as long as you normally are \u2013 this is a great time to check out some of the shorter cigars on the market. You can get a load of great Coronas and Robustos that deliver great flavor and don\u2019t ask for 90+ minutes of your time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the impact of cold weather on cigars is crucial for enthusiasts to avoid damage to their collection during the winter. By paying extra attention to your humidor, your cigar choices, and your smoking environment over the next few months, you can continue to savor your favorite cigar when the mood strikes, without waiting for warm weather to return.<\/p>\n<p>Or I guess we could all take Abe\u2019s advice and just to move to Florida and leave this cold weather for the birds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Impact of Cold Weather on Cigars Winter is coming here, especially if you live in the Northeast like me! While the cold season brings a lot of joy in the holiday season, it isn\u2019t the best set of conditions for cigar lovers. 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