The best way to store your cigars is with a humidor - this is the truth and not up for debate. However, if you are stuck up a cigar creek without a humidor, then there are options available to you. In this article, we examine just that.

If you are just looking to store a cigar or three then a common ziplock bag, along with a moist sponge could be everything you need. Take a large freezer bag, place your cigars within. Now, wet the sponge, and ring the excess water away. Then place the lightly damp sponge in the bag and seal it up. The sponge will keep the setup completely humid for several wheels. Be sure that you check in on the Havana cigars now and then to make sure that the sponge isn't completely dry - as if it is it will not do its job properly.

Tupperware

If you want a more secure solution, then you will be pleased to know that a Tupperware container. Or indeed a glass jar can make for a make-shift humidor. This can be especially useful if you want to store more than just a couple of cigars. You can, in addition to this, use a sponge to keep the humidity up. This time around, you should use distilled water. This helps you to prevent mould, and ensure that the cigars will not be exposed to any such chemicals found in a lot of instances of tape water that could negatively affect the flavour.

A mini cooler

If you are planning on keeping cigars for over a few months, then the best option, other than a proper humidor would be to keep a standard cooler. Any size of cooler can work, depending on how many cigars that you are looking to store. A cooler will do a great job of keeping the relative humidity where it needs to be for an extended period. While a wet sponge will do a good trick, you might want to consider picking a gallon of distilled water, as well as a proper humidification device, as well as a hydrometer. For as little as £20 you can have a great humidor which requires very little babysitting and monitoring.

You can’t beat a humidor

Of course, as previously discussed, the best solution for storing your cigars is using a proper humidor. If you are someone who smokes cigars then it is a good investment as it will properly store your cigars and also looks very classy in your home. As such, cigar smokers should look into getting one and research the kind of humidor they could best make use of. If it seems a little bit intimidating, don't worry as many cigar shops can help you with selecting the best humidor for you. These can be modern looking, or classic and ornate - the choice is up to you.

Best of luck keeping your cigars in good condition and maintaining their integrity! Most of all, enjoy the experience, there's a reason why people take so much of an interest in it.