Cigars Stored in Low Temps?

While the relative humidity of my desktop humidor is about 69 percent, the temperature remains at a constant 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this too low? Will it negatively affect my cigars?

Posted: June 25, 2012

Submitted via CigarAficionado.com

60 degrees won't hurt your cigars at all.

So long as you're keeping your humidity steady (69 percent is just right) you need not worry about a slightly lower temperature.

Lower temperatures protect against tobacco beetle outbreaks. The biggest problem with keeping cigars in a very cool environment is that cooler temperatures make it harder to humidify, one reason why a refrigerator is a poor place to store cigars.

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Taylor Franklin — July 17, 2012 7:20pm ET

The refrigerator is also dry as a desert. One of the reasons why green lettuce will wilt and look ready for the compost in a day or two, hence crisper drawers and zip-loc bags.

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