Should flavored cigars be stored separately?

Tuesday, September 21 2010

Q:  I know that Acid cigars must be stored separately from other brands of cigars because of the strong botanicals and oils used to create them, but how about other flavored cigars such as Drew Estate's Isla del Sol and Java or CAO flavours' Eileen's Dream and Moontrance, etc.?
- William R. in North Garden, VA

A:  Yes. Flavored cigars like CAO flavours, Tatiana Classic (shown) and Tatiana Mocha for example, as well as herbal/botanical-infused varieties like ACID, should be kept in a separate humidor or other humidified container to avoid the aromas from being picked up by your non-flavored cigars.

The only exception would be a tubo or a tin in which the flavored cigars are sealed. However, the nose knows, so if you detect a strong aroma coming from a flavored tubo or tin, keep them separated, too.