Cold weather, recalibrate the humidor

Here in Switzerland we have entered the very cold season, meaning naturally I get very worried about the storing of my cigars. This is a difficult time to keep your humidor settings at 16-18°C (60-65°F) and 65-70% humidity, the ideal setting for your cigars to relax and continue the tobacco fermentation in a constant manner. Remember, you cannot rush your Cuban hand rolled cigars, especially after shipping. Once shipped, your cigars will need a minimum 10 days to recover in your humidor at this time of year. Trying to smoke them before this time will only result in bad draw and no flavor. You will need to allow your cigars time in these correct conditions to ease, relax and reach a balanced humidity. Aging your cigars and caring for your humidor is an integral part of the cigar culture and it will permit you to truly understand your cigars and thus allow you to get the best out of your cigar. Excellent smokin' for 2009!