Long Term Cigar Preservation ??

[Bowtech4ever]

Cuban cigars will be fine at 10 years. Some non-Cuban cigars will be fine at that age. I have some clear Havanas that are 55+ years old and are still tasty cigars. As long as they are stored properly they will be fine.

How & in what way are they stored properly....especially for 55 years, & do they continuously get better?

[HabanoMan]

How & in what way are they stored properly....especially for 55 years, & do they continuously get better?

Scott, to me stored properly would be in the 55 - 65 RH range and below 70 degrees. As far as the cigar improving I have no idea as I have no point of reference. I wasn't even alive when these were "fresh". I do have some stock that I bought that is 15 years or so in age and they are superb and considerably better than the same cigar at a younger age. 10 years is an excellent goal to set for aging stock. I would suggest that you smoke one every year or two and take notes. That way you can figure out the "peak" for that certain line. Then you will know if it is a cigar that is going to peak at 5 years or 7 years or, well you get the point. Most Cuban cigars will definitely stand up to some serious aging if stored in the acceptable conditions.