Three months minimum. It's worth it. I've actually been a little low on ready-to-smoke singles lately because I just wasn't buying much earlier this year but smoking a ton during the stay-at-home order. Instead of breaking my rule and just smoking them without proper rest, I've been relying on my B&M. It's good to support them, but it does get pricey when you're paying retail price. I've got A LOT of cigars about to have their three month birthday, however.