Ageing cigars in a properly maintained humidor, the general rule is that the flavour of the cigars will continue to improve for up to ten years. After 10 years, cigars will continue to show improvement, albeit reduced, although they still require proper storage in a humidor to preserve their integrity.

Ageing has a critical impact on a cigar's body and flavour. Initial ageing after rolling allows the cigar to dry and stabilize. This greatly improves the flavour, burn and draw. Stabilisation typically takes only 4 to 8 weeks however allowing cigars to age even longer will allow the flavours of the blend to meld and mellow into a more harmonious smoke.

A cigar's complexities and nuances are greatly enhanced with long-term ageing in a proper environment. Ageing also tempers the strength of a stronger blend. Many of the stronger cigar blends possess a richness and depth of flavour that milder ones are unable to achieve, however their youthful bite can be overpowering to the palate.

Ageing these smokes allows for their bite to fade, while leaving their robust and intricate flavours to be enjoyed by the smoker. Ageing is always a good thing for stronger cigars.

Cigars do not perpetually age for the better. Every cigar eventually hits a peak, and from there on it remains largely similar in flavour and characteristics.

The younger the cigar the more drastic the impact time has upon it; 3 months can mean a world of difference to a freshly rolled cigar, whereas 3 months are negligible when dealing with 5 year old sticks. Assigning fixed time blocks for ageing is impossible, each box of cigars is different, and it will respond differently.